Hologic: How Can Technology be Harnessed to Combat Cancer? [Video]

Even though national screening programmes for both breast and cervical cancer have made notable improvements to cancer detection and survival rates, it’s now time to consider how they can be made more efficient and effective. 

A report by the World Health Organisation reports that “a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage (UHC).” Around one in five people develop cancer during their lifetime, with breast, lung and colorectal being the most common. 

In the UK, the NHS has set ambitious goals to improve women’s health, such as the elimination of cervical cancer by 2040. However, to achieve this, adopting innovative strategies and integrating cutting-edge technologies to facilitate early detection, improve diagnosis, and ultimately, save lives, is imperative, believes Tim Simpson.

Tim Simpson GM at Hologic, UK&I

Tim joined Hologicin 2019 as UK Country Business Manager, before becoming Hologic UK and Ireland’s General Manager …