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Messages of thanks from Icon Cancer Centre patients and their families

To: Icon Cancer Centre team
“My deepest gratitude to the Icon team. I couldn't have got through my struggle without the support I received from the team at Icon Cancer Centre Toowoomba. It was so very much appreciated. ”
From: Peter
To: The whole Team (Radiation, Icon Nurses, Oncology doctors)
“I recently finished my radiation treatment and found the complete team, from the beautiful staff at the reception, admin, my 'Beam' Team, the oncology nurses and my oncology doctors Dr Lisa and Dr Christina the most amazing and caring, compassionate team that anyone could ever have. ”
From: Angelina
To: The whole Team of Icon Cancer Centre @ GCUH from the admin staff, to the nurses and to my Rad-Oncologist and Reg.
“Forever grateful and thankful for the support they have given me during my Radiation Treatment.. 🙏They are so full of love and care for all the patients.. 🩷Their unwavering support keep us going to face this journey with strength...🩷”
From: Maria Sylvia
To: The icon team in Mornington
“Just a quick note to thank the team at Icon in Mornington for all the care I received recently. You certainly made a difficult time a lot easier. Thank you ”
From: terry
To: Radiologists nurse’s admin and transport team
“Thank you for your care and kindness 3 weeks of treatment ”
From: Nancy
To: All the Nurses, Radiologists and Doctors
“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who looked after my care whilst I was under treatment. It was so daunting at the time but everyone was so reassuring and kind it made such a big difference. You all deserve a big hug and thank you. ”
From: Eileen
To: Radiotherapy team
“Dear ladies, Thank you for looking after me with so much care, kindness and warmth. You helped to make a difference to me. The team at ICON is outstanding. ”
From: Dharmala
To: My doctor at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
“Thank you for your care and patience during this difficult phase of my life. I feel so grateful for your expertise and feel very lucky to have come under your care. ”
From: Murni
To: All the icon staff at Cairns Private
“Thank you all for your professionalism and care whilst I underwent radiation treatment. I appreciate you taking into consideration my schedule when making the appointments and the care from the radiation technicians and nurses. ”
From: Raye
To: Icon Cancer Centre Staff
“I would like to thank the staff at Icon Cancer Centre for their care and support given to me during my treatment. ”
From: Josephine
To: My doctor and all of the wonderful nurses that treat me
“I am so grateful to be a patient of Icon. You make coming in for treatment a positive experience. I enjoy seeing and talking to each one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ”
From: Jessica
To: My doctor, Treatment personnel and staff
“With all the good news I am getting from my doctor I am most grateful for your work with my treatment. You all do a marvellous job. Cheers, Graham”
From: Graham
To: My doctor Amy
“Thank you for your caring support that I received during my radiation treatment last October/November. That care made such a difference to me knowing that I was in the best of care. The follow up meeting with my doctor was reassuring. ”
From: Geoff
To: The wonderful team at WARRANBOOL
“To a Great Team Thank you all for making my four weeks fly. Putting up with me and most of all signing my Whale with supportive comments. Hears hopping we will meet again outside of work hours. Signing off for now regards 24 7 57 Cheers. Brenton & Buddy. ”
From: Brenton
To: All staff - doctor/nurses/receptionists
“Everyone was always so lovely, welcoming & considerate. I always felt very comfortable & respected during planning/treatments, and not at all like a number so to speak, but, genuinely valued & cared about.”
From: Angela
To: Everyone that I meet there....
“Thank you, all of you, for being there...and for sharing your skills and your caring...and for helping so many of us as we navigate our way through a very challenging and difficult process.”
From: Alan
To: All of the staff at Icon Cancer Centre
“Just, thanks to all of you.”
From: Roger
To: The team and nurses at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
“My deepest thanks to the team at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra. I hugely admire your expertise but also your kindness, care and humour. Sounds strange but you made radiation fun.”
From: Lisa
To: Icon Cancer Centre team
“Hi Icon Team, I would like to say a simple thank you for your care and compassion over the past couple of months, and to be met with smiling faces each day. Thanks so much.”
