Cervical cancer treatment near Symonston
A person with a suspected or confirmed cervical 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).
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a gynaecological oncologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Gynaecological oncologists
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Dr Leon Foster Gynaecological Oncologist in Garran (5.34km)
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Dr Robyn Sayer Gynaecological Oncologist in Deakin (6.61km)
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Dr Murad Al-Aker Gynaecological Oncologist in Canberra (12.59km)
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A/Prof Felix Chan Gynaecological Oncologist in Liverpool (226.87km)
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Dr Michael Burling Gynaecological Oncologist in Liverpool (227.38km)
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Dr Greg Robertson Gynaecological Oncologist in Kogarah (237.21km)
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Dr Unine Herbst Gynaecological Oncologist in Westmead (239.47km)
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Prof Alison Brand Gynaecological Oncologist in Westmead (239.88km)
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A/Prof Russell Hogg Gynaecological Oncologist in Bella Vista (242.65km)
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A/Prof Sam Saidi Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (246.25km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Garran (5.3km)
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Dr Alison Davis Medical Oncologist in Garran (5.39km)
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Dr Katherine Francis Medical Oncologist in Bega (161.84km)
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Dr Lawrence Kasherman Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (187.38km)
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Dr Felicia Roncolato Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.57km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.6km)
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Dr Diana Adams Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.61km)
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Dr Kate Wilkinson Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (227.11km)
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Dr Jodi Lynch Medical Oncologist in Caringbah (230.85km)
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Dr Ashanya Malalasekera Medical Oncologist in Bankstown (232.07km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.38km)
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Dr Kylie Jung Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.65km)
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Dr Stephen Chin Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (141.2km)
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Dr James Chen Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (187.87km)
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Dr Viet Do Radiation Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.22km)
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Dr Michael Cardoso Radiation Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.47km)
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Dr Karen Lim Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (226.88km)
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Dr Rebecca Chin Radiation Oncologist in Revesby (230.11km)
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A/Prof Chris Milross Radiation Oncologist in Miranda (230.34km)
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Dr Nadine Beydoun Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (237.21km)
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Cancer genetic specialists
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Dr Kathy Tucker Cancer Genetic Specialist in Garran (5.33km)
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Dr Lesley Andrews Cancer Genetic Specialist in Wollongong (187.85km)
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Dr Abiramy Ragunathan Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (239.91km)
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Dr Minmin Li Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Randwick (248.4km)
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Dr Michael Field Cancer Genetic Specialist in St Leonards (251.57km)
Where to have treatment
Treatment for cervical cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with cervical cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for cervical cancer
Hospitals for cervical cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Symonston ACT.
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Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Garran (5.35km)
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Wollongong Private Hospital Private Hospital in Wollongong (187.69km)
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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (206.62km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (227.18km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (237.33km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (239.91km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (239.96km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (244.24km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (246.29km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (246.4km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Symonston ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.32km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (139.41km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.92km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (166.33km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (187.96km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (206.54km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (226.22km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (226.96km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (227.3km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (230.11km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.32km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (84.01km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (99.41km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (102.97km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (116.17km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (139.41km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.92km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (150.12km)
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (161.83km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (166.33km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with cervical 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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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Lifehouse Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Royal Hospital for Women Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Gynae-oncology MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Hunter New England Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Gold Coast University Hospital Gynaeoncological 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
Cervical cancer - Tests
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include blood tests and a gynaecological examination.
Cervical cancer - Timeframes
- A woman with suspected or confirmed cervical cancer should be referred to a gynaecological oncologist who is a member of a multidisciplinary team within two weeks
- tests should be completed within two weeks of specialist review
- treatment should commence within four weeks of the decision to treat.
Cervical cancer information
More information about the cervical cancer care pathway is available in this fact sheet:
- Optimal cancer pathway for cervical cancer Quick reference guide for health professional
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