Lymphoma treatment near Harrison
A person with a suspected or confirmed lymphoma 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 lymphoma involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a haematologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Haematologists
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Dr Dipti Talaulikar Haematologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Nalini Pati Haematologist in Macquarie (9.57km)
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Dr Philip Choi Haematologist in Garran (16.92km)
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Dr Michael Pidcock Haematologist in Garran (16.95km)
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Dr Fathima Ayyalil Haematologist in Garran (16.96km)
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Dr Kirsty Rady Haematologist in Garran (17.08km)
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Dr Edwin Lee Haematologist in Garran (17.1km)
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Dr Pietro Di Ciaccio Haematologist in Garran (17.21km)
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Dr Samuel Bennett Haematologist in Garran (17.25km)
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Dr Maya Latimer Haematologist in Garran (17.37km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (7.57km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (135.91km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (136.01km)
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Dr Frederick Ho Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (136.01km)
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Dr George Papadatos Radiation Oncologist in Bowral (140.4km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (179.55km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (179.84km)
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Dr Natalie Collier Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (180.01km)
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Dr Simon Tang Radiation Oncologist in Orange (209.5km)
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Dr Vindya Bandara Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (214.94km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Ali Tafreshi Medical Oncologist in Barrack Heights (170.1km)
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Dr Richard Eek Medical Oncologist in Albury (223.2km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Westmead (228.44km)
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Dr Ina Nordman Medical Oncologist in Waratah (348.4km)
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Dr Sunil Rai Medical Oncologist in Tamworth (487.45km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for lymphoma may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. Many people with lymphoma have a combination of these treatments.
Haematology for lymphoma
Haematology services for lymphoma are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Harrison ACT.
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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Zita Mary Clinic Public Cancer Service in Bruce (8.5km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (71.76km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (114.08km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (116.07km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (117.32km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (140.4km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Harrison ACT.
Chemotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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Zita Mary Clinic Public Cancer Service in Bruce (8.5km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (16.85km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (16.86km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (71.76km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (114.08km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (116.07km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (117.32km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (179.81km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (195.89km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (209.54km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (214.89km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (215.99km)
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Hospitals for cancer surgery
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North Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Bruce (8.38km)
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Calvary John James Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (14.52km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (16.86km)
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Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Garran (17.08km)
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (71.43km)
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Cooma Health Service Public Hospital in Cooma (116.07km)
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Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Public Hospital in Nowra (136.24km)
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Calvary Riverina Hospital Private Hospital in Wagga Wagga (164.26km)
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South East Regional Hospital Public Hospital in Bega (177.48km)
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Wollongong Private Hospital Private Hospital in Wollongong (179.55km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with lymphoma 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 Lymphoma MDT
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Wollongong Private Hospital General MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Lymphoma and Haematological Cancer MDT
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Orange Haematology MDT
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Lymphoma MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Lymphoma MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Lymphoma MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Haematological Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Haematological Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Haematological 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 lymphoma
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- a full blood examination
- ultrasound
- chest radiography
- computed tomography (CT) scan
- a biopsy or a period of observation.
Timeframes for referral
For people with Hodgkin and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas:
- People with moderate or severe symptoms require consultation within two days.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
- Initial treatment should commence within two weeks of diagnosis.
- If the cancer compromises a critical organ or progresses rapidly, treatment may start as early as within 24 hours.
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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