IASIOS FACILITY PROFILE
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Camperdown · Australia · Oceania
Accredited Centre
The Accredited Centre seal is a recognition of adherence to the CIRSE Standards of QA in IO, and represents a high standard of IO care provided by a facility.
About the facility
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an independent, not-for-profit comprehensive cancer hospital in Camperdown, Sydney, Australia. The hospital provides integrated cancer diagnosis, treatment, research and supportive care, including a dedicated interventional oncology service offering minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.
Cancer types and organs treated
- Liver tumours, including those assessed for transarterial treatment
- Other solid tumours requiring image-guided biopsy, ablation or embolisation, depending on clinical suitability
Interventional oncology procedures
- Image-guided tumour ablation
- Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE)
- Tumour embolisation
- CT- and ultrasound-guided biopsies
- Venous access and line insertion for cancer treatment
Clinical approach
The interventional oncology service operates within the hospital’s comprehensive cancer care framework, with dedicated outpatient clinics and procedural sessions. Image-guided treatments are integrated with other oncology services to support coordinated, patient-centred care.