Our clinic includes experts with these specialities:

• Medical oncologists (cancer doctors)
• Cancer genetic specialists (doctor who specialises in cancer passed down from family in your genes)
• Genetic counsellors (health professional who provides counselling on the results of genetic testing)
• Pathologist (doctor who specialises in diagnosing diseases by looking at body tissues, cells, and fluids)
• Bioinformatics experts and scientists (translate your test results into meaningful information using computers).

Our team are:

Our team will work with your cancer doctor to provide them additional expert advice on your cancer care.  

First discuss our clinic with your cancer doctor to see if it suits your needs.

If you decide to use our service, your doctor will need to fill in this referral form.

Our team of experts will then review your information. They may have a meeting with your doctor or they may want you to meet you via telephone, videoconference or face to face. 

Our team will then send a report to your cancer doctor with our recommendations for your care and your doctor will discuss these with you. 

We might ask you if you would like to be involved in research. Your doctor will also talk with you about this at referral.

We will contact you if you need an appointment. We hold appointments fortnightly on Wednesdays between 12 noon - 4.00 pm. You can attend via videoconference, telephone or face to face. We are located in the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. 

If we need to meet separately with your cancer doctor, we hold these expert team meetings fortnightly on Tuesdays from 2.00 - 3.00 pm. 

To change or cancel an appointment please call (02) 9382 5111.

The service is funded by Medicare and the Medical Research Future Fund so there is currently no cost to patients.

Participation in our research is optional and helps advance precision oncology in Australia. You can find out more about the Precision Care Clinic and Initiative on our website.

Let us know if you need an interpreter and we can arrange one. You can also contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service National on 131 450. Tell the operator your language and ask them to call us. 

Our multidisciplinary team is led by AYA Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and includes:

• specialist nursing
• social work
• clinical psychology
• neuropsychology.

The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a Commonwealth funded program administered by Canteen and the Cancer Institute NSW.

Where is your care delivered

The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is run by Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Our team supports young people aged 15-25 years at both hospitals.  

The You Can Centre is a dedicated space for young people located at the Cancer Survivorship Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Some psychosocial sessions are held in the You Can Centre.

GPs and/or treating hospitals can refer to the Sydney Youth Cancer Service. Referrals are accepted from across NSW and the ACT. Please send relevant test results with the referral letter.

Contact the Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0400 474 691 for more information.

Once the referral is received, a letter will be sent confirming an appointment date, time and location. To change or cancel an appointment, contact cancer services on (02) 9382 5111.

Please bring:

• Medicare card, any health care or concession cards
• Private Health Fund Membership card (if insured)
• Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if the doctor has requested them

Do you need help understanding or speaking English? Ask our team to arrange an interpreter. This is a free service. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call 131 450 if you need an interpreter to speak with our team on the telephone.

Our multidisciplinary team is led by AYA Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and includes:

• specialist nursing
• social work
• clinical psychology
• neuropsychology.

The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is a Commonwealth funded program administered by Canteen and the Cancer Institute NSW.

Where is your care delivered

The Sydney Youth Cancer Service is run by Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Our team supports young people aged 15-25 years at both hospitals.  

The You Can Centre is a dedicated space for young people located at the Cancer Survivorship Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital. Some psychosocial sessions are held in the You Can Centre.

GPs and/or treating hospitals can refer to the Sydney Youth Cancer Service. Referrals are accepted from across NSW and the ACT. Please send relevant test results with the referral letter.

Contact the Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0400 474 691 for more information.

Once the referral is received, a letter will be sent confirming an appointment date, time and location. To change or cancel an appointment, contact cancer services on (02) 9382 5111.

Please bring:

• Medicare card, any health care or concession cards
• Private Health Fund Membership card (if insured)
• Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if the doctor has requested them

Do you need help understanding or speaking English? Ask our team to arrange an interpreter. This is a free service. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call 131 450 if you need an interpreter to speak with our team on the telephone.

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

Other health professionals

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. Please ask them to complete email our referral form to SESLHD-NCCC-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au or fax to 02 9382 5090. 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/

We are a team of specialised doctors and nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also have social workers, physiotherapists, dieticians and psychologists available Monday to Fridays.  

We can provide:

• Chemotherapy - when we give you medicines that destroy cancer cells
• Autologous stem cell transplantation - transplant of your own stem cells
• Immunotherapy - treatment that helps your bodies immune system fight cancer
• Hormonal therapy - uses synthetic hormones to block your bodies natural hormones when they are causing cancer
• Targeted therapy - medicines that work on specific features of cancer cells to stop them growing.

Our nurses work three different shifts - morning, afternoon, and night. Our medical and allied health teamwork from 8:30am to the afternoon. Our healthcare team meets together to discuss your care 5 days a week at 8:45am.

Our nurses will take your blood pressure, temperature and heart rate, and complete other assessments while you are here every 4 hours. This may need to be done more frequently.

Meals are delivered from 7:30am, 12:30pm and 5:30pm. Please let the staff know if you have any specific allergies and dietary requirements.

Our usual visiting hours are from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm. 

Quiet hours are from 8.00 pm - 8.00 am and 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. 

Our ward may have different visiting times (flexibility) or special requirements, please discuss with our Nurse Unit Manager.

We are a teaching hospital and student doctors or nurses may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us from outside the hospital by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a team of specialised doctors and nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also have social workers, physiotherapists, dieticians and psychologists available Monday to Fridays.  

