Radiation Oncology facility now open
17 Dec 2021
Specialising in integrated cancer care, GenesisCare Murdoch is the first oncology facility of its kind in WA.
The centre has officially begun services, with the first patients coming through the doors this week.
At the facility, patients have access to high-quality, evidence-based care, tailored to their individual needs.
The campus location and collaboration with St John of God Health Care and partnership with SKG Radiology, gives patients access to their cancer treatment and care in one place.
- Radiation therapy inc. MR-Linac
- Theranostics
- Imaging and diagnostics inc. PET-CT (in partnership with SKG Radiology)
- Inpatient oncology services (provided at St John of God Murdoch Hospital)
- Cardio-oncology
- Clinical trials
Patient care will be managed by a multidisciplinary team of sub-specialised cancer experts including: nuclear medicine physicians, radiation oncologists, nurses, radiation therapists, physicists, and support staff. We can also facilitate access to allied health services.
GenesisCare, Murdoch, provides rapid access to care with minimal wait times for specialist consultation and treatment.
The centre has the capacity to treat up to 1000 patients each year.
St John of God Murdoch Hospital also has an inpatient cancer ward as well as the Murdoch Cancer Centre.
Next year will see the official opening launch of the facility.
For more, visit the GenesisCare Murdoch website.
[Above L-R]: Sarah Hacking (Nurse Unit Manager), Nicole Shackleton (Radiation Therapist), Amanda Barnes (Centre Leader), Ben Edwards (CEO, St John of God Murdoch Hospital), Rebecca Davies (Radiation Therapist), Elsie Ascoli (Radiation Therapist).