Tumour stream lead
Mr Ian Faragher | Time of Clinic
Thursday morning and afternoon | Location of Clinic
Footscray Hospital |
Colorectal cancer is a term to describe cancers that occur in the large intestine of the digestive system. These cancers can also be called bowel, colorectal or colon cancer. Sometimes they are also called Lower Gastrointestinal cancers.
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:
Surgeons – to manage certain procedures such as biopsies and to remove tumours through surgery.
Medical Oncologists – to treat cancer using medications and chemotherapy.
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.
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
Colorectal Surgeons: | Radiation Oncologists Dr Phillip Tran - Dr Daisy Mak
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Medical Oncologists: | Palliative Care Physicians: Dr Maria Coperchini Dr Adrian Dabscheck Dr Ruwani Mendis Dr Umbreen Qazi
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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 colorectal cancer. Referrals should be addressed to either a named Medical Oncologist or Colorectal Surgeon from the list above. Cancers are considered urgent referrals.
Resources
Click here to see the Bowel Cancer “What to Expect Guide”. This guide is published by Cancer Council Victoria and describes the optimal care that should be provided at each step of the cancer pathway.
Refer to the Cancer Council Victoria website for more information about different types of cancer.
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