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We fund vital, world-class research into cancer, right here in Norfolk. Since 1980 we’ve funded more than £12.5 million in research and equipment grants across the Norwich Research Park.

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We have been investing in cancer diagnostic and treatment equipment since Big C began in 1980. The aim is to ensure the people of Norfolk have all the best treatments closer to home.

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Home > Case studies > Equipment > Head neck and brain

Categories: Head neck and brain

Around 90 people per year are diagnosed with brain cancer in Norfolk and Waveney (National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN)). Out of those, currently just under 70 people per year die from the disease. With better knowledge and better equipment, we hope that more people will live through this form of cancer. Big C is committed to making sure the best equipment is available at our local hospitals, to ensure early diagnosis and better treatment. Read on for examples of the hospital equipment we've bought for head, neck and brain cancer.

Faster analysis of facial tumours

September 1, 2013

£17,000 in autumn 2013 to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for improved equipment for cancer detection. Patients with facial tumours may need part or all of their upper or lower jaw removed. Following the operation, the tumour is examined under a microscope to determine what further treatment may be

Highly accurate tumour targeting

April 1, 2011

£21,411 in spring 2011 for the development of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. SRT delivers high precision targeted radiotherapy to tumours, with a high chance of control or cure. There is strong evidence of its effectiveness in the treatment of brain tumours, lung cancer and brain metastases

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