Blood cancer treatment near Taree
Blood cancer (haematological cancer) can include leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndrome.
A person with a suspected or confirmed blood 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 blood cancer involves a team of specialists. The usual specialist for initial referral is a haematologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Haematologists
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Dr Karan Makhija Haematologist in Taree (2.54km)
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Dr Alexander Awford Haematologist in Port Macquarie (63.7km)
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Dr Daniel Giles Haematologist in Port Macquarie (63.7km)
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Dr Jock Simpson Haematologist in Port Macquarie (63.7km)
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Dr Asma Ashraf Haematologist in East Maitland (125.86km)
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Dr Aung Thant Haematologist in East Maitland (126.78km)
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Dr Kathleen Melville Haematologist in Waratah (131.23km)
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Dr Ritam Prasad Haematologist in Waratah (131.23km)
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Dr Bryony Ross Haematologist in Waratah (131.3km)
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Dr Jillian DeMalmanche Haematologist in Waratah (131.32km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Ina Nordman Medical Oncologist in Waratah (131.4km)
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Dr Vinod Mathai Medical Oncologist in North Tamworth (170.38km)
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Dr Sunil Rai Medical Oncologist in Tamworth (170.43km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (252km)
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A/Prof Ali Tafreshi Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (317.62km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Jacques Hill Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (63.61km)
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Dr Linus Benjamin Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (63.74km)
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Dr Kate Martin Radiation Oncologist in East Maitland (126.78km)
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Dr Anne Capp Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (131.32km)
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Dr Sanjiv Gupta Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (131.33km)
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Dr Samuel Dickson Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (131.41km)
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Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in North Tamworth (170.13km)
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Dr Susan Pendlebury Radiation Oncologist in North Tamworth (170.13km)
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Dr Simon Tang Radiation Oncologist in Gosford (199.37km)
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Dr Amy Teh Radiation Oncologist in Gosford (199.69km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for blood cancer may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or radiotherapy. Many people with blood cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Haematology for blood cancer
Haematology services for blood cancer are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Taree NSW.
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (63.72km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (131.32km)
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Newcastle Private Hospital Oncology Day Treatment Private Cancer Service in New Lambton Heights (134.64km)
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Ramsay Cancer Care Centre, Lake Macquarie Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (140.61km)
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North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (170.38km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Coffs Harbour Public Cancer Centre in Coffs Harbour (185.58km)
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Gosford Private Oncology and Haematology Unit Private Cancer Service in North Gosford (198.74km)
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Central Coast Cancer Service Public Cancer Centre in Gosford (199.37km)
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GenesisCare Frenchs Forest Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (235.93km)
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San Integrated Cancer Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wahroonga (240.79km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Taree NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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Manning Hospital Cancer Care Services Public Cancer Service in Taree (2.56km)
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Forster Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Forster (33.91km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (63.72km)
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Port Macquarie Private Hospital Private Hospital in Port Macquarie (66.47km)
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Maitland Private Hospital Private Hospital in East Maitland (126.78km)
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Maitland Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Hospital in East Maitland (126.78km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (131.32km)
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Newcastle Private Hospital Oncology Day Treatment Private Cancer Service in New Lambton Heights (134.64km)
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Ramsay Cancer Care Centre, Lake Macquarie Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (140.61km)
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Muswellbrook Infusion Unit Public Cancer Service in Muswellbrook (151.49km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (63.72km)
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GenesisCare Maitland (Oncology) Private Cancer Service in East Maitland (125.24km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (131.32km)
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North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (170.38km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Coffs Harbour Public Cancer Centre in Coffs Harbour (185.58km)
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Central Coast Cancer Service Public Cancer Centre in Gosford (199.37km)
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Northern Beaches Cancer Care Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (235.89km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (240.74km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (244.85km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (251.93km)
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Hospitals for cancer surgery
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Port Macquarie Base Hospital Public Hospital in Port Macquarie (63.61km)
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Port Macquarie Private Hospital Private Hospital in Port Macquarie (66.47km)
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Maitland Private Hospital Private Hospital in East Maitland (126.78km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Public Hospital in Waratah (131.27km)
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Lingard Private Hospital Private Hospital in Merewether (133.68km)
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Newcastle Private Hospital Private Hospital in New Lambton Heights (134.64km)
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John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (134.94km)
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Private Hospital in Gateshead (140.57km)
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Tamworth Hospital Public Hospital in Tamworth (170.48km)
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Wyong Hospital Public Hospital in Hamlyn Terrace (177.44km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with blood 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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Port Macquarie Haematological Cancer MDT
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Hunter New England Lymphoma MDT
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North West Cancer Centre Rural MDT
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Gosford Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Haematological Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Haematological Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Clinical Haematological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Haematological 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
National optimal care pathways have been developed to guide recommended care at each stage of the cancer pathway. There are optimal care pathways for acute myeloid leukaemia and hodgkin lymphoma.
Leukaemia information
More information about the leukaemia care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for acute myeloid leukaemia Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
Lymphoma information
More information about the lymphoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for Hodgkin and large B-cell lymphoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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