Blood cancer treatment near Sydney
Blood cancer (haematological cancer) can include leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndrome.
A person with a suspected or confirmed blood 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 blood cancer involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a haematologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Haematologists
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Prof David Ma Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Eleni Mayson Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Georgia McCaughan Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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A/Prof John Moore Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Keith Fay Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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A/Prof Nada Hamad Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Sam Milliken Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Barbara Withers Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Chun Kei Kris Ma Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Jacinta Perram Haematologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Medical Oncologist, Adolescent Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Amanda Glasgow Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (68.71km)
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A/Prof Ali Tafreshi Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (68.96km)
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Dr Ina Nordman Medical Oncologist in Waratah (117.85km)
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Dr Sunil Rai Medical Oncologist in Tamworth (311.95km)
Radiation oncologists
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Dr Monique Heinke Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Prof Angela Hong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Marita Morgia Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.25km)
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A/Prof Susan Carroll Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.83km)
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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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Dr Wenchang Wong Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Prof Michael Jackson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.47km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.39km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for blood cancer may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or radiotherapy. Many people with blood cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Haematology for blood cancer
Haematology services for blood cancer are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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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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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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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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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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GenesisCare Frenchs Forest Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (13.29km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Private Cancer Service in Macquarie Park (13.55km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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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Radiotherapy centres
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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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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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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Northern Beaches Cancer Care Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (13.34km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (14.63km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (18.3km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (20.27km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (20.69km)
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Hospitals for cancer surgery
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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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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (11.37km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (12.8km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with blood 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 Clinical Haematological Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Haematological Cancer MDT
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Haematological Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Haematological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Haematological Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Lymphoma MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Haematological Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Lymphoma 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. There are optimal care pathways for acute myeloid leukaemia and hodgkin lymphoma.
Leukaemia information
More information about the leukaemia care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for acute myeloid leukaemia Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
Lymphoma information
More information about the lymphoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for Hodgkin and large B-cell lymphoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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