Adrenocortical cancer treatment near Coffs Harbour
A person with a suspected or diagnosed adrenocortical 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 adrenocortical cancer surgery. Ideally, people with adrenocortical cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of adrenal cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to an endocrinologist or endocrine surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Prof Stanley Sidhu Endocrine Surgeon in Coffs Harbour (2.76km)
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Dr Kathleen Soeyland Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon in Port Macquarie (128.61km)
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Dr Cino Bendinelli General Surgeon in New Lambton Heights (321.2km)
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Dr Kalpesh Shah General Surgeon in New Lambton Heights (321.3km)
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Dr Christine O'Neill General Surgeon in Gateshead (327.47km)
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Dr David Burnett General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon in Gateshead (327.47km)
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A/Prof Mark Sywak Endocrine Surgeon in Frenchs Forest (423.04km)
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A/Prof Navin Niles Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon in Macquarie University (429.9km)
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Prof Leigh Delbridge Endocrine Surgeon in Crows Nest (431.57km)
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Dr Alexander Papachristos Endocrine Surgeon in St Leonards (431.83km)
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Endocrinologists
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Dr Sham Acharya Endocrinologist in Forster (217.81km)
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Dr Aye Thin Endocrinologist in North Tamworth (226.32km)
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Dr Kirsten Murray Endocrinologist in Adamstown (321.45km)
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Dr Evelyn Tan Endocrinologist in New Lambton (321.47km)
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Dr Tuan Quach Endocrinologist in New Lambton Heights (321.48km)
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Dr Elisa Tyson Endocrinologist in Adamstown (321.5km)
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Dr Christopher Rowe Endocrinologist in New Lambton Heights (321.6km)
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Dr Emma Croker Endocrinologist in Charlestown (325.6km)
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Dr Shaun McGrath Endocrinologist in Charlestown (325.6km)
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Dr Jeremy Hoang Endocrinologist in Hornsby (423.25km)
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Medical oncologists
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Prof Stephen Ackland Medical Oncologist in Waratah (317.91km)
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Dr James Lynam Medical Oncologist in Waratah (318.01km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (431.62km)
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A/Prof Winston Liauw Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (448.5km)
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Dr David Thomas Medical Oncologist in Kogarah (448.66km)
Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for adrenocortical cancer may be over 100 kms from Coffs Harbour NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatments for adrenocortical cancer may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Some people with adrenal cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for adrenocortical cancer
Hospitals for adrenocortical cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Coffs Harbour NSW.
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John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (321.41km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (431.77km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (448.55km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (452.27km)
Find a cancer care team
All people with adrenocortical 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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John Hunter Endocrine Surgery MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Endocrine Cancer MDT
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St George Private Hospital Adrenocortical Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Adrenocortical Cancer MDT
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)
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