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Covid-19 A message from Cancer Specialists

By: Declan Murphy | March 10, 2020 | Tags: #cancerspecialists, #Bestcare, #flushot, #DHSS, #healthcare, medical, #COVID-19, #Coronavirus

Professor Declan Murphy – Urologist & Director, CANCER SPECIALISTS The coronavirus situation continues to evolve. CANCER SPECIALISTS are aligning with the policies and advice provided on the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) website https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19. This advice is continually updated so please monitor this. We will also continue to update using our Twitter … Continued

PIPAC Aerosol Chemotherapy

By: Cancer Specialists | February 4, 2020 | Tags: medical, Leadingclinician, Best Care, melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 7news, Cancer Specialists, 7NewsMelbourne, Colorectal Surgeon, CancerSpec, Epworth Richmond, Twitter, PIPAC, Aerosol Chemotherapy, cancer

A/Prof Craig Lynch discussing PIPAC at Epworth Richmond Hospital. PIPAC stands for: Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy For more information on PIPAC please call our rooms on 03 9421 6425 or email info@cancerspecialists.com.au

What is Nerve Grafting/Regeneration Surgery?

By: Cancer Specialists | January 8, 2020 | Tags: Robotic Prostate Surgery, Sexual Recovery Specialist, European Association of Urology, Victoria Cullen, Professor Declan Murphy, prostate cancer, mensthealth, urology, nervegrafting, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, regenerationsurgery, sexual function post robotic surgery, restoreerections, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, nervegraftingpaper, Urological Surgeon

Will this help men after prostatectomy get erections? Part Three: Prof Declan Murphy sits down with A Touchy Subject, Victoria Cullen, to discuss nerve grafting surgery. Nerve Grafting Paper

Christmas & New Year Closure

By: Cancer Specialists | December 23, 2019 | Tags: Practice Hours, Christmas Closure, Best Care, Cancer Specialists

As 2019 winds down we are taking the opportunity to close the practice for a few days. Our rooms are closed from 3pm on Monday 23 December 2019. We are opening the practice on Monday 30th December and Tuesday 31st December (closing earlier at 3pm on the 31st). We are back to business as usual … Continued

Non-Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy Explained

By: Cancer Specialists | December 11, 2019 | Tags: Urological Surgeon, Robotic Prostate Surgery, Sexual Recovery Specialist, Victoria Cullen, atouchysubject, Professor Declan Murphy, non-nervesparing, prostate cancer, RARP, urology, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, sexual function post robotic surgery

Part two – Professor Declan Murphy and Victoria Cullen sit down to discuss Non-Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy. Following on from Part one – Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy explained.

Nerve Sparing Explained

By: Cancer Specialists | December 4, 2019 | Tags: Victoria Cullen, nervesparing, Professor Declan Murphy, prostate cancer, urology, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, sexual function post robotic surgery, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Urological Surgeon, Sexual Recovery Specialist

Prof Declan Murphy, interviewed by Victoria Cullen from A Touchy Subject

More is not necessarily better – sometimes it is just more!

By: Maree Brinkman | July 12, 2019 | Tags: SELECT trial, Nutrition Biomed Research Institute, vitamin B12, anaemia, folic acid, mineral supplements, dietitian, bowel cancer, Nutrition, clinic trials, vitamin supplements, vitamin E, vitamins, fat soluble antioxidant, FOBT, evidence-based science

It is always tempting to think that if a little is good, then more must be so much better!  Unfortunately, this principle does not always apply, particularly with regards to vitamin and mineral supplements. As a dietitian working in private practice, I see many patients who are taking so many supplements that I question not … Continued

MEET OVER MEAT! Men’s Health Week

By: Cancer Specialists | June 7, 2019 | Tags: expert webinar series, Meandering Mates, Older Men:New Ideas, Respectful Relationships, Mountain Men Inc, men's health, Victoria Cullen, men's health week, free social events, men's health week Melbourne, men's health week 2019

Free social events for Men’s Health Week in Melbourne A great opportunity to share the two big leverages for men’s health that I’ve learnt through my education expert webinars series, plus three easy ways for you to get the benefits of both next week. The first was exercise, the second is a chat. Just a … Continued

Men’s Health Week

By: Cancer Specialists | June 6, 2019 | Tags: mental health, boost sexual function, regular cardio, a touchy subject, men's health, Victoria Cullen, men's health week, exercise

