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 | 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...
by Marise Lerm | Apr 25, 2023 | Clinical Expert, Innovation, News Highlight
How AI is helping Icon Oncology to deliver the right care Icon Oncology is committed to continually innovate and integrate cutting-edge technologies to guarantee the provision of the right treatment and care for our patients. “In 2021 we partnered with...
by Marise Lerm | Nov 28, 2022 | Business News, News Highlight, Patient Resources
New machine means more patients can receive treatment Bellville, Cape Town: On World Radiography Day, Icon Oncology the biggest provider of cancer treatment in the country, celebrated the installation of a brand-new linear acceleration (Linac) at its radiation...
Serious illness conversations with an oncologistDr Margie Venter, a palliative care specialist and oncologist, raised some interesting points about serious illness conversations, particularly the idea that advanced care planning discussions need ... READ MORE
SAJO receives DHET accreditation: Good news for cancer research.The South African Journal of Oncology (SAJO) is proud to announce its recent accreditation received by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Announced in February this ... READ MORE
Sexuality and cancerDr Ros Boa of Vincent Palotti Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital, addressing the topic of “Sexuality and cancer”, said that cancer profoundly impacts sexual well-being on physical, psychological, ... READ MORE
Icon Oncology announces good news for Free State Cancer PatientsNew state-of-the-art machine means more patients can access cancer treatment Bloemfontein, 30 November 2021: There is good news for cancer patients in the Free State who need access to advanced ... 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