From: Peter
To: The entire team that looked after me
“What can I say but a BIG thankyou to the team that looked after me. So caring and nothing was a problem. Keep up the great work you are all doing.”
From: Diane
To: All staff at Icon Cancer Centre
“Thank you for the friendly and helpful staff. Always calm and caring from the moment you arrive. ”
From: Margaret
To: Icon Cancer Centre reception staff, nurses & doctor
“Thank you all so much for the care, kindness, and professionalism you showed throughout my treatment. Your compassion, encouragement, and dedication made a challenging time much easier to face each day. You make an incredible difference in people’s lives.”
From: Jennifer
To: My doctor and all of the nurses
“My sincere thanks for being so patient with my tiny veins and to my doctor for his amazing care.”
From: Gail
To: To all the staff at Icon Cancer Centre Redland
“Everything was wonderful. All the staff were super-patient, considerate and caring... and very professional. As I said on my last day of treatment, it felt like leaving family. Loved the disco lights during the last session :-) Many thanks everyone!!”
From: Bernard
To: My doctor, the brilliant nursing team and accommodating admin team at Icon Cancer Centre
“Very difficult to give adequate thanks and credit to these wonderful people at the Icon Cancer Centre. The professionalism, personal care and understanding I have been lucky enough to receive during this treatment is nothing short of amazing. Thank you so much.”
From: Gary
To: Everyone was so kind, thank you so much
“Thank you so much. Cancer is such a dreaded disease. I always felt grateful that it was one illness I didn’t have but now… if I had to have it I could not have wished for better care. From the welcoming Admin staff to my doctor and the staff in the radiation room. ”
From: Mary
To: Icon Cancer Centre Staff
“Thank you to all the staff as Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga for the excellent care I received. Thanks ”
From: Malcolm
To: The Reception team, the Nurses, All of the people that lined me up every morning, & my doctor
“Everyone I came into contact with each morning for my treatment treated me like I was the only one at the centre. Nothing was too hard, or my questions to silly. The process itself was run like military precision, no delays and no fuss; just kindness all the way. It was Very Humbling indeed. Greg”
From: Greg
To: Radiation team, nurses and staff
“I can’t thank you enough for the care and attention I received during my treatment. Your professionalism, attention to detail and friendly chat made the whole experience a pleasure. You are clearly a top class team. Keep up the good work. ”
From: David
To: All who I interacted with during my treatment
“Thanks to all for the care shown to me, I found every one acted in a very professional manner and my concerns and problems were dealt with great care.”
From: Adrian
To: All Icon Cancer Centre staff
“Thank you so much for the kindness and consideration during the busy December period. Several different people were involved, and the high team morale were evident each day. Well done in doing what is a most valuable but challenging service.”
From: Stephen
To: All the nurses & staff
“I express my appreciation to everyone who helped me through my treatment. Your kindness and understanding throughout this time made a very difficult period so much more bearable. Once again, thank you most sincerely for everything.”
From: Ian
To: Nurses
“Words cannot fully express the gratitude I feel towards the wonderful nurses at Icon Cancer Centre. To them it was not just a job but a commitment to provide caring support for patients like me with friendly banter and a smile to put us at ease. ”
From: Reno
To: The team and nurses
“A lovely thanks to the nurses who have taken good care of me! Such kind and supportive people during such a hard period of my life. All the best and wish you all a Merry Christmas. ”
From: Andrew
To: My doctor and team at Maroochydore
“A heartfelt thank you to all the friendly team at Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore.”
From: Maria
To: Staff
“My sincere thanks to my doctor, the reception and office staff, and all the nurses who provide the treatment at Icon Cancer Centre Windsor Gardens. I am extremely grateful for the care and kindness given by everyone during my regular visits. ”
From: Arthur (Artie)
To: Team at Icon Cancer Centre Canberra
“I’d like to sincerely thank all the wonderful staff who looked after me. Without exception they were absolutely fantastic in every way. Their patience and understanding assisted me getting through a trying time. Once again, I’d like to express my gratitude.”
From: Michael
To: The team at Icon Mornington (The Bays)
“The attitude of all the staff made the experience. There's always a welcome, a happy face, and a great vibe there.”
