Icon Cancer Centre expands cancer care in South Australia with new radiation oncology service in North Adelaide

Icon Radiation Oncologist and highly respected South Australian clinician, A/Prof Michael Penniment (AM) said the centre is set to transform how cancer care is delivered in the state.

“This is a major milestone for cancer care in South Australia,” A/Prof Penniment said.

“As an oncologist, I’ve seen firsthand the gap in accessing radiation therapy in Central Adelaide. This new centre will allow patients to receive advanced treatment and comprehensive care without the need to travel outside of their own city.”

The latest treatments in the heart of North Adelaide

Icon Cancer Centre North Adelaide will include a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator (linac), offering advanced radiation techniques including stereotactic radiation therapy and HyperArc – a highly precise treatment for secondary brain tumours.

HyperArc minimises side effects like headaches and hair loss that are often associated with conventional brain radiation.

“HyperArc is one of the most advanced technologies available for treating brain and central nervous system tumours, greatly reducing side effects to more traditional whole brain treatments and better quality of life,” A/Prof Penniment said.

Breast cancer patients will also benefit from Varian’s IDENTIFY Surface Guidance System – a tattoo-free alternative to traditional radiation marking. This real-time tracking system monitors patients’ position and breathing, helping to ensure accuracy and improving comfort throughout treatment.

“We’re proud to be introducing IDENTIFY to North Adelaide. It means we can offer a less invasive experience with a single procedure, especially for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment,” he said.

In addition to advanced radiation therapy, patients will benefit from integrated support services within the precinct, including pharmacy, radiology, physiotherapy, dietetics and speech pathology.

“Bringing these services together provides a better patient experience and less stress for patients and their families,” A/Prof Penniment said.

The centre will be led by an experienced and highly regarded team of radiation oncologists including, A/Prof Michael Penniment, Dr Scott Carruthers, A/Prof Peter Gorayski, Dr Brayden Higgs, A/Prof Hien Le, Dr Vincent Pow, Dr Frank Saran and Dr Hui Tee.

As part of the highly anticipated Eighty Eight O’Connell precinct, the centre is conveniently located onsite with easy access to retail, dining, wellness and community amenities. Free onsite parking will also be available for patients.