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.
UPMC Enhances Cancer Care in the South East
The team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, Waterford, is proud to enhance cancer care in the South East region with the installation of two state of the art radiotherapy machines to treat patients with cancer. The new TrueBeam Linear Accelerator machines allow for increased precision and accuracy in the delivery of radiotherapy. This translates into shorter treatment times, reduced side effects, and improved outcomes for cancer patients.
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.
