Upper gastrointestinal cancer treatment near Sydney
Upper gastrointestinal cancer can include cancer of the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, bile duct, gall bladder or small intestine.
A person with a suspected or confirmed upper gastrointestinal 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)
- be referred to a specialist who works at one of the recommended specialist hospitals for the treatment of the relevant upper gastrointestinal cancer.
There are a number of recommended hospitals for upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Ideally, people with upper gastrointestinal cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal cancer involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a 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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Prof Reginald Lord 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 Douglas Fenton-Lee Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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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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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Hao-Wen Sim Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Megan Barnet Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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Dr Michael Krasovitsky Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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A/Prof Peter Grimison 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 Sarah Sutherland 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 Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Farshad Kasraei Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Jeremy de Leon Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Raj Jagavkar Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Annie Ho Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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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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A/Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Gastroenterologists and hepatologists
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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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Dr Ian Lockart Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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A/Prof Mark Danta Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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Dr Robert Feller Gastroenterologist in Darlinghurst (1.66km)
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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 Emilia Prakoso Hepatologist in Newtown (3.49km)
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Dr Scott Davison Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Newtown (3.49km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for upper gastrointestinal cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Many people with upper gastrointestinal cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for upper gastrointestinal cancer
Hospitals for upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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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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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (5.52km)
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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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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (6.45km)
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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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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (12.91km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (18.17km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George 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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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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Ramsay Cancer Centre, St George 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 upper gastrointestinal 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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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Peritoneal Malignancy MDT
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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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Prince of Wales Hepatoma MDT
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Prince of Wales Pancreatic-Biliary 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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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 fact sheets have been developed by the Cancer Council to help identify recommended care at each stage of the pathway.
Liver cancer information
More information about the liver cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal Care Pathway for hepatocellular carcinoma Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
Oesophageal cancer information
More information about the oesophageal cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for oesophageal cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
Pancreatic cancer information
More information about the pancreatic cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for pancreatic cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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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