Icon Mulgrave becomes first Australian private provider to deliver tattoo free radiation therapy treatment

Icon Group’s cancer centre in Mulgrave has been providing the latest in radiation therapy for just over one year to the local community, and is now the first private provider in Australia to introduce a new technology – AlignRT that delivers pinpoint precise radiation treatment without the need to have permanent tattoo marks.

Traditional radiation therapy for breast cancer requires patients to receive very small but permanent tattoos on their chest. These tattoos help the radiation therapist position the patient correctly and deliver treatment to the right location. This technology uses safe, non-invasive light emitted from specialised camera units to track and motor patients during set-up and treatment, eliminating the need to mark the body.

Sharyn was able to receive DIBH during her treatment which provided further comfort.

“It was a relief to know my heart was being protected as I have a family history of heart disease. Knowing I was getting the absolute latest in treatment and five minutes from my home made a big difference,” Sharyn said.

Icon Group CEO, Mark Middleton says the company are focussed on being early adopters of technology to help patients in every aspect of their care.

“It’s our firm belief that people should have access to quality cancer care as close to home as possible,” Mr Middleton said.

“We are proud to bring the absolute latest technology to the local community, providing the most effective and safe ways to treat this ever increasing disease and support our patients and their families the best we can.”