Hashtag: #RadiationTherapy
Radiation Therapy Positively Impacts System
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Radiation Therapy Unit has a “massive impact” on the local health care system as it has allowed people to have treatment at home rather than travel abroad which has “eased the cost of the Island’s health care system, saving $35M over the past 5 years.” A spokesperson said, “Figures... Read more of this article
BCHC Radiation Therapy Unit Earns Accreditation
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s [BCHC] radiation therapy unit has again earned international accreditation by the American College of Radiology [ACR] in radiation oncology. A spokesperson said, “In 2019, the local not-for-profit was the first international facility [and remains the only one] to achieve this recognition. “ACR accreditation... Read more of this article
First International Facility To Earn Accreditation
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been awarded accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology [ACR], making the local not-for-profit the first international facility to achieve this recognition. ACR accreditation is a voluntary process that demonstrates Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s commitment to excellence in patient... Read more of this article
$20,000 Donation To Support Radiation Therapy
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been gifted a donation in memory of the late Mike Barnfield, with Mitch and Carol Blaser honouring the memory of their friend and former insurance executive Mike Barnfield by donating $20,000 to the Centre to support the radiation therapy initiative. Clive and Lyndy Thatcher, Carol and Mitch Blaser, Darlene Barnfield,... Read more of this article
Radiation Therapy Centre Celebrates One Year
130 people have been treated at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s [BCHC] radiation therapy [RT] unit in the first 12 months, since opening its doors in May 2017. BCHC’s RT unit, which is able to treat 95% of cancers where radiation would be beneficial, celebrates its one year anniversary this week. “The impact of providing radiation therapy... Read more of this article
AON Donate $10K For Radiation Therapy
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] announced today [Dec 15] that AON Group [Bermuda] Ltd. had gifted $10,000 to support BCHC’s radiation therapy initiative. This donation brings BCHC close to reaching the $10M radiation therapy capital campaign goal funding the design, build and medical equipment for the Radiation Therapy Unit which opened in... Read more of this article
Runners Raise Over $20K For Radiation Therapy
Earlier this year, three incredible runners took to the street of London to run 26.2 miles at the Virgin Money London Marathon. Each step they took was a worthy cause; to help raise money for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s new radiation therapy unit. As final donations have now been received, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said would like... Read more of this article
Video: Radiation Therapy Unit Ribbon Cutting
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre held a ribbon cutting today [May 17] to celebrate the opening of Bermuda’s first radiation therapy unit. BCHC said, “In 2014, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre undertook a review of the gaps in cancer care in Bermuda. The most significant gap, which has been widely experienced by many... Read more of this article
Upgrades Complete For BHB’s CT Scanner
On island radiation therapy is another step closer to being a reality, with the Bermuda Hospitals Board announcing that upgrades to one of its CT scanners have been completed. BHB Consultant Oncologist Dr Christopher Fosker’s interview on the new service – Part 1 A spokesperson said, “Installation teams from General Electric [GE] and LAP... Read more of this article
Foundation Donates $500K For Radiation Centre
The Bank of Bermuda Foundation pledged their support for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s radiation therapy initiative with a $500,000 grant. “The radiation therapy unit is due to open in the next few weeks and will provide treatment for cancer patients and pain relief for palliative care patients. Treatment services will be provided to all... Read more of this article
Premier & Minister Visit Radiation Facility Site
Premier Michael Dunkley and Health & Seniors Minister Jeanne Atherden recently visited the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] to tour the site of the new radiation therapy facility. They were accompanied by BCHC Executive Director Tara Curtis, with Clinical Oncologist Dr. Chris Fosker providing a tour of the facility and an overview of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Lindo’s Donates $100K For Radiation Centre
The Lindo’s Group of Companies donated $100,000 in support of the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Radiation Therapy Initiative, which is due to open mid 2017 and will provide treatment for cancer patients and symptom relief for palliative care patients. Judy White, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre,... Read more of this article
Greens Donate $500,000 For Radiation Facility
The Green Family made a donation of $500,000 to support the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s new radiation therapy facility, saying that the radiation therapy facility will be a “game changer for Bermuda” as cancer patients will no longer need to travel off the Island for the treatment. Glen P. Gibbons, Chairman of the Board of Directors,... Read more of this article
BF&M, Argus Donate Towards Radiation Therapy
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] have received commitment from BF&M Limited and the Argus Group to supporting BCHC in the provision of radiation therapy locally to Bermuda’s residents. The insurers will donate $250,000 each towards the completion of a new building to house Bermuda’s first radiation facility, which will offer Bermuda... Read more of this article
‘State-Of-The-Art Radiation Therapy Equipment’
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced the signing of a contract for “state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment,” the Varian Truebeam system, saying they have “moved one step closer to establishing a radiation treatment facility for on-island cancer care.” The Truebeam system is the “latest and best available high... Read more of this article
Video: Radiation Therapy Centre Groundbreaking
Minister of Health and Seniors Jeanne Atherden recently joined Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre for a ground breaking ceremony for Bermuda’s first Radiation Therapy Treatment Facility on Point Finger Road, with construction initiated for the specialized suite that will house the radiation treatment equipment for the local treatment of cancer. “This... Read more of this article
