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Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre
Leading internationally recognised Clinical Centre of Excellence
Brain Metastases
(secondary metastatic brain tumours which have spread from the body)
Our Thornbury centre treats patients through Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
So what is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
No incisions are made in your head. Instead, very precisely focused beams of radiation are directed to the treatment area in the brain, optimised to hit only the target without damaging surrounding healthy tissue.
It offers a safe and effective treatment for more than 80,000 patients worldwide every year. The treatment procedure is simple, painless and straightforward.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery can treat the following conditions:
At Thornbury, we provide a dedicated Private Patient and International Referral Treatment Service:
About the Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre
The Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre is located within Circle Health Group Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield. The centre is able to treat both NHS and private patients. Nationally recognised for delivering outstanding patient care, the Gamma Knife Team have built strong working relationships in the area, prioritising the individual needs of the patient.
We also work in partnership with Sheffield Oncology to ensure the highest levels of continuity of care.
Our Doctors
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sheffield
Mr Matthias Radatz
About
Medical Director of Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, leading practitioner of Gamma Knife in stereotactic neurosurgery, treating cranial and extra-cranial CNS lesions
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sheffield
Mr John Yianni
About
Expert in functional and stereotactic radiosurgery, known for his expertise in using cutting-edge radiosurgical methods to treat complex neurological conditions
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sheffield
Mr Ramez Ibrahim
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Specialist in stereotactic radiosurgery, focusing on the treatment of intracranial and spinal conditions, with extensive experience in providing targeted and precise radiosurgical care
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Our Technology
Elekta – Leksell Gamma Knife Icon
Treatment with highly accurate radiation
Thousands of radiation beams are generated with a level of accuracy better than 0.5mm. Individually, each radiation beam is too weak to damage the normal tissues it crosses on the way to the target. But when focused precisely on that target, the beams intersect and the combined radiation is sufficient to treat the targeted area.
Efficient radiation dose
The radiation damages the DNA in the cells of the tumour or other abnormality being treated, such that the cells that make up the abnormal tissue targeted can no longer reproduce. Eventually, when these cells come to the end of their natural life span, they find that they are unable to reproduce and replace themselves because the DNA essential to this process is no longer functioning properly.
The Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre is one of the UK’s two National Centres of Excellence for providing specialist care and support to patients with rare and complex conditions.
Find Us
Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, Circle Thornbury Hospital, 312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3BR
By bus: from Sheffield Interchange Station or Church Street opposite Cathedral.
By rail: From Sheffield Midland Station, Thornbury Hospital is approximately 10 minutes by taxi.
Parking: Free parking available on site
How to get in touch
Thornbury Radiotherapy Centre, Sheffield:
+44 (0) 208 713 0428
contactme@amethyst-radiotherapy.co.uk
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