Our services are delivered by a specialist team who meet regularly with a range of experts from different fields to provide age and tumour specific care and support for each person to ensure the best outcomes and quality of life.

The team is led by Head of Department Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and her team which includes:

• Clinical Nurse Consultants (specialist nurses) 0400 474 691
• Social Worker 
• Clinical Psychologists

Where is your care delivered

We have a dedicated space called the You Can Centre in the Cancer Survivorship Centre. It is an informal space to relax in when you are visiting the hospital or cancer centre.   

The Sydney YCS is part of a network of Youth Cancer Service in NSW and across other states with funding provided by the Australian Government and State/ Territory health departments. Canteen, the national not-for-profit youth cancer agency, administers the Youth Cancer Services funding arrangements in each state and provides a range of support services to AYAs, their siblings and families.

You must have a referral letter from your doctor to be seen by Youth Cancer Service, please request your doctor send us your referral letter together with all relevant test results.

Once we receive your completed referral we will send you a letter detailing your appointment date, time and what to bring.

If you would like to change or cancel an appointment, please telephone Sydney Youth Cancer Services on ph: 9382 5111.

Please bring:

• Your current Medicare card, any Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• Insurer details like 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 the doctor has requested you bring them
• 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 wait 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 services are delivered by a specialist team who meet regularly with a range of experts from different fields to provide age and tumour specific care and support for each person to ensure the best outcomes and quality of life.

The team is led by Head of Department Staff Specialist, Dr Jessica Ryan and her team which includes:

• Clinical Nurse Consultants (specialist nurses) 0400 474 691
• Social Worker 
• Clinical Psychologists

Where is your care delivered

We have a dedicated space called the You Can Centre in the Cancer Survivorship Centre. It is an informal space to relax in when you are visiting the hospital or cancer centre.   

The Sydney YCS is part of a network of Youth Cancer Service in NSW and across other states with funding provided by the Australian Government and State/ Territory health departments. Canteen, the national not-for-profit youth cancer agency, administers the Youth Cancer Services funding arrangements in each state and provides a range of support services to AYAs, their siblings and families.

You must have a referral letter from your doctor to be seen by Youth Cancer Service, please request your doctor send us your referral letter together with all relevant test results.

Once we receive your completed referral we will send you a letter detailing your appointment date, time and what to bring.

If you would like to change or cancel an appointment, please telephone Sydney Youth Cancer Services on ph: 9382 5111.

Please bring:

• Your current Medicare card, any Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• Insurer details like 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 the doctor has requested you bring them
• 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 wait 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.

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.

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.

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:

Product	Payment
New wig	$100.00
Donated or returned wig	$40.00

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:

Product	Payment
New wig	$100.00
Donated or returned wig	$40.00

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)

Genetic Counsellors

• Rachel Williams (Senior Network Clinical Lead)
• Meera Warby
• April Morrow
• Nicole Cousens
• Tanya Dwarte
• Catherine Speechly

Research Nurse

• Leon Botes

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, genetic counsellor or nurse may talk with you about research at your appointment.

 We are a teaching hospital and medical trainees, student doctors, genetic counsellors and 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 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)

Genetic Counsellors

• Rachel Williams (Senior Network Clinical Lead)
• Meera Warby
• April Morrow
• Nicole Cousens
• Tanya Dwarte
• Catherine Speechly

Research Nurse

• Leon Botes

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, genetic counsellor or nurse may talk with you about research at your appointment.

 We are a teaching hospital and medical trainees, student doctors, genetic counsellors and 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 not change your care in any way.

Your care team consists of specialists, registrars, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, psychologists and volunteers provide assessment, advice, support and care planning in partnership with your treating specialists, general practitioners, even at home. The Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital and St Vincent’s have partnered to deliver a comprehensive and coordinated palliative care service across the Randwick district.

Staff Specialists:

• Dr Helen Herz
• Dr Meg Sands

The Palliative Care service includes medical and nursing specialists who see patients on the Randwick Hospitals Campus including Prince of Wales Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, The Royal Hospital for Women, and Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well as in the home, who are referred. There is also a Nurse Practitioner who sees patients in residential aged care facilities.

Quality of life can be impacted by many different causes, including symptoms of pain, nausea, breathlessness and others. The impact of treatment can also lead to uncertainty and concern about the future. Many people living with advanced illnesses can benefit from palliative care. There is published evidence that seeing the palliative care team can even help patients with cancer to live longer and better.

If you live in the South East Sydney region and have a life-limiting illness such as cancer, emphysema, heart or kidney failure you may be referred by your local family doctor or a medical specialist to use our services. Please request your doctor to send us your referral letter together with all relevant test results.

Once we have received a completed referral, we will send you a confirmation appointment letter, which will tell you where your appointment is located and what information you should bring with you.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call us on 9382 5111.

• 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.
• A list of your current medications.
• 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 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 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.

At times our department participates in clinical research, and you may be asked if you would like to participate in a trial or study. You have a right to say no without there being any impact on your care.

Your care team consists of specialists, registrars, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, psychologists and volunteers provide assessment, advice, support and care planning in partnership with your treating specialists, general practitioners, even at home. The Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital and St Vincent’s have partnered to deliver a comprehensive and coordinated palliative care service across the Randwick district.

Staff Specialists:

• Dr Helen Herz
• Dr Meg Sands

The Palliative Care service includes medical and nursing specialists who see patients on the Randwick Hospitals Campus including Prince of Wales Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, The Royal Hospital for Women, and Sydney Children’s Hospital, as well as in the home, who are referred. There is also a Nurse Practitioner who sees patients in residential aged care facilities.

Quality of life can be impacted by many different causes, including symptoms of pain, nausea, breathlessness and others. The impact of treatment can also lead to uncertainty and concern about the future. Many people living with advanced illnesses can benefit from palliative care. There is published evidence that seeing the palliative care team can even help patients with cancer to live longer and better.

If you live in the South East Sydney region and have a life-limiting illness such as cancer, emphysema, heart or kidney failure you may be referred by your local family doctor or a medical specialist to use our services. Please request your doctor to send us your referral letter together with all relevant test results.

Once we have received a completed referral, we will send you a confirmation appointment letter, which will tell you where your appointment is located and what information you should bring with you.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call us on 9382 5111.

• 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.
• A list of your current medications.
• 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 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 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.

At times our department participates in clinical research, and you may be asked if you would like to participate in a trial or study. You have a right to say no without there being any impact on your care.