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Icon Cancer Centre

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: 07 3737 4500

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21.01.2022 Icon Director of Haematology Dr James Morton answers the big questions about chemotherapy, how it is used to treat blood cancers and what a patient can expect when undergoing treatment. This video made with @Leukaemia Foundation is the first in a series supporting people undergoing chemotherapy.

20.01.2022 Radiation therapy for breast cancer has been used as a treatment technique for many years, evolving dramatically over the last 10 years with treatment now offering greater precision, shorter treatment times and a more convenient and comfortable experience for patients. In this article, Icon Radiation Oncologist Professor John Boyages AM discusses the latest in radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer.

14.01.2022 Icon Rockingham patient Amy Boyd was just 38-years-old when she was told the news that would change her life forever - she had triple-positive invasive breast cancer. After finishing chemotherapy, she underwent a bilateral mastectomy and chose to receive five weeks of radiation therapy treatment locally at Icon Cancer Centre Rockingham with the support of a McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse. Amy credits connecting with fellow breast cancer patients in similar situations with helping her through treatment, which is one of the reasons she started sharing her journey on her blog Kick It In The Tits Click below to read Amy's story:

13.01.2022 Icon Radiation Oncologist and breast cancer specialist Professor John Boyages AM spoke on the Breast Cancer Network Australia Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast about breast cancer in men. He was joined on the episode by Phil, who was 63 years old when he was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (stage 2 breast cancer) in March this year. Phil had no idea that men could get breast cancer at the time. You can listen to the episode via this link or by heading to your favourite podcast app: http://ow.ly/2WtJ50CNQUn

10.01.2022 Did you know radiation therapy can be a highly effective and non-invasive treatment for skin cancers? It is particularly effective for older patients, for those who would prefer to avoid surgery, or if the cancer is in a location where surgery isn’t medically or cosmetically recommended. Icon are proud to offer Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), an advanced form of radiation therapy that can be used to treat certain types of skin cancers. It offers highly-targeted doses of radiation to complex lesions or tumours on the body without damaging the surrounding healthy areas with minimal side effects for better quality of life. To find out more visit https://iconcancercentre.com.au/treatment/skin-cancer/

08.01.2022 For 54-year-old Ipswich local Belinda Mace, receiving not just one but two cancer diagnoses in early 2020 came as a shock. Belinda, who was born deaf, went on to have a full hysterectomy and breast lumpectomy in the space of two weeks and was then referred to the nearby Icon Cancer Centre Springfield for 20 sessions of radiation therapy treatment, which she completed in September of this year. Throughout Belinda’s treatment, the team at Icon Springfield were committed to ensu...ring she could still access the latest in radiation therapy as a deaf patient, including the Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) technique. Instead of using verbal communication through the intercom, the team developed a screen and light system as visual signals when to breathe in and out. For many deaf people, accessing healthcare services can be particularly challenging. Belinda attributes difficulties in communication for her delay in diagnosis, and was thankful to have her sister Karen with her at every appointment and treatment session to support her alongside interpreter services and her Icon care team. Click below to read Belinda's story See more

08.01.2022 Recent reports have shown that the number of cancer -related screening tests and medical procedures relating to cancer investigations and treatment have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early detection can make all the difference to a cancer diagnosis, so if something isn’t quite right, do not ignore symptoms. Icon radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist Prof John Boyages AM and McGrath Foundation urge you to book a GP appointment or screening service today. For more information about the importance of GP and screening service visits, please visit our website here http://ow.ly/9rkF50C2hzy

08.01.2022 54-year-old Canberra local Yuhua Shi was first diagnosed with Stage III invasive breast cancer in 2015 after noticing a lump in her left breast. Unfortunately, five years later Yuhua and her family learned her cancer had spread for the second time, this time to her brain. Yuhua was able to rapidly access cutting-edge radiation therapy treatment using HyperArc technology at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra and became the first person in the ACT to be treated using this advanced technology, with just three treatments delivered over one week. Thank you to Yuhua for sharing her story with our Iconic community:

07.01.2022 Icon's Director of Research Dr John Bashford was a guest panelist on the Leukaemia Foundation webinar about the recently launched National Srategic Action Plan for Blood Cancer to discuss what the potential impact is for patients and families. Click below to view the full recording:

07.01.2022 Icon Cairns patient Rob Johnstone got the greatest surprise when he walked into the radiation treatment room to see the rest of his 'tropical Friday' squad waiting for him. The Icon team heard that Rob was planning on wearing tropical Friday to his treatment to brighten up the day of fellow patients, so they all wore matching tropical outfits to surprise him. The little toy Rob is holding is a monkey named Hugs. He was a gift chosen by his niece who lives in NSW and has been unable to visit Rob during treatment. After treatment, Hugs is going to be Rob's travel mascot.

04.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful Icon Gosford patients and families for joining us in pink for breast cancer awareness month in support of fellow patients. They might have their masks on, but we can still see the smiles! Breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with 55 Australians diagnosed each and every day. There are many different types of breast cancer and many different treatments. To know more about breast cancer and some of the the latest advances in treatment, please visit our website here http://ow.ly/zn0j50C4I9p

03.01.2022 Icon Cancer Centre Tennyson and Windsor Gardens remain open for all patient treatment during the South Australian lockdown period. Our team are providing essential patient care and it is important that patients continue with their scheduled visits. Please be reassured your health and safety is our top priority. We are undertaking the most stringent hygiene practices and screening measures to ensure your safety, including providing you a mask upon arrival to the centre. Pleas...e do not attend the centre and get tested if you, or anyone you live with, develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild. Anyone being tested must isolate until the test results are received. Symptoms include: Fever Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Fatigue Loss of smell and/or taste Other symptoms people may experience include muscle or joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea and/or vomiting and loss of appetite. Icon understands this information may be concerning to you and your family, and our team is here to support you. For more information about your safety at Icon during COVID-19, please visit our website https://iconcancercentre.com.au/covid-19

02.01.2022 Have you seen the beautiful Christmas decorations at Icon Rockingham? The team held a Christmas decorating competition over the past few weeks to help brighten everyone's spirits, with the Radiation Therapists Team being announced the winner! We think the whole centre looks amazing, don't you?