Stomach cancer treatment near Sydney
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
The diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer involves a team of specialists. You should be initially referred to an upper gastrointestinal surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr David Yeo Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Sydney (0.59km)
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A/Prof Michael Talbot Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Koroush Haghighi Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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A/Prof Carlo Pulitano Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Camperdown (3.31km)
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Dr Jerome Laurence Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Camperdown (3.43km)
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A/Prof Charbel Sandroussi Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Camperdown (3.44km)
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Dr David Joseph Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Newtown (3.49km)
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Dr Michael Crawford Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Newtown (3.49km)
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Dr Craig Taylor Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Wollstonecraft (4.33km)
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Dr Steven Leibman Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in St Leonards (5.25km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Peter Grimison Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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A/Prof Philip Beale Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Medical Oncologist, Adolescent Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Kate Mahon Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sara Wahlroos Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Siobhan O'Neill Medical Oncologist in North Sydney (4.28km)
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Dr David Chan Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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A/Prof Nick Pavlakis Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Prof Stephen Clarke Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.21km)
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Dr Connie Diakos Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.23km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Monique Heinke Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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A/Prof George Hruby Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Dr Leily Gholamrezaei Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Prof Andrew Kneebone Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.26km)
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Dr Rowena Martin Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Stephen Thompson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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A/Prof Michael Izard Radiation Oncologist in Seaforth (9.12km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.39km)
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Dr Andrej Bece Radiation Oncologist in Kogarah (13.04km)
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Gastroenterologists
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Dr Simon Benstock Gastroenterologist in Sydney (0.32km)
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Dr Darren Pavey Gastroenterologist in Sydney (0.59km)
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A/Prof Arthur Kaffes Gastroenterologist in Double Bay (3.34km)
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Dr Kostas Brooks Gastroenterologist in Double Bay (3.34km)
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Dr Scott Davison Gastroenterologist in Newtown (3.49km)
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A/Prof Martin Weltman Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Bondi Junction (4.73km)
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Dr Arthur Grillas Gastroenterologist in Randwick (6.06km)
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Dr James Pang Gastroenterologist in Chatswood (8.32km)
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A/Prof Amany Zekry Gastroenterologist in Kogarah (12.7km)
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A/Prof Philip Craig Gastroenterologist in Kogarah (12.76km)
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Where to have treatment
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 Sydney NSW.
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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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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (5.76km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (6.23km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (11.37km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (12.8km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (18.17km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (18.81km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (47.49km)
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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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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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St George Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre 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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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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St George Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre 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 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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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Gastro-Oesophageal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre 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)
- Youth Cancer Services Referral Form (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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