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By paul.brackley@iliffemedia.co.uk (Paul Brackley) A device created in Cambridge that could transform the process of prostate cancer diagnosis is being launched this month. The Cambridge Prostate Biopsy Device (CamPROBE) will reduce the risk of infection compared to traditional transrectal biopsies and improve the experience for patients. It is also expected to cost less than half that of existing devices. CamPROBE was devised by urology expert Prof Vincent Gnanapragasam and his team at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Their aim was to make prostate bio…