Oncology Services
About UPMC Cancer Services
We offer a range of medical, surgical, and radiation treatments for cancer including:
- Chemotherapy by mouth, IV, or injection.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).
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:
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
- UPMC Aut Even Hospital.
- Bons Secours Radiotherapy Cork in Partnership with Hillman Cancer Centre.
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.
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.
