Penile cancer treatment near Lyons

A person with a suspected or confirmed penile 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 three recommended hospitals for penile cancer surgery. Ideally, people with penile cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.

Who to see

Please note the nearest cancer specialist for penile cancer may be over 100 kms from Lyons ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.

The diagnosis and treatment of penile cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a urologist.

A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.

Where to have treatment

Please note the nearest cancer services for penile cancer may be over 100 kms from Lyons ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.

Treatment for penile cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with penile cancer have a combination of these treatments.

Recommended hospitals for penile cancer surgery

Hospitals that have a specialist penile cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Lyons ACT.

Find a cancer care team

All people with penile 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. 

Children and youth services

There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.


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