Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, has launched a study aimed at enhancing the patient experience across the UK’s imaging sector. It explores what cancer patients expect during CT, MRI or combined scan appointments – and how well expectations are being met. The study, which is supported by the National Institute for […]

As winter months bring reduced daylight hours, a proposed study at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre (PSSC), Northwood, aims to evaluate whether specially designed artificial lighting can improve wellbeing and mood among the radiography workforce. Pending official research approval, the study will focus on addressing the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a common condition during the colder […]

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre has halved PETCT scan times using a new Biograph Vision 600 from Siemens Healthineers, achieving with one system what previously required two. The upgrade by the medical charity, which was made possible through donations, will primarily support increasing referrals for oncology patients and in the future could encompass neurology, such as […]

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in Northwood, London, has completed an ambitious upgrade of its MRI service with the installation of the second new MRI scanner in less than a year. The scanners form part of a major upgrade to the centre that will conclude with the installation of a PETCT system. The two Siemens Healthineers […]

Consultant radiologist Professor Anwar Padhani at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in Northwood has been rated a world expert in prostatic neoplasms such as prostate cancer. Professor Padhani was ranked in Expertscape, a directory that helps patients find the most knowledgeable health professionals in the world. A statement from Expertscape said: “To be ranked among the […]

After receiving glowing delegate feedback in 2019, Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is repeating its acclaimed Oncological Imaging Course, held in association with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is a recognised leader in cancer imaging and is co-located with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, a centre of excellence for cancer treatment. This year’s course […]

Ensuring a safe environment tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients is the top priority for the team at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. The centre saw a fall in demand for scans earlier this year due to some cancellations, as well as changes in cancer care. One factor that played […]

The first two-day oncological imaging course organised by Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in association with Mount Vernon Cancer Centre took place in October. The event was attended by 59 delegates and was held at The Royal College of Radiologists in Holborn on the Friday and at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood on the Saturday. Attendees […]