Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Paula Horne Radiotherapy Services Manager Berkshire Cancer Centre
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Aims and Objectives Aim − To provide information about future improvement and development plans for the radiotherapy department in the BCC Objective − To listen, ask questions and discuss ideas Members Event 16 February 2011 2
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Strategic Influences Members Event 16 February 2011 3
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Trust / BCC Vision Trust − To be the first choice provider of specialist clinical services for patients in our community Radiotherapy - To treat patients efficiently and effectively Members Event 16 February 2011 4
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Recent Achievements • Installation and commissioning of CT- virtual simulation, contrast • IMRT - prostate and working towards head and neck and breast • Working towards 3D planning breast patients • MOSIAC - Record and Verify system • Immobilisation review - combifix, lung boards, vac bags • Achievement of 2011 waiting times target • CHQKS accreditation December 2010 • Radiographer urology review - iView imaging approval • Working towards Radiographer-led review for further patient groups • Open evenings for patients • Refurbishment of dedicated Virtual Simulation Suite Members Event 16 February 2011 5
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre Next Steps • Review of patient pathway to • New Build incorporating ensure a more streamlined new linac fully IGRT way of working capability and conference • Review of patient information facilities • XVi upgrade to one of existing • New VERT suite which will linacs to provides matching assist training of new staff machine for Bracknell clinic and students • Successful Peer Review in • Opening of Bracknell clinic April 2011 May 2011 Members Event 16 February 2011 6
Development of Radiotherapy Services at Berkshire Cancer Centre 2011 is the Year of Radiotherapy • 100 years since Marie Curie was given her second Nobel Peace Prize • National group to raise public awareness of Radiotherapy as a successful treatment modality. Myself and Jane Barrett (clinical oncologist) sit on this group • Local activities planned. Day in the Life of a Therapy Radiographer, more open evenings for patients, open days for general public Members Event 16 February 2011 7
Thank you for listening Any Questions? 8
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