About Icon Cancer Centre Cairns
Icon Cancer Centre Cairns provides the latest in radiation therapy technology and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment.
Having opened in 2021 as the first private radiation oncology facility in Far North Queensland, the centre offers cutting-edge radiation therapy treatment for all cancer types, delivered by an experienced team who are dedicated to ensuring patients and their loved ones receive support and exceptional care every step of the way. Our patients are seen by one doctor for the duration of their treatment.
Phone 07 4036 5270
Fax 07 3740 6614
Email admin.cairnsprivate@icon.team
Location
203 Lake Street, Cairns North QLD 4870 | Find us
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
Getting here
By car
Free on-site parking is located at the centre – entrance via Lake Street.
By public transport
Cairns Private Hospital bus stop (on Lake Street) services buses from across the region. For specific timetables, please contact Translink or phone 13 12 30.
Treatment and care at Icon Cancer Centre Cairns
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Radiation oncology
Precise radiation therapy treatment for all cancer types using a state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator
Dedicated radiation therapy planning CT scanner available onsite, allowing patients to have their planning sessions and treatment in one location
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
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
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
No private health insurance required; up to 90% of fee covered by Medicare
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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
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Amenities
Access to allied health and support services
Free Wi-Fi
