Colon cancer treatment near Eden
A person with a suspected or diagnosed colon 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 colon cancer surgery. Ideally, people with colon cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a gastroenterologist or surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Michelle Tan Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Merimbula (14.87km)
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Dr Adrian Fernandez Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bega (38.7km)
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (196.07km)
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A/Prof Sivakumar Gananadha General Surgeon in Garran (198.35km)
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Dr Ram Ganesalingam Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Garran (199.28km)
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Dr Charles Mosse Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Kingston (201.67km)
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A/Prof Christopher Lim General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Kingston (201.73km)
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Dr James Fergusson General Surgeon in Bruce (209.73km)
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Dr David Rangiah Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Bruce (209.91km)
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Dr Shella de Robles Colorectal Surgeon in Nowra (245.59km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Neha Aggarwal Medical Oncologist in Moruya (125.48km)
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Prof Desmond Yip Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.48km)
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Dr Ankit Jain Medical Oncologist in Phillip (199.67km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.67km)
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Dr Thiru Prasanna Medical Oncologist in Garran (200.08km)
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Dr Brett Hamilton Medical Oncologist in East Albury (284.32km)
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Dr Richard Eek Medical Oncologist in Albury (284.32km)
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Dr Kay Xu Medical Oncologist in East Albury (284.34km)
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Dr Lorraine Chantrill Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (302.66km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (302.68km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Farhan Syed Radiation Oncologist in Phillip (199.67km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (247.65km)
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Dr James Chen Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (302.57km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (302.74km)
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Dr Natalie Collier Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (302.76km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (311.59km)
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Dr Shibu Joesph Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (311.61km)
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Dr Joseph Bucci Radiation Oncologist in Caringbah (350.17km)
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Dr Karen Wong Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (357.76km)
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Gastroenterologists and other specialists
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Dr Vipul Aggarwal Gastroenterologist in Garran (199.32km)
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Dr Lindsay Chow Gastroenterologist in Albury (286.32km)
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Dr David Swartz Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (287.42km)
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Dr Nishmi Gunasingam Gastroenterologist in Wagga Wagga (311.27km)
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Dr Vincent Fernon Gastroenterologist in Wagga Wagga (311.27km)
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Dr Marie Ooi Gastroenterologist in Picton (324.37km)
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Dr Emilia Ip Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (357.99km)
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Dr Simon Benstock Gastroenterologist in Randwick (366.58km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (369.78km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Penrith (370.34km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for colon cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Many people with colon cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for colon cancer
Hospitals for colon cancer surgery are listed below. 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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Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Public Hospital in Nowra (247.93km)
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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 Private Hospital Private Hospital in Wollongong (302.47km)
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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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Sutherland Hospital Public Hospital in Caringbah (350.18km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Eden NSW.
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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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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Find a cancer care team
All people with colon 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 Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Sutherland Hospital Colorectal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Colorectal Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Colorectal 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 bowel cancer
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include
- a physical examination
- digital rectal examination
- blood tests
- colonoscopy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- If symptoms suggest cancer, a colonoscopy should be done within four weeks.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
Bowel cancer information
More information about the bowel cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for bowel cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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