Eye cancer treatment near East Maitland
A person with a suspected or confirmed ocular 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 is only one ocular multidisciplinary cancer care team across NSW, which is based at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for eye cancer may be over 100 kms from East Maitland NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of eye cancer involves a team of specialists.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for eye cancer may be over 100 kms from East Maitland NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for eye cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Many people with eye cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for eye cancer
Hospitals for eye cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from East Maitland NSW.
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Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital Public Hospital in Sydney (128.03km)
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St Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (129.16km)
Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from East Maitland NSW.
Find a cancer care team
All people with eye 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.
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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