Proton beam therapy, offered in only two UK hospitals, precisely targets tumours, reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissue

On their first day in London, two police officers waved at George from a coffee shop window. On another day, a nurse raced with the three-year-old down a hospital corridor.

The memories are two of many written in a book, logging the best parts of George’s days. Keeping a record of moments for which to be grateful is particularly important to Lisa Radcliffe, after her son was diagnosed with cancer in May after a tumour appeared near his temple.

George with play specialists at University College London hospital. It is one of the only places where patients can access proton beam therapy.

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