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The Radiation Oncology Service at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre specialises in treating cancer and related conditions with radiation therapy techniques.

About this service

You might see a Radiation Oncologist to assess how radiation therapy can help treat or control your cancer.

Radiation therapy is a localised therapy and will target the area of the body requiring treatment with radiation. Most of the time radiation therapy needs to be given over a number of days or weeks.

Radiation therapy may be the only treatment you have, or it may be in combination with other forms of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or surgery.

Who we care for

You need a referral from a GP or other specialist to be seen by our Radiation Oncology Team.

Our services are bulk billed if you have a valid Medicare Card or an Asylum Seeker Card.

Current and former defence members and DVA card holders can also access our service.

We generally do not offer radiation therapy services to patients under the age of 16.

How to access this service

Your GP or specialist will send a referral to Radiation Oncology on your behalf. This will include all results from previous medical tests relevant to your cancer diagnosis.

Your referral will be assessed by a doctor to make sure you are seen in a timely manner.

Our admin team will arrange an appointment and call or email you with details of your appointment. If you have further questions regarding your referral, please call us on (02) 5124 8444.

What to expect

There is a high demand for our service, and we will ensure all referrals are actioned according to urgency. This is determined by the specialist.

Once we receive a referral for you from your doctor or specialist, it will be reviewed by a Radiation Oncologist. A member of the administration team will contact you with your appointment details.

If you live in regional NSW and are a patient of Radiation Oncology, there are some accommodation/travel options available subject to availability and other conditions. Please contact us on (02) 5124 8444 for more information.

We have more information about what to expect before, during and after cancer treatment.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports

Where we’re located

Radiation Oncology is in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre on Level 1, which is between the multi storey care park and the main hospital building. When you arrive in the foyer, please check in at reception.

We have directions to the Canberra Region Cancer Centre and Canberra Hospital.

Other important information

After completion of Radiotherapy with us

We have a Radiation Oncology Nurse Led Clinic in place to help you after you completed radiation therapy at Canberra Region Cancer Centre.

You can access the clinic for up to six weeks after your treatment, or under the direction of the treating Radiation Oncologist.

The nurses at the clinic can:

  • give you more information after your treatment about how to manage any symptoms from radiotherapy.
  • check your skin and help you manage any skin reactions you have had from the radiation. They can also help you with other radiation induced symptoms.
  • give you medicines or infusions that your treating radiation oncologist has recommended.
  • arrange for you to be seen by the medical team if necessary.
  • refer you to other health professionals if you need them.
  • give you routine early follow-up care after your treatment if you have breast implants or tissue expanders within 7 to 10 days after you have completed your radiation treatment.

Your appointment will be in the Treatment Room in Radiation Oncology Canberra Region Cancer Centre, Building 19 Level 1, Canberra Hospital.

To make an appointment please call (02) 5124 8444.

Information for referrers

Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.

Referral options:

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

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(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

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+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week