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NHS Tayside in major new technology boost for cervical cancer patients

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Cancer patients in Tayside have been boosted by the introduction of new treatment technology. The Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital can now provide a state-of-the-art brachytherapy service.

The high-tech treatment targets very specific parts of the body and is seen as a game-changer for many patients. Bracytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy in which seeds, ribbons, or capsules that contain a radiation source are placed in a patient’s body, in or near a tumour.It is a local treatment and treats only a specific part of the body and is a key component in the treatment of cervical and uterine cancer.Sankar Pillai, Head of Radiotherapy Physics at NHS Tayside said: “This new high dose rate brachytherapy equipment will mean patients can have their treatment delivered over 30 minutes as opposed to 17 hours, which is how long it currently takes.DundeeLive brings you the latest headlines from Dundee and beyond.But did you know you all the ways you can stay informed with us?You can get our top stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily news updates.

Simply fill in the sign up box further up this article or click here.Make sure you give us a 'Like' on Facebook to get the latest Dundee breaking news, pictures, video and live reports in your feed.You can also follow us on Twitter, clicking the notification bell to receive alerts any time we tweet.We share everything from live news and exclusive scoops to the latest features and sport every day so you definitely don't want to miss out!"This is a massive improvement for patients as it means less time isolated in a brachytherapy suite.“Having this new treatment unit and a shorter treatment time will also allow us to see more patients and give us the opportunity

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