The Herts Advertiser is backing an appeal to raise £200k for new breast cancer treatment equipment.

West Herts Hospitals Charity, the official charity for West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has launched the appeal to fund two Savi Scout Surgical Guidance Systems.

The state-of-the-art equipment uses radar technology to detect and precisely pinpoint the location of cancer within a distance of one millimetre, allowing for the targeted removal of cancerous tissue.

The equipment will be based at St Albans City Hospital, where patients from across West Herts, including the St Albans area, are treated.

To help raise money for the appeal, a team from West Herts Hospitals Breast Clinic, led by consultant breast surgeon Kelvin Chong, will be taking on an 11-mile trek on Sunday, November 3.

The group will be taking part in the Titty Trail, a fundraising walk from Watford General Hospital to St Albans City Hospital’s breast unit, following the scenic Abbey Line Trail from Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey.

Mr Chong said: "Breast cancer patients need to receive the best treatment they can get.

"Raising money for the Savi Scout Surgical Guidance Systems for the breast unit here will be worth every penny as it will transform the surgical experience for so many women in our community."

Breast care nurse Sian Cox added: "We are always striving to improve treatment and the care we offer to our breast cancer patients, so this is a great opportunity to do just that.

"At the same time, we will have some fun walking together."

The campaign is backed by both the Watford Observer and its sister title the Herts Advertiser.

For more information about the breast cancer appeal and to make a donation, visit raisewestherts.org.uk/appeals/beatcancer.