Victorian first radiotherapy service to treat more cancer patients, sooner
31 May 2016
A new Victorian-first radiotherapy machine that will reduce the number of treatments for cancer patients by up to 85 per cent was unveiled today at the Olivia Newton-John (ONJ) Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre. Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy, officially launched the new state-of-the-art $3 million linear accelerator that features the latest advances in cutting edge technology to better target and treat cancer. With more precise imaging and radiotherapy treatment that minimises damage to surrounding tissue, the new linear accelerator means significantly better health outcomes for patients, fewer side-affects and a better chance of recovery.
