Radiotherapy & Oncology

Radiotherapy & Oncology
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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