Our treatments and services

Radiation oncology

• Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)
• Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
• Stereotactic ablative body radiation therapy (SABR)
• SpaceOAR/Barrigel
• Radiation therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer

Chemotherapy

• Administered orally or intravenously
• Often used in conjunction with other treatments

Immunotherapy

• Administered intravenously to boost your immune system response to fight cancer cells

Theranostics

• Combines therapy and diagnostics to specifically target cancer cells

Multidisciplinary team

At GenesisCare Hurstville we have a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of clinical experts, who is responsible for all investigations, diagnosis, treatment options, and supportive after care. The MDT includes:

• Radiation oncologists for radiation therapy
• Medical oncologists for chemotherapy and immunotherapy
• Nuclear medical physicians for theranostics
• Oncology nurses
• Radiation therapists
• Patient services team
• Medical physicists
• Allied health professionals

Allied health services

At GenesisCare Hurstville we offer a range of allied health services which include:

• Clinical counsellor
• Exercise physiotherapy
• Lymphedema specialist
• Acupuncture
• Speech pathology

We also have a geriatrician on site for any outpatient care throughout the treatment journey.

Cancer exercise program

Exercise has proven to reduce the impact of cancer symptoms and treatment related side-effects, including fatigue and nausea. At GenesisCare Hurstville we have an on-site gym and offer personalised exercise classes and group exercise programs. Click here to a watch a video on cancer exercise.

Prostate cancer exercise programs for:

• Pelvic floor muscle strength
• Incontinence
• Urgency and frequency of urination
• Erectile dysfunction
• Side effects of hormonal treatment

Breast cancer exercise programs for:

• Lymphoedema prevention and management
• Post-surgical scar / cording tissue treatment
• Postural issues including strength and movement
• Fatigue
• Loss of muscle mass and strength

Click here to watch a video on Lymphoedema prevention and management.