Children like Erin need regular scans during key stages of growth. Repeated X-rays can increase lifetime cancer risk. EOSedge would lower radiation while still giving clear images, helping keep young patients safer and supporting better care.
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Erin needed X‑rays every six months from age 12, when her body was most sensitive. Like many girls with scoliosis, this repeated exposure increases lifelong cancer risk, affecting areas like the breasts and reproductive system. Many children from Norfolk must travel to London for lower-dose imaging, adding strain for families already facing regular hospital visits. Without access to low dose scans, people with scoliosis face a cancer mortality risk up to 540% higher than the general population
Children like Erin need regular scans, often over many years, to monitor their scoliosis. A low-dose EOS scanner would make this safer, reducing radiation and lifelong cancer risk. It also supports earlier diagnosis and fewer invasive treatments. For families across Norfolk, this means better care, less disruption, and a safer future as children grow, closer to home.