Dutch Medical Equipment Producer Nucletron Strengthens Leading Position in Cancer Radiation Ther... (ement team ofNucletron and will hold the...)

Dutch Medical Equipment Producer Nucletron Strengthens Leading Position in Cancer Radiation Therapy Market

Date:6/2/2009

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Nucletron reported a record EBITDA of EUR 17 million on net sales of EUR 112.4 million in 2008.

Growing demand for cancer radiation therapy

According to the World Health Organisation, new cases of cancer will jump from 11.3 million in 2007 to 15.5 million in 2030, influenced in part by an increasing and aging global population. The global market for radiation therapy equipment is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2015, according to estimates by Global Industry Analysts. Brachytherapy is regarded as one of the best treatment options for a growing range of cancer types, including cancer of the prostate, breast and cervix. The radiation source used for killing the cancer cells and shrinking the tumours is placed in or close to the tumour itself. This precision approach allows doctors to concentrate the dose of radiation in a smaller area, significantly reducing damage to nearby healthy cells and organs. In addition, there are significantly fewer side effects and treatment times are significantly shorter - usually spanning a few days instead of weeks as required in the case of external beam radiotherapy.

About Nucletron

Nucletron, a leader in high-precision radiation therapy, works closely with medical teams to realize innovative oncology solutions that improve patient care. Established in 1975, the company specializes in the development, manufacture, sales, service and ongoing support of some of the world's most innovative cancer treatment products. Nucletron, based in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, has offices in 15 countries and a strong market presence in over 100 countries world-wide. For more information, visit http://www.nucletron.com.

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