Melanoma treatment near Pambula
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 Pambula 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 Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (186.53km)
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Dr Krishna Rao Plastic Surgeon in Garran (189.99km)
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A/Prof Andrew Miller Dermatologist in Turner (196.32km)
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Dr Rachael Anforth Dermatologist in Turner (196.32km)
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Dr Rebecca Read General Surgeon in Bruce (199.59km)
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Dr Kerwin Shannon Head and Neck Surgeon in Nowra (237.83km)
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Dr Mario Malkoun General Surgeon in Barrack Heights (278.09km)
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Dr Irene Grigoris Dermatologist in Albury (280.55km)
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Dr Ajay John General Surgeon in Albury (280.74km)
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Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt General Surgeon in Albury (280.74km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Nicolie Regner Medical Oncologist in Moruya (115.5km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (189.59km)
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Garran (189.8km)
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Dr Jonathon Hill Medical Oncologist in Nowra (238.63km)
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A/Prof Ali Tafreshi Medical Oncologist in Barrack Heights (278.1km)
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Dr Richard Eek Medical Oncologist in Albury (279.5km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (293.33km)
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Dr Derrick Siu Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (293.39km)
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Dr Chloe Khoo Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (303.73km)
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Dr David Palmieri Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (303.73km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (189.34km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (189.39km)
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Garran (189.41km)
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (189.41km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (238.1km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (238.12km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (238.17km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (293.13km)
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Dr James Chen Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (293.23km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (293.39km)
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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 Pambula NSW.
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South East Regional Hospital Public Hospital in Bega (26.92km)
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Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Garran (189.65km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (189.77km)
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Canberra Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (192.41km)
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Calvary John James Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (192.54km)
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Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bruce (199.59km)
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Nowra Community Private Hospital Private Hospital in Nowra (236.07km)
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Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Public Hospital in Nowra (238.4km)
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (243.36km)
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Southern Highlands Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bowral (276.65km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Pambula NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (189.47km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (201.46km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (238.13km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (293.36km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (303.74km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (324.06km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (328.39km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (340.93km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (346.97km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (348.22km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (26.95km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (101.72km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (115.49km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (186.45km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (189.47km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (189.77km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (189.83km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (201.46km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (238.13km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (243.23km)
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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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Wollongong Private Hospital General MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer 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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Prince of Wales Skin Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Melanoma 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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