The Oncology Centre Berea

The Oncology Centre Berea

About Us

The Oncology Centre Berea is dedicated to offering personalised cancer care in Durban and nearby areas. Our aim is to provide the best treatment options tailored to each patient’s needs. We ensure that all treatments are comprehensive, providing patients with the support they need throughout their journey.

We operate across four locations in Durban, Umhlanga, Hillcrest, and Ballito, and our team of healthcare professionals is always striving to improve the quality of care. To support our patients further, we offer a 24-hour service, so you are never alone during your cancer treatment.

Services

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy involves using drugs to destroy or control cancer cells. The drugs work by targeting fast-dividing cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth. Chemotherapy can cure, slow, or reduce cancer symptoms.

Our patients receive chemotherapy either orally or intravenously. Though chemotherapy can damage healthy cells, we monitor side effects closely and offer supportive care to ease discomfort.

Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation to treat cancer. It aims to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. We provide both external and internal radiotherapy. External radiotherapy involves targeting cancer cells with a radiation machine. Internal treatments, such as brachytherapy, place radioactive material directly into or near the tumour.

Radiotherapy may be used alone or alongside other treatments like chemotherapy. If curing cancer is not possible, we use palliative radiotherapy to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy blocks hormones that certain cancers rely on to grow. This treatment is commonly used for breast, prostate, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. By inhibiting these hormones, we can slow cancer growth and shrink tumours.

Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules that drive cancer cell growth. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, it targets only cancer cells, reducing harm to healthy tissues. We often combine targeted therapy with other treatments to achieve the best results.

Palliative Care

Palliative care improves quality of life for cancer patients by managing symptoms, alleviating pain, and offering emotional support. We offer this care alongside curative treatments or as the main form of treatment when curing cancer is not possible.

Our palliative care team works with patients and families to provide the necessary physical, emotional, and psychological support during treatment and beyond.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy enhances the body’s natural immune system to fight cancer. This treatment helps the immune system target and destroy cancer cells. It is particularly effective for cancers that do not respond to conventional treatments.

Immunotherapy can either strengthen the immune system or help it recognise cancer cells more efficiently.

Additional Information

At The Oncology Centre Berea, we pride ourselves on providing expert cancer care in a supportive environment. Our patients receive personalised treatment plans and ongoing care, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey. With cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team, we offer the highest standard of care available in Durban.

Our 24-hour service ensures continuous care and peace of mind for our patients, no matter the time of day. Contact us to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment. We are here to assist you every step of the way.