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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

First NHS patient outside of clinical trials has new treatment for liver cancer

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has become the first in Europe to offer a pioneering new procedure known as a histotripsy outside of clinical trials (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust/PA) - (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

The first NHS patient has received a pioneering new treatment for liver cancer, which uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy the disease.

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is the first in Europe to offer the procedure, known as a histotripsy, outside of clinical trials.

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