New mobile technology speeds up throat cancer diagnosis in West Midlands

Kyle Jones, 31, was diagnosed with throat cancer after visiting his GP for a hoarse voice. Instead of a long wait for a hospital appointment, a nurse used a mobile device with a lens attachment to quickly send images for evaluation. This innovative technology allows for rapid diagnosis, with results communicated to patients within hours. Following a trial at Royal Stoke University Hospital, the method is being expanded across the West Midlands, aiming to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnoses. The new approach has shown that even low-risk patients can have cancer, leading to quicker treatment. Health officials highlight the importance of early detection in improving survival rates for throat cancer and other types.