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Title Renal cancer patient is NI's first to get 'innovative' radiotherapy Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet BBC Media type Television Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 13/02/2024 Description Dr Cole said the treatment had undoubtedly revolutionised the outlook for cancer patients in Northern Ireland. "This is an exciting, innovative treatment for cancer patients in Northern Ireland," he added. "It offers a brand new treatment, which is curative, which can give long-term control." During the Covid pandemic, Dr Cole said there was a 50% reduction in the number of people being diagnosed with renal cancer. "There are a lot of people presenting now with tumours that are bigger, with no treatment options at all, the prospect of a surgery that may leave them in hospital for many months or put their life at risk with an anaesthetic," he said. "Now they have a different treatment option. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68277235 Persons Aidan Cole