Radiotherapy

Our comprehensive radiotherapy service offers state-of-the-art treatments for patients with cancer.

We have five modern linear accelerators (linacs), a Cyberknife unit that can deliver high dose radiation where required, and an Orthovoltage unit that delivers effective treatments for skin cancer, other dermatological disorders as well as providing palliation for secondary lesions.

We also provide:

External beam radiotherapy - this uses radiation beams directed at the cancer from a machine outside the body.
Radioactive drug treatment - for thyroid cancer, and other neuroendocrine cancers.

The majority of patients requiring radiotherapy at Barts Cancer Centre will receive treatment in our radiotherapy department situated in the basement of the new King George V building.

Information in this section of the website will assist you with a better understanding of your radiotherapy treatment. It assists you with general information about your radiotherapy treatment and what to expect.