North West

Our patients are at the heart of what we do, and we endeavour to provide every one of our patients and their family/carers a comfortable and welcoming environment to receive treatment. Our state-of-the-art treatment facilities feature the very latest in advanced treatment technology, which will allow us to plan and deliver treatments in the most effective way and are personalised to our patients’ needs.

Treatments available at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West include:

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy (including targeted therapies)
• CT (Computerised Tomography) scanner
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanner
• Radiotherapy
• MR-linac radiotherapy
• Proton beam therapy (scheduled to be available in 2022)

Delivering exceptional care and support

Holistic care is central to our mission at Rutherford Cancer Centres and the supportive care team are available to offer advice or assistance to our patients during or after the treatment delivery. All patients have the option to complete a Macmillan Holistic Needs Assessment that allows our team to provide a tailored care plan alongside the dedicated treatment.

Purpose-built treatment facilities for the planning and delivery of our services and treatments await patients at Rutherford Cancer Centre North West. Additionally, we pride ourselves on understanding that each patient has a unique treatment experience, which is why we work together to create tailored treatment plans that accommodate individual needs.

Facilities available at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West include:

• 1 medical proton therapy machine ( scheduled to be available in 2022)
• 1 medical linear accelerator
• 1 MR-linac
• A Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) suite
• 1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner for treatment planning
• 1 Computerised Tomography (CT) scanner for treatment planning
• Anaesthetic recovery rooms
• Consulting rooms
• Child-friendly area
• Waiting area

At the Rutherford, we offer access to privately operated clinics which are open to all self-paying adults. These clinics are supported by leading consultants and specialists that already work with us, and can cover a range of general healthcare conditions within our consultant's specialist areas.

Rutherford Breast Clinic - North West

Our Triple Assessment Breast Clinic at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West provides fast-tracked diagnostic investigations and results. The one-stop clinic allows fast access for patients who have noticed recent changes in their breast such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or inversion, breast pain.  We ensure you get access to scans and treatment options, with a quick turnaround time as little as 48 hours.

To find out more, please visit the Rutherford Breast Clinic page.

Rutherford GP Clinic - North West

Our GP Clinic offers a quick and convenient private GP service and is based at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West in Liverpool. This service is available to adults that are in need of speedy appointments for any health and wellness concerns, second opinions and specialist referrals. We welcome patients on a one-off basis or those looking for regular health checkups. We can offer assistance with general health checks, sexual health screening or general concerns regarding your health.

To find out more, please visit the Rutherford GP Clinic page.