Icon Midland expands access to advanced radiation therapy with second linear accelerator

Icon Cancer Centre Midland has doubled its treatment capacity with the opening of a second state-of-the-art linac. The new Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator increases access to cutting-edge radiation therapy for cancer patients across Perth’s eastern corridor and the East Metropolitan Health Service catchment, delivering more than 9,000 treatments annually.   

This second linac allows the centre to meet growing patient demand while maintaining the highest standards of care, delivering precise, efficient treatment using the latest technology available in radiation oncology. 

Icon Midland is the only private provider of integrated cancer treatment in the area, led by a local team of highly experienced cancer specialists who provide a wide range of cutting-edge treatment options including radiation therapy, chemotherapy and treatment for blood disorders.  

Since opening in 2017, Icon Midland has remained committed to delivering world-class cancer care closer to home. Equipped with cutting-edge radiation therapy capabilities, including  

Stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) for all tumour streams, tattooless radiation therapy for breast cancer patients and HyperArc™ technology for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), enabling highly targeted treatment of brain tumours.  

As part of this growth, Icon Midland is pleased to welcome Radiation Oncologist Dr Stephen Kennedy, who consults at both Icon Midland and Icon Rockingham. Dr Kennedy brings extensive clinical expertise across a broad range of tumour types, with particular interest in: 

• Lung cancer 

• Central nervous system (brain and spinal) malignancies 

• Genitourinary cancers 

• Skin cancers 

• Lymphoma and haematological malignancies 

• Stereotactic radiation therapy 

Dr Kennedy brings a wealth of knowledge and a steadfast commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and innovation.     

His collaborative approach and compassionate manner ensure patients feel supported and informed throughout their care. 

This latest investment in technology and talent reflects Icon’s dedication to ensuring more Western Australians can access high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment when and where they need it. 

Two new Radiation Oncologists will also be joining the Icon Cancer Centre WA Team in the coming months. 

Icon Cancer Centre State Manager for WA, Colin La Galia, said,  

“We continue to grow our team, footprint and value-added services to meet the demand of our patients in Midland, Swan Hills and surrounding areas.  

“We will continue to invest in our business and our people to bring the most advanced, cutting-edge technologies in cancer care treatment to our patients.  

“We are very proud of what we have achieved and our contribution to the community in providing the best cancer care, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.” 

For more information on how you can be a patient at Icon Cancer Centre Midland, please visit https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centre/midland/