The Lung Cancer Clinic at Eastern Health is for patients who require specialist medical oncology opinion and management of lung cancer.
The clinic provides multidisciplinary treatment and care.
All new patients are discussed at a weekly Lung multidisciplinary meeting attended by a full range of lung cancer experts in addition to the members of the treating team.
The referrals will be triaged and an appointment allocated. The patient will be notified of their appointment details via phone. Please indicate if an interpreter is required.
Please ensure you provide details of all relevant investigations with the referral. A CT chest is required and the results need to accompany the referral.
For suspected lung cancer diagnosis, refer patients to the Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic.
Which conditions are assessed within the Lung cancer clinic:
Known lung cancer. For suspected lung cancer diagnosis, refer patients to the Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic.
Estimated time lines for initial patient appointment:
In most instances, patients with conditions list above will be seen in the next clinic.
Useful resources:
Cancer Council of Victoria has developed a consumer information sheet for lung cancer. Click here to download.
Eastern Health Box Hill
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Address |
Specialist Clinic, Building A, Level 4.2, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill |
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Contact |
Ph: (03) 9975 6422 |
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Hours |
2:00pm – 4:30pm Tuesday |
Eastern Health Maroondah
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Address |
Grey Street, Ringwood East |
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Contact |
Ph: (03) 9871 3582 |
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Hours |
9:00am – 12:30pm Wednesday |
Eastern Health Yarra Ranges
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Address |
25 Market Street, Lilydale |
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Hours |
9:00am – 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
Bring a list of current medications, any blood test results, CT scans or x-rays you have to the first appointment.