PRIMARY LIVER CANCER MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM REFERRALS
All patients must be referred to a hepatologist who can co-ordinate the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) care of Liver cancer patients.
The urgency and clinic allocation are determined by referral content. If you are concerned with the appointment time allocated to your patient, please phone the gastro and liver department or the Hepatology Service Nurse Coordinator.
To refer your patient; send a referral, results or reports by fax or mail to your nearest service (see below).
To assist in placing the patient appropriately, the following information is helpful:
Primary Liver cancer and chronic HepB Fact Sheet for GPs
Patient information for Liver cancer can be found here.
Diagnosis |
Initial Investigations |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Liver Cancer should be referred to an MDT specialist within one week |
- Tumour Markers - CA 19.9, AFP
- HBV and HCV serology (HBsAg, anti-HCV antibody), LFT's,
- Ultrasound of liver and renal function
- Multiphase CT Scan Abdomen or MRI
- Biopsy not required prior to
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Location |
Liverpool |
Multi-disciplinary Clinic Times |
Monday 0745 |
Registration Address |
Dept Gastroenterology, Liverpool Hospital
Locked Bag 7103
Liverpool BC NSW 1871 |
Phone
Fax |
(02) 8738 7938
(02) 8738 4074 |
Liver group Chair |
A/Prof Miriam Levy |
Nurse Coordinator
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Phone 8738 7938
Elisabeth Stratton
Raji Joseph
Julie Coppock |
Medical Oncology |
Dr Weng Ng
Dr Aflah Roohullah |
Radiation Oncology |
Dr Mark Lee
Dr Meredith Johnston |
Surgical Oncology |
Dr Amitabha Das
Dr Kheman Rajkomar
Dr Frank Wang |
Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
A/Prof Miriam Levy
Dr Scott Davison
Prof Nick Shackel
Dr Emilia Prakoso |
Interventional Radiology |
Dr Glen Schlaphoff
Dr Ryan Rudolph
Dr Jules Catt
Dr Amineh Nick Nahad Gharmakher
Tracy Cordes |
| Radiology |
Dr Nira Borok |
| Social Work |
Cecilia Calnan |
| Add to MDT list |
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CanRefer
Quick Reference guide for best practice pathway |
