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.
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.
What is Focused Ultrasound?
Like a magnifying glass focusing beams of light on a single point, focused ultrasound concentrates ultrasound energy on a target in the body without harming healthy surrounding tissue.
Read MoreWhat can Focused Ultrasound Treat?
Focused ultrasound is being researched for more than 180 diseases. While many are in the early stages, nearly 40 indications worldwide have regulatory approval, including focused ultrasound to treat essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, liver tumors, uterine fibroids, bone metastases, chronic low back pain, and the prostate.
Read MoreNews
- World-First Clinical Trial Exploring Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Lewy Body Dementia Launched in the UK 2 February 2026
- Oxford University Launches New State-of-the-Art Focused Ultrasound Device 30 January 2026
- Focused Ultrasound Foundation Designates University College London and King’s College London as a Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence 9 January 2026
Events & Webinars
Patient Story: Lord Julian Fellowes
Watch how essential tremor impacted Fellowes’ life and how focused ultrasound helped him write again.
Read MorePatient Story: Paul Sayer
Focused ultrasound cured Paul’s aggressive prostate cancer, and he started a campaigning charity to help spread awareness.
Read MorePatient Story: Leonardo and Cesare
When Martina and Claudio found out their twins were in jeopardy, they turned to focused ultrasound, which was performed in utero to treat twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
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