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Oncology Services

Oncology

About UPMC Cancer Services

We offer a range of medical, surgical, and radiation treatments for cancer including:

Our Cork location offers the only SRS and SBRT in Munster.

The Varian Edge™ Radiotherapy System sends measured doses of radiation to a specific part of the body. This may result in shorter treatment times.

Find Cancer Care Near You

We offer cancer care at:

Many of our locations offer a range of advanced technologies to diagnose and treat cancer such as:

  • Biopsy.
  • Cone-beam CT scanner.
  • Endoscopy.
  • On-board imager (OBI).
  • RapidArc® radiotherapy treatment.
  • TrueBeam® imaging.

Specialised Radiotherapy Treatments We Offer at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre

Breast cancer treatments

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

Prostate cancer care

  • SRS.
  • SBRT.
  • IGRT.
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
  • Brachytherapy.
  • Radium Ra 223 Dichloride.

Lung cancer treatment

  • SRS.
  • SBRT.
  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • 4D Planning and Respiratory Gating.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Oesophagus cancer care

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Skin cancer and melanoma treatments

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • Electron Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Colorectal cancer care

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Head and neck cancer treatment

  • SRS.
  • SBRT.
  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Lymphoma treatment

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Blood cancers

  • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy.
  • IGRT.
  • IMRT.

Cancer Support Services and Patient Transport

The South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT) transports those undergoing radiotherapy at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.

This volunteer-based transport service provides door-to-door or pick-up point collection for people in the South East.

Why Choose UPMC for Cancer Care?

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 decide the best course of cancer treatment for each person we see.
  • Treat the whole person, not just the cancer.
  • Are long-term partners of the HSE (Health Service Executive-HSE.ie) and private insurers. We work hard to make sure everyone has equal access to high-quality healthcare when they need it.

We work with a range of agencies to provide:

  • Home cancer care.
  • Nutrition advice.
  • Management of cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.
  • Counselling.
  • Rehabilitation.
  • Palliative care.
Breast Cancer Ireland Researching a Cure | UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre

UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre also partners with Breast Cancer Ireland to:

  • Promote breast health awareness within local businesses, sports clubs, and groups across the South East.
  • Educate people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
  • Teach women how to check for lumps.
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