Methods of treatment vary according to the type of cancer, stage and general physical condition of the patient. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or combinations thereof may be used to treat the disease.

Our treatment is underpinned by a holistic approach to our patients and their condition and, our ability to treat and care for them under one roof. Through an array of skilled medical professionals with extensive experience in cancer and its management, we offer the following services:

• Confirmation of a diagnosis
• Advice on available treatment options
• Referral to a radiation oncologist on site should you require radiation treatment
• A referral to a wide range of surgeons and other specialists for a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment
• Chemotherapy, Hormonal and Targeted therapies (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous)
• Supportive care in between your treatments and upon completion
• Counselling for you and your family: We work closely with a psychologist who will help you and your family to cope with the new diagnosis, its treatment and the journey ahead.
• Pain management and palliative-symptomatic care - we work very closely with a palliative care team.
• Clinical research with new drugs and approaches putting you at the forefront of global medical research and treatments.

What is external beam radiation therapy? External beam radiation therapy refers to a type of cancer treatment, which makes use of high-energy rays to target tumours inside the body. Because the rays are so accurate, healthy tissues surrounding the tumour are not damaged during treatment. External beam radiation therapy is typically administered in several sessions over a period of a few weeks.

What types of external beam radiation therapy are available? There are a number of types of external beam radiation therapy. These include:

• Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT)
• During this treatment, radiation beams are delivered from various directions to accurately match the shape and size of the tumour being targeted.
• Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
• Before this radiation treatment begins, imaging scans are performed, allowing your oncologist to focus the radiation as accurately as possible.
• Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• During this treatment, the strength of the radiation beams is adjusted according to the area that is being targeted. Certain parts of a tumour may receive higher doses of radiation than others.
• Helical-tomotherapy
• Radiation is delivered to the tumour at different angles around the body, allowing for extremely precise treatment.
• Proton beam radiation therapy
• Proton beams are used to kill cancerous cells with minimal damage to healthy tissues.
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• A large dose of radiation is delivered to a small area of a tumour, usually to treat brain cancer.

How does the treatment plan work? External radiation beam therapy is planned and administered by a team of experienced healthcare specialists. Your oncologist will explain the dose of radiation you require, as well as the treatment schedule best suited to your particular circumstances.

Before the therapy begins, your oncologist will perform a thorough physical examination. Some imaging tests will be performed in order to define the exact area of treatment, so that the radiation can be delivered very precisely.