Calvary Mater Newcastle
Cancer services
At Calvary Mater Newcastle we provide a comprehensive range of cancer services, diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Our focus is on patient care and helping you through your entire journey to wellness.
Our team of doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners work with you to decide the best course of treatment and care. And our dedicated team of cancer care coordinators will guide you through every step of your treatment journey with educational and emotional support.
We work hard to continually improve the care we provide and access to the most advanced cancer treatment technology.
Cancer treatment at Calvary Mater Newcastle
Medical oncology
Radiation oncology
Haematology
Surgery and day surgery
Surgical outpatient services
Our Surgical outpatient services building is located in the Mater Institute building (sign posted 'Surgical Outpatient Services') located on Platt Street, Waratah.
The building is located opposite the main hospital’s Platt Street entrance and next to our P2 Car Park (Platt Street).
Our surgical outpatient services provide a range of clinics to our surgical patients which include the following:
Service | Details |
|---|---|
Surgery clinics Surgeons and registrars | - General surgery – such as hernia repairs, gall bladder removal - Breast cancer surgery - Upper gastrointestinal surgery |
Melanoma unit clinic Surgeons and registrars | - Appointments for patients with a diagnosis of melanoma - Patients that require surgery in an operating theatre - Patients that can have minor surgery in surgical outpatient services |
Breast reconstruction clinic Plastic surgeons | For patients that have or have had breast cancer |
McGrath breast care nurse clinic | Nurses provide education, support and wound management |
Wound clinics | Provided by the nursing staff for patients who have undergone surgery |
Stomal therapy wound management | Nurses provide care to patients with a stoma and complex wound management |
Useful contacts
- These services are available Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
- Calvary Mater Newcastle, Platt Street, Waratah NSW 2298
Melanoma
- Referral fax number: 02 4923 6502
Surgery
- Referral fax number: 02 4923 6450
Cancer support services
We offer a range of free complementary health services onsite to our patients. These allied health services include social work, nutrition and dietetics, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psycho-oncology.
The Wig Service is a highly individualised service run by talented and dedicated volunteers, including a hairdresser, who has many years of experience in wig fitting.
Our team provide this personalised wig fitting service for Calvary Mater Newcastle patients who lose their hair through treatment. At your appointment, our friendly volunteers will help you choose a flattering wig from a wide selection, fit it correctly and style to suit. They will also provide advice on wig maintenance and care. All of our wigs are brand new synthetic wigs, therefore easy to care for. It is a free service, wig included.
How to access this service
The Wig Service is located in The Medical Centre, Level 3, Calvary Mater Newcastle
To access the Wig Service you need to be:
- a Calvary Mater Newcastle patient
- receiving treatment
- and have lost or losing your hair as a consequence of your medical condition
The Wig Service clinic operates on two Mondays per month from approximately 9:30am – 12:30pm. On arrival for your appointment you should report to the Medical Centre Reception Desk where you will be directed to the waiting area. A volunteer will then welcome you once you are seated. On the day of your appointment you are welcome to bring one support person with you.
The Wig Service is a free service to patients of Calvary Mater Newcastle. Monetary donations are always welcome.
To arrange an appointment, please call 02 4014 3195.
Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be distressing and confusing for you and for your loved ones.
The Cancer Council Information Centre at Calvary Mater Newcastle has been established to connect cancer patients, their carers and families with information and support services.
The centre offers:
- Free booklets about cancer, treatment and emotions
- Internet access to cancer-related websites
- Information about a range of available support services
- Telephone access to the Cancer Council Helpline
- Trained volunteers to help you find what you need
How to access this service
- Referral not required, no appointment is necessary.
- This service is located opposite The Medical Centre, Level 3, Calvary Mater Newcastle
- Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
- 131 120 – Cancer Council Helpline
Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Head and Neck Cancer Support Group was established in July 2010 as a means of providing further support to head and neck cancer patients in the Newcastle and Hunter area.
The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month and is facilitated by allied health professionals working within this area, and provides both education and peer support.