Tuesday 4 February is World Cancer Day. The Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) has just taken another decisive step forward in the field of radiotherapy with the installation of two high-tech pieces of equipment, financed by a generous donation from Sir Lord Laidlaw…
On 3 February, the CHPG officially inaugurated two innovative radiotherapy devices, at a cost of more than €1 million. At the inauguration ceremony, the Minister for Social Affairs and Health, Christophe Robino, and the generous donor Sir Lord Laidlaw, hailed this major step forward in cancer treatment.
Greater precision and safety
The first device revolutionizes the usual protocol by improving the precision of patient positioning during radiotherapy sessions. In the past, it was essential to use X-rays to ensure that the patient was correctly aligned, which meant additional exposure to radiation. Thanks to this new technology, these preliminary shots are now obsolete, making it possible to considerably reduce ‘unnecessary’ radiation and offer safer, better-targeted treatment.
A new option for cutaneous cancers
The second piece of equipment is dedicated to the treatment of skin cancers, in particular those that until now have been considered non-operable. This contact-therapy device offers an innovative therapeutic alternative for treating complex cutaneous conditions, improving the prospects of cure for many patients.
A long-standing commitment to the fight against cancer
For many years, Monaco has stood out for its active involvement in the fight against cancer, both nationally and internationally. In addition to modernising its healthcare infrastructure, the Principality is also involved in global initiatives to improve cancer prevention and treatment.
Since 2007, Monaco has supported the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) initiative dedicated to the fight against cancer. More recently, on World Cancer Day, 4 February 2022, the ‘Rays of Hope’ initiative was launched. This ambitious project aims to create radiotherapy units in countries where such facilities do not exist, and to strengthen existing ones to improve cancer prevention and treatment.
Towards a safer and more supportive medical future
As World Cancer Day is celebrated on Tuesday 4 February, these advances demonstrate Monaco’s determination to offer advanced treatments to its patients while supporting large-scale international projects.
By modernising its facilities and expanding its range of treatments, Monaco is offering new hope throughout the world.
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