West Cancer Center Receives IRB Approval to Commence IceCure's ChoICE Study for Breast Cancer Cryoablation

Patients are expected to enroll in the post-marketing study in the coming weeks, following approval from the Institutional Review Board of West Cancer Center & Research Institute in Germantown, TN

CAESAREA, Israel, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM) ("IceCure," "IceCure Medical" or the "Company"), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that destroys tumors by freezing as an option to surgical tumor removal, today announced that the Institutional Review Board (JHM-IRB) of West Cancer Center & Research Institute in Germantown, Tennessee, has granted approval for the Company's post-marketing study ("ChoICE Study") for ProSense® cryoablation in the local treatment of low-risk breast cancer.

The approval advances the study and enables patient enrollment, which is expected in the coming weeks. ProSense® is the first and only medical device to be granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") marketing authorization for the local treatment of low-risk breast cancer with endocrine therapy in women aged 70 and above.

The successful results from the Company's ICE3 clinical trial demonstrated that ProSense® cryoablation followed by endocrine therapy achieved a 3.1% rate of local recurrence in women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. 99.1% of patients and 97% of physicians that responded to a survey reported high rates of satisfaction with the cosmetic outcomes. These results supported the FDA's marketing authorization for ProSense® in appropriately selected patients aged 70 years and above.

The ChoICE Study builds on the Company's clinical leadership in breast cancer cryoablation, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based care for leading cancer diagnosis in women globally.

The site will be led by Dr. Richard Gilmore, MD, MBA, DipABLM, a breast surgical oncologist at the Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center, part of West Cancer Center & Research Institute.

About the ChoICE Study

The ChoICE Study will be evaluating ProSense® cryoablation with endocrine therapy for low-risk, early-stage breast cancer in patients aged 70 years and older.

ProSense® is cleared by the FDA for the local treatment of breast cancer in patients aged 70 years and older with biologically low-risk tumors ≤1.5 cm in size who are treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy, including patients who are not eligible for surgery. The ChoICE Study aims to generate additional real-world data regarding the use of ProSense® in this indication.

Under the approved study design, 30 participating sites will serve both as ChoICE Study centers and as active commercial sites, enabling them to enroll a total of 400 patients while also offering ProSense® cryoablation to appropriate patients who are not participating in the ChoICE Study. This dual pathway expands access to breast cancer cryoablation and reflects increasing interest from eligible patients seeking a minimally invasive alternative outside the trial setting.

About IceCure Medical

IceCure Medical (NASDAQ: ICCM) develops and markets advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy systems for the destruction of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective option to surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The Company's flagship ProSense® system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared and approved to date including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

About West Cancer Center & Research Institute

West Cancer Center & Research Institute has proudly served the Mid-South for 47 years and continues as the leader in adult cancer care. Recognized for their talented team of oncology specialists, state-of-the-art technology, robust clinical trial program and personalized approach to care, West is committed to achieving the most positive outcomes and preserving quality of life.

Investor Contact

Meir Peleg
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+1-888-902-5716

Site Contact:

To see if you qualify for the ChoICE trial, please contact to schedule an appointment:

Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center
+1-901-692-9600

Forward Looking Statements

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