Melanoma treatment near Delegate
A person with a suspected melanoma 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
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for melanoma may be over 100 kms from Delegate NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of melanoma involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a dermatologist or surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Dermatologists and surgeons
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Dr Krishna Rao Plastic Surgeon in Garran (187.94km)
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A/Prof Andrew Miller Dermatologist in Turner (195.92km)
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Dr Rachael Anforth Dermatologist in Turner (195.92km)
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Dr Rebecca Read General Surgeon in Bruce (197.88km)
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Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt General Surgeon in Albury (207.37km)
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Dr Ajay John General Surgeon in Albury (207.38km)
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Dr Irene Grigoris Dermatologist in Albury (207.47km)
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (234.09km)
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Dr Denbigh Simond General Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (254.49km)
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Dr Nicholas Williams Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (254.5km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Nicolie Regner Medical Oncologist in Moruya (161.77km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (187.59km)
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Garran (187.9km)
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Dr Richard Eek Medical Oncologist in Albury (206.27km)
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Dr Jane Hill Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.79km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.79km)
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Dr Chloe Khoo Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.8km)
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Dr David Palmieri Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.8km)
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Dr Madhuchanda Chatterjee Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.81km)
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Dr Jonathon Hill Medical Oncologist in Nowra (283.81km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (187.4km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (187.41km)
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Garran (187.43km)
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (187.43km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.8km)
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Dr Shibu Joesph Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (254.81km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (283.21km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (283.24km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (283.3km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (339.25km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment of melanoma may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Most people with melanoma have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for melanoma
Hospitals for melanoma surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Delegate NSW.
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South East Regional Hospital Public Hospital in Bega (91.53km)
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Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Garran (187.71km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (187.91km)
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Canberra Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (190.49km)
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Calvary John James Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (190.55km)
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Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bruce (197.88km)
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Albury Wodonga Private Hospital Private Hospital in West Albury (210.71km)
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Northeast Health Wangaratta Public Hospital in Wangaratta (244.34km)
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Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Public Hospital in Wagga Wagga (254.65km)
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Calvary Riverina Hospital Private Hospital in Wagga Wagga (254.83km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Delegate NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (187.52km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (199.71km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (254.79km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (283.25km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (306.49km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (339.5km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (369.79km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (387.42km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (390.61km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (391.04km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (89.25km)
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (91.53km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (161.76km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (187.52km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (187.91km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (187.93km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (199.71km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (233.98km)
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Northeast Health Wangaratta Oncology Public Cancer Service in Wangaratta (244.34km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (254.79km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with melanoma 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 Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Wollongong Private Hospital General MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Melanoma MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Prince of Wales Skin Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma 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 melanoma
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- a baseline photograph
- measurement of the lesion
- observation over a period of time (for lesions with a low level of suspicion).
- biopsy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two weeks of general practitioner (GP) presentation, with results of a biopsy available within one week.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
Melanoma information
More information about the melanoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for melanoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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