New methods to improve regional isotope therapy of liver tumours in cancer patients

Liver tumours are life-threatening complications of many cancers and contribute significantly to low rates of patient survival. This project aims to research new developments in nanotechnology and advanced computer imaging algorithms for objective assessment of patients with liver tumours. The development of novel carbon encapsulated isotopes are the key element enabling a new approach to tracking regional isotope therapy. Together with three-dimensional image analysis tumour burden will be assessed at an unprecedented level of detail. These new tools will assist oncologists by providing objective measures for use in decision making and patient management.