A €4.5m investment in cancer services was outlined at an event celebrating an important treatment milestone of the Halcyon Linac radiotherapy treatment system at Mid-West Radiation Oncology Centre (MWROC) in Limerick and is expected to bring innovative oncology treatments to patients across Munster.
This brings the total investment in the MWROC to over €10m in the past five years. Mater Private Network continues to bolster its world-class cancer treatment facilities. The network’s plans for 2025 build on its commitment to operate a centre of excellence on the Limerick premises and will see the addition of stereotactic radiation to the centre’s suite of treatment options.
Mater Private Network CEO John Hurley stated: “This milestone is a testament to Mater Private Network’s unwavering commitment to investing in cutting-edge technology, patient care and the communities we serve. Over the past 20 years, the Mid-West Radiation Oncology Centre has played a pivotal role in the cancer journeys of thousands of patients, enabling world-class care without the need to travel. As we look to the future, continued investment in these services will ensure patients across the mid-west and beyond have access to the most advanced treatments available.”
Since its establishment in 2005, MWROC has treated over 15,500 patients from across Munster and is the only specialist radiotherapy facility in the region. Offering treatment through Ireland’s first Halcyon Linear Accelerator, over 1,500 patients with a range of cancer types have been treated since July 2023, with a 50% reduction in treatment times.
Today, the centre treats as many as 95 patients per day, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 50 staff. The service is delivered through close collaboration with the HSE and Mid-Western Development Trust, ensuring integrated care is available for patients.
Looking to the future, Mater Private Network will also become the first private healthcare facility in Ireland to provide access to stereotactic radiation therapy in two locations across its network, east and west, ensuring greater access for patients nationwide.
Mater Private Network now celebrates two decades of cancer care excellence, and its Mid-West Radiation Oncology Centre remains committed to innovation, accessibility and patient-centred care. Through ongoing investment and a clear focus on delivering cutting-edge treatments, the centre continues to cement its place as a leader in Irish oncology care.
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