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Auckland DHB Oncology Services
Public Service, Oncology, Cancer Network Group
Description
Our service is part of the Regional Cancer and Blood Service at Auckland District Health Board. Our teams are specialists in providing care in haematology, medical oncology and radiation oncology. We are here to ensure that you get the best care with the best possible outcome for you and your whānau. This video is here to introduce all of our services to you.
What is Oncology?
Oncology is the area of medicine to do with treatment of cancer. Many different specialties manage cancer treatment. Surgery (Surgical Oncology) uses operations to diagnose cancer and treat it by removing it from people's bodies. Medical Oncology uses medicines or drugs to treat solid tumours such as cancer of breast, bowel, and lung. Radiation Oncology uses radiation, mostly from powerful x-ray machines, to treat tumours. Haematology (Haemato-Oncology) treats tumours of blood such as leukaemia and lymphoma. Palliative Care uses medicines to control the symptoms of cancer to alleviate any suffering.
All these specialties work closely together at the Regional Cancer and Blood Service or they are part of ADHB. Sometimes cancer treatment may involve more than one specialty team depending on your type of cancer and its extent. Much cancer can be cured nowadays or controlled, but because there is still a long way to go, we are also involved with Clinical Trials research in search of better ways of treatment. We work closely with organisations such as the Cancer Society to ensure that people who come to our service have access to information and community support services.
The staff of the Oncology Service includes specialist doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, physicists, psychologists, clerical staff and social workers. We know that cancer's impact on peoples' lives is often more than just physical. As a teaching hospital, we also have the next generation of professionals in training. There is always supervision from experienced staff.
What is Cancer?
The human body is made of millions of cells which normally grow, divide and are renewed in a controlled way. Sometimes this control is lost, and the cells keep growing. A solid group of these cells is called a tumour or "growth".
Consultants
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Dr Amanda Ashley
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Anna Bashford
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr Reuben Broom
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr Laird Cameron
Medical Oncologist - Thoracic Cancer Stream
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Dr Kathryn Chrystal
Medical Oncologist - Gynaecology Cancer Stream
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Dr Joanna Connor
Medical Oncologist - Sarcoma and Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr Dragan Damianovich
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Sanjeev Deva
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream; Early Phase Cancer Trials
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Dr Peter Fong
Medical Oncologist - Urological Cancer Stream; Early Phase Cancer Trials
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Dr Simon Fu
Medical Oncologist - Urological Cancer Stream
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Dr Ayman Hamid
Medical Oncology MOSS - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Fritha Hanning
Medical Oncologist - Urological Cancer Stream
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Dr Carmel Jacobs
Medical Oncologist - Urological Cancer Stream
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Dr Gireesh Kumaran
Medical Oncologist - Melanoma and Thoracic Cancer Stream
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Dr George Laking
Medical Oncologist - Sarcoma Stream
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Dr Ben Lawrence
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Nicola Lawrence
Medical Oncologist - Urological Cancer Stream
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Dr Aileen Ludlow
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal and Thoracic Cancer Stream
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Dr Mike McCrystal
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer and Melanoma Stream
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Prof Mark McKeage
Medical Oncologist - Thoracic Cancer Stream
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Dr Soizick Mesnage
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr Michele O'Neill
Medical Oncology MOSS - Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr David Porter
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer Stream
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Dr Gareth Rivalland
Medical Oncologist - Thoracic Cancer and Melanoma Stream
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Dr Osama Salih
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Rita Sasidharan
Medical Oncologist - Breast and Gastrointestinal Cancer Stream
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Dr Jane So
Medical Oncologist - Gastrointestinal Cancer and Early Phase Cancer Trials Stream
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Dr Rosalie Stephens (nee Fisher)
Medical Oncologist - Gynaecological Cancer Stream
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Dr Richard Sullivan
Medical Oncologist - Thoracic Cancer Stream
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Dr Michelle Wilson
Medical Oncologist - Gynaecological Cancer Stream and Early Phase Cancer Trials
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Dr Sheridan Wilson
Medical Oncologist - Breast Cancer Stream
Referral Expectations
Usually referral to the Cancer Service is by letter from another doctor, such as a GP or surgeon. One of our consultant oncologists will read through the letter, and ask our clerical staff to book an appointment taking account of the urgency of the condition.
When you come to Oncology Outpatients you will be seen by a member of the Oncology Team who will ask questions about your illness, examine you, and discuss the management of your condition. We encourage people to bring a family member or other support person to sit in on their visit.
Procedures / Treatments
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses specialised medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines spread throughout the body (systemic treatment) and so can treat cancer cells in most places.… More
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Alternative Treatments
It is very common for people with cancer to want to try other non-medical treatments such as diet or alternative/complementary medicines offered by other practitioners. It is helpful for your oncology team to know what other therapies you might be taking as sometimes there can be interactions with their treatment. More
Services Provided
Hospitals and cancer treatment centres
- Regional cancer & blood centres
- Public hospitals
Cancer Types
Lung, Breast, Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagus / Stomach / Liver), Lower Gastrointestinal (Bowel / Rectum / Anus), Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Prostate, Gynaecological, Leukaemia and Blood, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Sarcoma, Childhood Cancers, Others
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Contact Details
Auckland City Hospital
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 367 0000
Website
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Patient enquiries
(09) 375 4300
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Known extension/pager
(09) 307 4949
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Admission & Planning Unit
Ext 24210 / 23225
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Acute Referrals Service
(09) 375 7030, Ext: 24048
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Emergency Department
(09) 376 0000, open 24 hours / 7 days
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Outpatient appointments & surgical booking enquiries
(09) 638 0400 / scheduling@adhb.govt.nz
Mental Health Services
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24 Hour Crisis Line
0800 800717
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GP / External Specialist Help Desk
(09) 307 2800
Regional Cancer and Blood Service
Buildings 7 and 8, Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road, Grafton
Auckland 1023
Street Address
Regional Cancer and Blood Service
Buildings 7 and 8, Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road, Grafton
Auckland 1023
Postal Address
Regional Cancer and Blood Service
Private Bag 92024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
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This page was last updated at 9:22AM on March 18, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Auckland DHB Oncology Services.