Skin cancer treatment near Molong
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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Dr Michelle McRae Dermatologist in Orange (29.85km)
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Dr Gideon Sandler Head and Neck Surgeon, Paediatric Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Orange (30.35km)
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Dr Jared Chang General Surgeon in Orange (30.35km)
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Dr Derek Davies Dermatologist in Orange (30.61km)
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Dr Muzib Abdul Razak Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Orange (30.61km)
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Dr Preet Gosal General Surgeon in Orange (32.49km)
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Dr Sara Clark General Surgeon in Orange (32.49km)
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Dr Dean Fisher General Surgeon in Mudgee (86.78km)
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Dr Chandika Liyanage General Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon in Dubbo (97.43km)
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Dr Kamal Galketiya General Surgeon in Dubbo (97.93km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Danielle Klingberg Medical Oncologist in Orange (32.49km)
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Dr Rob Zielinski Medical Oncologist in Orange (33.16km)
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Dr Rajat Rai Medical Oncologist in Mudgee (87.49km)
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Dr Arnav Nanda Medical Oncologist in Mudgee (87.5km)
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Dr Florian Honeyball Medical Oncologist in Mudgee (87.56km)
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Dr Mohsen Shafiei Medical Oncologist in Dubbo (97.75km)
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Dr Andrew Jensen Medical Oncologist in Dubbo (98.17km)
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Dr John Park Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (187.19km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (187.27km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Goulburn (199.91km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Orange (32.49km)
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Dr Simon Tang Radiation Oncologist in Orange (32.49km)
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Dr Dasantha Jayamanne Radiation Oncologist in Dubbo (98.29km)
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Dr Gabrielle Metz Radiation Oncologist in Dubbo (98.29km)
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Dr Sarah Bergamin Radiation Oncologist in Dubbo (98.29km)
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A/Prof Susan Carroll Radiation Oncologist in Dubbo (98.29km)
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A/Prof Michael Veness Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (187.19km)
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Goulburn (199.95km)
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A/Prof Tim Wang Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (206.99km)
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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (207.24km)
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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 Molong NSW.
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Orange Health Service Public Hospital in Orange (32.49km)
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Bathurst Base Hospital Public Hospital in Bathurst (74.44km)
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Cowra District Hospital Public Hospital in Cowra (83.06km)
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Dubbo Health Service Public Hospital in Dubbo (98.38km)
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Young Health Service Public Hospital in Young (145.81km)
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Nepean Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kingswood (186.89km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (186.96km)
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Hawkesbury District Health Service Private Hospital in Windsor (190.52km)
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Goulburn Base Hospital Public Hospital in Goulburn (199.6km)
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Blacktown Hospital Public Hospital in Blacktown (205.17km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Molong NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (32.49km)
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Parkes Hospital Outreach Chemotherapy Treatment Clinic Public Cancer Service in Parkes (64.54km)
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Daffodil Cottage Cancer Service Public Cancer Centre in West Bathurst (74.32km)
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Cowra District Hospital Outreach Chemotherapy Treatment Clinic Public Cancer Service in Cowra (83.07km)
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Mudgee Health Service Outreach Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Mudgee (87.53km)
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Mudgee Medical Oncology Outreach Clinic Public Cancer Service in Mudgee (87.57km)
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Western Cancer Centre Dubbo Public Cancer Centre in Dubbo (98.26km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (145.91km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (187.14km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (199.91km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (32.49km)
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Western Cancer Centre Dubbo Public Cancer Centre in Dubbo (98.26km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (145.91km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (187.14km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (205.19km)
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GenesisCare Norwest Private Cancer Centre in Bella Vista (206.99km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (210.56km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (212.48km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (212.55km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (219.35km)
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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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Central West Cancer Care Centre Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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Western Cancer Centre Breast, Endocrine and General Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Melanoma MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Non-Melanoma Skin MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Melanoma MDT
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Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma MDT
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Gosford Hospital Skin and Melanoma 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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