Large field of view impresses

From left are radiotherapy services manager Russell Hart, deputy head of radiotherapy physics (including treatment planning) Dr Keith Langmack, superintendent radiographers Carol Kennedy and Debbie Lowndes and consultant clinical oncologist Dr Steve Chan.

Nottingham City Hospital’s radiotherapy department has chosen two Toshiba Aquilion LB CT systems optimised for RT.  A large bore is said to offer easy patient positioning with maximum flexibility for treatment planning. 

The acquisition is part of a £21 million development that began in September 2009.  Nottingham City Hospital is a specialist cancer centre and the scanners, plus the installation of two additional linear accelerators, are intended to shorten waiting times and improve service.

See the full report on page 33 of the August 2011 issue of RAD Magazine.