Pancreatic cancer treatment near Curtin
A person with a suspected or confirmed pancreatic 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).
There are a number of recommended hospitals for pancreatic cancer surgery. Ideally, people with pancreatic cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for pancreatic cancer may be over 100 kms from Curtin ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a gastroenterologist or pancreatic surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Gastroenterologists and surgeons
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Dr Amit Kapur Gastroenterologist in Nowra (147.42km)
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Dr Claudia Rogge Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (182.62km)
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Dr David Swartz Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (182.62km)
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Dr Jeremy Humphris Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (182.62km)
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Dr Marie Ooi Gastroenterologist in Picton (190.5km)
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Dr Ivan Valiozis Gastroenterologist in Wollongong (192.39km)
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Dr Shehan Abey Gastroenterologist in Wollongong (192.71km)
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Dr Yew Hung Chieng Gastroenterologist in Wollongong (192.71km)
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A/Prof Michael Talbot Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wollongong (193.1km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Penrith (229.34km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (146.97km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (192.65km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (192.94km)
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Dr Natalie Collier Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (193.11km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Orange (223.4km)
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Dr Kirsten Van Gysen Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (229.83km)
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (230.52km)
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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (230.75km)
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Dr Andrej Bece Radiation Oncologist in Hurstville (239.21km)
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Dr Gina Hesselberg Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (241.34km)
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Medical Oncologists
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Dr Gary Tincknell Medical Oncologist in Nowra (146.96km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (158.52km)
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Dr Lorraine Chantrill Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (192.93km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (192.94km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (210.4km)
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Dr Annette Tognela Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (210.4km)
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Dr Stephanie Lim Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (210.43km)
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Dr Deme Karikios Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (229.83km)
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Dr Pei Ding Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (229.83km)
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Dr Jenny Shannon Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (230.1km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for pancreatic cancer may be over 100 kms from Curtin ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for pancreatic cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with pancreatic cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for pancreatic cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist pancreatic cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Curtin ACT.
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (192.99km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (229.78km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (235.96km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (241.46km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (241.61km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (243.44km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (246km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (247.99km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (250.32km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (250.43km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Curtin ACT.
Chemotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (3.35km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (86.77km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (102.18km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (110.61km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (123.64km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (132.97km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (146.98km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (154.35km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (158.52km)
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (167.32km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (3.35km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (132.97km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (146.98km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (158.52km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (192.92km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (210.34km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (223.45km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (230.09km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (230.6km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (234km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with pancreatic 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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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Pancreatic-Biliary 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 pancreatic cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and may include an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.
If jaundice is present, additional tests may include:
- liver function tests
- abdominal ultrasound
- CT scan (where appropriate).
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two weeks of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- People who present with jaundice should have their test ordered within 48 hours and the results followed up.
- If there is a high suspicion of pancreatic cancer, the specialist consultation should take place within one week.
- Initial treatment should commence within four weeks of the initial diagnosis, depending upon clinical urgency.
Pancreatic cancer information
More information about the pancreatic cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for pancreatic cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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