You are invited to join the launch of the new linear accelerator which was recently installed at the oncology department housed on the grounds of national district hospital. The new synergy linear accelerator (R37 million) will serve patients in the Free State, Northern Cape and Lesotho. This is the first synergy installed in sub Saharan Africa with IMRT and Stereotatic capabilities.
Details are as follows:
Date: 30 September 2011
Time: 13h00
Venue: Department of Oncology, National District Hospital
Opportunities
Interviews are available with:
- Dr Annetjie Bester, Acting Head of the Department of Oncology/Principal Specialist on the new equipment
- Ms Elna Doman, Radiologist at the Department who has been present in 1971 with the inauguration of the first machine.
- Keynote speaker.
Background information
The Department of Oncology was established in 1969 and in 1971 the first linear accelerator in the southern hemisphere was installed,
More than 2 400 new patients and 25 000 follow-up patients with various diagnoses of cancer are seen annually. Outreach clinics are hosted bi-weekly in Kroonstad, Welkom and Bethlehem. Multi-disciplinary teams meet weekly to discuss diagnoses to advise and assist patients on decision making regarding their cancer treatment.
Patients receive chemotherapy and radiation with radical and palliative intent.
Members at the unit function as a multi-disciplinary team and are patient and service orientated. So much so that the renovations, upgrades and new facilities with beautiful gardens were made possible by the dedication of the staff, supported by funding from National Treasury, the provincial Department of Health, University of the Free State: Medical Faculty, Research fund of the Department of Oncology, Harmony Mines, Merck Serono, Tema Medical and donations from Lilly, Publicis, Joe Black, Danis Langdon and Goldblatt-Yuill Architecs.
The department also has an internationally recognised facility through which patients are given medication that are the cutting edge of technology.
Please confirm your attendance with Ms Gela van Heerden at 051 408 1278.
Enquiries:
Jabu Mbalula
Cell: 082 461 3112
