June 19, 2026 – Prostate Cancer: Clinical Results and One Patient’s Story…

Published: June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026

Focused Ultrasound Effective for Recurrent Prostate Cancer

High-intensity focused ultrasound was used to treat more than 500 patients whose prostate cancer returned after radiotherapy.
At 30 months after treatment, blood tests showed that durable cancer control was achieved.

"Focused Ultrasound Was the Light:" Peter's Prostate Cancer Story

An avid runner and cyclist, Peter’s prostate cancer diagnosis caught him by surprise.
Thanks to focused ultrasound, he is back to his active lifestyle and helping to spread the word about the “amazingly simple” treatment.

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Watch the Recording: History of Focused Ultrasound Webinar

Professors Gail ter Haar and David Cranston provided a look back at the history and evolution of focused ultrasound therapy.
Learn how the technology was discovered and how it has evolved over the decades to improve countless lives.

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Clinical Study Results: New Target for Parkinson’s Tremor

Researchers investigated whether modulating a deep brain region called the zona incerta (ZI) could alleviate persistent tremor in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Results showed that targeting the ZI holds distinct promise for relieving both postural and rest tremors.

Safety Reporting for Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation: A Proposed Solution

Researchers have developed a simple form for tracking and reporting patient experiences of focused ultrasound neuromodulation.
The template complements existing safety measures while supporting data comparison across studies.

SonoThera Raises $125 Million for Ultrasound Gene Delivery Approach

The company is developing a nonviral gene delivery approach that uses ultrasound to help genetic medicines reach targeted tissues.
The funds will enable SonoThera to begin clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

Now Available: Early Career Brain Tumor Research Grants

Investigators who are conducting translational neuro-oncology research in adults and children are encouraged to apply for two $60,000 Catalyst Grants.
The deadline to apply for this funding offered by Beat Brain Cancer, the Foundation of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, is August 24.

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Events

July 22-24, 2026 Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) Annual Summit, Miami, Florida, USA

July 22-24, 2026 Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation Symposium (FUN), Paris, France

August 16-21, 2026 Gordon Research Conference on In Vivo Ultrasound Imaging - Advances in Translational Applications of Imaging in Disease Diagnosis, Staging and Therapy, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, USA

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“Focused ultrasound was a light. You talk about the word cancer and how it really darkens your perspective. And it did for a couple of weeks in my life. Focused ultrasound removed a lot of that darkness.”

‒ Peter, after undergoing focused ultrasound for prostate cancer

June 19, 2026 – Prostate Cancer: Clinical Results and One Patient’s Story…

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