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UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre

UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre is one of the largest integrated networks of cancer experts in the world. In Ireland, we are a cancer care partner to the HSE, various hospital groups, the Oncology service for the South East, along with organisations that support patients throughout their cancer journey.

With locations in Waterford and Cork, patients receiving a cancer diagnosis have the opportunity to access the latest in cancer care. At UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, our team prides itself on its ability to provide patient-centred care of the highest quality. In fact, our locations at UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford and the Radiotherapy Centre at Bon Secours Cork are both JCI-accredited facilities.

Backed by academic research in Ireland and the U.S., our specialised teams work together to determine the best course of treatment and care for each patient, giving them the expert care needed to overcome cancer and get back to living their lives to the fullest.

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UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork in Partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre

UPMC Kildare Hospital

UPMC Aut Even Hospital

About UPMC Cancer Services

We offer a range of medical and surgical oncology treatments and radiotherapies. Many of our locations offer a variety of diagnostic and imaging services featuring advanced technology such as:

  • Endoscopy.
  • Biopsy.
  • On-Board Imager (OBI).
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.
  • TruBeam®.
  • RapidArc®.

Our Cork location offers the only stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy in Munster. The Varian Edge™ Radiotherapy System delivers measured doses of radiation to a specific part of the body. This may result in shorter treatment timeframes.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Radiotherapy – Specialised Treatments

Breast

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Deep Inspiration Breath-hold Techniques.
  • Electron Therapy.
  • Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Prostate

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
  • Brachytherapy.
  • Radium Ra 223 Dichloride.

Lung

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy.
  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • 4D Planning and Respiratory Gating.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Oesophagus

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Skin and melanoma

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Electron Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Colorectal

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Head and neck

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
  • Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy.
  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Lymphoma

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Blood cancers

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

Support Services and Patient Transport

The South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT) is a volunteer-based transport service that provides door-to-door or pick-up point collection for patients in the South East. The service is for those undergoing radiotherapy at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.

Why Choose UPMC?

Managing a cancer diagnosis is far more than treating the cancer. As one of the largest integrated networks of cancer experts in the world, our consultants in Ireland and the U.S. work together to determine the best course of treatment and care for each patient. We take a holistic approach to cancer care and partner with a variety of agencies to provide:

  • Palliative care.
  • Home healthcare.
  • Nutrition advice.
  • Symptom and side effect management.
  • Counselling.
  • Rehabilitation.

We are long term partners of the HSE (Health Service Executive-HSE.ie) and private insurers and work diligently to ensure everyone has equal access to high quality healthcare delivered in a timely fashion.