Lung cancer treatment near Yamba
A person with a suspected or confirmed lung 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 lung cancer treatment. Ideally, people with lung cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a respiratory physician or a cardiothoracic surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Respiratory physicians
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Dr Joe Duncan Respiratory Physician in East Lismore (68.4km)
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Dr Bliegh Mupunga Respiratory Physician in Lismore (68.41km)
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Dr Joe Churton Respiratory Physician in Lismore (68.41km)
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Dr Claire Thomson Respiratory Physician in Coffs Harbour (98.54km)
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Dr Kugathasan (Das) Mutalithas Respiratory Physician in Tugun (143.04km)
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Dr Rob Nickels Respiratory Physician in Tugun (143.09km)
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Dr David Deller Respiratory Physician in Benowa (158.75km)
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Dr David Arnold Respiratory Physician in Waratah (415.38km)
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Dr Michael Hayes Respiratory Physician in Waratah (415.4km)
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Dr Scott Twaddell Respiratory Physician in New Lambton Heights (418.6km)
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Cardiothoracic surgeons
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Dr Deepali Poels General Surgeon in East Lismore (68.4km)
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Dr Gratian Punch General Surgeon in East Lismore (68.4km)
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Dr Jane Cross General Surgeon in East Lismore (68.4km)
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A/Prof Peter Grant Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Coffs Harbour (96.88km)
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Dr Ben Anderson Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Tugun (143.08km)
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Dr Andrie Stroebel Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Bundall (159.87km)
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Dr Zakir Akhunji Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Port Macquarie (229.26km)
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Dr Michael Harden Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Port Macquarie (229.27km)
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Dr Rosauro Mejia Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hamilton (416.7km)
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Dr Peng W Seah Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New Lambton Heights (418.6km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Adam Boyce Medical Oncologist in Maclean (14.13km)
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Dr Amy Scott Medical Oncologist in Maclean (14.13km)
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Dr James Bull Medical Oncologist in Maclean (14.13km)
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Dr Joe Gormally Medical Oncologist in East Lismore (68.4km)
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Dr Mark Flower Medical Oncologist in East Lismore (68.56km)
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Dr Sumit Lumba Medical Oncologist in Ewingsdale (90.98km)
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Dr Karen Briscoe Medical Oncologist in Coffs Harbour (96.86km)
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Dr William Fox Medical Oncologist in Coffs Harbour (101.3km)
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Dr Ratnesh Srivastav Medical Oncologist in Murwillumbah (123.62km)
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Dr Cathy Xia Medical Oncologist in Cudgen (131.9km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Julan Amalaseelan Radiation Oncologist in Lismore (69.62km)
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A/Prof Patrick Dwyer Radiation Oncologist in Lismore (69.66km)
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A/Prof Noel Aherne Radiation Oncologist in Coffs Harbour (101.29km)
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Dr Carmen Hansen Radiation Oncologist in Cudgen (131.9km)
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A/Prof Sid Baxi Radiation Oncologist in Cudgen (131.9km)
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Dr Sagar Ramani Radiation Oncologist in Tugun (143.08km)
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Dr Tulasi Ramanarasiah Radiation Oncologist in Tugun (143.09km)
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Prof David Christie Radiation Oncologist in Tugun (143.1km)
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Dr Helen Lo Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (229.01km)
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Dr Jessica Dortmans Radiation Oncologist in Port Macquarie (229.01km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for lung cancer may be over 100 kms from Yamba NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with lung cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for lung cancer treatment
Hospitals that have a specialist lung cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Yamba NSW.
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Tweed Valley Hospital Public Hospital in Cudgen (131.9km)
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John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (418.82km)
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Lake Macquarie Private Hospital Private Hospital in Gateshead (424.89km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (523.65km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (526.92km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (529.04km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (529.1km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (534.15km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (535km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (536.34km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Yamba NSW.
Radiotherapy centres
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North Coast Cancer Institute - Lismore Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Lismore (69.6km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Coffs Harbour Public Cancer Centre in Coffs Harbour (101.24km)
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Tweed Valley Hospital Public Hospital in Cudgen (131.9km)
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Tweed Valley Cancer Care and Haematology Unit Public Cancer Centre in Cudgen (131.9km)
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GenesisCare Tugun Private Cancer Service in Tugun (143.04km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (229km)
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North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (295.28km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Maitland Private Cancer Service in Ashtonfield (406.31km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (415.38km)
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GenesisCare Newcastle Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (424.82km)
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Chemotherapy centres
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Grafton Base Hospital Satellite Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Grafton (47.1km)
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Ballina District Hospital Satellite Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Ballina (67.07km)
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St Vincent's Lismore Oncology Unit Private Cancer Service in East Lismore (68.4km)
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North Coast Cancer Institute - Lismore Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Lismore (69.6km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Coffs Harbour Public Cancer Centre in Coffs Harbour (101.24km)
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Tweed Valley Hospital Public Hospital in Cudgen (131.9km)
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Tweed Valley Cancer Care and Haematology Unit Public Cancer Centre in Cudgen (131.9km)
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Armidale Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Armidale (202.1km)
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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Port Macquarie Public Cancer Centre in Port Macquarie (229km)
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Manning Hospital Cancer Care Services Public Cancer Service in Taree (288.47km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with lung 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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Lismore Lung Cancer MDT
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Tweed Cancer Care Lung Cancer MDT
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Gold Coast University Hospital Lung Cancer MDT
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Port Macquarie Lung Cancer MDT
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Hunter New England Lung Cancer MDT
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Gosford Hospital Lung Cancer MDT
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Northern Beaches Hospital Lung Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Lung Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Lung Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Lung 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.
Tests for lung cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include a chest x-ray and computed tomography (CT) scan.
A suspicion of lung cancer requires immediate referral to a specialist. If initial tests cannot be completed referral should not be delayed.
Timeframes for referral
- Test results should be provided to the patient within one week.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of referral by the GP.
Lung cancer information
More information about the lung cancer optimal care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for lung cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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