From: Bruce
To: The Radiation Therapy Team, the Nursing Team and the Receptionists
“Thanks to all of you for the very special work you do. Your professionalism and ability to relate at a personal level with me, as well as all of the other patients while maintaining the daily pace is nothing short of amazing. You all make a brilliant team. Thanks.”
From: Paul
To: All the amazing people involved in my care
“I am so grateful to everyone I interacted with at Icon Cancer Centre Gosford. Your cheerfulness, the banter we shared and the care. I always felt I was the focus of your attention.”
From: Lawrence
To: All Nurses and Staff at Icon Premion Place Southport
“To all at Icon Cancer Centre Premion Place Southport, the wonderful nurses and administration staff, thank you. You have treated me so kindly and with such a happy, positive manner. Thank you. Merry Christmas to All and God Bless you.”
From: Peter
To: The Team
“I would sincerely like to thank the Icon Cancer Centre team at the GCUH. The kindness and professionalism was unsurpassed which made a difficult time much easier to negotiate. I was treated with the utmost respect and friendliness at all times. Thank you.”
From: Hilde
To: The beautiful team
“I cannot thank you enough. Each day I was greeted by a team that acknowledged and supported me every step. A big shout to you all from the receptionist, nurses and doctors. I’m forever grateful♥️”
From: Lina
To: All the staff
“Many thanks for your ongoing help and friendliness”
From: Phillip
To: Icon Doctors, nurses and staff
“A grateful thanks to my doctor for his care during my time at Icon Cancer Centre. To the nurses and staff, you are always so pleasant and welcoming. The laughs are many and much appreciated. Wish you all the best.”
From: Linda
To: All the staff particularly in the radiation section.
“We would like to thank the team for their care of my husband. They always greet my husband with a smile and ask how he is doing. Thankyou and MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR,”
From: Lesleigh and John
To: The staff and doctors.
“Thank you. The staff and doctors at the Icon Cancer Centre are very caring and friendly.”
From: Sonja
To: My doctor, all the nurses, and administration staff
“Thanking you all for your kindness. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2026.”
From: Pamela
To: The whole team
“A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to the whole team at Icon Cancer Centre Holmesglen Moorabbin. A very professional and caring group that deserves the gratitude.”
From: David
To: My doctor, nurses, staff
“To the dedicated team at Icon Cancer Centre Kurralta Park for the care given to me, wishing you a Merry Xmas.”
From: Robert
To: My doctor and all your team and staff
“Thank you for all your care and attention. May you all have a Merry Christmas and a good New Year. God bless you all.”
From: Rosario
To: Icon staff
“When you first get told that you have cancer fear sets in. All staff at Icon Cancer Centre, with their friendly approach to what you are going through, took a big part of that fear away. Thank you to all. ”
From: Daniel
To: To my doctor and Reception
“A grateful thanks to my doctor for his care during my times at Icon Cancer Centre. Best wishes to you. To the reception ladies, you were always so pleasant and welcoming. Wish you all the best.”
From: John
To: My doctor and all the Team at Icon Cancer Centre.
“Merry Christmas to all the staff at Icon Cancer Centre. Thank you for all your assistance. You are all very much appreciated for your courtesy and professionalism. THANK YOU. ”
From: Michael
To: My doctor, & your team of Technicians & Administrators..
“Please accept my gratitude. It put my mind at ease and was and is much appreciated. Thanks again for all you have done for me.”
From: Denis
To: My doctors
“Every day that I wake up I thank my doctors and their team. Thank you.”
From: Ian
To: My doctor and staff at Icon Cancer Centre at The Bays
“Heartfelt thanks for your care. Wishing you all a very happy and safe Christmas and all the best for the New Year. ”
From: Nigel
To: The team (technicians, nurses and receptionists).
“Your staff were delightful and never made me feel an imposition. The experience was greatly softened by the whole team.”
From: Gordon
To: The Monday Team
“Thank you so much for your care and consideration, my gratitude is boundless. ”
From: Leslie
To: The nurses
“My very grateful thanks to the wonderful nurses at Icon Cancer Centre Holmesglen, who treated me so gently and carefully, it really helped me get through a difficult time.”
