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Overview

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.

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Banner photo credit: James Lisson Photography

Getting here

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 website at metrotas.com.au or phone 13 22 01.

Parking

Free onsite 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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Information

Pathology

Pharmacy

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

Co-located with Cancer Council Tasmania (part time)

Access to Allied Health

Scalp cooling system

Treatments

Medical oncology

  • Eight chair day oncology hospital
  • Management and diagnosis of solid tumours
  • Chemotherapy
  • Specialist oncology nurses
  • Specialist oncology pharmacists

Treatments

Chemotherapy

Targeted Therapies

Radiation Therapy

Immunotherapy

Techniques

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]

IGRT is a radiation therapy 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 edge, in the brain, spine or lung.

Doctors

Dr Raef Awad_

Dr Raef Awad

BSc, MBBS, FRACP / Hobart, TAS
Radiation Oncologist
Michael Dally

Dr Michael Dally

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

Dr Richard Foster

FRANZCR MBBS BMedSci BSc / Hobart, TAS
Radiation Oncologist

Dr Cristina Moldovan

MBBS FRACP / Hobart, TAS
Medical Oncologist

Dr Louise Nott

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