THE CYCLOTRON

Cyclotrons create the radio isotopes that are the backbone for many forms of cancer diagnostics and treatment.

They are also how we create new isotopes that advance key research and lead to more precise and effective treatments like precision radiation therapy (PRT) which is highly effective and has far fewer side-effects than traditional methods.

THE IMPACT OF A NEW CYCLOTRON

• Allow us to treat more people, faster
• Increase research capacity in B.C. by two-fold
• Support improved diagnostics for earlier detection and PRT
• Advance isotope production at TRIUMF
• Create opportunities for novel isotope research programs