Primary liver cancer treatment near Penrith
A person with a suspected or confirmed primary liver 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 one week of being referred by the general practitioner (GP).
There are a number of recommended hospitals for primary liver cancer surgery. Ideally, people with primary liver cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
Patients should be initially referred to a gastroenterologist, hepatologist or hepatobiliary surgeon.
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons and interventional radiologists
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Dr Andrew Ling General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon in Penrith (1.29km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Penrith (2.34km)
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A/Prof Martin Weltman Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Kingswood (2.42km)
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Dr Raghu Gill Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Richmond (17.28km)
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Dr Raymond Kwok Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Blacktown (20.58km)
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Dr Farzan Bahin Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist in Bella Vista (23.4km)
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Dr Christopher Nahm Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bella Vista (23.97km)
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Dr Lawrence Yuen Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Bella Vista (23.97km)
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Prof Vincent Lam Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Bella Vista (23.97km)
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Dr Calvin Chan Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist in Bella Vista (24.08km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Richmond (17.12km)
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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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A/Prof Tim Wang 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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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.05km)
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.12km)
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Dr Angela Yates Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.68km)
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Dr Sandy Sampaio Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (38.06km)
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Dr Roya Merie Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (38.25km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Jenny Shannon Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (2.51km)
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Dr Erin Moth Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (2.52km)
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Dr Siobhan O'Neill Medical Oncologist in Blacktown (20.88km)
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A/Prof Adnan Nagrial Medical Oncologist in Blacktown (20.92km)
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Dr Mark Wong Medical Oncologist in Blacktown (20.92km)
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A/Prof Matteo Carlino Medical Oncologist in Blacktown (21.12km)
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Dr Arthur Clements Medical Oncologist in Bella Vista (24.08km)
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Dr James Todd Medical Oncologist in Bella Vista (24.14km)
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Dr Aflah Roohullah Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (29.09km)
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Dr Ray Asghari Medical Oncologist in Bankstown (36.66km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for primary liver cancer may include surgery, local ablative therapies or regional therapies. Only a small number of cancers are suitable for surgery.
Recommended hospitals for primary liver cancer surgery
Hospitals that are recommended for primary liver cancer surgery are listed below.. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Penrith NSW.
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (2.39km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (24.13km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (28.03km)
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Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Public Hospital in Bankstown (36.68km)
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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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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (46.54km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (46.81km)
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St George Hospital Public Hospital in Kogarah (47.61km)
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St George Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kogarah (47.76km)
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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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Find a cancer care team
All people with primary liver 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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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Liver Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool Hospital Liver Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Hepato-Biliary 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 liver cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and can include:
- ultrasound assessment of the liver and kidneys
- full blood examination
- blood tests for assessment of tumour markers (alpha-fetoprotein)
- hepatitis B and C serology.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within two-three days of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- The specialist consultation or multidisciplinary team presentation should take place within one week of suspecting liver cancer.
- Initial treatment should commence within two weeks after the decision to treat.
Liver cancer information
More information about the liver cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal Care Pathway for hepatocellular carcinoma Quick reference guide for health professionals.
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages
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