Lymphoma treatment near Penrith
A person with a suspected or confirmed lymphoma 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 lymphoma involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a haematologist.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Haematologists
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Dr Anita Shetty Haematologist in Kingswood (2.47km)
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Dr John Giannoutsos Haematologist in Kingswood (2.47km)
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A/Prof Stephen Fuller Haematologist in Kingswood (2.47km)
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Dr Man Yuk Ho Haematologist in Kingswood (2.49km)
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Dr Esther Ting Haematologist in Kingswood (2.52km)
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Dr John Taper Haematologist in Kingswood (2.53km)
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Dr Yi Ling Tan Haematologist in Kingswood (2.53km)
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Dr Sally Greenaway Haematologist in Mount Druitt (12.84km)
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Dr Kenny Tang Haematologist in Blacktown (20.68km)
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Dr Gajan Kailainathan Haematologist in Blacktown (20.83km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Vindya Bandara Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (2.53km)
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Dr Jayasingham Jayamohan Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (23.9km)
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A/Prof Puma Sundaresan Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (23.9km)
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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (24.14km)
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A/Prof Verity Ahern Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (27.98km)
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Dr Alison Salkeld Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (28.09km)
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Dr Trang Pham Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.1km)
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A/Prof Eng-Siew Koh Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.12km)
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Dr Amy Teh Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.5km)
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Dr Angela Yates Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.68km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Westmead (27.53km)
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A/Prof Ali Tafreshi Medical Oncologist in Wollongong (77.65km)
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Dr Ina Nordman Medical Oncologist in Waratah (134.09km)
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Dr Sunil Rai Medical Oncologist in Tamworth (297.83km)
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Dr Vinod Mathai Medical Oncologist in North Tamworth (298.2km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for lymphoma may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. Many people with lymphoma have a combination of these treatments.
Haematology for lymphoma
Haematology services for lymphoma are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Penrith NSW.
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (2.48km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (20.97km)
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Norwest Chemotherapy and Day Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Bella Vista (24.1km)
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Western Sydney Private Oncology and Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Westmead (27.49km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (28.14km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (29.21km)
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bankstown (36.68km)
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San Integrated Cancer Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wahroonga (37.53km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (37.7km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (38.27km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Penrith NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (2.48km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (20.97km)
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Norwest Chemotherapy and Day Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Bella Vista (24.1km)
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Western Sydney Private Oncology and Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Westmead (27.49km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (28.14km)
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Sydney Southwest Day Oncology Private Cancer Service in Liverpool (28.91km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (29.21km)
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bankstown (36.68km)
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San Integrated Cancer Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wahroonga (37.53km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (37.7km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (2.48km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (20.97km)
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GenesisCare Norwest Private Cancer Centre in Bella Vista (23.9km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (28.14km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (29.21km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (37.43km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (37.7km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (38.44km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (44.81km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (46.73km)
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Hospitals for cancer surgery
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (2.39km)
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Blacktown Hospital Public Hospital in Blacktown (20.95km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (24.13km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (27.5km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (28.03km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (29.43km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (37.52km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (38.27km)
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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (38.39km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (39.38km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with lymphoma 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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Western Sydney Local Health District Lymphoma MDT
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Lymphoma MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Haematological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre 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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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Lymphoma MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse 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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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 lymphoma
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- a full blood examination
- ultrasound
- chest radiography
- computed tomography (CT) scan
- a biopsy or a period of observation.
Timeframes for referral
For people with Hodgkin and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas:
- People with moderate or severe symptoms require consultation within two days.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
- Initial treatment should commence within two weeks of diagnosis.
- If the cancer compromises a critical organ or progresses rapidly, treatment may start as early as within 24 hours.
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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