# Focused ultrasound could be the next major breakthrough for hard-to-treat tumours

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- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-19 08:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3368041/focused-ultrasound-could-be-next-big-cancer-breakthrough-hard-treat-tumours?utm_source=rss_feed

> Precisely targeted sound waves could significantly improve treatment for pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma within the next few years, according to a leading advocate. Researchers in Hong Kong and elsewhere are testing whether the approach can tackle these particularly difficult tumours.