Teenager with brain tumour to undergo proton beam therapy

The boy will be treated at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the UK ’s first dedicated centreA 15-year-old with a rare brain tumour is to undergo pioneering proton beam therapy at the UK ’s first dedicated treatment centre.Mason Kettley, from Angmering in West Sussex, will receive the highly targeted therapy, which helps shrink tumours and cuts the risk of side-effects.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 23, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Press Association Tags: Health Science NHS Cancer Cancer research Medical research Society Source Type: news