Gynaecology Oncology Service covers the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer such as cervical, uterine, vulva, ovarian or vaginal cancer.
About this service
We provide outpatient and inpatient services for the treatment of people with cancer of the female reproductive system.
Patients who are suspected to have a gynaecological cancer can be referred by their GP or another medical clinic to our clinic at the Canberra Hospital. This clinic is staffed by gynaecological oncologists supported by nurses and junior doctors.
Surgery is performed at Canberra's public hospitals.
This service works in close coordination with other services that provide care for patients with gynaecological cancers including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, social workers, physiotherapists, psychologists and others.
Who we care for
People with suspected or confirmed gynaecological cancer such as cervical, uterine, vulva, ovarian or vaginal cancer who are referred by another specialist or a GP.
How to access this service
A GP or other medical practitioner must refer you to this service.
After we receive your referral from your doctor, we will contact you and arrange your first appointment with us.
What to expect
After we receive a referral from your specialist or GP, a doctor will triage your referral to ensure that patients with urgent clinical needs are seen as soon as possible.
We will then call you to offer you an appointment and provide you with any instructions you may require about attending your appointment.
At your clinic appointment, you will see a nurse and a doctor, who will let you know about the next steps in your treatment.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins.
Where we’re located
The clinic is located in the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.
Information for referrers
Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.
Referral options:
- Phone: (02) 5124 2415
- Acute phone: (02) 5124 2000 (on call registrar via switch)
- Fax: (02) 5124 5500
- SmartForm
