Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre provides all patients who require nutritional support with two free group dietitian sessions. These sessions are held on site weekly by Nutrition Professionals Australia, a team of qualified dietitians, who provide information on adequate nutrition throughout treatment, fighting digestive problems associated with cancer and treatment, maintaining weight and making eating easier.

Nutrition throughout treatment is important, and attending these sessions can provide patients with specific dietary information when receiving radiation therapy.

Alternatively, an individual appointment can be arranged with a dietitian which incurs a fee. A proportion of this fee may be claimable from some private health providers.

Radiation therapists will advise patients who are likely to require or benefit from this service at the planning appointment.

Patients concerned about their nutritional needs can ask a radiation therapist or oncology nurse about this service at any time during their course of treatment.

Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre works in conjunction with three dentists in Adelaide. At the Royal Adelaide Dental Hospital, oncology specialists Dr. Richard Logan and Dr. Liz Coate, and at Flinders Medical Centre Dental Outpatient Clinic, oncology specialist Dr. Ron Czernezkyj. All three specialists are experienced in meeting the needs of patients requiring head and neck radiation therapy.

The Cancer Council of South Australia provides affordable accommodation for patients from the country at Greenhill Lodge and Seaview Lodge. For more information regarding accommodation sites, transport, and other allied services Greenhill Lodge booking office should be contacted. The 'patient accommodation' section of the web site of The Cancer Council of South Australia may also be helpful.

It is advisable that bookings are made as soon as possible to ensure a room. For many short treatment courses, treatment may start immediately. Radical courses of treatment usually begin between 1-4 weeks after the planning appointment. The radiation oncologist or radiation therapist can give an accurate treatment starting date once the planning appointment has been made.

Greenhill Lodge
204 Greenhill Road
Eastwood SA 5061

Email: motel@cancersa.org.au

The Errol Noack House is an emergency accommodation facility operated by ex-service people for any person and their dependants to receive shelter providing they meet the house criteria. Priority is given to ex-service and service personnel.

Nightly rate for bed and breakfast begins at $25.00. Transport is also available for visitors who require it to attend medical appointments.

For inquiries and bookings, contact the House Manager:

Greenhill Lodge provides a volunteer bus transport service for treatment appointments to both South Terrace and Flinders Private sites at specified times of the day.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card holders are eligible for transport assistance.

The Australian Red Cross also have volunteer run transport options available to patients and carers who are isolated, ill or disabled, and need to attend medical appointments. Small registration fee's are required annually, and there is a fee for each trip.

Red Cross Transport
207-17 Wakefield Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Email: redcross@sa.redcross.org.au

Department of Veteran's affairs
GPO Box 1652
ADELAIDE SA 5001

Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre recognises that many patients and their families may have difficulties coming to terms with the diagnosis of cancer. ARC recommends clinical psychologist Dr Leonie Hallo.

Dr. Hallo is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and holds a Ph D in psychology, as well as hypnotherapy qualifications.  She was formerly in charge of counseling training at the University of South Australia and has provided psychology and counseling services with this group for over 10 years. 
 

Payment of this service, by cash or cheque can be made direct to Dr Hallo at the time of appointment. A proportion of this fee may be claimable from your private health provider. 

The reception staff at ARC can be contacted for fee inquiries, or to make an appointment with Dr Hallo. Consultations are at both the South Tce and Flinders Private sites. 
 
Other psychologists and counseling services can be recommended by staff upon request.