FREE EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES Men’s Health Week is just around the corner A great opportunity to share the two big leverages for men’s health that I’ve learnt through my education expert webinars series, plus three easy free ways for you to get the benefits of both next week. The first might sound like a no-brainer …. … Continued

Food intolerances and our furry friends

By: Maree Brinkman | January 4, 2019 | Tags: Nutrition, gastro-intestinal problems, food intolerances, potential dietary irritants, fodmaps, preservatives, Dr Maree Brinkman, Best Care

As empty nesters and having waited a respectful 3 years since the passing of our first fur baby, Rocket the Bichon Frise (6 weeks short of his 18thbirthday), my husband and I got our new addition the family – Basil the Bichon a couple of months ago. Initially, it felt like how I would imagine … Continued

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Phone (03) 9421 6425
Fax (03) 9421 6372
Email info@cancerspecialists.com.au
Post 1/84 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

Richmond Practice
Level 1, 84 Bridge Rd,
Richmond VIC 3121

North Melbourne Practice
Ground Level, 23 Oxford St,
North Melbourne VIC 3051

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RICHMOND

Public Transport

Public transport is easily accessible as we are right on the 48 and 75 tram lines. The stop is 15 – Epworth Hospital/Bridge Road. The closest train stations are West Richmond and Richmond, we are only a short walk from either station.

Parking

Parking is also available (subject to availability) at the rear of the building. This can be accessed via Verity Street from Bridge Road. There is free 2 hour parking in the surrounding back streets of Rotherwood Street and Sherwood Street. Bridge Road parking is available at a cost, please pay attention to the Clearway times.

NORTH MELBOURNE

Public Transport

Tram No 58 (North Coburg)
Tram No 59 (West Coburg)
Bus No 401,  (Airport West)

For more Public Transport information, please contact Public Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Parking

We do not have parking on site, however, there is some street parking available on Courtney Street, between Wreckyn Street and Bedford Street. Metered street parking is available on Wreckyn Street and Blackwood Street. Alternatively, you can try parking at any of the nearby hospitals.


 

AFTER HOURS CARE

For urgent after hours care our affiliated specialists can be contacted on (03) 9421 6425 via the Cancer Specialists personalised after hours phone service. For all emergency care Epworth Richmond Emergency Department is open 24 hours.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

For information on public transport visit
Public Transport Victoria.

APPOINTMENTS

All appointments can be arranged by calling (03) 9421 6425, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) between 9:00am to 5:30pm or by email.

TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT

Please call on (03) 9421 6425 during office hours and let us know at least 24 hours in advance so we can give that time to another patient.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time; however, emergencies occur that cause schedule delays. We apologise in advance if we keep you waiting.

When you come to your appointment remember to bring the following:

  • Medicare or DVA (veteran affairs) card
  • A referral from your General Practitioner or specialist
  • All pertinent x-ray scans, reports and test results from your General Practitioner or referring physician
  • A list of all medications that you are currently taking
  • A list of any known drug allergies and the symptoms you may have from taking these medicines
  • If you have had surgery elsewhere, please bring a copy of your operation report
Patients requiring surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other interventions may be managed in the following locations:


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – RICHMOND

89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone (03) 9426 6666
Fax (03) 9427 0353
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – FREEMASONS

166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9483 3833
Fax (03) 9419 6018
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE – EPWORTH FREEMASONS DAY PROCEDURE UNIT

320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9418 8178
Fax (03) 9418 8108
www.epworth.org.au


ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL – EAST MELBOURNE

159 Grey Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9928 6555
Fax (03) 9928 6444
www.svpm.com.au


ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL

Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3052
Phone (03) 9342 7000
Fax (03) 9342 7802
www.rmh.mh.org.au


PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE

305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone (03) 9656 1111
Fax (03) 9656 1400
www.petermac.org

Our Cancer Specialists are co-located with the state-of-the-art Bridge Road Imaging centre in Richmond, offering unparalleled and convenient access to all imaging modalities including CT, MRI, ultrasound and PET/CT.


LUMUS IMAGING

www.bridgeroadimaging.com.au


TISSUPATH

www.tissupath.com.au


ANATPATH

www.anatpath.com.au


MELBOURNE PATHOLOGY

www.mps.com.au


DOREVITCH PATHOLOGY

www.dorevitch.com.au


MIA VICTORIA

www.miavictoria.com.au


MDI RADIOLOGY

www.mdi.net.au


HEALTHSCOPE PATHOLOGY

www.healthscopepathology.com.au

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