Haematology Cancer Service
Where to find this service
Where to find this service
Tumour stream lead
Dr William (Bill) Renwick
Time and location of Clinic
Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon
at Sunshine Hospital
Friday morning at Sunbury Day Hospital
Western Health has a team of staff who work together to provide a coordinated service to our patients. These team members have different roles including; treating cancer using a range of methods, assisting patients and their families at all stages of their journey, and providing information
The team includes:
- Haematologists – to manage disorders that involve the blood or blood forming organs.
- Radiation Oncologists – to treat cancer using radiation.
- Palliative Care Physicians – to provide advice regarding severe symptom management, to work to achieve the best quality of life for the person with a life-limiting illness and to provide support for family and carers.
- Pathologists – to diagnose and manage disease through laboratory test medicines.
- Allied Health staff – to provide additional supports with activities of everyday living.
The service is also involved with clinical trials, allowing patients access to the latest research and treatments.
Our clinicians
Haematologists
- Dr William Renwick
- Dr Christopher Leow
- Dr Duncan Carradice
- Dr Michael Gilbertson
- Dr Sophie Lee
Palliative Care Physicians
- Dr Maria Coperchini
- Dr Adrian Dabscheck
- Dr Ruwani Mendis
Allied Health
- A range of allied health professionals work as members of our team to provide additional support to patients. Click here for more information.
Referrals
Patients will need a referral from their GP or medical practitioner to attend a specialist clinic. Please bring;
- copies of any films or disks with images of any scans or tests, and
- any medications that you are currently on.
This will help our doctors see what tests you have already had and know how to help you best.
Referrers
Please click here for information about referring a patient with new or suspected haematological cancer. Referrals should be addressed to a named Haematologist from the list above. Cancers are considered urgent referrals.
Resources
Cancer Council Victoria has published “What to Expect Guides” which describe the optimal care that should be provided at each step of the cancer pathway. Click below to see these guides for:
Refer to the Cancer Council Victoria website for more information about different types of cancer.