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.
At Icon, care is more than just a word.
It’s a belief in a personal approach that matches your needs and those of your loved ones in the toughest of times.
We are here with you through your cancer treatment, every step of the way.
How can we help?
Becoming a patient
Learn how to become a patient at our centre, or request a call back from one of our friendly team members.
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
Breast Cancer
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
Bowel Cancer
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
Lung Cancer
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
Prostate Cancer
Learn what is lung cancer and the different support available
Ovarian Cancer
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
Breast Cancer
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
Bowel Cancer
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
Lung Cancer
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
Ovarian Cancer
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
Prostate Cancer
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
Iconic Community
Our patients share their perspective and advice.
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
What you need to know about cancer research and clinical trials
Dr Karmen Wong, A/Prof Jim Coward, Dr Hsieh Wen-Son and Prof Sandro Porceddu answer your questions about cancer research and...
Four mates connect to cope with prostate cancer
Four South Australian men share how they got through their prostate cancer journey together this Men's Health Month
The power of support
How my professional and personal support helped me find comfort in my chemotherapy treatment
Prevention is better than a cure: an early prostate cancer experience
How the introduction of focal brachytherapy in Geelong helped a family man continue to make the most of life
Confronting ovarian cancer
How Icon patient Alisi has kept looking forward after receiving a cancer diagnosis at 24
Prostate cancer treatment – which is right for me?
Radiation Oncologist Dr Andrew See, Urological Surgeon A/Prof Jeremy Grummet and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Miranda Dibdin answer your questions...
Prostate research study gives new hope
How pinpoint radiation treatment gave John the strength to carry on
Making the most of every day
Icon Gosford patient Jerry shares his prostate cancer story and commitment to approaching life with a smile
Breast cancer and lymphoedema – fact versus fiction
Radiation Oncologist Prof John Boyages AM and Director of the ALERT Program Louise Koelmeyer PhD answer your questions about breast...