Skin cancer treatment near Penrith
Skin cancer can include basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma.
A person with a suspected or confirmed skin 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 skin cancer involves a team of specialists. Initial referral for melanoma or complicated non-melanoma skin cancer (BCC or SCC) should be to a dermatologist or surgeon.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Dermatologists and surgeons
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A/Prof Nicholas Ngui Surgical Oncologist in Mount Druitt (12.8km)
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Dr Muzib Abdul Razak Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Bella Vista (24.1km)
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A/Prof Alexander Varey Plastic Surgeon in Bella Vista (24.14km)
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Dr Quan Ngo Plastic Surgeon in Cabramatta West (25.51km)
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A/Prof Julie Howle Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (27.98km)
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Dr Raquel Ruiz Araujo Dermatologist in Westmead (28.08km)
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Dr Gideon Sandler Head and Neck Surgeon, Paediatric Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (28.09km)
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Dr Maria Jones-Caballero Dermatologist in Westmead (28.09km)
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Dr Ali Moghadam Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (28.16km)
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Dr Marc Langbart Plastic Surgeon in Liverpool (28.91km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Renuka Chittajallu Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (2.7km)
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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 Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Westmead (27.53km)
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Dr Adam Cooper Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (29.05km)
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Dr Bavanthi Balakrishnar Medical Oncologist in Liverpool (29.13km)
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Dr Mohsen Shafiei Medical Oncologist in Bankstown (36.68km)
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Dr Joseph Rutovitz Medical Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.52km)
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Dr Kazi Nahar Medical Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.55km)
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Dr Hussein Soudy Medical Oncologist in Hurstville (44.81km)
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Radiation oncologists
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A/Prof Michael Veness Radiation Oncologist in Kingswood (2.53km)
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Dr Johnson Lam Radiation Oncologist in Richmond (17.12km)
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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 Alison Salkeld Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (28.09km)
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Dr Eun Ji Hwang Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (28.11km)
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Dr Allan Fowler Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.12km)
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Dr Joe Chang Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.13km)
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Dr Vanessa Estall Radiation Oncologist in Liverpool (29.14km)
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Prof Gerald Fogarty Radiation Oncologist in Wahroonga (37.55km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for skin cancer may include surgery or radiotherapy. Many people with skin cancer have surgery.
Surgery for skin cancer
Hospitals for skin cancer surgery are listed below. 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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Hawkesbury District Health Service Private Hospital in Windsor (18.96km)
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Blacktown Hospital Public Hospital in Blacktown (20.95km)
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Fairfield Hospital Public Hospital in Prairiewood (23.15km)
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Norwest Private Hospital Private Hospital in Bella Vista (24.13km)
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Westmead Private Hospital Private Hospital in Westmead (27.5km)
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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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Auburn Hospital Public Hospital in Auburn (33.9km)
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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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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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Find a cancer care team
All people with melanoma or advanced stage BCC or SCC 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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Western Sydney Local Health District Non-Melanoma Skin MDT
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Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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St George and Sutherland Hospitals Melanoma MDT
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Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Melanoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Skin Cancer MDT
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Gosford Hospital Skin and Melanoma MDT
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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Melanoma 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.
Melanoma information
More information about the melanoma care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for melanoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
Tests for skin cancer
Initial tests may be organised by the general practitioner (GP) and may include:
- a complete skin check
- a biopsy
- imaging (in some circumstances).
Timeframes for referral
- If required, a biopsy should be performed within four weeks.
- If referral to a specialist is required, referral should be as soon as practical, with respect to any clinical concern.
Skin cancer information
More information about the skin cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for skin cancer Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet for patients in plain English and seven other languages.
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