Traditionally, X-ray detectors are made of heavy, rigid materials such as silicon or germanium. However, a study by the University of Surrey has found that flexible X-ray detectors made of organic semiconductors could revolutionize cancer treatment. Not only are these detectors cheaper, but they can also be shaped around the objects that need to be scanned, improving accuracy when screening patients and reducing risk when imaging tumors and administering radiotherapy. The detectors, which behave more like human tissue under X-rays, could lead to safer techniques in radiotherapy, mammography, and radiography. Furthermore, the new technology opens up possibilities for live dosimetry and can also be used in other settings such as scanning historical artifacts and security scanners.