At the beginning of last year, Milton Keynes General Hospital revealed plans for expansion that included developing a new Radiotherapy Centre. This new facility aims to provide local patients convenient access to radiotherapy treatment, eliminating the need for long journeys to nearby hospitals.
Completed in Spring 2024, the Radiotherapy Centre features two advanced medical linear accelerator (Linac) bunkers, a welcoming main reception, consultation rooms, and a dedicated CT scanner area, all with direct internal access to the Cancer Centre.
Entrance to the newly-built Radiotherapy Centre
A cutting-edge installation by OIS
With construction now complete, the Radiotherapy Centre was set for a significant delivery and installation, led by OIS Founder Steve Imber and Technical Support Manager Josh Imber, who travelled to Milton Keynes at the end of August. During their visit, they installed a CQ Medical Radiotherapy Couchtop and a LAP DORADOnova 3 Laser System.
This advanced equipment is essential for planning and simulating patient treatments and will be operated under the management of Oxford University Hospitals Foundation Trust. The installation aligns with recent projects at Churchill Hospital in Oxford and The Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
CQ Medical’s Radiotherapy Couchtop
CQ Medical’s Quantum couch top is a single piece construction of carbon fibre and is lightweight, minimal thickness and easy to handle. Imbedded fiducial markers make for improved localisation and positional accuracy.
LAP’s DORADOnova 3 Laser System
The DORADOnova 3 laser system features three laser rails, each equipped with one fixed and one adjustable laser module. The DORADOnova offers various configurations and allows users to choose from red, green, or blue laser lines. With the ability to adjust laser focus and alignment via remote control, this system ensures convenience.
CQ Medical Radiotherapy Couchtop and LAP DoradoNova 3 Laser System in place
Congratulations to Milton Keynes University Hospital!
Congratulations to Milton Keynes University Hospital; on the successful installation of this advanced equipment, which promises long-term benefits to patients receiving radiotherapy treatment. Here's to the future of the Radiotherapy Centre!
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