Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre
Contact
location Building 0, Corner Great Western Highway and Somerset Street, Kingswood, NSW 2747 Get directions
Postal address : PO Box 63, Penrith NSW 2751
phone
Fax (02) 4734 3570
Cancer and blood disorder patients can access specialist appointments, tests and procedures without being admitted to hospital.
About us
Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre provides diagnostic, assessment and treatment facilities for patients with cancer and blood disorders.
The centre includes day ward, radiation oncology facilities and outpatient service in all specialty departments.
Many departments work together using a multidisciplinary team approach and when required community services are involved to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Referral information
Patients will need a referral from their doctor or GP (general practitioner) including details of their patient history, current medications and symptoms, addressed to one of our specialists.
Clinic services, specialists and hours
The following specialist services are available at the Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre.
Allied health
Information
The Nepean Cancer Care Allied Health Team is a professional, innovative service committed to providing excellent, evidence-based, client-centred care. The team includes physiotherapists, lymphoedema specialists, occupational therapists, dietitians and speech therapists.
We run the following clinics:
- lymphoedema
- physiotherapy
- dietician
- dietician / speech - head and neck
- speech
Referral information
All new patients will need a completed referral form to be faxed to the centre on (02) 4734 3570, before an appointment can be made. GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
Cancer genetics clinics
Information
Cancer genetics clinics are held at the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre at Westmead Hospital on alternate Tuesdays.
Referral information
To access the service, you need a GP to write a detailed referral letter and fax it to (02) 9845 8567. For more information phone (02) 9845 8530.
Haematology service
Information
The Haematology service offers a wide range of treatments for both cancer and non-cancer disorders. To address these health issues a holistic approach is adopted to support the patient during their illness. Cell collection procedures are also performed at the Centre.
Referral information
The patient needs a letter or completed referral form from a GP or specialist, addressed to one of the following:
Specialist | Clinic |
|---|---|
Dr John Taper | Malignant and non- malignant haematology with special interest in plasma cell dyscrasias and director of autologous stem cell transplant unit. |
Professor Stephen Fuller | Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, mastocytosis, porphyria, and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria |
Dr Anita Shetty | Malignant haematology (including leukemias and lymphomas), myeloproliferative neoplasms, myeloma and amyloidosis, venous thrombosis, general haematology including obstetric haematology |
Dr Man Yuk Ho | General haematology |
Dr John Giannoutsos | General haematology, diagnostic haematology |
Dr Yi Ling Tan | General haematology |
Dr David Bishop | Malignant haematological disorders (including leukemias and lymphomas), haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies (CAR-T cells), general haematology |
GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- all recent scan and pathology results
- a list of current medications.
Medical oncology
Information
Medical oncology is the medical management of cancer by consultant physicians, nurses and allied health staff. This includes chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other supportive treatments.
Referral information
The patient needs a letter or completed referral form from a GP or specialist, addressed to one of the following:
Clinic | Specialist |
|---|---|
Gynae Oncology | Dr Jennifer Shannon |
Breast Clinic | Dr Anuradha Vasista |
Central Nervous System Clinic | Dr Amanda Stevanovic |
General / Undifferentiated Oncology Clinic | Dr Amanda Stevanovic |
Head and Neck Clinic | Dr Jennifer Shannon |
Lower GI Clinic | Dr Jennifer Shannon |
Lung Clinic | Dr Pei Ding |
Melanoma | Dr John Park |
Upper GI Clinic | Dr Jennifer Shannon |
Genito Urinary Clinic | Dr Amanda Stevanovic |
GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- all recent scan and pathology results
- a list of current medications.
Palliative care
Information
Find out more about Supportive and palliative care in Nepean Blue Mountains.
No referral is required to access most palliative care services, but a referral from a GP or specialist is required to see a palliative care doctor or attend our palliiative care clinics - see below.
Referral information
GPs or specialists need to write a detailed referral letter or complete our referral form, with specified reasons for referral, addressed to one of our specialists. Referrals can be faxed to (02) 4734 3570.
Specialist | Clinic |
Dr Alan Oloffs | Nepean Cancer Care Centre (Tuesday morning) |
Dr Jeyanthi Kathiresan | Hawkesbury Hospital (Wednesday morning) |
Dr Melinda Van Leeuwen | Lemongrove Community Health Centre (Thursday morning) |
Dr Mark Dillon | Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital (Monday morning) |
Dr Michael Noel | Nepean Cancer Care Centre (Monday afternoon) Renal Support Care - Penrith Community Dialysis Centre (Thursday all day) |
Dr Sam Steele | Lithgow virtual care (Monday morning) Nepean Cancer Care Centre (Friday morning) |
GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- all recent scans and pathology results
- a list of current medications and treatments
- a list of previous specialists.
Psycho oncology
Information
We offer the services of a comprehensive team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers to support patients and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Referral information
The person wanting to use this service needs a letter or completed referral form from a GP or specialist, addressed to one of the following:
| Clinic | Specialist |
|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | Dr Catherine Mason (available on NCCC referral template) |
| Psychologist | Laura Kirsten (Refer to Allied Health referral) |
| Psychologist | Renee Grant (Refer to Allied Health referral) |
| Social Worker | Betsy Sajish (Refer to Allied Health referral) |
GPs and referring clinicians can access the Allied Health referral form and NCCC referral template in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- all recent scan and pathology results
- bring a list of current medications.
Radiation oncology
Information
Radiation oncology is the medical management of cancer by specialist consultants, nurses and allied health staff. The treatment is often referred to as radiotherapy and offers a safe and accurate treatment using advanced computer planning technology and radiation from a machine called a linear accelerator.
Referral information
The patient needs a letter or completed referral form from a GP or specialist, addressed to one of the following:
Clinic | Specialist |
|---|---|
Breast Clinic | Dr Ken Tiver |
Central Nervous System Clinic | Dr Vindya Bandara |
Colorectal Clinic | Dr Kirsty Van Gysen |
Gynaecology Clinic | Refer to Westmead Cancer Services |
Head and Neck Clinic | Dr Lakmalie Perera Dr Maria Azzi |
Intestinal Clinic | Dr Kirsty Van Gysen |
Lung Clinic | Dr Roland Alvandi |
Lymphoma Clinic | Dr Vindya Bandara |
Melanoma Clinic | Dr Vindya Bandara |
Oesophagus Clinic | Dr Kirsty Van Gysen |
Palliative Clinic | Dr Roland Alvandi |
Prostate Clinic | Dr Maria Azzi |
Skin Clinic | Dr Lakmalie Perera |
Upper Gastro Clinic | Dr Kirsty Van Gysen |
Urology Oncology Clinic | Dr Maria Azzi |
GPs and referring clinicians can access the form in the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD outpatient referral catalogue.
What to bring
- Medicare card for bulk billing
- all recent scan and pathology results
- bring a list of current medications.
Smoke-free policy
All our hospitals and locations are smoke-free. Smoking anywhere on the grounds may result in a $300 fine. View our policy.