MR Linac is a form of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) treatment which integrates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a linear accelerator (Linac). This groundbreaking combination provides radiation therapy that not only achieves enhanced precision but also provides real-time imaging guidance. As a result, patients can receive highly targeted and accurate treatment for their cancer tumours. The MR Linac truly signifies a remarkable step forward in delivering highly effective, targeted cancer care.
A Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator (MR Linac) integrates an MRI scanner with a linear accelerator, enabling precise tumour localisation, real-time adjustment of X-ray beam shapes, and accurate radiation delivery to moving tumours. I am one of the few clinical oncologists in the UK who can offer this groundbreaking Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) cancer treatment to my patients.
I’m dedicated to providing you with the most advanced and innovative targeted cancer treatments so that you receive the safest and most effective cancer care possible. Before we choose the best treatment for you, we’ll discuss the benefits of the MR-Linac. Here are a few of those benefits:
Precise Targeting: Using real-time MRI, I can track the exact position and shape of your tumour throughout the treatment. This technology enables me to direct the radiation specifically at the tumour, maximising the effectiveness of the treatment.
Fewer Treatment Sessions: I provide stereotactic radiotherapy with the MR-Linac for primary lung cancers and metastatic disease in the lungs, lymph nodes, bones, spine, liver, and other tissues. Stereotactic radiotherapy significantly increases the likelihood of eliminating the cancer in anything from 1 to 8 sessions, unlike traditional radiotherapy, which typically involves daily sessions over 6 weeks or longer.
Advancing Treatment Safety: The MR-Linac is the sole system featuring automated radiation beam control. Should your tumour shift during therapy, the system will immediately pause the radiation until the tumour is back in its proper place, ensuring you receive the most precise treatment available. This enhanced safety feature allows me to provide treatment options to individuals who have been informed that their cancer treatment poses too much risk with less advanced radiotherapy techniques.
Reduced Side Effects: I understand the importance of minimising the treatment’s impact on your life. The MR-Linac’s accuracy decreases the likelihood of harming healthy tissue surrounding the tumour, resulting in fewer side effects than traditional radiotherapy. My aim is to help you receive the most effective, personalised cancer treatment with minimal impact on your well-being.
If we choose MR Linac as part of your cancer treatment pathway, we’ll discuss the necessary scans for treatment with the MR Linac before finalising your treatment recommendations. My priority is to ensure you receive the most personalised and effective cancer treatment plan possible.
My private practice is affiliated with a distinguished group of hospitals in London, tailored to meet your individual needs through compassionate cancer care. One significant advantage of private hospitals is their flexibility; I can find the most effective cancer treatment and treatment centre for you, and you can decide when to undergo treatment. I am here to ensure that your cancer treatment causes the least disruption to your well-being.
If you are not based in London, I welcome patients from across the UK and provide initial video consultations to collaboratively develop affordable, personalised cancer care and treatment plans. Additionally, should you require accommodation, I can assist in arranging a comfortable and convenient place for you to stay near my London practices.
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My commitment to you
“I am committed to offering the most advanced and innovative cancer treatments to guarantee you receive the safest and most effective care available. The MR-Linac represents a significant breakthrough in cancer radiotherapy. It combines high-resolution MRI imaging with precise radiation delivery, allowing me to target tumours more accurately than ever before.”
Dr James Wilson
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Proton beam therapy (PBT) is a specialised & highly effective radiotherapy that targets lung tumors more accurately, reducing radiation to essential organs and tissues.
CyberKnife is an advanced form of radiation therapy specifically designed to target and treat cancer with unparalleled precision. Using state-of-the-art robotics and real-time imaging.
How does SABR differ from traditional radiotherapy?
Due to its unique approach, Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) is distinct from conventional radiotherapy. SABR administers a high radiation dose to a precisely targeted tumour over fewer treatment sessions while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. In contrast, traditional radiotherapy typically involves delivering lower doses over multiple sessions, thereby affecting a larger area.
What are the benefits of using stereotactic radiotherapy?
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) is recognised for its exceptional precision in targeting tumours, often achieving accuracy within millimetres. This high level of accuracy is made possible by advanced imaging technologies that ensure precise targeting while reducing harm to nearby healthy tissues.
Stereotactic radiotherapy gives a high chance of eliminating the cancer in anything from a single treatment radiation dose through to eight radiation dose treatments, compared to conventional radiotherapy, which can be daily treatment for 6 weeks or more.
Is stereotactic radiotherapy painful?
Stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), which encompasses SABR (Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy) and SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy), is typically painless during treatment. The procedure is similar to an X-ray, so you shouldn’t feel any burning, heat, or pain. Any side effects from stereotactic radiotherapy that you may experience depend on the area of the body being treated, and I’ll always take the time to discuss what you can expect before your treatment begins.
How long does stereotactic radiotherapy treatment take?
Stereotactic radiation treatment, including radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy, can vary in length, typically ranging from 15 minutes to an hour or so for a complex treatment. Some stereotactic radiotherapy treatments might be broken into multiple sessions over several days or weeks, while others can be completed in one session.
What cancers can it treat?
Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is considered a breakthrough in lung cancer treatment in the UK because it offers a highly precise and high-dose radiation method for targeting and destroying cancer tumours with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissues and fewer side effects.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is also a precise radiation therapy used to treat brain tumours by delivering a focused dose of radiation to a small area. It’s a non-surgical procedure, meaning no incisions are made, and it’s often used for small or inaccessible brain tumours.
Additionally, SABR can be used to treat any type of cancer that has spread (metastasis) and other primary cancers, such as prostate cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and any oligometastatic cancer.
How does your clinical approach differ?
I specialise in state-of-the-art cancer and lung cancer treatments that offer powerful alternatives to surgery and traditional radiotherapy. As a leading UK cancer doctor, I am now able to offer more people with cancer and lung cancer treatments the potential for a cure than ever before.
I am one of the few radiation oncology health professionals in the UK who can offer SABR using both the MR-Linac and CyberKnife, along with advanced treatment options such as clinical trials and combined immunotherapy approaches.
What is CyberKnife?
CyberKnife is an advanced form of radiation therapy specifically designed to target and treat cancer with unparalleled precision. Using state-of-the-art robotics and real-time imaging, CyberKnife delivers highly accurate radiation and high doses of radiation to cancer tumours while sparing healthy surrounding tissues.
A major benefit of CyberKnife treatment is its noninvasive approach, which provides patients with a comfortable and convenient cancer treatment experience. In contrast to conventional radiotherapy, CyberKnife allows for fewer treatment sessions and greater precision, making it suitable for treating cancers that are difficult to reach or close to sensitive structures.
