It is developing a medical device that takes a holistic approach to the palliative care of cancer patients who suffer from a build-up of fluid in the chest enabling them to care for themselves at home rather than being treated in a medical setting.The investment round is being led by the Halo Business Angel Network , and a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland.
Malignant pleural effusion is a condition experienced by around half of metastatic cancer patients and can cause severe shortness of breath and chest pain. After being fitted in a medical setting, the device can be managed by patients themselves without the assistance of a nurse - thereby minimising hospital visits.
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