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

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

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

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

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.

See Also

• Healthcare in Ireland
• Cancer in Ireland
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Palliative care