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.
Dr Andrew Gaya is a consultant clinical specialist, who specialises in the multimodality treatment of gastroinstestinal cancers. Using a personalised and integrated approach, he seamlessly treats patients using a wide range of treatments, including proto beam therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, genome profiling and molecular and predictive cancer tests. Dr Gaya's focus is to ensure that each patient receives a personalised cancer treatment plan that brings optimal outcomes.
Research interests
Dr Gaya's areas of research interests include:
Immunotherapy
Radiotherapy
Cancer diagnostic imaging
Proton Beam Therapy
This consultant has received training from the Rutherford Cancer Centres in the delivery of proton beam therapy. The programme, Proton Therapy Clinical Education, in conjunction with The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and IBA, the leading proton beam therapy solutions manufacturer, involves oncologists gaining practical experience in Penn’s Roberts Proton Therapy Center – one of the world’s leading centres of proton therapy research and expertise.
Dr Andrew Gaya does not hold a share or financial interest in the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
Dr Andrew Gaya does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
Dr Andrew Gaya does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or on behalf of Rutherford Cancer Centres or Rutherford Health plc.
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