Experts say some cancerous cells can be left behind during surgery - but it's hoped this technology will improve accuracy and slash operating times, alleviating pressure on the NHS.
In 2013, Heather Norgrove found an unusual white lump on her upper arm. It was removed, but six months later it was back and bigger than before.
"We would have known there was a fair chance that it was malignant, it had burst inwards and therefore underneath it was much bigger than on top."Importantly, she says the scanner would have prevented the"long, awful wait" for diagnosis and treatment could have started sooner. "We're collecting the first data in the world to try and show that this will work and that we can really speed up cancer diagnosis and treatment times," she said.
For Heather, it might have made all the difference. She's been through extensive treatment after her cancer spread.
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