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Cyclotron coming to Sunnybrook

September 17, 2012

Sunnybrook is poised to create a cyclotron facility, which will allow us to provide better service to patients and create new technology.

A cyclotron is a machine that creates molecules that are used in a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. This scan enables us to see illnesses like cancer and heart disease, and it helps us better diagnose and develop a care path for patients.

Watch the video below to learn more: