Bowel cancer treatment near Sydney
Bowel (colorectal) cancer can include cancer of the colon, rectum or anus.
A person with a suspected or diagnosed bowel 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 bowel cancer involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Gareth Owen Colorectal Surgeon in Sydney (0.32km)
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Dr Praveen Ravindran Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Woolloomooloo (0.83km)
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Dr Alan Meagher Colorectal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Rohan Gett Colorectal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Hamish Urquhart Colorectal Surgeon in Paddington (2.32km)
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Dr Nima Ahmadi Colorectal Surgeon in Camperdown (3.41km)
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A/Prof Cherry Koh Colorectal Surgeon in Newtown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Chris Byrne Colorectal Surgeon in Newtown (3.48km)
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Dr Kirk Austin Colorectal Surgeon in Newtown (3.48km)
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Prof Michael Solomon Colorectal Surgeon in Newtown (3.48km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Subotheni Thavaneswaran Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Andrew Yam Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Megan Barnet Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Kate Mahon Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sarah Sutherland Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Kazi Nahar Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Dr Siobhan O'Neill Medical Oncologist in North Sydney (4.28km)
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Dr David Chan Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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A/Prof Nick Pavlakis Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Annie Ho Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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A/Prof George Hruby Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Raymond Wu Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Prof Andrew Kneebone Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.26km)
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A/Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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A/Prof Stephen Thompson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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A/Prof Michael Izard Radiation Oncologist in Seaforth (9.12km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.39km)
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Gastroenterologists and other specialists
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Dr Simon Benstock Gastroenterologist in Sydney (0.32km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr James Pang Gastroenterologist in Chatswood (8.32km)
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Dr Josephine Collins Gastroenterologist in Frenchs Forest (13.45km)
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Dr Mathew Keegan Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Frenchs Forest (13.45km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Eastwood (14.78km)
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Dr Karl Herba Gastroenterologist in Wahroonga (17.92km)
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Dr Hunter Wang Gastroenterologist in Wahroonga (18.09km)
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Dr Graeme Rich Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Wahroonga (18.1km)
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Dr Saurabh Gupta Gastroenterologist in Wahroonga (18.2km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatments for bowel cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted therapy. Many people with bowel cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for bowel cancer
Hospitals for bowel cancer surgery are listed below. 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 Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.68km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (3.32km)
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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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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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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (11.37km)
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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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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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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with bowel 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 Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Peritonectomy MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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St George Hospital Peritonectomy MDT
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Northern Beaches Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and Gastrointestinal 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
Cancer care pathways have been developed by the Cancer Council to help identify recommended care at each stage of the 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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