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First-of-its-kind technology eliminates need for clinical tattoos for breast cancer patients in NSW

For the first time in New South Wales, breast cancer patients will no longer require permanent tattoo markers during radiation therapy, with the introduction of new technology, AlignRT, which is now available at GenesisCare’s cancer treatment centre at the Mater Hospital. AlignRT is a unique radiation therapy system which tracks a patient’s positioning before and…

Women in the West urged to get their hearts screened

To coincide with this year’s Women’s Health Week, GenesisCare, the largest provider of cardiology services in Western Australia, is urging women aged 45 and over to recognise and act on the warning signs of heart disease. In Western Australia, coronary heart disease is a major health burden, estimated to account for 7.2% of all disease…

GenesisCare’s new integrated cancer centre opens to bring world-class cancer care to patients in the Peel community

MANDURAH, Western Australia – For the first time, cancer patients in the Peel region will no longer have to travel outside their local community to access potentially lifesaving radiation therapy treatment, thanks to a new $10 million comprehensive cancer treatment centre in Mandurah which officially opened today. The cancer centre provides state-of-the-art radiation therapy and…

A simple gesture, a symbol of hope

This article originally appeared on the Cancer Council SA website. For the past eight years, GenesisCare have been giving more than clinical support to their patients, they have been giving hope. Since their support started, GenesisCare has raised and contributed more than $90,000 for Cancer Council SA through hosting for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea every…

Dr Brian McNamee appointed new Chairman of GenesisCare

Sydney, Australia – GenesisCare has today announced the appointment of Dr Brian McNamee as the new Chairman of its Board. Previously an advisor to the CEO and Board, Dr McNamee takes on the role commencing immediately with previous Chairman, Mr. David Vaux, stepping down recently after 10 years as Chairman. “We are delighted to welcome…

Mr David Vaux Retires as Chairman of GenesisCare after 10 years of service

SYDNEY, Australia – GenesisCare today announced that co-founder and long-term Chairman, David Vaux, will be retiring. With Mr Vaux as Chairman the company has become a global leader in cancer treatment and cardiology with over 750,000 patient attendances in the last 12 months. The company has grown from a strong Australian base to expand into…

New comprehensive cancer service in Murdoch to expand treatment options for cancer patients in Perth’s southern suburbs

PERTH, Australia – Plans for a new cancer facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have been announced to enhance patient access to comprehensive cancer care in Perth’s southern suburbs. A $17 million agreement between St John of God Murdoch Hospital and GenesisCare, Australia’s leading provider of cancer services, will see Heathley, a specialist…

GenesisCare in South Australia welcomes new cardiologist Dr Jerrett Lau

GenesisCare (formerly Adelaide Cardiology) is pleased to welcome Dr Jerrett Lau to the cardiology practice. Dr Lau is a highly experienced coronary and structural interventional cardiologist who recently moved from the UK to Adelaide to join GenesisCare and support the structural and TAVI teams at St Andrew’s Hospital and The Royal Adelaide Hospital. Dr Lau…

Hearts West joins GenesisCare to provide cutting edge cardiac services to West Australians

GenesisCare, the largest private provider of cancer and cardiac health services in Australia, announced an exciting new partnership with Hearts West from July 2019. This dynamic collaboration will provide improved access to high quality heart care for GenesisCare patients in Perth through the addition of clinical skills and expertise from Hearts West cardiologists. For the…