About Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
Icon Cancer Centre Canberra has proudly delivered world-class, exceptional cancer care close to home for the local community since opening in 2018.
Located on-site at Canberra Specialist Medical Centre, Icon Canberra is led by a team of highly experienced cancer specialists who provide a wide range of cutting-edge treatment options including radiation therapy, chemotherapy and treatment for blood disorders. Our dedicated, multidisciplinary team are committed to understanding each patient’s individual needs and supporting them throughout their treatment journey. Our patients are seen by one doctor for the duration of their treatment.
Phone 02 5112 0200
Fax 02 9167 9004
Email admin.canberra@icon.team
Location
1 Broula Street Bruce ACT 2617 | Find us
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Getting here
By car
Free on-site parking is available for all patients undergoing treatment. Entrance via Monana Street.
By public transport
A number of public bus routes offer access to stops approximately 15 minutes walk from the centre. For specific information about public transport options, please visit Transport Canberra or phone 13 17 10.
Treatment and care at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
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Medical oncology
15-chair day oncology hospital, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy
Dedicated infusion service delivering a wide range of infusions for treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions
Scalp cooling system – Cooling cap available to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy treatment
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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
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Radiation oncology
Precise radiation therapy treatment for all cancer types using a state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator
HyperArc – An advanced technique that precisely targets multiple intra-cranial metastases with high doses of radiation whilst minimising doses to surrounding healthy brain tissue
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 Varian’s IDENTIFY System – 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 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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Psychology service
Support for cancer patients throughout their treatment journey, delivered by Dr Elly Law
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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
