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GenesisCare is opening a new cancer centre located adjacent to Norwest Private Hospital .
At GenesisCare , Norwest you have access to a team of radiation oncology specialists with extensive experience in their areas of expertise . The centre provides consulting , radiation therapy and access to allied health .
The new centre offers the latest in techniques and technology combined with compassionate care to ensure the best possible patient experience and outcomes .
Patients will receive rapid access to well-coordinated , patient-centred care delivered by a multidisciplinary team of cancer-specific experts close to home . These include : 1 . Radiation oncologists 2 . Nurses , radiation therapists 3 . Physicists 4 . Allied health specialists , and 5 . A comprehensive team of support staff
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The radiation oncology team provide patients with rapid access to highly targeted radiation technology including :
1 . Deep Inspiration Breath Hold ( DIBH )
2 . Stereotactic Radiosurgery ( SRS )
3 . Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy ( SABR )
4 . Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy ( VMAT )
5 . Radiation therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer 6 . Prostate cancer spacer 7 . Clinical trials – aiming to expand treatment options
At GenesisCare , we challenge ourselves every day to find new and better ways to treat illness and disease and deliver optimal outcomes for our patients .
GenesisCare , Norwest will provide access to a clinical trials service , and being part of a global network , we may be able to provide more treatment options for you .
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For more information on clinical trial participation , please talk to your doctor . GenesisCare , Norwest will offer comprehensive cancer care coordination , allied health , and wellness initiatives .
These include access to a dietitian , exercise physiologist , speech pathologist , lymphoedema therapist , massage therapist and a psychooncologist .
If you would like more information on the new centre , you can email norwest @ genesiscare . com or call 0414 582 028 .
* Any medical procedure or treatment involving the use of radiation carries risks , including skin irritation and associated pain . Before proceeding with treatment , you should discuss the risks and benefits of the treatment with an appropriately qualified health practitioner . Individual treatment outcomes and experiences will vary .
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The new Norwest Centre . |