From: Susan
To: The entire Icon Cancer Centre Team
“To the entire team at Icon Cancer Centre in Rockingham. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your dedicated and thoroughly professional, friendly and supportive approach to my treatment. 300 max characters is simply not enough to express my gratitude. Every one of you is an angel. ”
From: Stuart
To: All Staff at Icon Cancer Centre Belconnen
“I would like to thank all staff at the Icon Cancer Centre Belconnen. They made me feel most welcome. Thank you again.”
From: John
To: All the wonderful staff at Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga
“What a great bunch of caring people. Always smiling. Always encouraging. Always comforting. Thanks to all.”
From: Roger
To: All staff at Mackay ICON centre and my doctor
“To all the staff at Icon Cancer Centre Mackay, thanks you for all the great work we have done. Keep up the good work. Cheers.”
From: John
To: My doctor
“Thanking you and your staff for all your care and with your help at Icon Cancer Centre Townsville.”
From: John
To: All the staff at Icon Centre
“I would like to thank all the staff at the Icon Centre Mackay for their care. They are always so caring and thoughtful. ”
From: Lesleigh
To: My doctor and the whole team
“A heartfelt thank you to all for your positive attitude and unfailing care and support. You made all the difference during the ups and downs. All the best for the coming Christmas season. ”
From: Bruce
To: All the staff from reception, the radiographers, the nurses, the radiology support staff and my doctor.
“Thanks to you all. Your caring, welcoming, friendly, professional and engaging assistance made my visits to the Icon Cancer Centre Noosa clinic less overwhelming and more enjoyable than I could have imagined possible. You all have my eternal gratitude.”
From: Linda
To: The whole team Admin and nurses
“Your care and attitude to all patients and their family members was so caring and compassionate. It was so comforting and helpful to me.”
From: John
To: My wonderful care team
“Thank you to the dedicated, efficient, wonderful staff. From the welcome at the desk to the hugs goodbye, they have been a wonderful support to me during these trying times. ”
From: Margaret
To: All staff involved in my treatment.
“Caring and professional staff who helped me navigate the process with patience and kindness. Thank you.”
From: Antonio Toscan
To: Everyone at the Mackay Icon Centre
“Merry Christmas to everyone. What a great bunch of caring people. They keep everything in perspective during a very challenging time in your life. Being able to have a little joke and banter is very uplifting. ”
From: Don
To: Everybody involved in my treatment
“Thank you to everybody involved - the front desk through to all of the nursing staff involved. It is hard to find the words to express my sincere gratitude to all of the very professional, caring people. Once again, many thanks to all.”
From: Bill
To: Icon Cancer Centre team
“Thank you to all the team at Icon Cancer Centre. Your professionalism, kindness and compassion were much appreciated. You made my time fun and easy-going - with some laughs and tears. ”
From: Annette
To: My doctor
“Thank you. ”
From: John
To: All the Nurses
“I would like to thank the team for their compassion while delivering care for my husband.”
From: Elizabeth
To: My doctor
“Thanks to all Doctors, Nurses, Reception staff members for looking after me! Happy New Year!”
From: Heinrich (James)
To: My doctor and the entire staff and nurses, there are too many to mention
“The entire staff/nurses at the centre, have made the whole process a little easier to handle. They're all very compassionate, caring and dedicated people. A very big thanks to my amazing doctor who has helped me through my journey. Very grateful 🙏 ”
From: Maria
To: My doctor and her team
“We can't thank you and all the Icon Cancer Centre Maitland team for your wonderful care. You were always very caring. Thanks is not really enough but THANKS FOR EVERYTHING 🥰”
From: Christine
To: My whole care group
“A more caring group of people I couldn’t find. The staff from reception right through to the treatment room made me feel at ease throughout. They were happy to have a joke and laugh with me, but were still concentrating on my care and wellbeing.”
