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Icon Oncology<\/strong> recently celebrated the reopening of its Umhlanga Oncology Centre. The radiotherapy unit now has new equipment, which brings much-needed treatment to patients in KZN. Guests gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony before enjoying a guided tour of the facility.<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Fuller, Simon Meredith, Dr Ernst Marais, Dr Leon Marais, Dr Trenton Oliver and Dr Neil Narsai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Asmitha Authar, Mariana Rautenbach, Heidi Joubert and Thrishanta Govender<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr Poovan Govender, Dr Leon Marais and Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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