New prostate cancer imaging shows ‘extremely encouraging’ results in trials

The new approach, which uses existing ultrasound technology, demonstrated an initial 94% sensitivity rate in tumour detection, and the test is delivered in under 20 minutes

A super-resolution prostate image (Heriot-Watt/PA)

Prostate cancer imaging developed by university researchers has shown “extremely encouraging” results in its first clinical trials.

A team at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, leading the clinical trial said recent testing at the Western General Hospital has shown promising results in screening for the disease.