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.
The Rutherford Cancer Centres and Elekta are bringing the next generation of personalised adaptive radiotherapy technology to oncology centres across the UK, with the new MR-linac Elekta Unity now available at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West in Liverpool.
Our Prostate Health Clinic at the Rutherford provides fast-tracked diagnostic investigations and results. If you’re concerned about your prostate health, make an appointment at our Prostate Health Clinic today.
The Prostate Health Clinic at the Rutherford Cancer Cancer Thames Valley aims to:
Our Prostate Health Clinic is open and available to self-pay and privately insured patients. By attending this clinic you will also get direct access to a dedicated oncology treatment pathway (if needed); this can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and proton beam therapy.
If you have any concerns or want a second opinion, call us now to book your appointment.
Each year in the UK, approximately 47,500* men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. This means 1 in 8 will develop prostate cancer and many of these may not have or show any symptoms. Most cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men over 50 and the most common age of diagnosis is between 65 and 69*.
Men are at higher risk if they:
If you are concerned about your prostate health, book an appointment at our clinic today.
*Source: Prostate Cancer UK
RAPID CONSULTATIONS
Initial assessment and Urology Nurse specialist consultations are available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, with possible same-day appointments available (If calling before 3pm). We can help ease your mind with rapid turnaround for results, as all tests and diagnostics required are all available at the Rutherford Cancer Centre Thames Valley.
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The next steps from your initial prostate health assessment will be dependent on your tests results. These shall be reviewed by our expert Urologist, and you shall be contacted and advised on whether any further investigations are required. A full patient information leaflet is provided before any follow-up consultation to advise you on what to expect.
Whatever happens, we shall be there to guide, support and help you throughout your experience with us at the Rutherford Prostate Health Clinic.
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Our consultants in Thames Valley cover a range of specialisms including prostate cancer
Dr Sarah Harris qualified from King's College Hospital in 1989. She worked as Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Guys and St...
Read moreDr Bart Kurec is a consultant clinical oncologist in substantive post in Worcestershire Oncology Centre, specialising in the management of...
Read moreDr Nick Plowman is a Senior Consultant Clinical Oncologist based in the London region. He specialises in the treatment of...
Read moreDr Waqar Saleem is Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Rutherford Cancer Centre in Thames Valley. He specialises in the...
Read moreMr Chris Blick is a Consultant Urologist Surgeon at Rutherford Cancer Centres Thames Valley. He carried out his specialist urological...
Read moreBiography Dr Prasanna Sundaralingham completed his basic medical degree from University College London in 2002, and has been a fully...
Read moreDr Jason Lester is a senior Consultant Clinical Oncologist based in South Wales. He trained and qualified in United Medical...
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Take a look inside our Thames Valley centre.
Proton beam therapy is a highly-targeted form of high-energy radiotherapy. An overview of what proton beam therapy is and how it works is provided in this explainer video.
Diagnostic imaging is the name given to a range of techniques used to investigate the human body for disease, illness or injury.
Take a look inside our Thames Valley centre.
Proton beam therapy is a highly-targeted form of high-energy radiotherapy. An overview of what proton beam therapy is and how it works is provided in this explainer video.
Diagnostic imaging is the name given to a range of techniques used to investigate the human body for disease, illness or injury.
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