The 10 most amazing radiotherapy masks painted at Leeds Children's Hospital

Lobke Marsden is part of a team of specialists who support children and young people through their radiotherapy treatment.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 5th Jul 2019, 17:18 BST
Lobke Marsden, who paints the masks for radiotherapy patients.Lobke Marsden, who paints the masks for radiotherapy patients.
Lobke Marsden, who paints the masks for radiotherapy patients.

As part of her work, Lobke paints masks - which children must wear during radiotherapy treatment - to any theme given by the patients. Lobke Marsden said: “There are many things we cannot change but as a team we can change their experience. Something as simple as painting their masks can make their radiotherapy experience a more positive one which can only benefit the patient and their family.” Here are ten of the team's incredible creations, with an explanation from Lobke: