by Marise Lerm | Jun 11, 2024 | Business News, News Highlight
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...
by Marise Lerm | Sep 11, 2023 | Business News, News Highlight
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...
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 | 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...
by Marise Lerm | Apr 12, 2022 | Business News, Clinical Expert, Innovation
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...
ASCO Guidelines to Improve Clinician Communication with PatientsClear and effective communication is a core element of patient-centered oncology care. Oncology is a challenging field with high stakes for cancer patients. The treatment regimens used are often ... READ MORE
Spotting Childhood Cancer EarlyAwareness empowers parents and guardians Parents are the first line of defence in their children’s health journey! As we mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, let’s talk about how you can play a ... READ MORE
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
High-tech hope for Eastern Cape cancer patientsInstallation of LINAC first for the province There is renewed hope for cancer patients in the Eastern Cape who need treatment for difficult-to-reach tumours, with the installation of a new ... READ MORE