St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar
St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar is a specialist cancer treatment facility located in Rathgar, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is managed by the St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON), which also oversees radiation oncology services at St. James's Hospital and Beaumont Hospital.
History[edit | edit source]
St. Luke's Hospital was established in 1952 as a dedicated radiotherapy treatment center. It was the first hospital of its kind in Ireland and has since grown to become one of the leading cancer treatment facilities in the country.
Services[edit | edit source]
The hospital provides a range of services including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, brachytherapy, and palliative care. It also offers support services such as physiotherapy, dietetics, and psychology to help patients manage the side effects of cancer treatment.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
St. Luke's Hospital has a number of state-of-the-art facilities including linear accelerators for radiation therapy, a brachytherapy suite, and a chemotherapy day ward. It also has a dedicated palliative care unit and a range of outpatient clinics.
Research and Education[edit | edit source]
The hospital is involved in a number of research projects and clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment. It also provides education and training for healthcare professionals in the field of oncology.
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