Dear Magna thank you for your post,

I can appreciate your concern however with radiotherapy there is often a delay because the machines need to be serviced and sometimes fixed, it is essential that they are safe to give treatment.

I have looked to see if there has been research into this and what it could mean for the patient.  However, I am afraid there is nothing that can reliably tell us if this will affect anyone's survival. 

Do ask your husband, if he is concerned, to talk about this with his radiotherapy team when he is next treated. They will hopefully be able to provide more information that could help.  

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline

Dear Magna thank you for your post,

I can appreciate your concern however with radiotherapy there is often a delay because the machines need to be serviced and sometimes fixed, it is essential that they are safe to give treatment.

I have looked to see if there has been research into this and what it could mean for the patient.  However, I am afraid there is nothing that can reliably tell us if this will affect anyone's survival. 

Do ask your husband, if he is concerned, to talk about this with his radiotherapy team when he is next treated. They will hopefully be able to provide more information that could help.  

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline