Rectal cancer treatment near Penrith
A person with a suspected or confirmed rectal 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 are a number of recommended hospitals for rectal cancer surgery. Ideally, people with rectal cancer should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral should be to a surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr Sinan Albayati Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Penrith (2.27km)
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Dr Jodie Ellis-Clark Colorectal Surgeon in Kingswood (2.28km)
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Dr Simon Chew Colorectal Surgeon in Penrith (2.34km)
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Prof John Cartmill Colorectal Surgeon in Kingswood (2.42km)
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Dr Anthony Shakeshaft Colorectal Surgeon in Kingswood (2.62km)
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Dr Ewan MacDermid Colorectal Surgeon in Kingswood (2.62km)
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Dr Walid Barto Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Kingswood (2.7km)
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Dr Fred Betros General Surgeon in Richmond (17.35km)
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Dr Aileen Yen General Surgeon in Windsor (19.41km)
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Dr Ziggy Yeh Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgeon in Windsor (19.72km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Deme Karikios Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (2.48km)
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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 Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (2.7km)
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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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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Kirsten Van Gysen Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (2.52km)
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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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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (24.14km)
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Dr Alison Salkeld Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (28.09km)
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Dr Meredith Johnston Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.05km)
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Dr Trang Pham Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.1km)
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Dr Mark Lee Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.12km)
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Dr Karen Wong Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.13km)
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Gastroenterologists and other specialists
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Dr Jo Chen Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist in Penrith (2.34km)
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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 Calvin Chan Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist in Bella Vista (24.08km)
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Dr Nicolas De Luca Gastroenterologist in Bella Vista (24.08km)
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Dr Vu Kwan Gastroenterologist in Bella Vista (24.08km)
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Dr Stephen Oh Gastroenterologist in Baulkham Hills (25.73km)
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Dr Abiramy Ragunathan Cancer Genetic Specialist in Westmead (28.08km)
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Dr Emilia Ip Cancer Genetic Specialist, Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (29.08km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for rectal cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with rectal cancer have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for rectal cancer surgery
Hospitals that have a specialist rectal cancer centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Penrith NSW.
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Nepean Private Hospital Private Hospital in Kingswood (2.26km)
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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 Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (28.03km)
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Liverpool Hospital Public Hospital in Liverpool (29.43km)
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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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Campbelltown Hospital Public Hospital in Campbelltown (38.39km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Penrith NSW.
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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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (38.06km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (38.44km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (38.47km)
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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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Find a cancer care team
All people with rectal 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 Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Norwest Private Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Bankstown Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Concord Cancer Centre Colorectal Cancer MDT
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Macquarie University Hospital Cancer Program Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Colorectal Cancer MDT
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St George Cancer Care Centre Colorectal 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 bowel cancer
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include
- a physical examination
- digital rectal examination
- blood tests
- colonoscopy.
Timeframes for referral
- Initial tests should be performed within one week of general practitioner (GP) presentation.
- If symptoms suggest cancer, a colonoscopy should be done within four weeks.
- The specialist consultation should take place within two weeks of the initial GP appointment.
Bowel cancer information
More information about the bowel cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for bowel cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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