Fears UK could run out of nuclear cancer treating substances

There are fears the UK may run out of life-saving nuclear substances unless action is taken to boost their supply.

The Welsh government has proposed to build a new laboratory to supply medical radioisotopes, which are used to diagnose and treat cancer.

As many of the facilities which produce the substances are closing, there is a risk that there could be a supply crisis by 2030.

Wales’ economy minister Vaughan Gething, said “Our vision is the creation of project Arthur – a world-leading nuclear medicine facility, which will bring together a critical mass of nuclear science research, development and innovation.

“Through this development, not only can Wales become the leading place in the UK for medical radioisotope production – producing life-saving medical radioisotopes that are critical to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

“But we can also attract higher-skilled jobs, create a surrounding infrastructure, support local communities and build local supply chains.”

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