A new cancer centre is set to open in Leamington Spa at a private hospital.

Nuffield Health and Icon Group has announced they will be expanding their partnership to bring the new facility at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital on Old Milverton Lane.

This development will "significantly improve" local access to advanced radiotherapy, providing "greater choice for cancer patients" in Warwickshire and surrounding areas. 

Icon will provide specialist radiation oncology services that complement Nuffield Health's existing cancer care, "ensuring patients receive seamless, high-quality treatment closer to home" 

Addressing cancer care challenges Aldo Rolfo, Icon's CEO for Europe, said the expansion reinforces both organisations' commitment to tackling the UK's rising cancer burden. 

"There is a significant underutilisation of radiotherapy in the UK, with fewer than 30% of cancer patients receiving it—far below the recommended 40%2," he said.

"By integrating advanced radiation oncology into Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital, we are improving access to advanced cancer care treatments, alleviating the pressure on the NHS and providing people with a local option." 

Nuffield Health and Icon have also announced they will open two new Icon Cancer Centre locations adjacent to Nuffield Health Hospitals in Derby and Brighton further providing increased access to high-quality radiotherapy across the UK. 

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Increasing access to radiotherapy in Warwickshire For cancer patients, timely access to treatment can make all the difference. Warwickshire resident, Jennie David, a patient who received a cancer diagnosis, welcomes the new developments. 

She said: "When I was diagnosed, I was overwhelmed – not just by the treatment process but by all the other factors particularly how I would manage travelling to and from daily appointments.

"Having a centre close to home would have made a huge difference – it would mean I could continue working and be close to family and friends. 

"Knowing that more patients will now have access to care locally is incredibly reassuring."