One of the hardest tasks in the treatment of prostate cancer is to accurately diagnose the exact location ofthe cancer within the prostate.
It is known that there is a 30% and upwards failure rate in the accuracy of diagnosis of prostate cancer with current methods. The TargetScan systems shows clear 3D images of the prostate. Using readings of 1mm compared to the 5mm that has been previously available, the TargetScan system builds up a clear 3D image of the prostate.
The whole system works very quickly so that the time taken to complete the scan is reduced considerably compared to previous methods: a reduction from 15 minutes to 1 minute. For patients it is also more comfortable as the probe does not need to to be moved in and out as previously.
The 3d image provided by the TargetScan is a complete image of the prostate so that during the scan, the clinician can quickly locate and recognise the areas of the prostate that need direct treatment.
