Radiotherapy physics provides a full clinical science service to the Kent Oncology Centre and ensures radiotherapy treatments are planned accurately using both external beams and radioactive sources (brachytherapy).

Using complex three dimensional computer planning systems, patients are correctly immobilised using custom-made devices and treatments are simulated to confirm the correct direction of radiotherapy beams.

Our physicists and technical staff provide a range of measurement, safety and quality assurance activities. These include:

• the calibration and quality control of radiotherapy treatment machines and highly radioactive sources, so the prescribed radiation dose is delivered to the patient correctly and accurately
• the calibration of devices used to confirm the dose delivered to the patient
• the measurement of radiation beam data for very complex three dimensional treatment planning systems
• procurement and commissioning of radiotherapy treatment machines, using radioactive sources and high energy x-ray beams and associated equipment.

We also advise on the application of relevant legislation and develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance.

We are also proactive in carrying out research and development into new devices and techniques to improve patient treatments and participate in teaching and training of various staff groups.

Contact us

• Mark Fleckney, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, 01622 227023