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About Icon Cancer Centre Mackay

Icon Cancer Centre Mackay provides exceptional and affordable cancer treatment for the local and surrounding communities. Offering medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology, the centre provides comprehensive care from diagnosis through to treatment.

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: BBourke Photography

Getting to Icon Cancer Centre Mackay

Public Transport

The closest bus stop is located at the Mater Private Hospital [Route 306]. For specific information on public transport options, please visit Translink or phone 13 12 30.

Parking

Free on-site parking is provided for patients undergoing treatment. Entrance to the car park is via Willetts Road.

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Services at Icon Cancer Centre Mackay

Medical Oncology

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

Haematology 

  • Treatment for malignant and non-malignant blood disorders
  • Administration of supportive therapies and blood products such as hormone treatments, bisphosphonates and iron infusions
  • Minor procedures for diagnostic and prognostic purposes

Radiation Oncology

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

Treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Mackay

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 Mackay.

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 Mackay.

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 Mackay.

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 Mackay.

Radiation therapy techniques at Icon Cancer Centre Mackay

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 Mackay

Pathology

Pharmacy

Telehealth

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

Access to allied health

Scalp cooling system

Doctors

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Dr Alex Tan

MBBS (Melb), FRANZCR / Mackay, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Edward Morris

BMBS, DM, FRACP, FRCPA / Townsville, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Hock-Choong Lai

MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA / Townsville, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Ian Irving

MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA / Wesley, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Joseph Clarey

MBBS, MClinTRes, FRACP, FRCPA / Wesley, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Michael Collins

MBBS (Qld), FRANZCR / Mackay, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Nimisha Kumari

FRACP, MBBS / Mackay, QLD
Medical Oncologist
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Dr Peter Fon

MBBS, FFRRCSI, FRCR, FRANZCR / Mackay, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Sunaina Miranda

MBBS, B(Med)Sci, FRACP, FRCPA / Townsville, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Zia Ansari

MBBS, FRACP / Mackay, QLD
Medical Oncologist
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