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COVID-19 update – September 2021

Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are currently in place at all Icon Cancer Centre locations across South East Queensland. One support person may visit the centre with you and they must not be under the age of 16 years. Click here for further information. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

About Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore

Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore 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 delivered by an experienced team dedicated to ensuring patients receive support and exceptional care every step of the way.

Icon Maroochydore recently installed Varian’s HyperArc technology to precisely target 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 Maroochydore

Public Transport

There is a bus stop 140 meters walking distance from Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore on the corner of Wises Road and Kayleigh Drive that travels to Maroochydore, Kawana, Bokarina, Dicky Beach and Caloundra. For specific information on public transport options, please visit Translink or phone 13 12 30.

Parking

There is ample free on-site parking for patients.

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Services at Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore

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
  • Free on-site parking
  • A dedicated cancer care coordinator is available to support patients and their loved ones from when they receive their diagnosis, through their treatment and beyond

Treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore

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 Maroochydore.

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 Maroochydore.

Radiation therapy techniques at Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore

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 Joanne Castelli

BSc (Biomed), MBBS (Hons), FRANZCR / Maroochydore, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Colin Dicks

MBChB, MMED, FCRadOnc (SA), Dip Palliative Medicine, FRANZCR, MBA / Maroochydore, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Marcel Knesl

MBChB, FRANZCR, GAICD / Maroochydore, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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A/Prof Myo Min

MBBS, GradDip (Biotech), PhD (Med), FRANZCR / Maroochydore, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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Dr Lydia Pitcher

MBBS(Hons), BMedSc, FRACP, FRCPA, AMusA / Chermside, QLD
Clinical Haematologist
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Dr Dinesh Vignarajah

MBBS, FRANZCR / Maroochydore, QLD
Radiation Oncologist
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