Bladder cancer treatment near Mount George
A person with a suspected or confirmed bladder 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 bladder cancer surgery. Ideally, people with bladder cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a urologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Urologists
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        Dr James Churchill Urologist in Port Macquarie (79.02km)
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        Dr Kesley Pedler Urologist in Port Macquarie (79.02km)
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        Dr Nader Awad Urologist in Port Macquarie (79.03km)
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        A/Prof Prem Rashid Urologist in Port Macquarie (79.03km)
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        Dr Christopher Chee Urologist in Port Macquarie (82.17km)
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        Dr Avi Raman Urologist in Nelson Bay (95.39km)
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        Dr Paul Ainsworth Urologist in Ashtonfield (114.98km)
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        Dr Albert Tiu Urologist in East Maitland (115.68km)
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        Dr Kieran Beattie Urologist in East Maitland (115.68km)
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        Dr Nicholas McLeod Urologist in Cooks Hill (125.63km)
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Medical oncologists
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        Dr Baerin Houghton Medical Oncologist in Port Macquarie (79.02km)
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        Dr Stephen Begbie Medical Oncologist in Port Macquarie (79.08km)
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        Dr Benjamin McGuigan Medical Oncologist in Metford (113.87km)
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        Dr Robin Paterson Medical Oncologist in Metford (113.87km)
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        Dr Girish Mallesara Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.3km)
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        Dr Howard Chan Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.41km)
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        Dr James Lynam Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.41km)
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        A/Prof Mathew George Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.68km)
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        Dr Hiren Mandaliya Medical Oncologist in Gateshead (132.93km)
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        Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in Armidale (159.46km)
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Radiation oncologists
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        A/Prof Tom Shakespeare Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (79.19km)
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        Dr Linus Benjamin Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (79.21km)
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        Dr Eric Wegener Radiation Oncologist in East Maitland (114.17km)
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        Dr Ekaterine Moseshvili Radiation Oncologist in East Maitland (114.22km)
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        Dr Kate Martin Radiation Oncologist in East Maitland (115.68km)
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        Dr Anne Capp Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.3km)
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        A/Prof Jarad Martin Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.3km)
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        Dr Swetha Sridharan Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.39km)
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        Dr Samuel Dickson Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.4km)
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        Dr Yuvnik Trada Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.4km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for bladder cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with bladder cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for bladder cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist bladder cancer centre are listed below.. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Mount George NSW.
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            Port Macquarie Base Hospital Public Hospital in Port Macquarie (79.08km)
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            Lingard Private Hospital Private Hospital in Merewether (126.5km)
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            John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (126.73km)
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            Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Private Hospital in Gateshead (132.82km)
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            Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (231.84km)
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            Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (235km)
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            St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (242.06km)
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            Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (242.4km)
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            Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (244.24km)
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            Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (244.33km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Mount George NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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            Manning Hospital Cancer Care Services Public Cancer Service in Taree (24.56km)
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            Forster Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Forster (46.55km)
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            Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (79.19km)
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            Maitland Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Hospital in East Maitland (115.68km)
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            Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (123.3km)
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            Newcastle Private Hospital Oncology Day Treatment Private Cancer Service in New Lambton Heights (126.51km)
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            Muswellbrook Infusion Unit Public Cancer Service in Muswellbrook (130.3km)
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            Ramsay Cancer Care Centre, Lake Macquarie Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (132.86km)
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            North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (149.8km)
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            Armidale Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Armidale (159.44km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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            Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (79.19km)
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            Icon Cancer Centre Maitland Private Cancer Service in Ashtonfield (114.85km)
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            Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (123.3km)
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            GenesisCare Newcastle Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (132.75km)
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            North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (149.8km)
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            Central Coast Cancer Service Public Cancer Centre in Gosford (190.72km)
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            Icon Cancer Centre Gosford Private Cancer Service in Gosford (191.08km)
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            Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Coffs Harbour Public Cancer Centre in Coffs Harbour (192.4km)
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            Cancer Care Northern Beaches Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (228.11km)
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            Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (231.8km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with bladder 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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            Port Macquarie Urological Cancer MDT
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            Hunter New England Urological Cancer MDT
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            Gosford Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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            Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Urological Cancer MDT
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            Royal North Shore Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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            The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Urological Cancer MDT
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            Concord Cancer Centre Urological Cancer MDT
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            Western Sydney Local Health District Urological Cancer MDT
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            Royal Prince Alfred Urological Oncology Cancer MDT
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            Lifehouse Kidney, Bladder and Testicular Cancer MDT
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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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