Cancer patients to benefit from our new CT scanner
Our cancer patients are to benefit from a state-of-the-art CT scanner worth around half a million pounds.
The new radiotherapy specific scanner has just been delivered, and will be ready for patients by the end of this month following installation and staff training.
It’s the first stage of a refresh of our Radiotherapy department at Queen’s Hospital.
It’ll be quicker and more efficient than the previous scanner, and will help us continue to ensure radiotherapy treatment is delivered exactly where it is needed.
Liz Crees, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, said: “It’s designed for radiotherapy and has a larger central space than a traditional CT scanner, so we can scan patients in the same position in which they’ll receive their treatment. This allows us to plan exactly how their radiotherapy will be delivered and ensure that we can prevent unnecessary damage to healthy cells.”
Other equipment has also been replaced as part of the refresh and the room where the scanner is based has been refurbished and enlarged to improve the working environment for staff.
Sandra Osborne, Superintendent Radiographer, added: “It’s wonderful to have this new technology to benefit our patients, and ensures we are constantly moving forward and improving the care we provide.”