Luxor Oncology Hospital Opens Its First Cyclotron Unit

Luxor Oncology Hospital opened and began operating its new cyclotron unit on Saturday, marking the launch of the first such unit inside the hospital.

Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy attended as the unit’s doors opened and operations got under way.

The launch adds a new technical facility to the hospital, which provides care for cancer patients in Luxor.

Cyclotrons are used in medicine to produce radioactive isotopes for applications including diagnostic imaging. These materials can help doctors detect cancer and assess patients’ response to treatment.