Dr Laura Serfontein – Clinical & Radiation Oncologist – Cape Gate

Dr Laura Serfontein – Clinical & Radiation Oncologist – Cape Gate

Dr Laura Serfontein is a Clinical & Radiation Oncologist at Cancercare Cape Gate in Brackenfell. Moreover, she brings over three decades of specialised oncology expertise to every patient encounter. She completed her MBChB at the University of Stellenbosch in 1982 and went on to earn an MMed in Radiation Oncology (Rad T) in 1990. Subsequently, she was awarded Fellowship status (FC Rad Onc) by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

Furthermore, Dr Serfontein’s core competencies span Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, and the management of Breast, Thyroid, Gastrointestinal, Ovarian, and Gynaecological tumours. She maintains active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and holds membership in the South African Society of Clinical & Radiation Oncologists. Meanwhile, she contributes to oncology research and regularly presents at national conferences.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Serfontein leads community awareness programmes focused on early cancer detection. Outside work, she enjoys trail running and landscape photography, hobbies that fuel her resilience and attention to detail. Consequently, her patients benefit from both her technical skill and empathetic approach.

Services

Dr Serfontein offers a comprehensive suite of radiation oncology and clinical oncology services, each supported by advanced technology and personalised care :

• External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) – delivered via linear accelerators with 3D conformal and Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT).

• Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) – real-time imaging for precise tumour targeting and healthy-tissue sparing.

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

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

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

• Chemoradiation Coordination – integrated chemo-radiation protocols developed in collaboration with medical oncologists.

• Treatment Planning & Simulation – CT/MRI-based virtual planning using Oncentra software for custom dose distributions.

• Adaptive Radiotherapy – daily plan adjustments based on anatomical changes documented through imaging.

• Palliative Radiotherapy – symptom-relief regimens designed to improve quality of life in advanced-stage disease.

• Supportive Care Consultations – pain management, nutritional guidance, and psychosocial support referrals.

• Clinical Trials & Research – access to emerging therapies through participation in approved studies.

• Follow-Up & Survivorship Care – long-term monitoring and rehabilitation planning for cancer survivors.

Additional Information

Cancercare Cape Gate operates as part of a leading oncology network with nine centres across the Western and Eastern Cape Cancercare. The facility features dedicated radiotherapy bunkers, an in-house CT simulator, and surface-guided motion management for breath-hold treatments.

Moreover, a secure digital patient portal enables online appointment booking, treatment-plan reviews, and prompt result notifications. Consequently, patients experience seamless communication and reduced wait times. Additionally, Cancercare’s weekly Multidisciplinary Tumour Board brings together medical oncologists, surgeons, physicists, and nursing specialists to refine each care pathway.

Furthermore, on-site services include counselling rooms, support groups, and nutritional workshops, fostering holistic wellness. Multilingual staff provide consultations in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, ensuring clear communication across diverse backgrounds. Therefore, Dr Serfontein’s patient-first philosophy emphasizes shared decision-making, empathetic support, and tailored follow-up. Schedule a consultation today to benefit from cutting-edge, compassionate oncology care.