Stomach cancer treatment near Harrison
A person with a suspected or confirmed stomach 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 stomach cancer surgery. Ideally, people with stomach cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for stomach cancer may be over 100 kms from Harrison ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to an upper gastrointestinal surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Richard Harrison General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Young (125.67km)
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Dr Nicholas Williams Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wagga Wagga (164.11km)
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A/Prof Mouhannad Jaber Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Barrack Heights (170.1km)
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Dr David Reid General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wollongong (179.77km)
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A/Prof Michael Talbot Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wollongong (180km)
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Dr Amitabha Das Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Campbelltown (196.03km)
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Dr Michael Devadas General Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Penrith (213.72km)
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Dr Sulman Ahmed Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Penrith (214.15km)
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Dr Han Liem Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Kingswood (214.42km)
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Dr Clare Bouffler Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Kingswood (214.78km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Gary Tincknell Medical Oncologist in Nowra (135.94km)
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Dr Danielle Klingberg Medical Oncologist in Cowra (157.97km)
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Dr Chloe Khoo Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.37km)
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Dr David Palmieri Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.37km)
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Dr Madhuchanda Chatterjee Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.38km)
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Dr Jane Hill Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Dr Lorraine Chantrill Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (179.82km)
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A/Prof Daniel Brungs Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (179.83km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Campbelltown (195.93km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Hon Trinh Radiation Oncologist in Nowra (135.95km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.37km)
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Dr Shibu Joesph Radiation Oncologist in Wagga Wagga (164.38km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (179.55km)
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Dr Glaucia Fylyk Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (179.84km)
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Dr Natalie Collier Radiation Oncologist in Wollongong (180.01km)
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Dr Kandeepan Thuraisingam Radiation Oncologist in Bathurst (203.17km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Orange (209.5km)
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Dr Simon Tang Radiation Oncologist in Orange (209.5km)
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Dr Kirsten Van Gysen Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (214.64km)
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Gastroenterologists
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Dr Amit Kapur Gastroenterologist in Nowra (136.39km)
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Dr Nishmi Gunasingam Gastroenterologist in Wagga Wagga (164.1km)
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Dr Vincent Fernon Gastroenterologist in Wagga Wagga (164.1km)
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Dr Lindsay Chow Gastroenterologist in Wagga Wagga (164.11km)
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Dr Claudia Rogge Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (170.1km)
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Dr David Swartz Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (170.1km)
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Dr Jeremy Humphris Gastroenterologist in Barrack Heights (170.1km)
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Dr Marie Ooi Gastroenterologist in Picton (175.91km)
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Dr Ivan Valiozis Gastroenterologist in Wollongong (179.27km)
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Dr Shehan Abey Gastroenterologist in Wollongong (179.61km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for stomach cancer may be over 100 kms from Harrison ACT. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for stomach cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with stomach cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for stomach cancer surgery
Recommended hospitals that have a specialist stomach cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Harrison ACT.
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Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Public Hospital in Wagga Wagga (163.91km)
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Wollongong Hospital Public Hospital in Wollongong (179.88km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (214.58km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (221.52km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (227.44km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (236.05km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (236.15km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (238.19km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (241.45km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (241.57km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Harrison ACT.
Chemotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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National Capital Private Hospital Day Chemotherapy and Infusion Private Cancer Service in Garran (16.85km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (71.76km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (114.08km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (116.07km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (117.32km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (140.4km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Canberra Private Cancer Service in Bruce (7.57km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (17.25km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (125.91km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (135.96km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (164.4km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (179.81km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (195.89km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (209.54km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (214.89km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (215.99km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with stomach 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 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Central West Cancer Care Centre Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Upper Gastrointestinal 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
Cancer care pathways have been developed by the Cancer Council to help identify recommended care at each stage of the pathway.
Tests for stomach cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and may include a diagnostic endoscopy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two weeks of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
- Initial treatment should commence within two weeks of the multidisciplinary team discussion.
Stomach cancer information
More information about the stomach cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for stomach cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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