Adrenocortical cancer treatment near Kaleen
A person with a suspected or diagnosed adrenocortical cancer should:
- have their care overseen by a specialist who is a member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team
- attend their first specialist appointment within two weeks of being referred by the general practitioner (GP).
There are a number of recommended hospitals for adrenocortical cancer surgery. Ideally, people with adrenocortical cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for adrenocortical cancer may be over 100 kms from Kaleen ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of adrenal cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to an endocrinologist or endocrine surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Peter Campbell Endocrine Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon in Liverpool (221.48km)
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Dr Ronald Guevara Endocrine Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon in Liverpool (221.48km)
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A/Prof Navin Niles Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon in Liverpool (221.53km)
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Dr Jessica Wong Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Kogarah (232.79km)
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Dr Anthony Glover Endocrine Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (244.75km)
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A/Prof Mark Sywak Endocrine Surgeon in St Leonards (246.87km)
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Prof Stanley Sidhu Endocrine Surgeon in St Leonards (246.99km)
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Dr Alexander Papachristos Endocrine Surgeon in St Leonards (247.01km)
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Prof Leigh Delbridge Endocrine Surgeon in Crows Nest (247.46km)
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Dr Christine O'Neill General Surgeon in Gateshead (345.04km)
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Endocrinologists
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Dr Chau Tran Endocrinologist in Campbelltown (201.28km)
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Dr Hamish Russell Endocrinologist in Liverpool (221.44km)
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A/Prof Terry Diamond Endocrinologist in Kogarah (232.8km)
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Dr Venessa Tsang Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.73km)
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A/Prof Diana Learoyd Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.8km)
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Prof Bruce Robinson Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.84km)
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Dr Matti Gild Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.84km)
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A/Prof Rory Clifton-Bligh Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.87km)
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Dr Lyndal Tacon Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.88km)
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Dr Ayanthi Wijewardene Endocrinologist in St Leonards (246.92km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr David Thomas Medical Oncologist in Miranda (225.87km)
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A/Prof Winston Liauw Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (232.51km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (246.72km)
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Prof Stephen Ackland Medical Oncologist in Gateshead (345.06km)
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Dr James Lynam Medical Oncologist in New Lambton Heights (350.39km)
Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for adrenocortical cancer may be over 100 kms from Kaleen ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatments for adrenocortical cancer may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Some people with adrenal cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for adrenocortical cancer
Hospitals for adrenocortical cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Kaleen ACT.
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (221.54km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (232.77km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (246.85km)
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John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (350.01km)
Find a cancer care team
All people with adrenocortical cancer in NSW should have their treatment overseen by a multidisciplinary cancer care team (MDT).
A multidisciplinary cancer care team is a group of health care professionals who work together to ensure that a patient receives the best care and outcomes.
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Liverpool-Macarthur Adrenocortical Cancer MDT
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St George Private Hospital Adrenocortical Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Endocrine Cancer MDT
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John Hunter Endocrine Surgery MDT
Children and youth services
There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.
- Cancer services for children (0-14 years)
- Cancer services for young people (15-25 years)
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