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.
Last updated: 07 September 2021
As the issues associated with coronavirus (COVID-19) continue, our number one priority at the Rutherford is the health and safety of our patients, colleagues and partners. We are committed to following all Department of Health guidance and ensuring the strict code of hygiene and other appropriate measures are in place in all Rutherford Cancer Centres. Furthermore, it is becoming increasingly evident that despite being doubly vaccinated, you can still be infected by the virus, experience symptoms and/or pass it onto others.
Anyone entering any of the Rutherford Cancer Centres are screened on entry to the facility, with temperatures and any current symptoms checked by our dedicated teams, all visitors are also given a face mask to wear during their visit.
In addition, two-metre social distancing is reinforced for all whilst at a Rutherford Cancer Centre.
During treatment, when this cannot be maintained, all treatment staff will wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
We would like to encourage all Rutherford patients and families to visit the NHS England or NHS Wales websites for the most recent advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
Most people with symptoms have at least 1 of these.
About 1 in 3 people with coronavirus (COVID-19) do not have symptoms but can still infect others. This is why everyone is advised to get tested regularly. Find out more about symptoms here.
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Rutherford Health will continue to ensure we navigate these challenging circumstances with everyone’s health and well-being in mind and we have taken the following steps to create a safe environment in all our centres.
We will be following updated guidance on a daily basis and will continue to develop our working practices as appropriate.
We would like to encourage all Rutherford patients and families to visit the NHS England or NHS Wales websites for the most recent advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
Rutherford Health, which operates the Rutherford Cancer Centres, is in regular contact with the NHS and the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, and is on hand to support the NHS as it continues to manage coronavirus (COVID-19) for NHS patients.
The Rutherford Cancer Centres in South Wales, Northumberland, Reading and Liverpool, are in a position to offer a wide range of cancer services to the NHS, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, MR-linac radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, immunotherapy and proton beam therapy. We already provide a number of these services to NHS Trusts and will make every effort, should it be required, to support the NHS.
Rutherford Health and the Rutherford Cancer Centres will continue to monitor and provide guidance and regular updates for patients, and would like to encourage all Rutherford patients and families to visit the following sources of information for the most recent advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19):
If you require any further information about coronavirus (COVID-19) in relation to your treatment, please call your relevant centre and speak to a member of our team:
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