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radiotherapy
Safe use of controlled doses of radiation to treat disease, especially cancer. Usually given by pointing an X-ray machine at the part of the body to be treated, but can also be given by drinking liquid, having an injection or having a radioactive implant put into your body (brachytherapy).
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Specialist services
Here you will find some of our specialist services provided at the Northern Centre for Cancer Treatment.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy uses carefully measured doses of radiation to treat cancers (and sometimes other disorders).
Clinical Trials Unit
As part of your care and treatment with us, we may have approached you about taking part in a clinical trial or research study. Here we will try and explain what this involves.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care is aimed at reducing and relieving the symptoms of cancer and its treatment.
Macmillian Cancer Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre was established in 2002 as part of a national programme to provide Cancer Information Centres throughout the UK.
Room for you
Our ‘Room for You’ Arts Service aims to bring benefits in health and wellbeing to our patients and their carers whilst receiving care and treatment here at NCCT.
Headlines
Headlines’ gives patients with hair loss as a result of their therapy the opportunity to look at the various designs of headwear available.
