Contact: Professor Mike Brady, University of Oxford, Tel: 0-186-528-0930, E-mail: jmb@robots.ox.ac.uk
A New Breast Imaging Technique:
A 3-year project, led by the University of Exeter, aims to develop novel means for the X-ray imaging of cancer in breast tissues. It is investigating types of X-ray signal that are not currently used in breast screening systems and evaluate whether they could complement conventional imaging techniques. The overall aim is to assess the potential role these X-rays could play in early detection of breast cancer, which is essential to the successful treatment of the disease.
Contact: Dr David Bradley, University of Exeter, Tel: 0-139-226-4085, E-mail: d.a.bradley@exeter.ac.uk
Treatment
Optimising Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer:
A new technique designed to improve the homogeneity of radiation doses used in breast cancer treatment is now being clinically implemented at the Institute of Cancer Research. Homogeneity of radiation doses is important in ensuring that radiotherapy is as effective and as safe as possible. As a result of an EPSRC funded project, the new technique is
being verified via the use of polymer gel dosimeters, which were developed by the project specifically to measure the doses of radiation received by patients. A follow-up project
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Contact: Jane Reck
jane.reck@epsrc.ac.uk
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
22-Oct-2003