Proton beam therapy is an advanced form of external radiotherapy that uses high-energy proton beams instead of photon x-ray beams or electrons. Carefully measured doses of protons are delivered to the precise area needing treatment, using the latest IBA ProteusONE technology. This ensures that the delivery of proton beam therapy is highly accurate and prevents the risk of radiation reaching surrounding healthy tissue.
Radiotherapy is used to kill and destroy cancer cells. It utilises radiation in the form of high-energy x-rays, known as photons, to kill and damage the cancerous cells and prevent their growth and reproduction. It can be used as a non-surgical option to treat cancer, and it can also be used to shrink a tumour or in combination with other treatments.
We provide a chemotherapy treatment service that offers you both choice and flexibility. Chemotherapy is the use of cytotoxic (anti-cancer) drugs to destroy cancer cells in the body by disrupting the cancer cells and preventing them from growing and dividing.
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From diagnosis through to treatment and recovery, we ensure you have access to the latest treatment options and support you on your cancer journey every step of the way.
Proton beam therapy is available across our UK network of centres, it’s an advanced form of targeted radiotherapy with less side effects, that can be used for hard-to-reach tumours.
We provide chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment services that offer both choice and flexibility, available across all our oncology clinics in a relaxed and supportive environment.
It's important that you feel supported, not only during treatment but afterwards, we provide personalised treatment, supportive care plans and a team of experts that are always on hand.
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The Rutherford Cancer Centres provide high quality cancer care
At the Rutherford Cancer Centres, we provide personalised cancer treatment with an exceptional level of patient care. We are the only UK network of centres to offer proton beam therapy, in addition to conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments, alongside our supportive care services.
Find out more about our treatments
Visit our proton beam therapy treatment page to find out which areas of the body we can treat with this advanced treatment method.
We understand that cancer affects more than your physical health. We will reassure you at every step of your cancer journey, your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs and delivered in a supportive environment. Our medical teams utilise the most up-to-date and cutting-edge technology to plan and deliver the most optimal treatment plans. We provide ongoing support during and after treatment, with a team of experts that are always on hand when you need them.
Find out more about our supportive care services
If you'd like to speak to us about any of the treatments we offer please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Call us on +44 (0) 800 210 0402 or
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From diagnosis through to treatment and recovery, we're here to support you on your cancer journey every step of the way.
Nicola shares her story on her diagnosis and her cancer journey at the Rutherford
Senior Radiotherapy Physicist - Rutherford Cancer Centre Thames Valley
An overview of what proton beam therapy is and how it works
The UK's first high energy proton beam therapy patient
From diagnosis through to treatment and recovery, we're here to support you on your cancer journey every step of the way.
Nicola shares her story on her diagnosis and her cancer journey at the Rutherford
Senior Radiotherapy Physicist - Rutherford Cancer Centre Thames Valley
An overview of what proton beam therapy is and how it works
The UK's first high energy proton beam therapy patient






















