Southport (Oncology)
Overview
Centre leader
Peter Singh
At GenesisCare Southport, our experienced multidisciplinary team offer evidence-based cancer care focusing on clinical outcomes and an individualised patient experience
Services
GenesisCare, Southport offers access to personalised cancer care services including radiation therapy and allied health care support, to local and regional communities.
The GenesisCare centre in Southport is located in the Southport Medical Precinct, at Premion Place.
The Southport team is dedicated to offering high-quality treatments in a multidisciplinary care environment, and strive to provide rapid access to consultation and treatment, delivered via modern radiation therapy technology.
Patient care is managed by a team of passionate healthcare professionals with experience in oncology including: radiation oncologists, registered nurses, radiation therapists, physicists, and a dedicated team of support staff.
Our radiation therapy treatment facilities are located on the Basement level, (adjacent to patient parking), and the consulting rooms are located on Level 8 at Premion Place.
Our treatments and services
Radiation Oncology
Radiation therapy uses high energy X-rays or other particles to treat cancer and can be used at all stages. Radiation therapy techniques can include: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and specialised non-surgical treatment for skin cancer and some benign conditions.
At GenesisCare, we challenge ourselves every day to help find new and better ways to provide high-quality care, and we aim to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients wherever we can.
Our Southport team may be able to offer you access to the GenesisCare global network of clinical trials. For further information on clinical trial participation, please speak with your treating doctor.
Allied health services
At GenesisCare, Southport we offer you access to a range of Allied health services, all tailored to support your needs. One of your treatment team will discuss the most suitable options with you. Support services offered may include:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Dietitian
- Exercise Physiologist (with gym) - offered in partnership with Atkins Health
- Occupational Therapist
- Oncology Massage Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
Exercise Medicine
Considerable research and clinical evidence has established that exercise may be beneficial for people with cancer; however, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.1,2 Every person’s circumstances are unique and these should be take into account. Tailored exercise programs designed by an exercise professional that include both aerobic and resistance training activities have been shown to provide benefits.3 To learn more about incorporating exercise during your cancer journey, please speak with your doctor and treatment team.
Additional patient services
Bus service: We offer a complimentary daily return bus service for patients, to certain areas. Please speak with your treatment team to discuss eligibility.
Doctors
A/Prof. Sid Baxi
MBBS, GAICD, FRANZCR, Regional Medical Director – Gold Coast
Radiation Oncologist
Southport (Oncology) +1
- Campbell KL, Winters-Stone KM, Wiskemann J, et al. Exercise guidelines for cancer survivors: Consensus statement from international multidisciplinary roundtable. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019;51(11):2375–2390.
- Hayes SC, Newton RU, Spence RR, et al. The Exercise and Sports Science Australia position statement: Exercise medicine in cancer management. J Sci Med Sport 2019;22(11):1175–1199.
- Buffart LM, Kalter J, Sweegers MG, et al. Effects and moderators of exercise on quality of life and physical function in patients with cancer: An individual patient data meta-analysis of 34 RCTs. Cancer Treat Rev 2017;52:91–104.