North Lakes

Haematology

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

Radiation oncology

• Precise radiation therapy treatment for all cancer types using a state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator
• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) – A technique for breast cancer patients that reduces the potential impact of radiation on the heart
• Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) – A technique that utilises advanced imaging equipment and computer software (including MRI, CT and x-ray) to precisely target a tumour with radiation beams
• Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – A technique that delivers high dose radiation therapy to cancerous tumours, while limiting the impact of radiation on healthy surrounding tissue
• Rapid Access Palliative Therapy – Supporting patients with rapid access to palliative radiation therapy to improve quality of life and control symptoms
• Stereotactic Radiation Therapy – An advanced technique that delivers pinpoint precise radiation therapy to treat small tumours with well-defined edges, including tumours that have spread from a primary cancer
• Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) using Identify – An advanced technology that delivers highly-accurate radiation therapy without the need to have permanent tattoo marks
• Triggered Imaging – A technique unique to the TrueBeam linear accelerator which enables visual verification that a tumour is being accurately and precisely targeted
• Volumetric Modulated Radiation Therapy (VMAT) – A technique that delivers radiation therapy beams in a series of arcs or angles by a rotating machine to allow for greater access to a cancerous tumour

Lymphoedema screening and early intervention service

• Screening for lymphoedema risk using a SOZO machine, the latest in technology for cancer-related lymphoedema
• Service includes ongoing monitoring of the development and/or progression of lymphoedema

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Cancer research

• Access to clinical trials across a wide range of tumour types and phases

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Amenities

• On-site pathology, pharmacy and radiology services offering PET-CT and CT scans
• Access to allied health and support services
• Free Wi-Fi