Primary liver cancer treatment near Sydney
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)
- be referred to a specialist who works at one of the recommended specialist hospitals for the treatment of primary liver cancer.
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. You should be initially referred to a gastroenterologist or hepatologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Gastroenterologists, surgeons and radiologists
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Dr Darren Pavey Gastroenterologist in Sydney (0.59km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Koroush Haghighi Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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A/Prof Mark Danta Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Robert Feller Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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A/Prof Douglas Fenton-Lee Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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A/Prof David Bowen Hepatologist in Camperdown (3.3km)
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A/Prof Carlo Pulitano Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Camperdown (3.31km)
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A/Prof David Koorey Hepatologist in Camperdown (3.31km)
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Dr Radha Popuri Interventional Radiologist in Camperdown (3.31km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Annie Ho Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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A/Prof George Hruby Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Dr Ee Siang Choong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Prof Andrew Kneebone Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.26km)
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A/Prof Michael Izard Radiation Oncologist in Seaforth (9.12km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.57km)
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Dr Jayasingham Jayamohan Radiation Oncologist in Macquarie University (13.55km)
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Dr Tim Wang Radiation Oncologist in Macquarie University (13.55km)
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Dr Angela Yates Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (18.14km)
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Dr Amy Teh Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (18.22km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Hao-Wen Sim Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Hilda High Medical Oncologist, Cancer Genetic Specialist in Ultimo (1.92km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Dr Siobhan O'Neill Medical Oncologist in North Sydney (4.28km)
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Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Dr David Chan Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Dr Lina Pugliano Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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A/Prof Nick Pavlakis Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Dr Tristan Barnes Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Prof Stephen Clarke Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.21km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for primary liver cancer may include surgery or chemotherapy. Many people with primary liver cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for primary liver cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist primary liver cancer centre are listed below.. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. 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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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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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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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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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (13.58km)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Centre in Hurstville (14.63km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (18.3km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Centre in Revesby (20.27km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (21.57km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (26.52km)
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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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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred Hepatocellular Carcinoma MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Hepatobiliary Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Hepatoma MDT
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St George Hospital Hepatocellular Carcinoma MDT
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Northern Beaches Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gastrointestinal 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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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 in English for patients
- Fact sheet in plain English and seven other languages
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