Cancer Centre
The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) Comprehensive Cancer Centre provides care for patients who are being looked after by a number of medical specialties including:
The SCGH Comprehensive Cancer Centre is located in DD Block. Paid parking is available at the multi-storey car park accessible via Winthrop Avenue. Alternatively, an underground car park (DD Block) is available with limited spaces and there is a short-term parking outside the front of the Comprehensive Cancer Centre on Gairdner Drive.
Our services include:
- Oncology Service Pharmacists
Work within the outpatient clinic and are available during clinic hours to answer any medication-related queries. - WA Cancer Nurse Coordination Service
- Provide a central point of contact for information about your diagnosis and treatment; liaise/link with other services and can assist in coordinating your appointments.
- WA Psycho-Oncology Service
Psychologists provide mental health support for cancer patients. This service is free with a referral from a health professional. - Palliative Care Services and Pain Clinic
Work with you and your family with expert pain and symptom management, support and reassurance to family and loved ones; coordinate care at home or in Inpatient Palliative Care Units; assist with Advance Care Planning or Health Directives; offer support in the outpatient clinic and offer bereavement/grief support or guidance. - Nutrition and Dietetics
Good nutrition is important for all cancer patients. Our Dietitians can provide a comprehensive service before and after your treatment. If you have concerns regarding what to eat during treatment, weight loss or gain, lack of appetite or change in energy levels then ask for a referral. Referrals can be done by your Oncology Team, Nursing Team or alternatively call (08) 6457 2850. - Social Work service
Support cancer outpatients, their carers and family members. They can help with the stress associated with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and its impact on daily life. Welfare officers are also available to provide information and assistance with financial matters, transport and accommodation options. Referrals can be done by your Oncology Team, Nursing Team or alternatively call (08) 6457 4666. - Cancer Council Volunteers
Volunteers understand that a cancer diagnosis may have enormous impact on you and your family. There is a kiosk situated in the clinic area with volunteers to help you when attending an appointment. - Solaris Care Foundation
Situated next door to the Comprehensive Cancer Centre on Watling Walk, Solaris Cancer Care supports people with all types of cancer, through every stage of cancer. Dedicated to providing support for cancer patients, their carers and families, Solaris meets the unmet need of the growing number of cancer survivors – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Solaris offers a range of free integrated services such as counselling, support groups, complementary therapies, courses and workshops. For further information, visit the Solaris Care Foundation website (external site)
Last Updated:
08/08/2024