The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has signed an agreement with a Boston-based counterpart to improve its radiotherapy services.

The deal will see the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center provide input into the development of the BCHC’s on-island radiotherapy treatment facility and its corresponding programme.

The agreement will also see clinical oncologist Dr Chris Fosker working at both facilities.

A BCHC spokeswoman said: “This collaboration will bring together the local cancer care experience in Bermuda and the expertise of one of the world’s leading cancer centres to tailor the radiation programme to best suit the needs of Bermudian patients.

“This will enable them to receive the highest standard of radiotherapy here on the island.”

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