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COVID-19 update

Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are currently in place at Icon Cancer Centre and patients and staff are required to wear face masks at all times. Our centre remains open for all patient treatments and it is important that patients continue with their scheduled visits. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the current restrictions.

About Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

Icon Cancer Centre Cairns, the first private radiation oncology facility in Far North Queensland, provides the latest in radiation therapy technology and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. The centre offers cutting-edge radiation therapy treatment for all solid tumour cancer and non-cancer types delivered by an experienced team dedicated to ensuring patients receive support and exceptional care every step of the way.

If you would like to receive treatment at our centre, we are here to help. Send us a message here and we will be in touch with more information on what to do next.

Getting to Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

Public Transport

Cairns Private Hospital bus stop (on Lake Street) services buses from across the region. For specific timetables, please contact Translink or phone 13 12 30.

Parking

There are ten free on-site parking spots located at the front of Icon Cancer Centre Cairns.

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Services at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

Radiation Oncology

  • Management and diagnosis of solid tumours
  • Radiation therapy for a range of cancer types

Lymphoedema Screening

  • Screening for lymphoedema risk using a SOZO machine, the latest in technology for cancer-related lymphoedema
  • Ongoing monitoring of the development and/or progression of lymphoedema
  • To find out more, click here

Amenities

  • Access to allied health and support services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on-site parking
  • Your choice of music during treatment

Treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses radiation to destroy cancer cells, reduce their growth or relieve symptoms of cancer. Find out more about radiation treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns.

Radiation therapy techniques at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) is a technique for left-sided breast cancer patients that reduces the potential impact of radiation on the heart.

External beam radiation therapy [EBRT]

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of radiation therapy that uses one or more beams to deliver high energy x-rays to a cancerous tumour.

Intensity modulated radiation therapy [IMRT]

Intensity modulated radiation therapy [IMRT] is high precision radiation therapy that delivers high dose radiation to cancerous tumours, while limiting impact on healthy surrounding tissue.

Image guided radiation therapy [IGRT]

Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a radiation therapy technique that utilises the most advanced imaging equipment and computer software.

Volumetric modulated arc therapy [VMAT]

Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) involves the use of external radiation therapy beams being directed in a series of arcs or angles to allow for greater access to a cancerous tumour.

Stereotactic radiation therapy

Stereotactic technology is an advanced technique used to treat small tumours with well-defined edges in the brain, spine or lung, including tumours that have spread from a primary cancer.

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy [SGRT]

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy is a tattoo-free radiation therapy alternative that uses advanced camera technology to facilitate 3D tracking of the skin’s surface during set-up and treatment.

Doctors

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Dr Ariyanto Pramana

BSc (Med), MBBS (Hons), FRANZCR / Cairns, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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