Isotope Shortage Threatens Cancer Treatment Outcomes
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A shortage of nuclear isotopes in the UK is causing delays in cancer diagnoses, potentially leading to increased cancer deaths. Experts are urging the UK to develop its own isotope production facility, such as the proposed Project Arthur in Wales, to reduce reliance on imports. The shortage follows a halt in production at a Dutch reactor, highlighting the urgent need for a domestic supply to prevent future shortages and save lives.