Breast cancer treatment near Sydney
A person with a suspected or diagnosed breast 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 breast cancer surgery. Ideally, people with breast cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a breast surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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A/Prof Sanjay Warrier Breast Surgeon in Sydney (0.59km)
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Dr Elisabeth Rippy Breast Surgeon in Sydney (0.71km)
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Dr Deborah Cheung Breast Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Jessica Wong Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Kim Isaacs Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Anthony Chambers Surgical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Davendra Segara Breast Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Kuan-Chi Wang Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr April Wong Breast Surgeon in Potts Point (1.68km)
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Dr Ross Farhadieh Plastic Surgeon in Darling Point (2.43km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Elgene Lim Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Rachel Dear Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Michael Krasovitsky Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Hilda High Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Ultimo (1.92km)
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A/Prof Catriona McNeil Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Jane Beith Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Ashanya Malalasekera Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Mun Hui Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sanjeev Kumar Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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A/Prof Alexander Menzies Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Monique Heinke Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Joanne Toohey Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Georgia Harris Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Kavita Morarji Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Gillian Lamoury Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.25km)
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Dr Marita Morgia Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.25km)
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A/Prof Susan Carroll Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.83km)
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Prof Boon Chua Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.04km)
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Dr Rowena Martin Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Other specialists
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Dr Hilda High Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Ultimo (1.92km)
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Dr Bronwyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Wendy Vincent Breast Physician in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Michael Field Cancer Genetic Specialist in St Leonards (5.38km)
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Dr Minmin Li Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Randwick (6.13km)
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Dr Charon Western Breast Physician in Strathfield (10.36km)
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Dr Annabel Goodwin Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Concord (11.33km)
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Dr Christina Girgis Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (21.59km)
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Dr Suellyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Westmead (21.59km)
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A/Prof Meagan Brennan Breast Physician in Westmead (21.71km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatments for breast cancer may include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or targeted therapy. Many people with breast cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for breast cancer
Hospitals that have a specialist breast cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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St Luke's Private Hospital Private Hospital in Potts Point (1.72km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Private Hospital in North Sydney (4.26km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (5.52km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (5.76km)
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Royal Hospital for Women Public Hospital in Randwick (6.18km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (6.23km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (6.45km)
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Strathfield Private Hospital Private Hospital in Strathfield (10.31km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Hospital Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Clinic Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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GenesisCare Mater Hospital Private Cancer Service in North Sydney (4.17km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.18km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.57km)
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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research and Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Crows Nest (4.23km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.66km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Royal Hospital for Women Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Randwick (6.18km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Randwick (6.45km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (11.37km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with breast 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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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Breast Cancer MDT
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Breast Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Breast Cancer MDT
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North Shore Private Hospital Breast Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Breast Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre & Strathfield Private Hospital Breast Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Northern Beaches Hospital Breast Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Breast 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)
Tests and timeframes
National optimal care pathways have been developed to guide recommended care at each stage of the cancer pathway.
Tests for breast cancer
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- physical examination
- mammogram
- ultrasound.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two weeks of seeing the GP.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of diagnosis or suspicion of cancer.
Breast cancer information
More information about the breast cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for breast cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English.
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