Prostate cancer treatment near Sydney
A person with a suspected or confirmed prostate 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)
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer involves a team of specialists.
Initial referral should be to a urologist for diagnosis. Discussion should occur with both a urologist and radiation oncologist prior to treatment starting.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Urologists and radiation oncologists
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Dr James Thompson Urologist in Darlinghurst (0.89km)
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Dr James Symons Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Benjamin Namdarian Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Farshad Kasraei Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Jeremy de Leon Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Carlo Yuen Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Gordon O'Neill Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Phillip Stricker Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Raj Jagavkar Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Raji Kooner Urologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Anthony Joshua Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Andrew Yam Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Megan Crumbaker Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Prof Lisa Horvath Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Alison Zhang Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Prof Martin Stockler Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Kazi Nahar Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Dr Luke Ardolino Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.15km)
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Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for prostate cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with prostate cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for prostate cancer
Hospitals for prostate cancer surgery are listed below. 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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St Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.68km)
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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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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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Strathfield Private Hospital Private Hospital in Strathfield (10.31km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (11.37km)
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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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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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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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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.66km)
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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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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George 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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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.18km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.57km)
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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with prostate 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 Urological Cancer MDT
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Lifehouse Prostate Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Urological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Urological Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Prostate Brachytherapy MDT
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St George Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Urological Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Prostate Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Urological 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 prostate cancer
Initial tests should be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- a prostate specific antigen (PSA) level
- measurement of free-to-total PSA ratio (blood tests).
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- The specialist consultation should take place within six to 12 weeks of the initial GP appointment if they present with no symptoms. Earlier if symptomatic.
- Treatment should commence within three months after diagnosis.
Prostate cancer information
More information about the prostate cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for prostate cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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