The UK's first radiotherapy charity has been launched to help the fight against cancer.
ACORRN (Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network) – Action Radiotherapy wants to raise £5 million to improve radiotherapy treatment for patients.
The charity is mounting a major fundraising campaign with donations used to:
• Give grants for research into improving radiotherapy treatments;
• Work with patients to identify priorities and ensure their needs are met;
• Increase the number of radiotherapy researchers and expert staff in the UK;
• Help develop national centres of excellence in radiotherapy research and treatment;
• Work with policy makers to prioritise radiotherapy research and clinical practice.
ACORRN – Action Radiotherapy has also launched an interactive website, aimed at meeting the needs of researchers, staff and patients.
The website allows members to share expertise as they look for safer ways to provide radiotherapy treatment.
