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.
Radiologist
Dr Kassiani Giannaki is a Breast Radiology Consultant and is competent in all aspects of breast radiology, including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI’s and all types of interventional procedures.
Dr Giannaki is based at Rutherford Cancer Centres North West and Liverpool University NHS Foundation Trust. She qualified in 2007 from the medical school of Athens in Greece. She holds a PhD in medicine and has been trained in all aspects of radiology and soon after her training, she pursued a Breast Radiology Career.
Dr Kassiani Giannaki completed a 12-month fellowship as a Breast Radiologist at Royal Liverpool Hospital prior to being appointed as a Consultant. She participates fully in the breast unit in both symptomatic and screening service and is active in the audit trials and research. In an effort to deliver the best patient care, Dr Giannaki has been an active member of the breast team, working alongside Surgeons and Oncologists.
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