Auckland Radiation Oncology

Auckland Radiation Oncology ARO was established in 2008, the first private radiation therapy treatment centre in NZ. ARO is owned and operated by MercyAscot and Southern Cross Healthcare.

We treat patients requiring radiation therapy from our purpose-built treatment centre in Epsom.

While undergoing CyberKnife® treatment for prostate cancer, ARO patient Alan often thought about a friend receiving trad...
19/01/2026

While undergoing CyberKnife® treatment for prostate cancer, ARO patient Alan often thought about a friend receiving traditional radiation therapy overseas at the same time.

“He had to have around 30 treatment sessions for his prostate cancer. It was significantly more difficult,” Alan says. “CyberKnife® was just a different experience.”

In New Zealand CyberKnife® is only available through ARO. Prostate cancer patients receiving CyberKnife® treatment typically only need five 30-minute treatments, which can be completed over 10 days.

To learn more about Alan’s experience, you can read his full story here: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/news/alans-story-cyberknife-treatment-for-prostate-canc/

People travel from all over Aotearoa to access world-leading treatment technology through ARO.As the only provider of Cy...
15/01/2026

People travel from all over Aotearoa to access world-leading treatment technology through ARO.

As the only provider of CyberKnife® robotic radiation therapy in the country, we offer non-invasive treatment, delivered with far fewer sessions than conventional radiotherapy.

The reduced treatment timeframe makes it practical for patients to travel and be treated by us. For prostate cancer, a full course of treatment with CyberKnife® can be completed in just five 30-minute sessions spread over 10 days.

Of course, even with reduced timeframes, having to travel when unwell can be incredibly challenging.

That’s why we are honoured to regularly receive positive feedback from patients who live out-of-town and have travelled to be treated at ARO.

Knowing that we’re making their experience a little bit easier – while delivering world-class care – is one of the things that drives us.

We’re proud to offer patients around Aotearoa access to CyberKnife® - a revolutionary treatment approach for brain, live...
08/01/2026

We’re proud to offer patients around Aotearoa access to CyberKnife® - a revolutionary treatment approach for brain, liver, spine, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

This game-changing robotic radiotherapy system is the invention of neurosurgeon Dr. John R. Adler Jr, who teamed up with colleagues at Stanford University in the late 1980s to develop it.

Working with experts in computer science, robotics, imaging and radiation experts, Dr. Adler’s aim was to develop a less invasive and more accurate way to treat brain tumours. Once created, it quickly became apparent that CyberKnife® would also be invaluable for treating cancers in other parts of the body.

The first CyberKnife® radiotherapy was completed in 1994, and the FDA approved its use for treatment of tumours anywhere in the body in 2001.

Today, CyberKnife® remains a world-leading approach that enables clinicians to treat tumours non-invasively and with incredible precision - dramatically expanding what’s possible in therapeutic radiation.

In New Zealand, ARO is the only provider of CyberKnife®. To learn more, visit our website: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/treatment-techniques/cyberknife/

What a way to finish the year 💙We’re delighted with these recent comments, received from some of our wonderful patients....
30/12/2025

What a way to finish the year 💙

We’re delighted with these recent comments, received from some of our wonderful patients.

You can learn more about what patients say about their experiences with us here: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/testimonials/

Every festive season, we challenge our team to ‘deck the halls’ at ARO – and every year, they deliver!2025’s efforts saw...
22/12/2025

Every festive season, we challenge our team to ‘deck the halls’ at ARO – and every year, they deliver!

2025’s efforts saw the addition of Santa with his CT scan and Frosty the Snowman in our CT scanning space, a gingerbread house at our nurses station, and a sea of Christmas elves in our downstairs treatment area. There were also plenty of snowflakes, sleighs and even a few Grinches!

While decorating isn’t technically in our job description, our team loves having the opportunity to bring a little cheer (and distraction!) to patients and their whānau.

Every festive season, we challenge our team to ‘deck the halls’ at ARO – and every year, they deliver!2025’s efforts saw...
21/12/2025

Every festive season, we challenge our team to ‘deck the halls’ at ARO – and every year, they deliver!

