Primary liver cancer treatment near Liverpool
A person with a suspected or confirmed primary liver 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 one week of being referred by the general practitioner (GP).
There are a number of recommended hospitals for primary liver cancer surgery. Ideally, people with primary liver cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of primary liver cancer involves a team of specialists. Patients should be initially referred to a gastroenterologist, hepatologist or hepatobiliary surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons and interventional radiologists
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Dr Amitabha Das Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Liverpool (0.98km)
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Dr Kostas Brooks Gastroenterologist in Liverpool (1.04km)
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A/Prof Miriam Levy Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Liverpool (1.39km)
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Dr Scott Davison Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Liverpool (1.4km)
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Dr Emilia Prakoso Hepatologist in Liverpool (1.41km)
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Dr Marie Ooi Gastroenterologist in Chipping Norton (3.51km)
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Dr Rita Lin Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Westmead (14.57km)
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Dr Robert Cheng Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Westmead (14.57km)
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A/Prof Arthur Richardson Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Westmead (14.58km)
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Dr Raymond Kwok Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Westmead (14.66km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (1.16km)
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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (1.34km)
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A/Prof Tim Wang Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.92km)
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A/Prof Puma Sundaresan Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.98km)
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Dr Jayasingham Jayamohan Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (14.99km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (18.44km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (18.96km)
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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (20.17km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (20.17km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (24.88km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Weng Ng Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (1.17km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (1.42km)
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Dr Ray Asghari Medical Oncologist in Bankstown (9.7km)
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A/Prof Adnan Nagrial Medical Oncologist in Westmead (14.75km)
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Dr Siobhan O'Neill Medical Oncologist in Westmead (14.91km)
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A/Prof Matteo Carlino Medical Oncologist in Westmead (14.97km)
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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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A/Prof Prunella Blinman Medical Oncologist in Concord (19.12km)
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Dr James Todd Medical Oncologist in Bella Vista (20.17km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for primary liver cancer may include surgery, local ablative therapies or regional therapies. Only a small number of cancers are suitable for surgery.
Recommended hospitals for primary liver cancer surgery
Hospitals that are recommended for primary liver cancer surgery are listed below.. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Liverpool NSW.
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (1.56km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (9.71km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (14.81km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (18.95km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (20.21km)
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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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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (26.17km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Liverpool NSW.
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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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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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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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (20.91km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (22.28km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with primary liver 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 Hospital Liver Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Liver Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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St George Hospital Hepatocellular Carcinoma MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred Hepatocellular Carcinoma MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Liver 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 liver cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- ultrasound assessment of the liver and kidneys
- full blood examination
- blood tests for assessment of tumour markers (alpha-fetoprotein)
- hepatitis B and C serology.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two-three days of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- The specialist consultation or multidisciplinary team presentation should take place within one week of suspecting liver cancer.
- Initial treatment should commence within two weeks after the decision to treat.
Liver cancer information
More information about the liver cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal Care Pathway for hepatocellular carcinoma Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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