Innovative new prostate cancer treatment rolled out by Velindre Cancer Service
Velindre Cancer Service is rolling out a new, shorter radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, improving patient experience and making better use of treatment time. Extreme Hypofractionated Radiotherapy (EHFRT) is an […]
Men can be safely treated with two radiotherapy sessions for localised prostate cancer with no increase in side effects in comparison to five sessions
Men with localised prostate cancer could benefit from a shorter course of radiotherapy, after new research data shows that just two higher-dose treatments are as safe as a standard five-session regimen, with no increase in side […]
Juliette’s mask is a symbol of hope
A creative nurse has transformed the mask used for her radiotherapy treatments into a work of art. Juliette Beaumont had to wear the custom-made device as part of her treatment […]
New lower-dose radiotherapy trial opens at The Christie
A new radiotherapy trial has opened at The Christie. Researchers are looking at whether two de-escalated (lower doses) of targeted radiotherapy are as effective as two regular doses at treating […]
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust delivers online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) on Elekta linear accelerator in UK first
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a UK first by delivering online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) on an Elekta linear accelerator (linac) using RaySearch’s advanced adaptive tools. This type […]
Shorter radiotherapy treatments could improve quality of life for patients with advanced lung cancer
The effectiveness of shorter radiotherapy treatments in improving the quality of life for terminally ill lung cancer patients is being explored by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. […]
Second state-of-the art radiotherapy machine delivered to Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has taken delivery of a second Varian Halycon linear accelerator (linac) with Hypersight imaging, allowing even more patients to access to the latest technology in radiotherapy […]
New EU consortium will develop upright radiotherapy to improve patient comfort and accuracy
A new research consortium bringing together 15 organisations from across Europe aims to further develop upright radiotherapy treatment to improve patient comfort and accuracy. Sheffield Hallam University is one of […]
Weston Park Cancer Centre recruits first UK patients into groundbreaking radiotherapy trials
Researchers at Weston Park Cancer Centre have recruited some of the UK’s first patients into two new groundbreaking radiotherapy trials – including a UK first. The trial teams from the […]
Royal Surrey leading the way with ground-breaking technology for prostate cancer patients
Royal Surrey has become the first NHS trust in the UK to acquire a revolutionary new device designed to enhance prostate cancer surgery outcomes and reduce the chances of having […]
