Brain and spinal cord cancer treatment near Liverpool
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 Renata Abraszko Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.03km)
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A/Prof James van Gelder Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.05km)
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Dr Balsam Darwish Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.35km)
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Dr Joanna Lee Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.35km)
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Dr Renata Bazina Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.35km)
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Dr Ganesh Shivapathasundram Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.36km)
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Dr Simon McKechnie Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.36km)
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Dr Mark Sheridan Neurosurgeon in Liverpool (1.37km)
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Dr Young-Jun Kim Neurosurgeon in Westmead (14.67km)
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Dr Mark Dexter Neurosurgeon in Westmead (14.78km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Adam Cooper Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (1.34km)
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Dr Kate Wilkinson Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (1.35km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Westmead (14.72km)
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Dr Mark Wong Medical Oncologist in Westmead (15.06km)
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Dr Tam Bui Medical Oncologist in Concord West (18.89km)
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Dr Anthony Linton Medical Oncologist in Concord (18.95km)
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Dr Annette Tognela Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (19.9km)
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Dr David Thomas Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (20.73km)
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Dr Tracey Dunlop Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (20.73km)
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A/Prof Hao-Wen Sim Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (24.86km)
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Radiation oncologists
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A/Prof Eng-Siew Koh Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (1.16km)
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Dr Vanessa Estall Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (1.16km)
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Dr Kimberley Nguyen Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (1.34km)
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Dr Alison Salkeld Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.64km)
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A/Prof Verity Ahern Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.71km)
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Dr Najmun Nahar Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.97km)
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Dr Andrej Bece Radiation Oncologist in Hurstville (17.64km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (18.44km)
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Dr Anupam Chaudhuri Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (18.96km)
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Dr Cecelia Gzell Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (19km)
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Where to have treatment
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 Liverpool NSW.
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (1.56km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (14.81km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (14.93km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (20.74km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (20.91km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (24.88km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (24.97km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (25.07km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (26.17km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (27.72km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Liverpool NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (1.27km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (9.76km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (14.96km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (16.48km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (17.64km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (18.44km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (19.2km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (19.98km)
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GenesisCare Norwest Private Cancer Centre in Bella Vista (20.22km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (20.73km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (1.27km)
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Sydney Southwest Day Oncology Private Cancer Service in Liverpool (1.35km)
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bankstown (9.71km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (9.76km)
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Western Sydney Private Oncology and Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Westmead (14.88km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (14.96km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (16.48km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (17.64km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (18.96km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (19.98km)
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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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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre 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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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Neurological Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Neuropathology Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Neurological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Complex Brain Lesion MDT
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Nepean Central Nervous System Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Neurological Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Neurological Cancer 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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