Breast cancer treatment near Harrison
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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Dr Usama Majeed General Surgeon in Bruce (8.43km)
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Dr Amir Butt Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bruce (8.48km)
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Dr Rebecca Read General Surgeon in Bruce (8.48km)
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A/Prof Sandra Krishnan Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bruce (8.5km)
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Dr Carolyn Cho General Surgeon in Deakin (14.76km)
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A/Prof AJ Collins Breast Surgeon, Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon in Garran (16.88km)
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Dr Ross Farhadieh Plastic Surgeon in Garran (17.09km)
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (117.42km)
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Dr Nagy Andrawis General Surgeon in Nowra (136.1km)
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Dr Kurt Verschuer General Surgeon in Nowra (136.42km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Laeeq Malik Medical Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Thiru Prasanna Medical Oncologist in Bruce (7.59km)
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Dr Neha Aggarwal Medical Oncologist in Garran (16.92km)
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Dr Nicole Gorddard Medical Oncologist in Garran (16.96km)
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Dr Alison Davis Medical Oncologist in Garran (17.36km)
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A/Prof Paul Craft Medical Oncologist in Garran (17.36km)
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Dr Nicolie Regner Medical Oncologist in Moruya (114.07km)
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Dr Sayeda Naher Medical Oncologist in Nowra (136.45km)
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A/Prof Stephen Della-Fiorentina Medical Oncologist in Bowral (140.39km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Angela Rezo Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Lisa Sullivan Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Kylie Jung Radiation Oncologist in Garran (16.92km)
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Dr Isabel Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (17.36km)
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (17.37km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (135.91km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (135.95km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (136.01km)
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Other specialists
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Dr Emilia Ip Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (216.12km)
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A/Prof Meagan Brennan Breast Physician in Westmead (228.59km)
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Dr Christina Girgis Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (228.6km)
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Dr Bronwyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Westmead (228.71km)
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Dr Suellyn Kennedy Breast Physician in Westmead (228.85km)
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Dr Charon Western Breast Physician in Strathfield (231.27km)
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A/Prof Annabel Goodwin Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Concord (233.44km)
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Dr Wendy Vincent Breast Physician in Camperdown (236km)
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Dr Hilda High Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Ultimo (237.6km)
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Dr Minmin Li Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Randwick (238.48km)
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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 Harrison ACT.
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (71.43km)
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Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Public Hospital in Wagga Wagga (163.91km)
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Calvary Riverina Hospital Private Hospital in Wagga Wagga (164.26km)
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South East Regional Hospital Public Hospital in Bega (177.48km)
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (179.88km)
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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (195.95km)
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Bathurst Base Hospital Public Hospital in Bathurst (203.17km)
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Orange Health Service Public Hospital in Orange (209.5km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (214.58km)
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Nepean Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kingswood (214.75km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Harrison ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (179.81km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (195.89km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (209.54km)
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GenesisCare Kingswood Public-Private Cancer Service in Kingswood (214.64km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (214.89km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (16.85km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (71.76km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (114.08km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (116.07km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (117.32km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (140.4km)
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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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Central West Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer and General Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Breast Cancer MDT
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Westmead Breast Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Blacktown 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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