The Wesley Cancer Care Service
At The Wesley Hospital, we treat people with cancer with compassion and respect. Our Cancer Care Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Australia, led by skilled specialists supported by experienced oncology staff working collaboratively with Icon Cancer Centre Wesley (medical oncology) and GenesisCare (radiation oncology). The service includes the management of solid tumours and treatment of malignant and non-malignant haematology.
The Wesley Cancer Care Service also offers and provides access to the following support services:
Cancer care co-ordinators
Specialist cancer nurses who work closely with the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of your care. They will listen to you, help you understand your treatment plan, provide education and emotional support and refer you to allied health and additional cancer supports.Treatment and testing
Inpatient and day patient treatment, inpatient chemotherapy team, scalp cooling systems, pathology and an on-site stem cell lab.Allied health
We have a team of physiotherapists, dietitians, speech therapists, occupational therapists and discharge planners ready to support you.Continuing support
Our social workers and discharge care co-ordinators are here to support you and will put you in touch with The Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre.
The Wesley Cancer Care Service provides access to a range of treatments, including:
- Brachytherapy.
- Chemotherapy.
- Immunotherapy.
- Radiotherapy.
- Stem cell mobilisation.
- Stem cell transplant, including autologous and allogeneic transplants.
- Targeted therapies.
At The Wesley Hospital, we have 38 acute oncology beds and a purpose-built, nine-bed high-dependency/stem cell transplant unit. Access is also available to 24-hour emergency care, pastoral care and our 17-bed palliative care ward.
The Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre, commonly known as Choices, offers a range of evidence-based programs and a calm, caring and safe place to support people diagnosed with cancer, regardless of where they are being treated. The interdisciplinary team at Choices are here to help those affected by cancer navigate their experience, and assist with decision making and treatment side-effects, by providing the most appropriate support and information to meet their physical, practical and emotional needs. Learn more.
Meet our specialists
Note: The information here is for general reference only. To understand the benefits and risks specific to your condition and overall situation, please discuss any procedure with your treating doctor.
Your next step
To access cancer care services at The Wesley Hospital, you will need a referral from your GP. From there, you can make an appointment with one of our specialists.