Radiation Oncology
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Division of Radiation Oncology

About us

The Division of Radiation Oncology at the Stellenbosch University and the Tygerberg Hospital is one of the provincial and national leaders in cancer treatment with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We are part of Tygerberg  Hospital, one of provincial leaders in excellence in cancer care, and also part of Stellenbosch University, one of national and international leaders in education and research. To provide comprehensive cancer care to our patients our specialized multidisciplinary teams incorporating other specialties practice evidence-based oncology principles according to world standards in radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Our diverse staff is composed of well-educated professionals of all profiles and includes clinical oncologists, medical officers, radiotherapy technologists, oncology nurses, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, secretarial staff as well as various supporting staff. We are active nationally and internationally in professional bodies and societies and our staff contribute to national and international conferences. We are one of the largest training centres in the South Africa and have many trainees from beyond our borders.