2025’s efforts saw the addition of Santa with his CT scan and Frosty the Snowman in our CT scanning space, a gingerbread house at our nurses station, and a sea of Christmas elves in our downstairs treatment area. There were also plenty of snowflakes, sleighs and even a few Grinches!

While decorating isn’t technically in our job description, our team loves having the opportunity to bring a little cheer (and distraction!) to patients and their whānau.

As New Zealand’s only provider of CyberKnife® robotic radiotherapy treatment, we’re proud to be able to offer better out...
18/12/2025

As New Zealand’s only provider of CyberKnife® robotic radiotherapy treatment, we’re proud to be able to offer better outcomes for prostate cancer sufferers throughout Aotearoa.

But did you know that CyberKnife® can be used to treat other types of cancer too?

Its ability to deliver radiation to tumours with sub-millimetre precision, which minimises damage to surrounding healthy structures and organs, makes it ideal for treating cancers in the brain, liver, spine, prostate and pancreas.

You can learn more about CyberKnife and how it works here: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/treatment-techniques/cyberknife/

10/12/2025

“Following a consultation, I decided on CyberKnife® treatment for my prostate cancer and I’m so glad I did,” says ARO patient Tom Logan.

CyberKnife® is an advanced form of robotic radiotherapy: its ability to deliver highly targeted radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy means far fewer treatment sessions are needed compared with traditional radiotherapy. For patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, CyberKnife® can also mean fewer side effects and equivalent clinical outcomes compared with surgical removal of the prostate.

Learn more about CyberKnife and Tom’s treatment experience here: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/news/patient-story-cyberknife-for-prostate-cancer/

Earlier this month we celebrated two important days on our calendar - International Day of Medical Physics (7 Nov) and W...
27/11/2025

Earlier this month we celebrated two important days on our calendar - International Day of Medical Physics (7 Nov) and World Radiology Day (8 Nov).

The incredible expertise, mahi and care of our Radiation Therapists and Medical Physics teams is pivotal to delivering precision treatment and exceptional patient care every single day.

To mark the occasion, our teams at Auckland Radiation Oncology’s Epsom and North Shore locations fired up the BBQs for a delicious breakfast – enjoyed with some gorgeous spring sunshine!

Following a prostate cancer diagnosis, 78-year-old Alan was referred to ARO to explore treatment options. After consulti...
24/11/2025

Following a prostate cancer diagnosis, 78-year-old Alan was referred to ARO to explore treatment options. After consulting with ARO radiation oncologist, Dr Ramesh Pandey, Alan chose CyberKnife® - a precise, non-invasive form of robotic radiotherapy, only available in New Zealand at ARO.

Alan describes his experience as calm, supportive and reassuring.

“The team were excellent – their care and kindness made all the difference.”

One year on, Alan is 79, active, and enjoying life - including regular games of table tennis.

Read his full story on our website: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/news/alans-story-cyberknife-treatment-for-prostate-canc/

Delivering the best possible care for our patients as they navigate what can be an incredibly difficult time is at the h...
21/11/2025

Delivering the best possible care for our patients as they navigate what can be an incredibly difficult time is at the heart of our approach – a commitment which extends to the design of our Epsom and North Shore locations.

Both spaces have been carefully created to deliver a comfortable, calming and supportive experience to those visiting us for treatment.

One example of this is the beautiful images of uniquely New Zealand scenery that light up our newest treatment spaces.

Many patients comment not only on how calming the environment feels, but also on how the thoughtful design provides a welcome distraction during treatment.

Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day – an important opportunity to raise awareness of a disease that sees more than 700 ...
19/11/2025

Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day – an important opportunity to raise awareness of a disease that sees more than 700 new diagnoses each year in Aotearoa.

Here at Auckland Radiation Oncology, Pancreatic Cancer is among the cancers that we treat using CyberKnife®.

Only available at Auckland Radiation Oncology, CyberKnife® is an advanced, non-invasive form of robotic radiotherapy that offers sub-millimetre accuracy that minimises damage to surrounding healthy structures and organs. You can learn more about CyberKnife® here: https://aucklandradiationoncology.co.nz/treatment-techniques/cyberknife/

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