Politicians, doctors and key community members will gather at 337 South Terrace today (Wednesday, October 8) for the unveiling of GenesisCare’s advanced cancer care centre, dedicated to helping South Australians living with cancer.
The centre forms part of an $80 million holistic, green cancer care precinct, which will offer South Australians living with cancer, ease of access to comprehensive, integrated cancer care, precision medicine tools and support services.
The ‘5 Star Green Star Design’ GenesisCare treatment centre hosts South Australia’s first radiation therapy bunkers located on higher ground. While traditionally located in hospital basements, the centre’s two, 1,800-tone, steel-insulated, radiation therapy bunkers are positioned above ground, on level one.
As the largest private provider of integrated cancer care in South Australia, GenesisCare aims to offer modern and innovative techniques and technologies to achieve the best possible health outcomes for people living with cancer.
The GenesisCare cancer care centre offers radiation therapy services and treatment for most cancer types, with other healthcare providers in the precinct also expected to offer imaging, surgery, access to clinical trials for appropriate patients, and wellness services under the one roof.
Senior Radiation Oncologist at GenesisCare, South Australia, Dr Marcus Dreosti, said he is delighted to be offering access to high-quality care for South Australians living with cancer at the new, integrated cancer care centre.
“I am thrilled to be part of the opening of the new GenesisCare centre in South Australia, and to be offering modern radiation technology to help treat locals living with cancer.
“The new cancer care centre offers more South Australians access to personalised treatments in the one location. Once the precinct is fully operational it will also offer holistic support throughout all stages of the cancer treatment journey,” said Dr Dreosti.
GenesisCare General Manager in South Australia, Mr Duy Tran said: “We are excited to be building on our long history of providing high-quality oncology services to South Australian cancer patients, spanning more than 30 years.
“Our investment in this new service also highlights our commitment to improving the patient experience, through our co-location with other healthcare providers and initiatives designed to make it easier for patients to physically access their treatment,” Mr Duy Tran said.
GenesisCare offers complimentary transport to and from the centre for eligible cancer patients residing at the Cancer Council Greenhill Lodge throughout their treatment.
Housed on level one of the three-storey, South Terrace building, the cancer care precinct is on track to offer South Australians affected by cancer, access to diagnostics services, radiation oncology, surgical, and medical oncology consulting, and allied health, once fully operational in early 2024.
The precinct, developed by Cambridge Medical Property, will include services provided by St Andrew’s Hospital, GenesisCare, Jones Radiology, Waverley Vascular Group and Clinpath Pathology.
If you, or a loved one are living with cancer, and require help and support, contact GenesisCare South Australia on:
T. 08 8228 6700
E. infooncologysa@genesiscare.com
For more information, head to: https://www.genesiscare.com/au/our-centres/st-andrews-adelaide-oncology