First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer launches 03 Jan 2023 The first UK trial to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer has launched in the UK. The trial will compare proton beam therapy – which can target radiotherapy beams more precisely – with standard radiotherapy for patients who are at greater risk of long-term heart problems after radiotherapy treatment. Find out more Show/Hide
First UK clinical trial in proton beam therapy 14 Mar 2021 The first proton beam therapy clinical trial in the UK, co-led by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is now taking place at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Find out more Show/Hide