The NSCLC is represented by a team of Oncologists working alongside Respiratory Physicians, Surgeons, Medical Imaging and Pathology Providers in the assessment and management of patients with suspected or proven lung cancer. The NSCLC is proudly supported by Calvary Central Districts Hospital and Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre.
The multidisciplinary service operates out of Calvary Central Districts Hospital in Elizabeth Vale offering streamlined access diagnostic services and experienced consultants specialising in Lung Cancer management.
We facilitate/provide rapid access to and utilise the latest technology in terms of diagnosis and assessment:
EBUS (Endo bronchial ultrasound)
PET Scanning
Video assisted thoroscopic surgery (VATS)
Laser bronchoscopy
Medical oncology clinical management, through the Adelaide Oncology & Haematology group
Radiation Oncology including advanced stereotactic techniques through Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre
The NSCLC team will provide optimal Lung Cancer care for both public and private patients.
All referrals are triaged by an experienced oncologist and patients are referred on for co-ordinated investigations and individualised oncological and cardiothoracic opinion.
How do we keep you informed?
GP’s will receive rapid feedback from the primary specialist after all multidisciplinary team discussions.
Your patients will have access to the full range of supportive care offered by the NSCLC.
For more information please contact the NSCLC advice line on 8380 1300.
Which patients should you refer to NSCLC?
Patients suitable for urgent referral include all patients with suspected or proven lung cancer including those with:
Persistent haemoptysis
Pleural effusion
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Metastic disease
Who’s on our team?
Medical Oncology
A/Prof Rohit Joshi
Medical Oncologist
Dr Vy Broadbridge
Medical Oncologist
Dr Harminder Singh Takhar
Medical Oncologist
A/Prof Ken Pittman
Medical Oncologist
Dr Vineet Kwatra
Medical Oncologist
Dr Hooi Hong
Medical Oncologist
Radiation Oncology
Dr Phuong Tran
Dr Marcus Dreosti
Dr Kevin Palumbo
Respiratory Physicians
Dr Shanka Karunarathne
Dr Madhu Chandratilleke
Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Dr James Edwards
Dr Justin Chan
Dr Michael Worthington
How to refer
To refer patients to NSCLC, download the referral below, complete and attach any relevant documentation and then submit to NSCLC by either fax 8380 1399 or scan and email to reception@naonc.com.au
For further information please contact NSCLC on 8380 1300.
Kind Regards
The Team at NSCLC
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