The 7th September 2025 is World #Radiotherapy Awareness Day, the date the first patient was treated on a linear accelerator. Radiotherapy helps to cure #cancer, alleviates symptoms and improves quality of life. Radiotherapy is also a highly cost-effective cancer treatment.

The 3rd International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference is being held at the University of #Leeds on 19-20th September 2025. Follow the link for more details, to find out how to submit abstracts, and to register.

english.events/imacc2025

In a recent episode of @trialstribspod.bsky.social, Professor Kevin Harrington spoke with hosts @prof-nick-james.bsky.social and Dr @hoda-aty.bsky.social to discuss how #OncolyticViruses are used to infect and destroy cancer cells, while also triggering powerful immune responses.

Things that make me happy:
Seeing an RT planning & evaluation solution for #reirradiation that I’ve helped develop in its (nearly) final version. Amazing work by @raysearchlabs.bsky.social @solstina.bsky.social @crukradnetleeds.bsky.social & colleagues.
Probably highlight of #ESTRO25 so far for me 😍

We are delighted for your ongoing success and exciting new opportunity, Ane, but we will miss you very much. Good luck, we hope to catch up again before long.

🚨 A groundbreaking prostate cancer trial has launched at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

The PART study explores targeted treatments like HIFU & NanoKnife to reduce side effects & improve quality of life.

More info 👉 www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/groundb...

#ProstateCancer #NHS #ClinicalTrials

What a great opportunity to obtain a #PhD, and to study dynamic structures of protein-DNA organization in irradiated and re-irradiated #cancer cells.

#Reirradiation is a new approach to the use of #radiotherapy. Come and join this amazing, talented team!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

“There is this terrible misconception that disabled people just take, but actually by taking from us, you prevent us from being able to give – we want to be able to participate in life equally the same as anyone else, and that includes going to work.” Disability campaigner Tanni Gray-Thompson

A joyous #cancer #fundraising update:

I just hit the £1200 mark. Beyond my wildest dreams.

Am in awe of the generous support from colleagues, Leeds alumni, profs, postdocs, PhDs, friends, family, old clients and total strangers.

🙏 I'll keep going! 🙏

fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ruths-c...

In 2024, 74,000 cancer patients in England didn’t start their treatment on time - enough people to fill Old Trafford. Today we’re speaking with #OneCancerVoice to call on the UK Government to fully fund its National Cancer Plan, so patients can get the care they deserve.

Read more: cruk.ink/40Po3pG

On #WorldCancerDay, we welcome the UK government's commitment to publishing a National Cancer Plan for England this year and we look forward to working with them to make sure it delivers for everyone affected by cancer.

#TurningPointForCancer

Our #Radiation Research Centre of Excellence launch, showcasing the exciting, innovative #research, enviable infrastructure and immense talent, and building collaborations that will lead to smarter kinder #radiotherapy treatment for #cancer

A result of successful #radiotherapy #research to bring smarter, kinder radiotherapy treatment: the Leeds Cancer Centre introduces MRI-only radiotherapy for more precise treatment with potentially fewer treatment side effects.

www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/leeds-c...

***FABULOUS JOB OPPORTUNITY***
We need a Project Manager to run the CRUK RadNet Centre in Glasgow.
Join our friendly, diverse team of scientists and clinicians working to maximise the benefits of @radiotherapy for patients with cancers that are difficult to treat.
findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/1564...

Our Director, Professor David Sebag-Montefiore @montefiored.bsky.social on the #BBC Breakfast sofa this morning. More than 16,800 people die of #bowelcancer each year in the UK. Early diagnosis can help to cure ~90% of bowel #cancer patients. If you're over 50, do send your testing kit back!

The bowel cancer screening programme in Scotland is remarkable. At a time when all we hear is terrible news about our NHS, let’s celebrate a magnificent achievement.

As an over 50, I receive a ‘poo stick’ every year. I sent mine on Monday. I received the all clear by letter yesterday.

Amazing!

Happy New Year! We are seeking people from diverse sections of the community to join our Public & Patient Involvement & Engagement group, to better understand everyone's needs, perspectives and cultures, and so help us to produce more relevant research for patient benefit
crukradnetleeds.co.uk/ppie/

Exciting postdoc opportunity to study the mechanisms by which human papillomavirus causes anal cancer.

If you've a background in #cancer biology, #virology or radiobiology, and working across disciplines with discovery and clinical researchers appeals, apply below!
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

We are delighted that #RadNet #Leeds has been awarded £2.9m by @cancerresearchuk.org to advance #radiotherapy #research. By linking the lab with the clinic, we will deliver smarter, kinder treatments and improve the lives of patients.

www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...