In this short video, Imran Patel explains the processes involved in proton therapy treatment at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, UK. Patel, head of proton therapy physics at the hospital, points out the different features of the equipment, including the accelerator, rotating beam delivery system and the treatment gantry. Patel explains how different medical professionals work together to create a treatment plan for patients.
Looking inside a proton therapy system
09 Jan 2019 James Dacey

James Dacey
is a multimedia journalist based in Madrid