Primary liver cancer treatment near Scone
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
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for primary liver cancer may be over 100 kms from Scone NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Patients should be initially referred to a gastroenterologist, hepatologist or hepatobiliary surgeon.
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons and interventional radiologists
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Dr Adeeb Majid Gastrointestinal Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Waratah (123.92km)
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Dr Stephen Philcox Gastroenterologist in New Lambton (124.87km)
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Dr Stan Chen Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in New Lambton Heights (124.88km)
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Dr Marie Ooi Gastroenterologist in Hamilton East (128.16km)
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Dr David Burnett General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon in Gateshead (129.38km)
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Dr Deepak Chhabra General Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Erina (161.67km)
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Dr Raghu Gill Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Richmond (172.46km)
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Dr Sameer Mihrshahi Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Mona Vale (185.37km)
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Castle Hill (186.98km)
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Dr Tony Pang Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Pancreatic Surgeon in Castle Hill (186.98km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Philippa Ell Radiation Oncologist in East Maitland (104.96km)
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Dr Mahesh Kumar Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.92km)
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A/Prof Jarad Martin Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (123.93km)
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Dr Swetha Sridharan Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (124.01km)
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Dr Yuvnik Trada Radiation Oncologist in Waratah (124.03km)
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Prof Andrew Kneebone Radiation Oncologist in Gosford (158.53km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Richmond (172.35km)
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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (188.2km)
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Dr Angela Yates Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (188.2km)
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Dr Jayasingham Jayamohan Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (188.3km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Benjamin McGuigan Medical Oncologist in Muswellbrook (23.8km)
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Dr Cassandra White Medical Oncologist in Muswellbrook (23.8km)
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Dr Robin Paterson Medical Oncologist in Muswellbrook (23.8km)
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Dr Maria Aslam Medical Oncologist in Muswellbrook (23.81km)
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Dr Nicholas Zdenkowski Medical Oncologist in Ashtonfield (105.19km)
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Dr Andre Van der Westhuizen Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.92km)
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Dr Girish Mallesara Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.92km)
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Prof Stephen Ackland Medical Oncologist in Waratah (123.92km)
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Dr James Lynam Medical Oncologist in Waratah (124.05km)
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Dr Gaik Tin Quah Medical Oncologist in Waratah (124.06km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for primary liver cancer may be over 100 kms from Scone NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
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 Scone NSW.
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John Hunter Hospital Public Hospital in New Lambton (124.27km)
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Newcastle Private Hospital Private Hospital in New Lambton Heights (124.62km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (188.25km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (188.36km)
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Nepean Hospital Public Hospital in Kingswood (190.33km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (195.19km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (198.89km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (199.1km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (199.58km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (206.03km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Scone NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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Muswellbrook Infusion Unit Public Cancer Service in Muswellbrook (23.77km)
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North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (109.36km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (123.93km)
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Newcastle Private Hospital Oncology Day Treatment Private Cancer Service in New Lambton Heights (124.62km)
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Ramsay Cancer Care Centre, Lake Macquarie Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (129.39km)
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Mudgee Medical Oncology Outreach Clinic Public Cancer Service in Mudgee (134.3km)
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Mudgee Health Service Outreach Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Mudgee (134.33km)
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Manning Hospital Cancer Care Services Public Cancer Service in Taree (151.34km)
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Forster Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Forster (156.85km)
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Gosford Private Oncology and Haematology Unit Private Cancer Service in North Gosford (158.59km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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GenesisCare Maitland (Oncology) Private Cancer Service in East Maitland (104.96km)
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North West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in North Tamworth (109.36km)
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Calvary Mater Newcastle Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Waratah (123.93km)
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GenesisCare Newcastle Private Cancer Service in Gateshead (129.32km)
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Central Coast Cancer Service Public Cancer Centre in Gosford (158.61km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (188.15km)
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GenesisCare Norwest Private Cancer Centre in Bella Vista (188.3km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (190.12km)
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Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre Public Cancer Centre in Blacktown (191.65km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (195.1km)
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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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Hunter New England Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Nepean Cancer Care Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and 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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Royal North Shore Hospital Hepato-Biliary Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Liver Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Liver 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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