Big Bore RT

The Christie enhances radiotherapy provision with five Philips CT Big Bore RT scanners

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Europe’s largest cancer centre, has installed five Philips CT Big Bore RT systems across its sites in Macclesfield, Oldham, Salford and Manchester. With approximately 10,000 radiotherapy pre-treatment scans performed annually, this investment is expected to enhance clinical confidence and accelerate treatment times. Radiotherapy pre-treatment manager Scott Hudson said: “Having five […]

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Second big bore scanner allows new ways of working at Singleton Hospital

Singleton Hospital in Swansea has acquired a second Philips Big Bore RT scanner with improved 4DCT reconstruction times that help improve the imaging department’s clinical workflow. Radiographers will no longer need to wait until the end of the day to reconstruct a 4DCT scan. Linked to Philips’ Pinnacle3 RT planning system, the system facilitates the […]

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Philips showcases integrated radiation oncology solutions at ASTRO

Royal Philips showcased its latest advances in radiation oncology at the ASTRO virtual annual meeting in October. Through optimising workflows, standardising processes and providing easy access to relevant patient information, Philips says it supports care teams by integrating clinical workflows, reducing wait times and increasing confidence in decision-making. “Healthcare providers are rethinking the way they […]

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