The Medical Oncology service is provided across Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital.
Medical Oncologists provide care to patients with a wide range of cancers. We provide specialist services in:
Breast cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer(including Colorectal and Stomach)
Hepatobiliary cancer (including Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder)
Urogenital cancer (including Prostate, Kidney and Bladder)
Gynaecological cancer
Lung cancer.
Coordinated multi-disciplinary care meetings with other specialists such as Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Palliative Care Physicians and Allied Health is also provided.
Western Health is a member of Cancer Trials Australia
The Oncology department is affiliated with the Western and Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS).