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UPMC Public Information Evening focusing on Oncology – Skin Cancer : What You need to Know to Stay Safe.
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Dr Ciara Lyons Consultant Radiation Oncologist and Clinical Director, |
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A Presentation from the Irish Cancer Society |
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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.
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UPMC is a Renowned International Healthcare Provider
Providing high-quality healthcare in Ireland since 2006, our hospitals include UPMC Whitfield in Waterford, UPMC Aut Even in Kilkenny, UPMC Kildare in Clane and UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin. Additional locations include UPMC Hillman Cancer Centres in Waterford and Cork and an outpatient facility in Carlow. UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics are located in Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, and a UPMC Institute for Health in Mayo. All offer immediate access to expert care that’s close to home.
UPMC International
A leading healthcare provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — UPMC is a global, academic medical centre wholly committed to innovation, research, and patient-centred care. UPMC works closely with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences, which is among the top 10 schools in the U.S. to receive research funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Worldwide, UPMC has more than 92,000 team members and in the U.S., its network includes more than 40 hospitals and 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient facilities.
Delivering Life-Changing Medicine Every Day
UPMC offers an integrated healthcare system which, for our patients, means that we offer a range of healthcare services including general medicine and surgery, a host of highly-regarded specialists, and a variety of skilled professionals to help patients complete their healthcare journey within one healthcare system.
Additionally, in the U.S., UPMC provides renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women’s health. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals.
Expanding Our Footprint and Exploring New Frontiers in Medicine
With its headquarters in Pittsburgh, UPMC has an international presence in three countries in addition to Ireland:
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Italy
UPMC also supports patients in countries where highly specialized care may not be readily available. UPMC Global Care connects patients with complex medical diagnoses to experts at UPMC facilities for teleconsultations, second opinions, surgical care, and telemonitoring services. The Global Care team is the single point of contact to help patients and their in-country physicians navigate the UPMC network so we can provide the care they need quickly and conveniently.
The Global Care team also supports travel requirements, translation services, housing, and other travel logistics.
And to support our commitment to innovation and our pledge to push boundaries when it comes to science, healthcare innovation, and patient care, UPMC Enterprises is helping to change America’s healthcare system. As an incubator, UPMC Enterprises uses the resources of UPMC and other partners to solve some of the most complex challenges facing healthcare institutions today. This commercial arm turns ideas into thriving companies that help the health care industry and impact the lives of patients in meaningful, lasting ways.
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