Breast cancer treatment near Eden
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 AJ Collins Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bega (37.29km)
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (196.07km)
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Dr Ross Farhadieh Plastic Surgeon in Garran (199.68km)
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Dr Carolyn Cho General Surgeon in Deakin (202.41km)
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Dr Amir Butt Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bruce (209.7km)
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Dr Rebecca Read General Surgeon in Bruce (209.7km)
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A/Prof Sandra Krishnan Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bruce (209.71km)
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Dr Usama Majeed General Surgeon in Bruce (209.73km)
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Dr Nagy Andrawis General Surgeon in Nowra (247.23km)
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Dr Kurt Verschuer General Surgeon in Nowra (247.35km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Neha Aggarwal Medical Oncologist in Moruya (125.48km)
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Dr Nicolie Regner Medical Oncologist in Moruya (125.48km)
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Dr Alison Davis Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Laeeq Malik Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Nicole Gorddard Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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A/Prof Paul Craft Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.89km)
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Dr Thiru Prasanna Medical Oncologist in Garran (200.08km)
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Dr Sayeda Naher Medical Oncologist in Nowra (248.15km)
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Dr Richard Eek Medical Oncologist in Albury (284.32km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.42km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.47km)
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Dr Angela Rezo Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.48km)
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Dr Lisa Sullivan Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.48km)
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Isabel Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Kylie Jung Radiation Oncologist in Garran (200.08km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (247.63km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (247.65km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (247.7km)
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Other specialists
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Dr Emilia Ip Medical Oncologist, Cancer Genetic Specialist in Liverpool (357.99km)
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Dr Minmin Li Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Randwick (366.58km)
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Dr Charon Western Breast Physician in Strathfield (367.26km)
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Dr Wendy Vincent Breast Physician in Camperdown (367.64km)
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Dr Bronwyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Camperdown (367.65km)
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Dr Hilda High Medical Oncologist, Cancer Genetic Specialist in Ultimo (368.92km)
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A/Prof Annabel Goodwin Medical Oncologist, Cancer Genetic Specialist in Concord (370.81km)
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Dr Christina Girgis Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (371.49km)
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A/Prof Meagan Brennan Breast Physician in Westmead (371.55km)
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Dr Suellyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Westmead (371.77km)
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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 Eden NSW.
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South East Regional Hospital Public Hospital in Bega (37.28km)
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (253.7km)
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Albury Wodonga Private Hospital Private Hospital in West Albury (289.05km)
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (302.68km)
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Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Public Hospital in Wagga Wagga (311.34km)
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Calvary Riverina Hospital Private Hospital in Wagga Wagga (311.59km)
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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (338.04km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (357.89km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (358.21km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (358.28km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Eden NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (199.55km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (211.58km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (247.66km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (302.71km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (311.6km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (333.89km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (337.97km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (350.18km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (356.36km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (357.51km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (37.3km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (110.52km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (125.47km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (196km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (199.55km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (199.91km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (211.58km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (247.66km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (253.57km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (286.53km)
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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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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Breast Cancer MDT
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Breast Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse 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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