Brain and spinal cord cancer treatment near Sydney
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 Ben Jonker Neurosurgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Kirsty Hamilton Neurosurgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Timothy Lukins Neurosurgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Timothy Steel Neurosurgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Jacob Fairhall Neurosurgeon in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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A/Prof Antonio Di leva Neurosurgeon in North Sydney (3.19km)
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Dr Renata Abraszko Neurosurgeon in North Sydney (3.19km)
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A/Prof Armin Nikpour Neurologist in Camperdown (3.38km)
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Prof Michael Fulham Neurologist in Camperdown (3.38km)
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Dr Brindha Shivalingam Neurosurgeon in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Subotheni Thavaneswaran Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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A/Prof Hao-Wen Sim Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Prof John Simes Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Medical Oncologist, Adolescent Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Dr Helen Wheeler Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.61km)
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Dr Elizabeth Hovey Medical Oncologist in Randwick (6.13km)
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Dr Tam Bui Medical Oncologist in Concord West (11.29km)
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Dr Anthony Linton Medical Oncologist in Concord (11.37km)
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Dr Tracey Dunlop Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (12.76km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Farshad Kasraei Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Annie Ho Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Nitya Patanjali Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Michael Back Radiation Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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A/Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Cecelia Gzell Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.33km)
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Dr Anupam Chaudhuri Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.39km)
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Dr Catherine Clark Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (12.94km)
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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 Sydney NSW.
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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St Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.68km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (3.32km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (5.52km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (5.76km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (6.23km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (6.45km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (12.8km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (12.91km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Hospital Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Clinic Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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GenesisCare Mater Hospital Private Cancer Service in North Sydney (4.17km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.18km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.57km)
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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research and Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Crows Nest (4.23km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.66km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Randwick (6.45km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (11.37km)
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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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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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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Neurological Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Neuropathology MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Neurological Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Neuro-oncology and Pituitary 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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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Neurological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Complex Brain Lesion MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Neurological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District 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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