Medical Oncology
We treat cancer using medicines to destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells.
What we do
Medical Oncology provides chemotherapy and other medications, such as hormone therapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy to treat cancer.
We provide:
- chemotherapy - medicines that destroy cancer cells
- immunotherapy - a treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer
- hormonal therapy for cancers that grow in response to your body’s hormones
- targeted therapy - medicines that work on cancer cells to stop it growing and spreading.
Where to find us
Level 3E of the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Patients are treated within the Chemotherapy Day Centre for infusions and treatment.
Who we are
Our experienced medical oncology staff include medical oncologists, nurses, and administrative personnel dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care.
We also work with cancer care coordinators, radiation oncology, and palliative care to provide holistic care for our patients.
Consultants
Dr. Sid Selva-Nayagam - Head of Unit
Cancer Services
Learn about all cancer care and treatment services offered at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
You need a referral from a GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Once your referral has been received it will be triaged according to clinical urgency.
If your referral is accepted, you will either:
- receive a letter, phone call or text message confirming your appointment time, date and location
- receive a letter confirming you have been waitlisted for an appointment.
If the referral is declined, your GP or referring medical practitioner will be notified.
Live in a regional, rural or remote location?
Get information on supports and services available to patients and carers who live in regional, rural and remote parts of the country and are attending the RAH for medical appointments or treatment.
Do you need an interpreter or cultural support?
If you need an interpreter or cultural support, contact us when you receive your appointment time.
We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.
Referring a patient
Email or fax your referral to us.
To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
The service triages referrals according to clinical urgency.
Urgent and serious referrals
If you are concerned about the appointment being delayed or if the patient's condition is deteriorating, contact the registrar to discuss.
Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.