Prostate cancer treatment near Turramurra
A person with a suspected or confirmed prostate 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)
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer involves a team of specialists.
Initial referral should be to a urologist for diagnosis. Discussion should occur with both a urologist and radiation oncologist prior to treatment starting.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Urologists and radiation oncologists
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Dr Imogen Patterson Urologist in Wahroonga (2.09km)
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Dr Amanda Chung Urologist in Wahroonga (2.64km)
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Dr James Symons Urologist in Wahroonga (2.64km)
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Dr Bala Indrajit Urologist in Wahroonga (2.67km)
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Dr Mark Liu Urologist in Wahroonga (2.67km)
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Dr Max Dias Urologist in Wahroonga (2.67km)
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Dr Ruth Collins Urologist in Wahroonga (2.67km)
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Dr Michael Wines Urologist in Wahroonga (2.72km)
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Dr Joe Chang Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (2.78km)
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Dr Sris Baskaranathan Urologist in Wahroonga (2.78km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Mal Arasaratnam Medical Oncologist in Wahroonga (2.65km)
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A/Prof Gavin Marx Medical Oncologist in Wahroonga (2.82km)
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Dr Alison Zhang Medical Oncologist in Macquarie Park (4.61km)
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Prof Howard Gurney Medical Oncologist in Macquarie University (4.63km)
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Dr Isobel Porter Medical Oncologist in Frenchs Forest (9.86km)
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Dr Luke Ardolino Medical Oncologist in Frenchs Forest (10.45km)
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A/Prof Alexander Guminski Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (11.1km)
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Dr Adrian Lee Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (11.38km)
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Dr David Chan Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (11.74km)
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Dr Laurence Krieger Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (11.74km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for prostate cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with prostate cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Surgery for prostate cancer
Hospitals for prostate cancer surgery are listed below. Results are ordered by distance from Turramurra NSW.
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (2.81km)
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Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Public Hospital in Hornsby (3.86km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Private Hospital in Macquarie Park (4.61km)
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Northern Beaches Hospital Public-Private Hospital in Frenchs Forest (9.91km)
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Royal North Shore Hospital Public Hospital in St Leonards (11.42km)
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Concord Repatriation General Hospital Public Hospital in Concord (12.06km)
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Mater Hospital North Sydney Private Hospital in North Sydney (12.82km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (15.31km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (15.52km)
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Strathfield Private Hospital Private Hospital in Strathfield (15.74km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Turramurra NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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San Integrated Cancer Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wahroonga (2.8km)
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Private Cancer Service in Macquarie Park (4.65km)
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Northern Beaches Hospital Oncology and Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (9.91km)
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GenesisCare Frenchs Forest Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (10.47km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (11.27km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (11.34km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (12.06km)
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Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research and Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Crows Nest (12.84km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (15.13km)
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Western Sydney Private Oncology and Infusion Centre Private Cancer Service in Westmead (15.56km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Icon Cancer Centre Wahroonga Private Cancer Service in Wahroonga (2.89km)
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GenesisCare Macquarie University Hospital Private Cancer Service in Macquarie Park (4.61km)
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Northern Beaches Cancer Care Private Cancer Service in Frenchs Forest (10.45km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (11.34km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.91km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (12.57km)
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GenesisCare Mater Hospital Private Cancer Service in North Sydney (12.89km)
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Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Westmead (15.13km)
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GenesisCare Norwest Private Cancer Centre in Bella Vista (16.45km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (18.12km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with prostate 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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Sydney Adventist Hospital Prostate Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Urological Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Urological Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Urological Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Urological Cancer MDT
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Lifehouse Prostate Cancer MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Urological Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Urological Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Prostate Brachytherapy 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 prostate cancer
Initial tests should be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- a prostate specific antigen (PSA) level
- measurement of free-to-total PSA ratio (blood tests).
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- The specialist consultation should take place within six to 12 weeks of the initial GP appointment if they present with no symptoms. Earlier if symptomatic.
- Treatment should commence within three months after diagnosis.
Prostate cancer information
More information about the prostate cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for prostate cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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