World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day - United by Unique United in our Goals, Unique in our Stories Celebrating World Cancer Day 2025   The 4th of February is probably the most important day in the global cancer awareness calendar. Since 2022, Icon Oncology has marked Word Cancer Day...

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Social & Economic Development Committee 2025

Social & Economic Development Committee 2025

Investing in Cancer Care for all South Africans. 2025 Submissions open for Icon Oncology Grants   March 2025 – Icon Oncology is proud to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 Social Grants Programme, a key initiative aimed at fostering growth within...

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A New Era of Cancer Care in Umhlanga

A New Era of Cancer Care in Umhlanga

Icon KZN Radiotherapy Unit Gets a High-Tech Upgrade Icon Oncology, the leading cancer care provider in the country, is proud to announce the upgrade of its radiotherapy unit at Umhlanga Oncology Centre. This is good news for cancer patients who need life-saving...

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Icon Oncology Upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

Icon Oncology Upgrades Sandton Oncology Centre

A first installation with Elekta for sub-Saharan Africa in time for World Cancer Month  Sandton, Gauteng, February 5, 2024: Icon Oncology, the leading cancer care provider in the country, recently marked the installation of a state-of-the-art linear accelerator...

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Good news for cancer patients in Mpumalanga

Good news for cancer patients in Mpumalanga

New machine in Mbombela means better access to lifesaving treatment Mbombela, Mpumalanga:  Icon Oncology the biggest provider of cancer treatment in the country, celebrated the installation of a brand-new linear acceleration (Linac) at its radiation therapy unit in...

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A first for kids and young people with cancer.

A first for kids and young people with cancer.

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....

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Cancer Centre of Excellence for Eastern Cape Patients

Cancer Centre of Excellence for Eastern Cape Patients

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...

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Grant programme ensures sustainability of oncology services

Grant programme ensures sustainability of oncology services

2023 Submissions open for Icon Oncology social grants. Icon Oncology is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2023 Social Grants Programme. Building on the success of the programme launched in 2022, the initiative is aimed at growing opportunities...

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Icon Oncology pioneers use of Varian’s RGSC system

Icon Oncology pioneers use of Varian’s RGSC system

Respiratory gating system and software - first in South Africa rolled-out Leading cancer care business, Icon Oncology is proud to announce the first implementation in South Africa of a new respiratory gating system. This new system is designed to increase accuracy and...

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Icon Oncology is ready to close the gap in cancer care.

Icon Oncology is ready to close the gap in cancer care.

Creating a viable solution for public and private partnerships. On World Cancer Day the Union for International Cancer Control (UUICC) and the global oncology community are calling on everyone to use their influence to help close the gap in cancer care. Stepping up to...

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POSITION STATEMENT: COVID-19 Vaccine April 2021

POSITION STATEMENT: COVID-19 Vaccine April 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine: Cancer and immunocompromised patients should receive the vaccine.   Icon Oncology strongly advises that people with cancer or a history of cancer should receive the COVID-19 vaccination.   Icon Oncology further recommends that cancer...

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