Bile duct cancer treatment near Nelson Bay

A person with a suspected or confirmed bile duct 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 bile duct cancer surgery. Ideally, people with bile duct cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.

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Who to see

The diagnosis and treatment of bile duct cancer involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, oncologist or surgeon.

A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.

Where to have treatment

Treatment for bile duct cancer may include surgery and chemotherapy. Most people have a combination of treatments.

Recommended hospitals for bile duct cancer surgery

Recommended hospitals for bile duct cancer surgery are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Nelson Bay NSW.

Other treatment centres

Results are ordered by distance from Nelson Bay NSW.

Find a cancer care team

All people with bile duct 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. 

Children and youth services

There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.

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