Radiotherapy & Oncology
Introduction
The Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology at Hospital Kuala Lumpur serves
as the premier national referral center for oncology. In addition to
offering radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and palliative care
services, it spearheads the advancement of Radiotherapy and Oncology
throughout Malaysia.
The department is currently located opposite the Institute Kaji Saraf Tunku
Abdul Rahman (IKTAR), within Hospital Kuala Lumpur. In late 2001, the
department underwent a significant upgrade with the installation and
commissioning of a state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (Linac), a Treatment
Simulator featuring integrated digital imaging, and a 3-D Treatment Planning
System as part of the Three-In-One package project. The new Linac is
equipped with multileaf collimation, enabling the delivery of conformal
radiotherapy and Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT).
Presently, the center treats approximately 4000 new cases of cancer annually
and accommodates up to 200 in-patients. Its staff includes 5 consultants, 4
physicists, 41 Therapy Radiographers, 94 nurses of various specialties, and
59 attendants.
Services Offered
1. Radiotherapy
- External (teletherapy) or internal (intracavitary brachytherapy or
interstitial) radiotherapy for cancer treatment, as well as non-cancerous
conditions such as keloids and arteriovenous malformations.
- Specialized radiotherapy services including Stereotactic Radiotherapy,
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, and Total/Half-Body Irradiation.
2. Chemotherapy
- Utilizing cytotoxic drugs to treat systemic cancer spread or to enhance
external radiotherapy treatment.
3. Hormonal Therapy
- Administering hormonal drugs to inhibit cancer growth in tumors influenced
by hormones.
4. Palliative Care
- Providing compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients.
Contact Information
Tel: 603-2615 5810
Fax: 603-2692 5713
Email: onkologi@hkl.moh.gov.my
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