Focused ultrasound is a rapidly evolving, noninvasive therapeutic technology that uses sound waves to precisely target and treat tissue within the body.

It is currently available in the UK to treat prostate cancer, essential tremor, uterine fibroids, and liver cancer on the NHS in limited numbers at select centres. It is also available privately for the treatment of prostate cancer, essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease tremor, and varicose veins. Learn more

UK research is also underway in a range of cancers, including pancreatic, brain, and sarcoma, as well as neurodegenerative disorders such as Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more