Neuroendocrine cancer treatment near Symonston
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are rare cancers that start in neuroendocrine cells. These cells are found throughout the body, but most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract (gut), lungs and pancreas.
A person with a suspected or confirmed neuroendocrine 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).
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for neuroendocrine cancer may be over 100 kms from Symonston ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine cancer involves a team of specialists.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Jothi Murugesan Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Elderslie (202.73km)
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Dr Amitabha Das Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Campbelltown (206.7km)
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Dr Aurelius Ricardo Hamilton Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Ambarvale (206.75km)
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Dr Dean Yeh Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Campbelltown (206.78km)
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Dr Katherine Gibson Colorectal Surgeon in Campbelltown (206.78km)
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Dr Michelle Smigielski Colorectal Surgeon in Campbelltown (206.78km)
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Prof Robert Wilson Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Liverpool (226.72km)
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Dr Andrew Gilmore Colorectal Surgeon in Liverpool (226.87km)
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Dr Yasser Farooque General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Liverpool (226.87km)
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Dr Frank Chu General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Miranda (230.05km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.6km)
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Dr Annette Tognela Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.6km)
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Dr Stephanie Lim Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.63km)
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Dr Wei Chua Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (226.88km)
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A/Prof Weng Ng Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (226.88km)
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Dr Emilia Ip Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (227.1km)
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Dr David Thomas Medical Oncologist in Miranda (230.34km)
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Dr Katrin Sjoquist Medical Oncologist in Caringbah (230.81km)
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Dr Jennifer Lim Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (237.15km)
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A/Prof Winston Liauw Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (237.21km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Karen Wong Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (226.88km)
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (226.88km)
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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (227.12km)
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Dr Trang Pham Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (227.12km)
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Dr Andrej Bece Radiation Oncologist in Hurstville (235.15km)
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Dr Gina Hesselberg Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (237.21km)
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Dr Jayasingham Jayamohan Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (240.16km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (244.25km)
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Dr Raymond Wu Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (246.23km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (246.25km)
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Other specialists
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Dr Venessa Tsang Endocrinologist in St Leonards (251.94km)
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A/Prof Diana Learoyd Endocrinologist in St Leonards (251.98km)
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Dr Lyndal Tacon Endocrinologist in St Leonards (252.08km)
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A/Prof Rory Clifton-Bligh Endocrinologist in St Leonards (252.08km)
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Dr Elisa Tyson Endocrinologist in Hornsby (255.98km)
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Dr Christopher Rowe Endocrinologist in Charlestown (353.26km)
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Dr Emma Croker Endocrinologist in Charlestown (353.26km)
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Dr Shaun McGrath Endocrinologist in Charlestown (353.26km)
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Dr Sham Acharya Endocrinologist in Kotara (356.43km)
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Dr Tuan Quach Endocrinologist in New Lambton Heights (356.83km)
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Gastroenterologists
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Dr David Abi-Hanna Gastroenterologist in Liverpool (226.72km)
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A/Prof Miriam Levy Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Liverpool (227.08km)
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Dr Scott Davison Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Liverpool (227.08km)
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Dr Kieran Longley Gastroenterologist in Westmead (240.06km)
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Dr Mark Bonnichsen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Concord West (244.18km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for neuroendocrine cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Many people with a neuroendocrine cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for neuroendocrine cancer
Hospitals for neuroendocrine cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Symonston ACT.
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.32km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (14.14km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (84.01km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (99.41km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (102.97km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (116.17km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (139.41km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.92km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (150.12km)
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (161.83km)
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Other treatment centres
NSW Lutate Service
People with a neuroendocrine tumour, for whom a multidisciplinary cancer care team (MDT) has established that Lutate is a valid treatment option, should be referred to one of the two Lutate services:
- Royal North Shore Hospital Neuroendocrine (Lutate) MDT
- St George Cancer Centre Neuroendocrine (Lutate) MDT.
(Lutate is not given to all people with neuroendocrine cancer)
Results are ordered by distance from Symonston ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.32km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (14.14km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (139.41km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.92km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (166.33km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (187.96km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (206.54km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (226.22km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (226.96km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (227.3km)
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Hospitals for cancer surgery
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (237.33km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (244.24km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (246.29km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (246.4km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (248.12km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (252.05km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Public Hospital in Waratah (360.58km)
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Coffs Harbour Health Campus Public Hospital in Coffs Harbour (669.81km)
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Gold Coast University Hospital (QLD) Public Hospital in Southport (914.2km)
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (QLD) Public Hospital in Bowen Hills (953.01km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with neuroendocrine 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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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Neuroendocrine (Lutate) MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Neuroendocrine Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Neuroendocrine Cancer (Lutate) MDT
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John Hunter Endocrine Surgery 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.
Neuroendocrine tumours information
More information about the neuroendocrine tumours optimal care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and other languages
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