Lung cancer treatment near Lyons
A person with a suspected or confirmed lung 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 lung cancer treatment. Ideally, people with lung cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a respiratory physician or a cardiothoracic surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Respiratory physicians
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Dr Rosianna Wee Respiratory Physician in Garran (2.22km)
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Dr Mark Hurwitz Respiratory Physician in Garran (2.54km)
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Dr Michael Ssentamu Respiratory Physician in Deakin (3.09km)
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Dr Peter Jones Respiratory Physician in Deakin (3.09km)
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Dr Saidul Ansary Respiratory Physician in Deakin (3.09km)
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Dr Terence Ting Respiratory Physician in Bruce (9.81km)
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Dr Gregory Burke Respiratory Physician in Nowra (148.17km)
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A/Prof Andrew Jones Respiratory Physician in Nowra (148.26km)
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Dr Vanitha Visvalingham Respiratory Physician in Nowra (148.39km)
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Dr Helen Boland Respiratory Physician in Wagga Wagga (158.11km)
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Cardiothoracic surgeons
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Dr Glenn McKay Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Garran (2.46km)
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Dr Zakir Akhunji Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Wollongong (194.15km)
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Dr Hugh Wolfenden Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Wollongong (194.5km)
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Dr Mohammad Azari Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Wollongong (194.65km)
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Dr Waleed Aty Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Campbelltown (211.97km)
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Dr Graham Meredith Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Katoomba (214.99km)
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A/Prof Christopher Cao Cardiothoracic Surgeon in West Bathurst (220.09km)
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Dr Yaroslav Mayorchak Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Orange (225.35km)
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Dr Peter Flynn Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Kingswood (231.16km)
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Prof Bruce French Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Liverpool (232.2km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Neha Aggarwal Medical Oncologist in Garran (2.22km)
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Dr Thiru Prasanna Medical Oncologist in Garran (2.22km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (2.47km)
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Dr Jonathon Hill Medical Oncologist in Nowra (148.39km)
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Dr Chloe Khoo Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.44km)
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Dr David Palmieri Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.44km)
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Dr Madhuchanda Chatterjee Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.45km)
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Dr Jane Hill Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.46km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.46km)
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Dr Danielle Klingberg Medical Oncologist in Cowra (171.48km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Farhan Syed Radiation Oncologist in Phillip (2.47km)
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Dr Angela Rezo Radiation Oncologist in Garran (2.58km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (2.59km)
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Dr Brandon Nguyen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (2.59km)
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (2.69km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (147.83km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (147.93km)
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Dr Stephen Chin Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (148.16km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.43km)
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Dr Shibu Joesph Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.45km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for lung cancer may be over 100 kms from Lyons ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with lung cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for lung cancer treatment
Hospitals that have a specialist lung cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Lyons ACT.
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (231.32km)
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Nepean Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kingswood (231.49km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (232.25km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (242.95km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (244.82km)
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Strathfield Private Hospital Private Hospital in Strathfield (247.13km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (251.68km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (251.79km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (254.99km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (255.95km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Lyons ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (2.61km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (11.61km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (134.29km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (147.88km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (158.46km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (194.1km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (211.74km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (225.22km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (231.63km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (232.03km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (2.57km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (2.61km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (11.61km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (88.3km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (100.43km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (109.83km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (123.97km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (134.29km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (147.88km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (155.67km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with lung 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 Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Lung Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Lung Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Lung Cancer MDT
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Western NSW Thoracic Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Lung Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Lung Cancer MDT
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Lung Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Lung Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Lung 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 lung cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include a chest x-ray and computed tomography (CT) scan.
A suspicion of lung cancer requires immediate referral to a specialist. If initial tests cannot be completed referral should not be delayed.
Timeframes for referral
- Test results should be provided to the patient within one week.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of referral by the GP.
Lung cancer information
More information about the lung cancer optimal care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for lung cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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