Cancer treatments have to be strong and powerful to have the best chance of killing off cancerous cells and improving the chances of making a full recovery. However, the downside to this is while they are designed to have as much impact as possible, this can also mean patients have to endure some unpleasant side […]
Every case of a person seeking a consultation at a radiotherapy centre is somewhat unique, and as a result, the treatment pathway will often be designed and tweaked based on their individual needs and the complexities of each treatment. However, whilst there are hundreds of different types of cancer, each of which can progress in different ways and […]
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that are specific to men. It is often poorly understood, yet it is also often very treatable, especially if it is caught at an early stage. Indeed, the UK government chose the occasion of International Men’s Day (November 19th) to announce the launch of the biggest prostate […]
Of all the treatments we offer, gamma knife surgery is one of the most significant technologies. A form of stereotactic radiosurgery, It enables brain surgery to be carried out in a non-invasive way, with the operation taking place quickly, very short recovery time and, crucially, delivers radiotherapy to a very concentrated area that leaves the rest of […]
Taking the right course of action after being diagnosed with cancer is imperative, as the timing and combination of therapies is just as important as the type of treatment in the first place. A recent trial Results from a recent study have shown that giving patients with cervical cancer a short course of chemotherapy before they begin […]
One of the greatest advances in radiotherapy treatments might be within reach if a study into high-performance medical image construction can be widely applied. Radiotherapy is typically a two-step process, where someone steps into a radiotherapy centre, and has their body examined through advanced diagnostic equipment before a treatment plan is carefully put in place. A […]
In what oncologists described as possibly the biggest breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment in two decades, a course of chemotherapy before radiotherapy is projected to dramatically improve the success rates of cancer treatment. This is according to the results of the GCIG INTERLACE trial, a phase III clinical trial of 500 patients with cervical cancer who were set […]
One of the most fascinating aspects of stereotactic radiosurgery is that despite being called a surgery, it is able to carefully target and destroy tumours without the need to open up a part of the body and cut them out. Sometimes, when researching stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) ahead of booking an appointment, you may come across […]
Cancer is a relentless adversary, but the battle against it can vary significantly depending on whether it’s primary or secondary cancer. Understanding these distinctions is vital for patients and their families, especially when it comes to the role of radiotherapy in the treatment plan. Primary Cancer: The Initial Encounter Primary cancer is where the disease originates. It begins […]
Hearing that you have a brain tumour is devastating not only for yourself, but for everyone who loves you. However, the good news is there are several options when it comes to treatments, including gamma knife radiotherapy. What is gamma knife radiotherapy? Otherwise known as stereotactic radiosurgery, gamma knife radiotherapy involves using beans of gamma rays […]
