How iPhones may help nurses in the UK detect throat cancer and cut the long backlog

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is pioneering a new approach to detect throat cancer by using an iPhone-based imaging device, aiming to reduce waiting times and streamline cancer diagnostics. With rising cancer referrals creating extensive backlogs, this trial offers a potential breakthrough in early detection, providing patients with quicker results and reducing anxiety associated with waiting periods. A camera adapter, attached to an iPhone, allows healthcare professionals to capture clear images of patients’ throats and transmit them to specialists for review within hours. This approach has already shown promising results, bringing innovative, patient-centred care to NHS services.