Mesothelioma treatment near Lightning Ridge

A person with a suspected or confirmed mesothelioma  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).
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Who to see

Please note the nearest cancer specialist for mesothelioma may be over 100 kms from Lightning Ridge NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.

The diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma 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. 

Where to have treatment

Please note the nearest cancer services for mesothelioma may be over 100 kms from Lightning Ridge NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.

Treatment for mesothelioma may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some people with mesothelioma have a combination of these treatments.

Surgery for mesothelioma

Hospitals for mesothelioma surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Lightning Ridge NSW.

Other treatment centres

Results are ordered by distance from Lightning Ridge NSW.

Find a cancer care team

All people with mesothelioma 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. 

Children and youth services

There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.

Tests and timeframes

National optimal care pathways have been developed to guide recommended care at each stage of the cancer pathway.

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