Ovarian cancer treatment near Sydney
A person with a suspected or diagnosed ovarian 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)
- be referred to a specialist who works at one of the recommended specialist hospitals for the treatment of ovarian cancer.
There are a number of recommended hospitals for ovarian cancer surgery. Ideally, people with ovarian cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer involves a team of specialists. You should be initially referred to a gynaecological oncologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Gynaecological oncologists
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Prof Jonathan Carter Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Sam Saidi Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Selvan Pather Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Trevor Tejada-Berges Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Robyn Sayer Gynaecological Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sue Valmadre Gynaecological Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.13km)
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Dr Gregory Gard Gynaecological Oncologist in St Leonards (5.15km)
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A/Prof Russell Hogg Gynaecological Oncologist in St Leonards (5.52km)
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Dr Anthony Proietto Gynaecological Oncologist in Randwick (6.33km)
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Dr King Man Wan Gynaecological Oncologist in Randwick (6.33km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Hilda High Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Ultimo (1.92km)
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A/Prof Philip Beale Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Michelle Harrison Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Yeh Chen Lee Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sally Baron-Hay Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Dr Connie Diakos Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.23km)
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Dr Felicia Roncolato Medical Oncologist in Randwick (6.15km)
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Prof Michael Friedlander Medical Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Annabel Goodwin Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Concord (11.33km)
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Dr Kate Wilkinson Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (12.78km)
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Radiation oncologists
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A/Prof Chris Milross Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Kavita Morarji Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Mark Stevens Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.17km)
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Dr Marita Morgia Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.25km)
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Dr Stephen Thompson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Prof Michael Jackson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.47km)
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Dr Catherine Clark Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (12.94km)
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Dr Nadine Beydoun Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Dr Rebecca Chin Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (18.22km)
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Dr Jennifer Chard Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (21.4km)
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Other specialists
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Dr Hilda High Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Ultimo (1.92km)
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Dr Michael Field Cancer Genetic Specialist in St Leonards (5.5km)
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Dr Kathy Tucker Cancer Genetic Specialist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Lesley Andrews Cancer Genetic Specialist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Annabel Goodwin Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Concord (11.33km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for ovarian cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with ovarian cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for ovarian cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist ovarian cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Private Hospital in North Sydney (4.26km)
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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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Royal Hospital for Women Public Hospital in Randwick (6.18km)
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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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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (18.17km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (21.66km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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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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GenesisCare St Leonards Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.2km)
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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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Royal Hospital for Women Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Randwick (6.18km)
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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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St George Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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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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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Centre in Concord West (11.57km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Northern Beaches Cancer Care Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (13.34km)
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GenesisCare Macquarie University Hospital Private Cancer Service in Macquarie Park (13.58km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with ovarian 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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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Royal Hospital for Women Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Gynaecological Cancer MDT
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Hunter New England Gynaecological 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 ovarian cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- a pelvic exam
- a pelvic ultrasound
- computed tomography (CT) scan
- blood tests.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests and their results should be obtained within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- A suspicion of ovarian cancer requires a referral to a gynaecological oncologist within two weeks.
- Initial treatment should commence within four weeks after diagnosis.
Ovarian cancer information
More information about the ovarian cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for ovarian cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet in English for patients
- Fact sheet in plain English and seven other languages.
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