Dr Daniel Schneeberger – Clinical & Radiation Oncologist

Dr Daniel Schneeberger – Clinical & Radiation Oncologist

Dr Daniel Schneeberger is a Clinical & Radiation Oncologist practising at Cancercare Cape Gate in Brackenfell. Moreover, he brings over a decade of specialised oncology experience to his role, focusing on both patient-centred care and cutting-edge treatment techniques cancercare.co.za.

He began his academic journey with a BSc in Biomedical Science and an Honours in Medical Biochemistry, before earning his MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2012. Subsequently, Dr Schneeberger completed his MMed in Radiation Oncology at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2024, following the award of his Fellowship in Radiation Oncology (FC Rad Onc) in 2022 cancercare.co.za.

His clinical interests include genitourinary, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, thoracic, and breast malignancies, enabling him to offer focused expertise across a broad tumour spectrum. Additionally, he contributes to Cancercare’s mission by delivering regular community lectures on cancer prevention and healthy living. Outside the clinic, he enjoys trail running and landscape photography, pursuits that reinforce his attention to detail and resilience.

Services

Dr Schneeberger provides a full suite of radiation oncology services, each delivered with precision and patient comfort in mind:

• External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) – advanced linear accelerators offering 3D conformal and Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for targeted dose delivery.

• Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) – real-time imaging to accurately align treatment beams and protect healthy tissue.

• Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) – high-dose, hypofractionated treatments for small lung, liver, and spinal lesions.

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) – single-session, high-precision radiotherapy for brain metastases and intracranial tumours.

• High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy – internal radiation options for prostate, cervical, and selected head-and-neck cancers.

• Adaptive Radiotherapy – daily imaging-based plan adjustments to accommodate anatomical changes and optimise outcomes.

• Treatment Planning & Simulation – CT/MRI-based virtual planning using industry-leading software for bespoke dose distributions.

• Palliative Radiotherapy – protocols designed to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in advanced-stage patients.

• Combination Therapy Coordination – integrated chemo-radiation scheduling in collaboration with medical oncologists for synergistic effects.

• Supportive Care Consultation – personalised symptom management including pain control, nutritional guidance, and psychosocial support.

Additional Information

Cancercare Cape Gate is part of a network of nine oncology centres in the Western and Eastern Cape, each offering comprehensive cancer services from diagnosis to follow-up care.

A secure digital patient portal provides online appointment booking, treatment summaries, and prompt notifications of imaging or pathology results. Consequently, patients benefit from streamlined communication and reduced wait times.

Furthermore, a weekly Multidisciplinary Tumour Board—comprising medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation physicists, and nursing specialists—reviews every case to refine personalised care pathways. Cancercare also offers on-site counselling rooms, support groups, and nutritional workshops to foster holistic wellness.

Multilingual staff members provide consultations in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, ensuring clear communication across diverse communities. Dr Schneeberger’s patient-first philosophy emphasises shared decision-making, empathetic support, and tailored follow-up plans. Therefore, schedule a consultation today to experience precise, compassionate radiation oncology care that truly makes a difference.