Darlinghurst (Oncology)
Overview
GenesisCare, Darlinghurst is located within the St Vincent’s Hospital campus, and offers access to services including radiation therapy treatment and allied health care support.
The GenesisCare, Darlinghurst facilities bring together treatment teams who have a clinical interest in cancer treatment, offering patients both public and private services.
Care is managed by a multidisciplinary team of passionate healthcare professionals with experience in oncology including radiation oncologists, registered nurses, radiation therapists, physicists, and a dedicated team of support staff.
The St Vincent's campus location allows us to partner with a range of providers, and to help act as the gateway to many of your cancer services - offering a comfortable and relaxing environment, supportive treatment team plus helpful support throughout your journey. Services that we offer to patients include rapid access when needed, a carefully scheduled treatment program, and access to allied health services. Our Darlinghurst clinic also offers treatment via magnetic resonance image-guided radiation therapy (MRIgRT) for clinically appropriate patients.
There are two GenesisCare facilities located at the St Vincent’s Hospital campus in Darlinghurst:
- St Vincent’s Clinic
Level A, 438 Victoria Street,
Darlinghurst, 2010 - Sacred Heart Hospice
Level 1, 170 Darlinghurst Road,
Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010
*Enter via Victoria Street, opposite St Vincent’s Clinic
Our treatments and services
Radiation oncology
Depending on your treatment plan, your treating doctor may determine that radiation therapy is suitable to treat your cancer.1,2 Broadly, radiation therapy techniques can include external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH), stereotactic radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and magnetic resonance image-guided radiation therapy (MRIgRT).3-10
Clinical trials
At GenesisCare, we challenge ourselves every day to help find new and better ways to provide high-quality care, and we aim to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients wherever we can. Our Darlinghurst team may be able to offer you access to the GenesisCare global network of clinical trials. For further information on clinical trial participation, please speak with your treating doctor.
Allied Health Services
At GenesisCare, Darlinghurst we offer you access to a range of Allied health services, all tailored to support your needs. Examples of Allied health services may include the following:
- Exercise therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Lymphoedema Physiotherapist Support
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapist
One of your treatment team will discuss the most suitable options with you.
Exercise Therapy
Considerable research and clinical evidence has established that exercise may be beneficial for people with cancer; however, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.11,12 Every person’s circumstances are unique and these should be taken into account. Tailored exercise programs designed by an exercise professional that include both aerobic and resistance training activities have been shown to provide benefits.13 To learn more about incorporating exercise during your cancer journey, please speak with your doctor and treatment team.
Your personalised treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and delivered by the dedicated GenesisCare, Darlinghurst centre team consisting of radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, nurses, and key support staff.
Parking is available and is located in Barcom Avenue at the rear of St Vincent’s Clinic with hourly rate fees.
Entry to St Vincent’s private hospital is located on Victoria Street close to the corner of Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.
We are a 10-15 mins walk from Kings Cross or Museum train station.
Entry to St Vincent’s Private Hospital is located on Victoria Street close to the corner of Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. Entry to St Vincent’s private hospital is located on Victoria Street close to the corner of Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.
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- Campbell KL, Winters-Stone KM, Wiskemann J, et al. Exercise guidelines for cancer survivors: Consensus statement from international multidisciplinary roundtable. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019;51(11):2375–2390.
- Hayes SC, Newton RU, Spence RR, et al. The Exercise and Sports Science Australia position statement: Exercise medicine in cancer management. J Sci Med Sport 2019;22(11):1175–1199.
- Buffart LM, Kalter J, Sweegers MG, et al. Effects and moderators of exercise on quality of life and physical function in patients with cancer: An individual patient data meta-analysis of 34 RCTs. Cancer Treat Rev 2017;52:91–104.