Radiotherapy UK’s new productivity report launches in Parliament today (October 23rd).
Curing more patients with cancer, quicker: Unlocking modern radiotherapy makes a powerful case for investing in the radiotherapy workforce, technology and infrastructure. Replacing older machines and training staff could free up 87,500 appointments each year – as reported by Rebecca Barry of ITV News.
Radiotherapy UK’s findings are endorsed by our Patron, Bryan Robson OBE, who said:
“Radiotherapy is one our best players in the fight against cancer, so why is it on the bench?
“We must invest in this life-saving treatment so it can help cure thousands of UK cancer patients. I was one of the lucky ones. I got the radiotherapy I needed, and it saved my life. Now I’m campaigning to make sure every UK cancer patient gets the treatment they need, where they need it, and when they need it.
“Unnecessary delays in cancer treatment put patients’ lives at risk and harms the health of our nation. Let’s change this by working together, accepting there is a problem, and taking action to Catch Up With Cancer right now. I urge our new government and
decision makers to get cancer services back in the Premier League.”
Radiotherapy UK Report Launch
MPs, Parliamentarians, patients and workforce will gather for an event in the House of Commons today, to launch the report and hear its recommendations, which include:
- Curing cancer earlier by ensuring access to SABR (Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy) for all cancer patients
- Investing in modern and up-to-date machines to deliver high-tech, high quality and cost-effective treatment
- Delivering world-class radiotherapy to improve patient outcomes and reduce side-effects
- Investing in the workforce
- Cutting hospital visits through modern treatment, to reduce hospital appointments for patients
- Providing nation-wide Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) to increase treatment efficiency and improve patient experience
- Harnessing AI innovation to increase efficiency and quality-improving patient outcomes
- Modernising the Radiotherapy Tariff
