Ryan’s Story

“I had been due to be treated with proton beam therapy over the course of six weeks in the United States, a disruption I was not looking forward to. A four hour round trip to South Wales for six weeks was a small price to pay given the alternative was going abroad.

“The process of undergoing proton beam therapy was much better than anticipated and I felt relieved that I had been selected for this treatment over conventional radiotherapy. There have been hardly any side effects and being able to sleep in my bed after a day’s treatment was a real plus. The treatment made such a difference to me and my life. I had no side effects such as hair loss and I have the Rutherford and NHS Wales to thank for that. The staff at the Rutherford were absolutely amazing. I entered the facility as a patient and left as a friend.”