An iPhone Ultrasound Helped This Doctor Detect His Own Cancer
- 6 years ago
This doctor detected a cancerous tumor in his neck using a pocket-sized ultrasound device connected to his iPhone.
Dr. John Martin was testing the "Butterfly IQ" device after joining its creators' company as chief medical officer. After he had felt a thickness in his throat, he scanned the area with the device. He detected a three-inch mass, and a biopsy later confirmed it was cancerous.
The device, developed by Connecticut-based start-up Butterfly Network, pairs with the user’s iPhone and is significantly cheaper than regular ultrasound machines, costing about 10 times less than the lowest-end system. That means easier access for users, and quicker diagnoses, which could save lives.
Dr. John Martin was testing the "Butterfly IQ" device after joining its creators' company as chief medical officer. After he had felt a thickness in his throat, he scanned the area with the device. He detected a three-inch mass, and a biopsy later confirmed it was cancerous.
The device, developed by Connecticut-based start-up Butterfly Network, pairs with the user’s iPhone and is significantly cheaper than regular ultrasound machines, costing about 10 times less than the lowest-end system. That means easier access for users, and quicker diagnoses, which could save lives.