Radiation Oncology

The TTH Radiation Oncology provides a comprehensive radiation therapy service, comprising a dedicated group of highly qualified professionals delivering an integrated approach to cancer management. Services include: Consultation services to : The Townsville Hospital – six specialist outpatient Radiation Oncology clinics per week Mackay Base Hospital – outreach outpatient clinics Telehealth consultation service to North Queensland A range of multi-disciplinary team clinics and meetings A full external beam radiation therapy service including: Five state of the art, high energy linear accelerators 3D Conformal radiation therapy Image guided radiation therapy, kV and MV imaging, 2D and 4D Cone Beam CT Intensity Modulated radiation therapy Volumetric modulated arc radiation therapy Superficial x-ray radiation therapy. Concomitant chemoradiotherapy Modern radiotherapy planning facilities, including: A dedicated wide bore CT scanner ( 4D capability) Radiation therapy simulator 3D radiation therapy planning system. Brachytherapy Service: Dedicated Brachytherapy planning system. Remote automated after-loader for intra-cavity brachytherapy predominantly for gynaecological malignancies this service will expand to include other tumour streams Radiation Therapy Trials Our service actively participates in national/multicentre trials, particularly Trans Tasman Radiaiton Oncology Trials Group (TROG)