Radiotherapy Articles

27th October 2016

Simon Stevens, NHS chief, says radiotherapy equipment in England is to be upgraded.

5th September 2016

Research says brain radiotherapy is of no benefit to patients with lung cancer which has spread to brain.

7th November 2014

An overhaul of specialist radiotherapy is planned by NHS England as it seeks to improve efficiency and access to the service.

22nd November 2013

Patients denied cutting edge therapy will be able to access it again if they agree to take part in a clinical trial.

28th January 2013

In the early stages of breast cancer, lumpectomy with radiation therapy is linked to higher chances of survival.

23rd August 2012

Study suggests children who have radiotherapy that exposed their pancreas to radiation are more likely to develop diabetes later on in life.

5th June 2012

Even low doses of radiation for the treatment of childhood cancer are linked to an increased risk of a diagnosis by age 50.

6th March 2012

A cancer patient has failed in his attempt to receive pioneering radiotherapy treatment.

5th March 2012

Campaigners call for radiotherapy services at Kendal's Westmorland General Hospital.

12th December 2011

Radiotherapy treatment that can target and destroy brain tumours.