From: Lindsay
To: All the staff at Icon
“I will forever be thankful for the kindness, patience, understanding and friendliness of everyone I encountered at Icon Cancer Centre. You all helped to make a difficult experience so much more bearable, and I feel very lucky to have been in your hands. Thank you ”
From: Nicola
To: Icon staff and doctors
“I would like to extend my gratitude to each and every one who helped during my treatment. I also would like to thank the nurses,radiologist team doctors and receptionist or front desk people. May you all have a blessed day and safe festive season. Happy safe New Year for 2026😊♥️😊🎊❤️🦋 ”
From: Cora
To: All nurses that looked after me
“They are my earth Angels very caring and considerate.”
From: Anthony
To: My doctor and her team
“Thank you for everything done for me. Your kindness and passionate about your patients will be remembered for ever.”
From: Kam
To: Icon staff at Greenslopes and Wesley Hospitals
“Thank you all wonderful staff at Icon Cancer Centre Wesley and Greenslopes. Your concern and care made treatment so much easier”
From: Carl
To: All staff at Richmond
“A BIG THANK YOU to all staff at Icon Cancer Centre Richmond. You were all wonderful. ”
From: Michael
To: My doctor and all of his team
“The team at Icon Cancer Centre Noosa are absolutely unbeatable in terms of professionalism and friendliness. I cannot thank them enough. ”
From: Phil
To: My doctor and staff
“I wish to thank my doctor and the staff for all their help and consideration given to me. Thank you and God bless you all.”
From: Rosario
To: The nurses
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the nurses who supported me throughout my time at Icon Cancer Centre. Their care, patience, and encouragement gave me strength on days that were especially challenging.”
From: Terry
To: Entire Staff
“To the entire Icon Cancer Centre staff. I take this opportunity to thank you all for the care, kindness and compassion shown to me. You all made a difficult time easier to bear. Thank you kindly all.”
From: Terence (Terry)
To: Our doctor
“Our oncologist gave us hope. The gentle care provided by the staff was first class. Sadly, fate had other plans, but I am grateful for the kindness we were shown by our doctor & her staff.”
From: Marlene
To: My doctor and staff.
“Many thanks to all of the staff, and my doctor at Icon Cancer Centre Redlands who helped me through my treatment. I will be forever thankful for your help, and care during my treatment”
From: Steve
To: All the staff at Icon Cancer Centre Gosford
“Thank you to all the staff at Icon Cancer Centre Gosford. Thanks for your care and support.”
From: Larry
To: All staff
“Thank you to all the wonderful staff my treatment was done in a kind caring and manner best wishes and happy Christmas.”
From: Peter
To: The whole Icon Cancer Centre team
“I have been fortunate to have the best teams with me all the way. Their professionalism and compassion has really helped me navigate this journey. ”
From: Julie
To: The whole team especially The A Team!
“Every day I continue to thank this brilliant team for getting me through. I seriously would have struggled if it wasn’t for your absolutely professionalism, kindness and constant support no matter what happened. You were and still are my A team!”
From: Linda
To: Icon team
“Thank You”
From: Willem
To: My doctor and Maitland team
“There was not one member of this team that could be faulted in my care and aftercare.”
From: Neil
To: My doctor
“Our family are so grateful for your dedication and quiet encouragement. We did it together! Thank you.”
From: Libby
To: Icon Concord team and admin
“Huge thanks to the Icon Cancer Centre Concord team and admin for their seamless care and support. ”
From: Remy
To: My doctor and Icon Redland Staff
“I was a patient there not so long ago and the staff that attended to me were exceptional. Everybody concerned with my treatment was happy, bright and had a calming nature. ”
From: Toby
To: The South Brisbane team
“Thank you to all the Icon Cancer Centre nurses and staff who were so caring and beautiful. They gave us some beautiful family moments with Phil. ”
From: Sheree
To: My doctor and the ICC team
“The team at Icon Cancer Centre has given so much to me. My oncologist and the team at Icon in Hobart are incredible and go above and beyond. Thank you.”
From: Allan
To: The staff at ICC Concord
“I recently completed treatment at your centre. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your care, support, and professionalism throughout my journey. From the very beginning, your team’s compassion, clear explanations, and encouragement gave me the strength and confidence to move forward. Thank you to every doctor, nurse, technician, and support staff at Icon Concord. Your dedication and kindness didn’t just treat my cancer — they helped me heal as a person. ”
From: Terry

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