Radiotherapy equipment
The department has an equipment replacement programme with a commitment to invest in new and replacement equipment – enabling us to continue to provide the latest techniques and treatments.
Treatment equipment at Cheltenham General Hospital:
- Cherry Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
- Rowan Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
- Chestnut Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
- Beech Varian iX Linac with On Board Imaging
- Brachytherapy Suite
- Xstrahl – Superficial radiotherapy unit
Treatment equipment at the Hereford County Hospital satellite unit:
- Maple Varian TrueBeam Linac with On Board Imaging
If your consultant recommends radiotherapy treatment, you will go through the following stages in your treatment journey:
- Clinic appointment
- Mould room appointment
- Planning CT appointment
- Pre-treatment appointments
- Treatment
- Review
All through your radiotherapy journey, your radiotherapy team is more than happy to answer any questions you may have – please just ask.
Here you can access detailed, specific radiotherapy patient information, recommended by the South West Radiotherapy Network.