GLASGOW'S world-renowned new cancer centre celebrated a double boost today.

The Beatson Oncology Centre at Gartnaval was given a massive £90,000 donation and presented with eight machines which reduce hair loss after chemotherapy.

Breast Cancer 2000 raised the lion's share of the cash - £83,000 - at its annual ball which was attended by the charity's patron, GMTV presenter Jenni Falconer.

A contribution from lottery operator Camelot and other fundraising activities made up the £7000 balance.

The money is expected to be put to use at the state-of-the-art new Beatson which is a centre of excellence for lifesaving cancer research.

Alistair Don of Breast Cancer 2000, which has already donated around £400,000 to the Western Infirmary Breast Care Unit and the Beatson, said: "I don't know yet exactly how the money is going to be used but we are delighted to be handing it over."

Facilities at the centre, which opened last month, include a six-bed teen cancer unit with a hi-tech suite kitted out with video games and TVs to make youngsters feel at home.

As well as the £90,000 donation, the Beatson took possession of eight Paxman Cooler hair-loss prevention systems from health charity Walk the Walk.

Professor Alan Rodger, medical director at the centre, said: "This money will enable more enhancements for the benefit of patients and staff and will support our research into breast cancer.

"We have also accepted eight scalp coolers from Walk the Walk.

"This means many of our patients undergoing certain chemotherapy treatments could benefit from a therapy which can have a positive impact on their confidence and emotional wellbeing."