Icon to open Geelong’s first private radiation oncology facility

The centre will have a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, and will open with a full remit of radiation therapy techniques and technology including stereotactic radiation therapy, a sophisticated technique used to treat small tumours commonly located in the brain, spine or lung. This technology provides pinpoint precision to multiple tumours while limiting radiation doses to surrounding healthy tissue. It will be the first in the region to offer advanced stereotactic treatment with the ability to treat complex multiple brain tumours and metastatic disease.

“Continued investment in the best technology available will ensure people have a greater choice. A cancer diagnosis is difficult for anyone but providing quality care ensures streamlined and effective therapy, and reduces the burden of cancer on the patient and their loved ones.”

The centre will be located with the Epworth Geelong Private Hospital and will support the realisation of a comprehensive cancer service at Epworth Geelong. Radiation therapy services delivered at Icon Cancer Centre will be available to patients who access both public and private healthcare and will reduce the waitlist burden on the public system.