CYBERKNIFE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE MADE IT TO AUSTRALIA, CLOSEST SINGAPORE
WHEN GOOGLED GAMMAKNIFE AUSTRALIA GOT THIS (DATE UNKNOWN):
The gamma knife should soon be available in Australia. It is also used to treat vascular problems in the brain and some kinds of chronic pain.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Christer Lindquist
International Enquiries
Phone: 0011 44 20 7460 5907
Fax: 0011 44 20 7370 5015
e-mail:
enquiries@cromwell-hospital.co.uk
Web site:
www.cromwell-hospital.co.uk
Australia has a similar treatment called "Stereotatic Radiation"
using a linear accelerator. It is available at the following centres:
Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
William Buckland
Radiotherapy Centre
(03) 9276 2000
Prince of Wales, Sydney
Radiotherapy Centre
(02) 9382 2222
Westmead Hospital, Sydney
Radiotherapy Centre
Dr Michael Barton
(02) 9845 5555
RPA Hospital, Sydney
Radiotherapy Centre
(02) 9515 6111
Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide
Radiotherapy Centre
Dr Brophy
(08) 8204 5511
Charles Gardiner Hospital, Perth
Radiotherapy Centre
Dr Thomas
(08) 9346 3333
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