Residents in Western NSW now have access to cutting-edge cancer care, with the latest technology in radiation therapy now available to patients at Dubbo Health Service.

Western NSW Local Health District has become the first public health provider in Australia to deliver Rapid Arc Dynamic.

Rapid Arc Dynamic (RAD) delivers highly precise, personalised radiotherapy treatment. The technique allows clinicians to accurately target tumours while reducing radiation to surrounding healthy tissue.

The technique is suitable for a range of treatments, especially for tumours with longer lengths and patients with nodal spread.

Rapid Arc Dynamic treatment commenced at Western Cancer Centre Dubbo in July 2026 and is planned for clinical implementation at Central West Cancer Centre, Orange in September. Training for the new technology has been rolled out across the district.

Alongside the new technology, Western Cancer Centre at Dubbo Health Service offers a range of cancer care services including:

• outpatient consultation appointments for people recently diagnosed with cancer, patients undergoing treatment and patients who have received treatment
• radiotherapy
• chemotherapy
• immunotherapy
• haematology
  

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

"This is a proud moment for Western NSW, who are on the cutting edge of cancer care with this latest technology. 

“People in Western NSW deserve access to the best possible cancer care, closer to home. This new technology means patients across the region can continue to receive world-class treatment without the added burden of travelling long distances.

"The Minns Labor Government is committed to improving access to care in rural and regional NSW. This is another example of how we're improving outcomes for patients while supporting them to remain closer to their families and support networks during treatment."

Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Dubbo Stephen Lawrence:

"We know that a cancer diagnosis is challenging enough without the added stress of extensive travel for care. 

“This new service will help more people access timely, high-quality treatment in their local community, delivering better health outcomes and a better experience for patients across Western NSW."

Quotes attributable to Acting Chief Radiation Therapist of the Western Cancer Centre Dubbo, Catherine Osborn: 

“The WNSWLHD Radiation Oncology team are very excited to have more options available for rural and regional patients, especially in a small single linear accelerator site.

“By also providing this treatment in Orange, we will be able to treat even more patients, closer to home.”