Skin cancer treatment near Kingston
Skin cancer can include basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma.
A person with a suspected or confirmed skin 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 skin cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral for melanoma or complicated non-melanoma skin cancer (BCC or SCC) should be to a dermatologist or surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Dermatologists and surgeons
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A/Prof Andrew Miller Dermatologist in Turner (4.93km)
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Dr Rachael Anforth Dermatologist in Turner (4.93km)
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Dr Krishna Rao Plastic Surgeon in Garran (5.41km)
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Dr Rebecca Read General Surgeon in Bruce (8.54km)
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Dr Steven Craig Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Milton (117.46km)
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Dr Richard Harrison General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Young (135.49km)
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Dr Anna Giles General Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (163.26km)
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Dr Henry Hicks Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (164.28km)
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Dr Denbigh Simond General Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (164.31km)
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Dr John MacKay Dermatologist in Wagga Wagga (164.31km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Yada Kanjanapan Medical Oncologist in Garran (5.18km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (5.5km)
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Dr Nicolie Regner Medical Oncologist in Moruya (106.23km)
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Dr Jonathon Hill Medical Oncologist in Nowra (141.22km)
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Dr Chloe Khoo Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.59km)
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Dr David Palmieri Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.59km)
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Dr Madhuchanda Chatterjee Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.61km)
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Dr Jane Hill Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.62km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.62km)
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Dr Danielle Klingberg Medical Oncologist in Cowra (170.23km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hilde Kleiven Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.51km)
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Dr Amy Shorthouse Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.56km)
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.56km)
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Dr Andrew Lee Radiation Oncologist in Garran (5.57km)
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Dr Senthilkumar Gandhidasan Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (140.66km)
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (140.7km)
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Dr Christopher Fox Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (140.76km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.59km)
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Dr Shibu Joesph Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.61km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (186.73km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for skin cancer may include surgery or radiotherapy. Many people with skin cancer have surgery.
Surgery for skin cancer
Hospitals for skin cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Kingston ACT.
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Canberra Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (4.51km)
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Calvary John James Private Hospital Private Hospital in Deakin (4.67km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (5.12km)
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Canberra Hospital Public Hospital in Garran (5.34km)
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Calvary Bruce Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bruce (8.54km)
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Queanbeyan Health Service Public Hospital in Queanbeyan (8.57km)
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (81.57km)
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Cooma Health Service Public Hospital in Cooma (103.13km)
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Moruya District Hospital Public Hospital in Moruya (106.23km)
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Young Health Service Public Hospital in Young (135.72km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Kingston ACT.
Chemotherapy centres
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National Capital Private Hospital Private Hospital in Garran (5.12km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (5.16km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.45km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (10.29km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (81.85km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (103.13km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (106.23km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (117.36km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (135.65km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.72km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (5.45km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (10.29km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (135.65km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (140.72km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (164.62km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (187km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (204.93km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (222.45km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (225.2km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (225.27km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with melanoma or advanced stage BCC or SCC 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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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Wollongong Private Hospital General MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Central West Cancer Care Centre Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Melanoma MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Non-Melanoma Skin MDT
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Prince of Wales Skin Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin 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.
Melanoma information
More information about the melanoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for melanoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
Tests for skin cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- a complete skin check
- a biopsy
- imaging (in some circumstances).
Timeframes for referral
- If required, a biopsy should be performed within four weeks.
- If referral to a specialist is required, referral should be as soon as practical, with respect to any clinical concern.
Skin cancer information
More information about the skin cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for skin cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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