We can provide:

• Chemotherapy - when we give you medicines that destroy cancer cells
• Autologous stem cell transplantation - transplant of your own stem cells
• Immunotherapy - treatment that helps your bodies immune system fight cancer
• Hormonal therapy - uses synthetic hormones to block your bodies natural hormones when they are causing cancer
• Targeted therapy - medicines that work on specific features of cancer cells to stop them growing.

Our nurses work three different shifts - morning, afternoon, and night. Our medical and allied health teamwork from 8:30am to the afternoon. Our healthcare team meets together to discuss your care 5 days a week at 8:45am.

Our nurses will take your blood pressure, temperature and heart rate, and complete other assessments while you are here every 4 hours. This may need to be done more frequently.

Meals are delivered from 7:30am, 12:30pm and 5:30pm. Please let the staff know if you have any specific allergies and dietary requirements.

Our usual visiting hours are from 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm. 

Quiet hours are from 8.00 pm - 8.00 am and 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. 

Our ward may have different visiting times (flexibility) or special requirements, please discuss with our Nurse Unit Manager.

We are a teaching hospital and student doctors or nurses may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us from outside the hospital by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

If you have already experienced hair loss, please bring along a photograph of yourself before your hair loss to assist with selecting a wig or head covering.

We accept payment with cash or by card.

A one off non-refundable payment is required at the time of hire:

You may be eligible for cover under your private health insurance, contact your fund for details.

All wigs must be returned to the wig library.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the wig library.

If you have already experienced hair loss, please bring along a photograph of yourself before your hair loss to assist with selecting a wig or head covering.

We accept payment with cash or by card.

A one off non-refundable payment is required at the time of hire:

You may be eligible for cover under your private health insurance, contact your fund for details.

All wigs must be returned to the wig library.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the wig library.

Our team consists of:

Medical

• Dr Lesley Andrews (Head of Department)
• Associate Professor Kathy Tucker AO (Clinical Geneticist Clinical Lead)
• Dr Milita Zaheed
• Dr Minmin Lin

Genetic Counsellors

• Rachel Williams (Senior Genetic Counsellor Network Clinical Lead)
• Tanya Dwarte (Senior Genetic Counsellor)
• Catherine Speechly (Senior Genetic Counsellor)
• Nicole Cousens
• Bridget Douglas
• Ella Zurita

If you are concerned about your own diagnosis of cancer or your family history, speak to your doctor for a referral to the Hereditary Cancer Centre.

Please ask your doctor to send us your referral letter. We will also ask you to complete a registration form. You can do this now by completing this and sending it in with your referral. Otherwise, our administration staff will contact you to complete this with you.

Once we have received your referral, a member of our staff will contact you to make your appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call us on 02 9382 5107.

You will be asked about your personal medical history and your family history of cancer. Our staff will assess your risk and whether genetic testing could help your family. We also give advice about screening and ways to reduce cancer risk.

If you are an Australian Medicare or Veteran Affairs card holder, your appointment will be bulk billed.

• Current Medicare card or Veteran Affairs card
• Any Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card
• Insurer details (eg workers compensation, public liability or third party)
• Your private health fund membership card if you are currently insured with a private health fund
• Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if applicable
• Activities to keep you entertained while waiting (for example, a book, music player with headphones, crosswords). There is also a television and magazines available in the waiting area.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

Our Centre is involved in national and international research to improve care for people with an inherited cancer genetic condition. Your doctor or genetic counsellor may talk with you about research at your appointment.

 We are a teaching hospital and medical trainees, student doctors and genetic counsellors may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will not change your care in any way.

Our team consists of:

Medical

• Dr Lesley Andrews (Head of Department)
• Associate Professor Kathy Tucker AO (Clinical Geneticist Clinical Lead)
• Dr Milita Zaheed
• Dr Minmin Lin

Genetic Counsellors

• Rachel Williams (Senior Genetic Counsellor Network Clinical Lead)
• Tanya Dwarte (Senior Genetic Counsellor)
• Catherine Speechly (Senior Genetic Counsellor)
• Nicole Cousens
• Bridget Douglas
• Ella Zurita

If you are concerned about your own diagnosis of cancer or your family history, speak to your doctor for a referral to the Hereditary Cancer Centre.

Please ask your doctor to send us your referral letter. We will also ask you to complete a registration form. You can do this now by completing this and sending it in with your referral. Otherwise, our administration staff will contact you to complete this with you.

Once we have received your referral, a member of our staff will contact you to make your appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call us on 02 9382 5107.

You will be asked about your personal medical history and your family history of cancer. Our staff will assess your risk and whether genetic testing could help your family. We also give advice about screening and ways to reduce cancer risk.

If you are an Australian Medicare or Veteran Affairs card holder, your appointment will be bulk billed.

• Current Medicare card or Veteran Affairs card
• Any Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card
• Insurer details (eg workers compensation, public liability or third party)
• Your private health fund membership card if you are currently insured with a private health fund
• Recent X-rays or medical images and their reports, if applicable
• Activities to keep you entertained while waiting (for example, a book, music player with headphones, crosswords). There is also a television and magazines available in the waiting area.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

Our Centre is involved in national and international research to improve care for people with an inherited cancer genetic condition. Your doctor or genetic counsellor may talk with you about research at your appointment.

 We are a teaching hospital and medical trainees, student doctors and genetic counsellors may be involved and supervised by senior staff during your visit. You have the right to say no. If you do so, this will not change your care in any way.