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COVID-19 South East Queensland announcement – as of 4 pm 31 July 2021

Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are currently in place at all Icon Cancer Centre locations across South East Queensland, and patients and staff are required to wear face masks at all times. Our centre remains open for all patient treatments during the lockdown period. It is important that patients continue with their scheduled visits.

We understand these visitor restrictions can be challenging and encourage you to contact our team for further advice if a support person is essential.

About Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private

Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private 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 cancer types, alongside access to allied health services and is conveniently situated within Gold Coast Private Hospital. Icon Gold Coast Private was the first in Australia to install Varian’s HyperArc technology used to precisely treat multiple brain metastases – click here for more information.

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 Gold Coast

Public Transport

Gold Coast Private Hospital is a two-minute walk from the University bus station with bus services from across the Gold Coast, as well as from both the Nerang and Helensvale train stations. The G: tram station is located a short walk from the front entrance to the Hospital and services 16 stations to Broadbeach South. For specific timetables, please contact Translink or phone 13 12 30.

Parking

Secure undercover parking is available directly outside the centre on LG3 of the hospital premises, entrance to parking via Innovation Drive. Parking is free during treatment.

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Services at Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private

Radiation Oncology

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

Amenities

  • Access to allied health, including on-site social worker
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Your choice of music during treatment

Treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private

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 Gold Coast Private.

Rapid access palliative radiation therapy

Palliative radiation therapy can help improve your quality of life by controlling symptoms associated with your cancer and reducing your pain levels. Find out more about rapid access palliative radiation therapy at Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private.

Radiation therapy techniques at Icon Cancer Centre Gold Coast Private

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.

HyperArc

HyperArc accurately targets multiple tumours while ensuring limited doses of radiation to surrounding healthy brain tissue.

Doctors

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Dr Andrew Oar

BSc, MBBS, MIPH, FRANZCR / Gold Coast Private Hospital, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Dominic Lunn

BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRANZCR, DipPallMed (Clinical) / Gold Coast University Hospital, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Eric Khoo

MBBS, FRANZCR / Gold Coast University Hospital, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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A/Prof Jim Jackson

MBBS, FRANZCR, PhD / Gold Coast Private Hospital, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Preeti Bagga

MBBS, DNB (Gold Medallist), FRANZCR / Gold Coast University Hospital, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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