Peace and Love Hospital unveils CoreView technology to enhance cancer treatment

The Peace and Love Hospital has launched CoreView. This device aims to improve cancer treatment in Ghana. It was developed over two years with U.S. researchers, Professor Richard Levenson and Professor Eric Seibel.

CoreView enhances cancer care by providing precise diagnostics and better treatment options. It gives patients access to advanced medical technology.

Doctors can now diagnose tissue samples within 10 minutes after a biopsy. This means immediate results while the patient is still in the procedure room.

Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, President of Peace and Love Hospital, expressed concerns about current diagnostic delays. These delays can take days or even months due to transportation issues.

With CoreView, pathologists can diagnose on-site or share digital images instantly with specialists worldwide. The imaging process does not interfere with further tissue analysis or molecular testing.

CoreView is suitable for low-resource settings and remote areas. This ensures that medical care becomes more accessible and efficient for all patients.

Professor Levenson highlighted CoreView’s real-time capabilities as crucial for detecting late-stage cancers quickly. Quick detection allows for immediate treatment, preventing serious complications or deaths.

He noted that previous diagnostic processes took much longer, delaying critical care. "The biggest thing is the quickness of response," he said.

Dr. Wiafe-Addai stated that Peace and Love Hospital is the first in the world to use this technology. They have received all necessary approvals for efficient patient care.

"The machine is ready after two years of development," she said. "It’s the first of its kind moving from lab to clinical setting."

According to the 2022 Global Cancer Statistics report, Ghana sees around 27,385 new cancer cases each year. An estimated 17,944 deaths are linked to cancer annually.

In five years, cancer cases in Ghana have risen to 63,764, affecting women significantly with around 16,000 new diagnoses.

Dr. Wiafe-Addai emphasized that CoreView could help reduce cancer-related deaths in Ghana significantly.

"It was remarkable when we prepared a biopsy in just five minutes," she explained. After another five minutes, pathologists at UC Davis accessed images and sent their report without the patient leaving the room.

"This instrument will revolutionize cancer care if we want to change outcomes," she concluded.