Rockhampton (Oncology)
Overview
GenesisCare Rockhampton offers radiation oncology services.
GenesisCare Rockhampton is located within the Rockhampton Base Hospital, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Cancer Care Services Building. Access is through the main hospital entrance or through the sliding doors to the left of the entrance to the emergency department and then using the lifts to access the Lower Ground Floor.
What we offer patients
We offer general radiotherapy services for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases. We also offer more specialised techniques including Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for left sided breast malignancies and radiotherapy for non-melanoma wide field cancerisation of the scalp, face and limbs.
Radiation Oncology
- Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR)
- Palliative Care
- Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for left-sided breast treatment
- Radiation therapy for non-melanoma skin cancer
Allied Health Services (provided in conjunction with QLD Health):
- Occupational Therapist
- Dietician
- Physiotherapist
- Speech Pathologist
- Breast Care Nurse
- Social Worker
- Mental Health
- Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
- Cancer Care Co-ordinator
- Lymphedema Nurse
You will be eligible for free car parking for the duration of your radiation treatment appointments, this will be organised for you by the Rockhampton Patient Services Officers and explained on your first day of treatment. Parking in the Multi-story car park (entrances are located on Canning St and via the main Hospital driveway) will locate you in close proximity to the department entrance. Paid parking will be available for any other appointments you have within the department.
Doctors
