About The Proton Beam
The #YouMeBigC team visit the Christie in Manchester to find about the UK鈥檚 first ever NHS Proton Beam centre.
The #YouMeBigC team visit the Christie in Manchester to find about the UK鈥檚 first ever NHS Proton Beam centre.
John Archer, the centre鈥檚 clinical manager, takes us on an all access tour of the facility.
Deborah, Lauren and Steve speak to Dr Ed Smith, the proton beam clinical lead, to find out how the treatment works.
They also chat to Angela Mulholland whose 5-year-old son, Aidan, has Ewing鈥檚 Sarcoma and is currently undergoing proton treatment for a tumour in his spine.
Produced by Mike Holt and Alex Entwistle.
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