Radiation therapy information

Access information covering paediatrics, diverse cancer topics, associated side effects and about Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Raymond Terrace (ROPART).
Radiation therapy journey
3 step guide

Learn about your journey in 3 steps

At ROPART, your journey involves three main steps, with continuous care throughout the entire process.

Initial consultation

A meeting with your radiation oncologist to discuss your diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Planning

Mapping out and preparing for your personalized radiation therapy.
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Treatment

Radiation treatment uses targeted energy delivered by radiation therapists.
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Care

Compassionate care tailored to support you through every step of your radiation therapy journey at ROPART.
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A message to our patients:

“Welcome to the Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Hospital, Raymond Terrace Campus (ROPART). ROPART offers a high-quality radiation therapy service that meets your individual healthcare needs.

Our specialist areas include paediatric radiation therapy services for Queensland, gynae-oncology radiation therapy and expertise in the use of highly focussed radiation therapy techniques such as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for managing a range of oncology conditions.

Additionally, the ROPART campus is the only centre in Australia to employ an Advanced Practice Palliative Radiation Therapist. This enables our organisation to provide timely and effective patient-centred palliative radiation therapy.

Our specialised teams work together to ensure your health care and treatment outcomes are optimised in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Your well-being is our priority.“

- Dr. Andrew Pullar
Director of Radiation Oncology

ROPART acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which ROPART is located - the Jagera people. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and pay respects to Elders—past, present and emerging.


 Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can get to ROPART by private, public or community transport.

    If taking private transport, you can park for free at the Hancock Street Carpark.

    For more details, see here.

  • You will meet our Radiation Oncology team. This includes your radiation oncologist, radiation therapists, radiation nurses, radiation physicists and administration staff.

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  • For your initial consultation, please bring any scans you may have had. Learn more.

    For your planning appointment, bring any scans, referral letters and healthcare cards. Learn more.

    You will not need to bring anything for your treatment appointment.

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