Brain and spinal cord cancer treatment near Braddon
Brain and spinal cord cancers (neurological cancers) can include astrocytoma, glioblastoma, spinal cord and brain stem tumours.
A person with a suspected or confirmed brain or spinal cord 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
The diagnosis and treatment of brain or spinal cord cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a neurologist or neurosurgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons and neurologists
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Dr Erica Jacobson Neurosurgeon in Garran (8.71km)
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A/Prof John Fuller Neurosurgeon in Garran (8.75km)
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Dr Hari Bandi Neurosurgeon in Garran (8.92km)
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Dr Rebecca Webb-Myers Neurosurgeon in Garran (8.96km)
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Dr Peter Mews Neurosurgeon in Garran (9.06km)
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Dr Jeffrey Brennan Neurosurgeon in Nowra (140.45km)
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Dr Ravi Cherukuri Neurosurgeon in Nowra (140.72km)
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Dr Thomas Pitham Neurosurgeon in Wollongong (185.57km)
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A/Prof Matthias Jaeger Neurosurgeon in Wollongong (185.72km)
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Dr Balsam Darwish Neurosurgeon in Campbelltown (202.57km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Bruce (5.85km)
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Dr Ganesalingam Pranavan Medical Oncologist in Deakin (6.51km)
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Dr Gary Tincknell Medical Oncologist in Nowra (140km)
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Dr Derrick Siu Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (185.33km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (185.34km)
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Dr Annette Tognela Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (202.47km)
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Dr Amanda Stevanovic Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (221.83km)
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Dr Adam Cooper Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (222.8km)
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Dr Kate Wilkinson Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (222.8km)
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Dr David Thomas Medical Oncologist in Miranda (226.74km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (5.85km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (5.85km)
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Dr Angela Rezo Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (5.85km)
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Dr Lisa Sullivan Radiation Oncologist in Bruce (5.85km)
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Dr Kylie Jung Radiation Oncologist in Garran (8.78km)
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Dr Farhan Syed Radiation Oncologist in Phillip (9.06km)
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (9.2km)
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Dr Isabel Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (9.2km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (139.98km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (140.02km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for brain and spinal cord cancer may be over 100 kms from Braddon ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for brain or spinal cord cancer may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or palliative care. Many people with brain or spinal cord cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for brain or spinal cord cancer
Hospitals for brain or spinal cord cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Braddon ACT.
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (185.38km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (221.78km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (222.88km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (233.6km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (233.74km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (235.4km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (235.48km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (240.05km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (242.44km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (242.54km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Braddon ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (5.85km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (9.09km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (131.07km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.03km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (163.1km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (185.31km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (202.42km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (217.48km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (222.09km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (222.66km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (5.85km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (8.69km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (9.09km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (78.78km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (108.06km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (110.12km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (118.5km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (131.07km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.03km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (146.52km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with brain or spinal cord 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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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Neurological Cancer MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Neurological Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Neurological Cancer MDT
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Nepean Central Nervous System Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Skull Base
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Neurological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Neurological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Neurological Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Neuropathology MDT
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Prince of Wales Neuro-oncology and Pituitary 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 brain cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- computed tomography (CT) scan
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- biopsy.
Timeframes for referral
- For people who present with signs and symptoms of high grade glioma, an urgent referral to a neurosurgeon or a neurologist for assessment within 24 hours is recommended.
- A tissue diagnosis should be taken within one week of referral, but this may vary depending upon clinical need.
Brain cancer information
More information about the brain cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for brain cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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