Cancer Survivorship Service
How we can help you
Our service can help you if you are living with cancer or have had cancer and have had treatment from the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital or the Royal Hospital for Women. We can support you in your recovery and help you with your health and wellbeing. If you are living with or have had cancer you may experience the following survivorship issues:
- fatigue and/or sleep issues
- menopausal symptoms
- difficulty with memory or concentration
- changes in diet and physical activity
- fear of the cancer coming back
- worry, anxiety, sadness, depression.
We have outpatient clinics where you can meet with health professionals to help you with these issues.
Our specialist health professionals include:
- A medical oncologist (cancer doctor) who specialises in cancer survivorship. They will assess your medical needs and support your recovery from cancer treatment and look to improve your well-being.
- A cardio-oncologist who is a doctor who specialises in management of heart conditions in people who have or had cancer.
- An exercise physiologist who can provide an individualised, supervised exercise program to help you with side-effects of treatments.
- A clinical psychologist who can help you transition to life after cancer
- A dietitian who can provide you guidance on what foods will give you good nutrition after cancer
- A Cancer Council Liaison Officer who can help you and your carers navigate information, emotional and practical support opportunities.
Specialist doctors
| Name | Position and specialty |
|---|---|
| Dr Monica Tang | Medical oncologist and specialist in cancer survivorship |
| Dr Daniel Chen | Cardio-oncologist - doctor who specialises in cancer and the heart. |
Other health professionals
| Name | Position and specialty |
|---|---|
| Cancer Council Liaison Officer | |
| Dr Kerry Tiller | Clinical Psychologist |
| Jessica Collings | Senior Exercise Physiologist |
| Dietician |
| Clinic name | Day | Time | Specialist | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer survivorship clinic | Tuesday | Afternoon | Dr Monica Tang | Cancer Survivorship Centre |
| Cancer survivorship clinic | Thursday | Morning and afternoon | Dr Monica Tang | Cancer Survivorship Centre |
| Cardio-oncology clinic | Tuesday | Afternoon | Dr Daniel Chen | Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre |
We also have a monthly program of presentations and workshops, which focus on physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness. The Cancer Inspire Program is for all Prince of Wales Hospital cancer patients, carers, and their families.
Topics include:
- Guided relaxation
- Benefits of exercise during and after treatment
- Benefits of healthy eating
- Managing fatigue, stress and breathlessness
- Understanding cancer treatment and side effects.
You need a referral from your local doctor (GP) or specialist to use this service. Once we have your referral we will contact you to make an appointment.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment please call 02 9382 5111.
We will send you a link to a survey in your appointment confirmation email. Please complete this survey before your first appointment.
You can find more information from these trusted resources:
- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre - www.petermac.org/cancersurvivorship
- Cancer Council NSW - www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/after-cancer-treatment/