by Marise Lerm | Aug 22, 2023 | CSI, Patient Resources
Icon Oncology awards R100K grant to Look Good Feel Better Icon Oncology has partnered with Look Good Feel Better South Africa, a national NGO that hosts self-care workshops for people living with cancer. The collaboration will benefit uninsured cancer patients from...
by Marise Lerm | Aug 14, 2023 | Innovation, Patient Resources
Icon Oncology pioneers respiratory gating system at KZN flagship radiation therapy unit Icon Oncology is rolling out respiratory gating technology which will help patients with difficult to reach tumors to receive precision-focused radiation therapy. Its high-tech...
by Marise Lerm | Jun 22, 2023 | Business News, Patient Resources
Specialist team unites to fight cancer in young people. Friday, 16 June 2023: On Youth Day, Icon Oncology and Cancercare are proud to announce a new collaboration which will establish a dedicated cancer treatment unit for young people in the Western Cape and beyond....
by Marise Lerm | Jun 5, 2023 | Business News, News Highlight
Increased capacity allows for better access to lifesaving treatment. Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape now has some of the most state-of-the-art radiation oncology technology in South Africa. This follows the recent installation of a Varian Halcyon linear accelerator...
by Marise Lerm | May 16, 2023 | News Highlight, Patient Resources
More patients can now access life-saving treatment Benoni, Gauteng : Icon Oncology, the leading cancer care provider in the country, recently celebrated the installation of a cutting-edge linear accelerator (Linac) at its radiation therapy unit in Benoni. This...
7th Icon Conference looks at the role of multi-disciplinary teams in oncologyProminent speakers to debate the impact of the NHI Act The 7th Icon Conference to be held in Johannesburg in early May this year, promises to highlight key issues impacting on the state of ... READ MORE
The emotional challenges of surviving cancerMaking it past the finish line after walking in cancer’s footsteps isn’t just a celebration of life, it’s a seeking of self From the moment you find out that you have cancer, it becomes a part of ... READ MORE
Cancer Centre of Excellence for Eastern Cape PatientsIncreased capacity allows for better access to lifesaving treatment. Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape now has some of the most state-of-the-art radiation oncology technology in South Africa. This follows ... READ MORE
Case Management and understanding its role in VBCPlacing the patient in the centre October’s health calendar is busy, but there is a week dedicated to celebrate a special group of healthcare professionals – Case Managers. National Case Managers ... READ MORE
Patient care and staff well-being in oncology during the coronavirus pandemic – ethical considerationsAn editorial on patient care and staff well-being during the corona virus pandemic has been published in the SA Journal of Oncology by Prof Raymond Abratt who is the Head of Clinical Governance at ... READ MORE