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Treatments

Information about treatment options at Icon Cancer Centre

Starting radiation therapy

Information about what to expect at your first visit

Next Steps: Radiation Therapy

Icon Library: This booklet supports you in taking the next step from diagnosis, to starting radiation therapy.

My cancer discovery: Radiation myths, are just myths

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on starting radiation treatment

Radiation Therapy

Learn more about radiation therapy and the different techniques offered at our centres

Our radiation oncologists

Meet our exceptional doctors who offer radiation oncology treatments

Starting chemotherapy

Information on what to expect at your first visit

Next Steps: Chemotherapy

Icon Library: This booklet supports you in taking the next step from diagnosis, to starting chemotherapy

Your care team

Here are some of the people you may meet and the role they have in your care.

Questions for your doctor

Icon Library: Here are some questions you may like to ask to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis

How does chemotherapy work?

Learn how chemotherapy works, including common myths and questions

Learn what is breast cancer and the different treatment types available

Questions for your doctor

Icon Library: Here are some questions you may like to ask to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis

My cancer discovery: Radiation myths, are just myths

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on starting radiation treatment

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)

Learn about this innovative technique for left-sided breast cancers

Learn what is bowel cancer and the different support available

Questions for your doctor

Icon Library: Here are some questions you may like to ask to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis

Becoming a patient

What to expect when becoming a patient at Icon

Common cancer related terms

Icon Library: Knowing the meaning of cancer related terms can give you and your loved ones a better understanding of your diagnosis

Learn what is lung cancer and the different support available

Becoming a patient

What to expect when becoming a patient at Icon

Questions for your doctor

Icon Library: Here are some questions you may like to ask to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis

My cancer discovery: Radiation myths, are just myths

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on starting radiation treatment

An honest account of my battle with prostate cancer

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on fighting prostate cancer

Starting radiation therapy

Information on what to expect at your first visit

My cancer discovery: Radiation myths, are just myths

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on starting radiation therapy

Learn what is lung cancer and the different support available

Learn what is ovarian cancer and the different support available

An ovarian cancer diagnosis

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on their journey with ovarian cancer

Common cancer related terms

Icon Library: Knowing the meaning of cancer related terms can give you and your loved ones a better understanding of your diagnosis

Questions for your doctor

Icon Library: Here are some questions you may like to ask to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis

Support services

Find the right support agency for your needs, lifestyle and type of cancer

Home

See what allied health support can help you through treatment and reach your recovery goals

Iconic Community

Patient Blogs: Our patients share their perspective and advice

Families and carers

The role of a carer: How to look after yourself and your loved one with cancer

Life after cancer

How to prepare for the transition to life beyond treatment

Support services

Find the right support agency for your needs, lifestyle and type of cancer

Get Involved

How to make your voice heard

Tara’s Story – Finding the good in the bad

Patient blog: A honest perspective on life with breast cancer

Life after cancer

How to prepare for the transition to life beyond treatment

Support services

Find the right support agency for your needs, lifestyle and type of cancer

Tara’s Story – Finding the good in the bad

Patient blog: A honest perspective on life with breast cancer

Get Involved

How to make your voice heard

Patients & Families

The role of a carer: How to look after yourself and your loved one with cancer

Support services

Find the right support agency for your needs, lifestyle and type of cancer

Home

See what allied health support can help you through treatment and reach your recovery goals

What is breast cancer and the different support available

Starting chemotherapy

Learn what to expect when starting chemotherapy treatment

Starting radiation therapy

Learn what to expect when starting radiation therapy

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)

Learn about this innovative technique for left-sided breast cancers

What is bowel cancer and the different support available

Starting chemotherapy

Knowing what to expect can make starting chemotherapy a bit easier

Becoming a patient

How to become a patient at Icon and information about our centres

What is lung cancer and the different support available

Starting chemotherapy

Information on what to expect at your first visit

Starting radiation therapy

Information on what to expect at your first visit

Becoming a patient

How to become a patient at Icon and information about our centres

What is ovarian cancer and the different support available

Families and carers

The role of a carer: How to look after yourself and your loved one with cancer

An ovarian cancer diagnosis

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis

Learn what is prostate cancer and the support available

An honest account of my battle with prostate cancer

Patient Blog: A patient perspective on fighting prostate cancer

Families and carers

The role of a carer: How to look after yourself and your loved one with cancer

Radiation Therapy

Learn more about radiation therapy and the different techniques offered at our centres

Becoming a patient

Request a call back from your nearest Icon Cancer Centre

30 years of experience

Icon has a long history of delivering exceptional private cancer care and the latest in treatment for the Australian community. With 30 years of experience, our highly-experienced oncology doctors and compassionate care team understand our patients and how to walk them through this stage of their lives with compassion, knowledge and hope.

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Iconic Community

Our patients share their perspective and advice.

Raising awareness during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Icon Toowoomba patient Scott shares his bowel cancer story

Life after cancer

Helen discusses her 15-year battle with breast cancer and what happened once treatment ended

Kellyann grateful for tattoo-less radiation therapy

Kellyann shares her experience receiving tattoo-less radiation therapy at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

From nurse to patient

Breast cancer patient Debra shares her journey from nurse to patient

Understanding bladder cancer – your questions answered

Dr Ian Irving, Dr Renee Finnigan and Dr Mohammed Islam answer your questions about the latest treatments for bladder...

Icon Cancer Centre opens Concord Hospital’s first radiation oncology service

Concord local Anita shares how the opening of Icon Cancer Centre Concord has made a difference during her cancer...

The latest in treatment for advanced brain cancer

Radiation Oncologist Dr Neda Haghighi discusses recent advances in treatment for metastatic brain cancer

Finding the beauty in every day

Sue’s story of how she kept positive and found herself through her cancer journey

Getting through radiation therapy with no worries: My bowel cancer experience

Bowel cancer patient Nigel shares how he got through radiation therapy with no worries

Soldiering on in the face of prostate cancer

Icon patient and former soldier Tezza shares his determination to never give in

What are the latest advances in skin cancer treatment?

Radiation Oncologist A/Prof Matthew Foote and Icon Medical Director Dr Ian Irving answer your questions about the latest radiation therapy...

Maitland’s first radiation oncology service welcomes local patients

Breast cancer patient Carla shares her experience as Icon Cancer Centre Maitland's first patient

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