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About Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

Icon Cancer Centre Hobart provides Tasmania with access to comprehensive cancer care in a friendly and supportive environment. The centre offers all aspects of quality cancer care including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Icon Cancer Centre Hobart is conveniently located only 500m from Hobart Private Hospital.

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.

Banner photo credit: James Lisson Photography

Getting to Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

Public Transport

Bus stops are located close to the centre on Argyle Street and Campbell Street. For specific information on public transport options, please visit Metro Tasmania or phone 13 22 01.

Parking

Free on-site parking is provided for patients undergoing treatment. Entrance to the carpark is off Campbell Street or Melville Street. Limited spaces available.

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Services at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

Medical Oncology

  • Eight chair day oncology hospital
  • Management and diagnosis of solid tumours
  • Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for a range of different cancer types

Radiation Oncology

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

Genetic counselling service

Icon Hobart has a dedicated private genetic counselling service enhancing the comprehensive cancer care support for patients. The service provides cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and advice. For more information and to make an appointment, click here.

Treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

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 Hobart.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy involves the use of anti-cancer drugs. They can be given orally (by mouth) or injected into the body. Find out more about chemotherapy treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart.

Targeted therapies

Targeted therapy is a specialised form of therapy that targets only cancer cells, leaving healthy cells intact. Find out more about targeted therapy treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy, or biologic therapy, is a type of treatment that uses your own immune system to fight cancer. Find out more about immunotherapy treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart.

Radiation therapy techniques at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

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.

Amenities at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart

Pathology

Pharmacy

Co-located with Qscan Radiology offering PET CT and CT services

Co-located with Cancer Council Tasmania

Access to allied health

Access to genetic counselling service

Access to GP services

Scalp cooling system

Doctors

Dr Raef Awad_

Dr Raef Awad

BSc, MBBS, MD, FRANZCR / Hobart, TAS
Radiation Oncologist
Michael Dally

Dr Michael Dally

MB, ChB, BSc, FRANZCR / Epworth Richmond, VIC
Radiation Oncologist

Dr Richard Foster

MBBS, BMedSci, BSc, FRANZCR / Hobart, TAS
Radiation Oncologist

Dr Cristina Moldovan

MBBS, FRACP / Hobart, TAS
Medical Oncologist

A/Prof Louise Nott

BMedSci, MBBS(Hons), FRACP / Hobart, TAS
Medical Oncologist
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