Shapes radiation beams to match your tumour, allowing for highly targeted treatment.
Expert radiotherapy in Manchester
At The Christie Private Care, our specialists provide the full range of radiotherapy treatments, including the latest treatment techniques. With state-of-the-art technology right here in Manchester, we can deliver precise, effective care tailored to you.
The cancer treatment that’s right for you
Radiotherapy treatment is led by our expert Clinical Oncologists, they work together with medical physicists and dosimetrists to carefully plan your treatment, as well as the radiotherapists who will deliver your treatment. Together with your wider care team they create a personalised treatment plan for you.
Your consultant can explain your treatment options with you, answer any questions, and support you in making an informed decision about your radiotherapy treatment. We understand that starting treatment can feel overwhelming, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit our treatment suite, ask questions, and meet the team, so you know what to expect before you begin.
When you choose The Christie Private Care for radiotherapy you’re choosing:
- An expert, specialist team. Clinical oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiotherapists combine their expertise with the latest technology and treatment techniques.
- State-of-the-art treatment suite. Designed for accuracy and patient comfort, our treatment suite features advanced imaging and positioning systems that ensure radiation is precisely delivered while minimising impact on healthy tissue.
- Continuous innovation. We are continuously introducing new and innovative treatment techniques to ensure you benefit from the most advanced radiotherapy options as soon as they become available.
- A dedication to quality and safety. We are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Radiotherapy treatments offered at The Christie Private Care in Manchester
At The Christie Private Care, we provide a range of external beam therapies, which allows us to tailor treatment to your individual diagnosis, offering the most accurate and effective treatment for you.
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
RapidArc/Volume Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
Delivers radiation in a continuous, controlled arc, shaping and adjusting the beam in real time to precisely target the tumour.
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR)
This highly targeted technique treats small, well-defined tumours while minimising impact on healthy tissue. Delivers very high doses of radiation with pinpoint accuracy, often requiring fewer treatment sessions.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
A highly precise treatment that uses multiple focused radiation beams to target small, well-defined tumours. Often used for brain and other hard-to-reach tumours.
Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT)
Uses real-time imaging to monitor natural body movements, like breathing, to ensure radiation remains precisely targeted throughout treatment.
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Radiotherapy (DIBH)
A targeted radiotherapy technique used to protect the heart and lungs during radiotherapy treatment. This technique involves you taking and holding deep breaths during your radiotherapy treatment to create space between your heart and lungs, and the radiotherapy. This treatment technique can be used for tumours in the breast, chest wall and occasionally the abdomen.
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Often used before a stem cell or bone marrow transplant, this treatment prepares the body by targeting cancer cells throughout the entire system.
Superficial & Electron Treatments
focused treatment for cancers on or just below the skin, as well as certain non-cancerous conditions. At The Christie Private Care our team are experienced in delivering these highly targeted treatments. Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you.
Internal radiotherapy
In some instances, it may be more effective to deliver radiotherapy internally, at The Christie Private Care our team are experienced in delivering these highly targeted treatments. Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you and if they think internal radiotherapy would be the most effective treatment option for you.
Selective Internal Radiotherapy (SIRT)
A specialised treatment for liver cancer that delivers radiation directly to the tumour through tiny beads, reducing exposure to surrounding tissues.
Brachytherapy
Unlike other external radiation treatments, this places the radiation directly inside or near the tumour, allowing for a high-dose treatment. It can be used on its own or in combination with external radiation.
Nuclear medicine therapy
A specialised type of radiotherapy where a small amount of radioactive medicine is swallowed, injected, or infused, allowing it to target cancer cells directly.
Patient story
Peter’s breast cancer experience
Peter thought it was strange when he noticed a small pea sized lump under his nipple, as a man he hadn’t thought it could be breast cancer. But six weeks later a visit to his GP led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Peter shares his experience at The Christie Private care where he underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Contact us today
Our team can help with any enquiries, or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.