Rectal cancer treatment near Crace
A person with a suspected or confirmed rectal 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 rectal cancer surgery. Ideally, people with rectal cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for rectal cancer may be over 100 kms from Crace ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (121.77km)
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Dr Nagy Andrawis General Surgeon in Nowra (140.49km)
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Dr Kurt Verschuer General Surgeon in Nowra (140.81km)
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Prof Martin Jones General Surgeon in Nowra (140.81km)
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Dr Shella de Robles Colorectal Surgeon in Nowra (140.83km)
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Dr Dragos Iorgulescu General Surgeon in Nowra (141.04km)
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Dr Andrew Still Colorectal Surgeon in Wollongong (183.55km)
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Dr Soni Putnis Colorectal Surgeon in Wollongong (183.55km)
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Dr Robert Winn Colorectal Surgeon in Wollongong (183.94km)
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Dr Jothi Murugesan Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Elderslie (195.2km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (160km)
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Dr Derrick Siu Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (183.93km)
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Dr Lorraine Chantrill Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (183.93km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (183.94km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (199.65km)
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Dr Annette Tognela Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (199.65km)
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Dr Stephanie Lim Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (199.69km)
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Dr Deme Karikios Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (217.95km)
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Dr Jenny Shannon Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (218.21km)
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Dr Erin Moth Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (218.24km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (140.33km)
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Dr James Chen Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (183.84km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (183.94km)
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Dr Natalie Collier Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (184.12km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Orange (209.85km)
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Dr Simon Tang Radiation Oncologist in Orange (209.85km)
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Dr Kirsten Van Gysen Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (217.95km)
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Dr Karen Wong Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (219.54km)
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (219.55km)
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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (219.78km)
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Gastroenterologists and other specialists
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Dr David Swartz Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (174.31km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Penrith (217.45km)
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Dr Emilia Ip Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (219.77km)
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Dr Raymond Kwok Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Blacktown (229.66km)
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Dr Abiramy Ragunathan Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (232.23km)
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Dr Raghu Gill Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Richmond (234.3km)
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Dr Calvin Chan Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist in Bella Vista (234.58km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Bella Vista (234.58km)
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Dr Vu Kwan Gastroenterologist in Bella Vista (234.58km)
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Dr Farzan Bahin Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist in Bella Vista (234.81km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for rectal cancer may be over 100 kms from Crace ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for rectal cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with rectal cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for rectal cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist rectal cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Crace ACT.
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (183.99km)
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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (199.67km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (217.88km)
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Nepean Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kingswood (218.06km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (219.87km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (225.24km)
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Hurstville Private Hospital Private Hospital in Hurstville (228.59km)
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Blacktown Hospital Public Hospital in Blacktown (229.74km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (231.11km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (231.26km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Crace ACT.
Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (16.11km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (123.49km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.35km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (160km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (183.92km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (199.6km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (209.89km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (218.2km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (219.64km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (223.34km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (15.7km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (16.11km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (75.28km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (115.64km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (117.03km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (121.67km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (123.49km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.35km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (144.32km)
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Cowra District Hospital Outreach Chemotherapy Treatment Clinic Public Cancer Service in Cowra (157.21km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with rectal 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 Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Colorectal 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 bowel cancer
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include
- a physical examination
- digital rectal examination
- blood tests
- colonoscopy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- If symptoms suggest cancer, a colonoscopy should be done within four weeks.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
Bowel cancer information
More information about the bowel cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for bowel cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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