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A new radiation oncology centre in North Adelaide aims to transform cancer care in South Australia.
Icon Group has announced it will open its fourth clinic in the state as part of a $50 million investment to improve the region's cancer services.
Icon Cancer Centre North Adelaide will be located at the $300 million Eighty Eight O'Connell development, improving access to cutting-edge treatment for people in the central, western and north-western suburbs.
It is due to open in August 2025.
"This is a major milestone for cancer care in South Australia," said Associate Professor Michael Penniment AM, a radiation oncologist at the country's largest dedicated cancer care provider.
"As an oncologist, I have seen firsthand the profound impact that advanced technologies have on patient outcomes.
"This new centre brings state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive care, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment and support as close to home as possible."
Icon radiation oncologist Associate Professor Michael Penniment
Icon Cancer Centre North Adelaide's Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator technology will offer advanced radiation techniques including stereotactic radiation therapy and HyperArc – a highly-precise treatment for secondary brain tumours.
Breast cancer patients will benefit from Varian's IDENTIFY Surface Guidance System – a tattoo-free alternative to traditional radiation marking.
"HyperArc is one of the most advanced technologies available for treating brain and central nervous system tumours, greatly reducing side-effects to more traditional whole-brain treatments and better quality of life," A/Prof Penniment said.
Since announcing its South Australian investment plan in 2021, Icon has opened a new cancer centre in Noarlunga, and expanded its Windsor Gardens site with a second linear accelerator and a superficial x-ray machine for skin cancers.
It has also expanded access to a wide range of clinical trials and delivered a Slade Health TGA-licensed facility in Woodville delivering more than 300,000 chemotherapy infusions annually across the state.
As well as advanced radiation therapy, patients at the new North Adelaide centre will benefit from integrated support services within the precinct, including pharmacy, radiology, physiotherapy, dietetics and speech pathology, alongside world-class wellbeing services.
"Bringing these services together provides a better patient experience and less stress for patients and their families," A/Prof Penniment said.
He will be one of a team of experienced radiation oncologists leading the centre, which will have free onsite parking for patients with easy access to retail, dining, wellness and community amenities including a range of complimentary allied healthcare providers.
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