Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology
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Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology

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Welcome to the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, where we excel in delivering comprehensive care through our specialized clinical divisions: Nuclear Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics. Radiobiology, an integral part of our department, complements our expertise by offering insights into the biological effects of radiation.

The Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology excels in several core functions and services. Teaching and learning are at the forefront of our mission, offering extensive programs for postgraduate students, medical students during their clinical rotations, radiography students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and medical physicists in partnership with the Faculty of Science. Research is a cornerstone of our work, with our divisions actively contributing to numerous publications and advancements in medical imaging and oncology.

We also engage in international collaboration through the International Atomic Energy Agency, supporting the training of fellows from Africa in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics, and Radiation Oncology. Our main services include comprehensive care for inpatients and outpatients at Tygerberg Hospital, with specialized imaging and treatment services, as well as extending Nuclear Medicine services to patients referred from regional and secondary hospitals. For expert care in medical imaging, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine, the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology is your trusted partner. Contact us to learn more about our services and training opportunities.​