Local treatment
Surgery
Cancer surgery may remove a tumour, nearby tissue or lymph nodes and can have diagnostic, curative or symptom-relieving purposes.
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Treatments at TLJCC
Built around the cancer.
Built around the cancer.
Centred around you.
Understand the approaches your care team may consider and how treatment is planned around your diagnosis, health and priorities.
Treatment Overview
No two treatment plans are exactly the same.
Recommendations depend on confirmed clinical findings and the person receiving care.
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Cancer type & stage
The diagnosis and extent of disease
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Tumour characteristics
Features that may influence treatment selection
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General health
Overall wellbeing and individual circumstances
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Previous treatment
Care already received and response over time
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Personal priorities
Goals, preferences and practical considerations
The plan may be reviewed and adjusted throughout care.
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board
Expertise brought to one table.
One coordinated recommendation.
Complex cases may be reviewed by specialists across diagnosis, treatment and supportive care before a coordinated recommendation is agreed.
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Medical Oncology
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Surgery
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Radiology
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Pathology
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Radiotherapy
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Supportive Care
Treatment Approaches
Different tools.
One coordinated plan.
A treatment plan may use one approach or combine several. Explore how each may contribute to care.
Systemic treatment
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses medicines that act on rapidly dividing cells and may be used alone or with other treatments.
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Precision treatment
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses carefully planned high-energy beams to treat a defined area while limiting exposure to surrounding tissue.
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Biomarker-led treatment
Targeted Therapy
Targeted treatments act on particular features that help some cancer cells grow, survive or spread.
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Immune-based treatment
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy works with the immune system to recognise or respond to cancer in selected situations.
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Hormone-sensitive cancer
Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy may slow or stop hormone-sensitive cancers by changing hormone levels or blocking their effects.
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Cellular treatment
Blood & Marrow Transplant
Blood and marrow transplant may replace damaged blood-forming cells with healthy cells in selected blood cancers.
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Image-guided treatment
Interventional Oncology
Image-guided procedures may treat or manage tumours through small access points with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue.
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Research-led options
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may offer access to new treatment options under careful review in eligible situations.
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Supportive Care & Oncology Nursing
Care for comfort, function and quality of life.
Our dedicated oncology nursing team provides ongoing patient support, clinical guidance and compassionate bedside care throughout your treatment journey and beyond.
Oncology nursing guidance
Bedside comfort & symptom care
Patient & family support
Ongoing care & survivorship
Your Treatment Pathway
Knowing what comes next can make a difference.
The exact sequence varies, but every pathway is designed around clear decisions, preparation and ongoing support.
Consultation
Discuss the diagnosis, priorities and possible options.
Planning
Complete the tests and preparation required for care.
Recovery & follow-up
Monitor progress and support life during and after treatment.
Treatment
Receive coordinated care with regular clinical review.
Questions for Your Care Team
Be informed.
Be part of the plan.
Clarify whether the intended outcome is curative (aiming to eliminate cancer cells completely), disease control (slowing or containing tumour growth), or palliative / supportive (relieving symptoms and preserving physical comfort and daily function).
Ask how your specific tumour biology, biomarker profiles (such as hormone receptor or genetic mutations), clinical staging, and overall organ function led the Multidisciplinary Tumour Board (MDT) to this specific modality over other options.
Understand pre-treatment requirements such as necessary imaging or baseline blood tests, dietary or medication adjustments, dental clearance (for head and neck or bone-targeted therapies), and arranging support for travel or recovery.
Learn which symptoms are anticipated mild side effects and which require immediate urgent attention—such as fever, severe chills, persistent vomiting, shortness of breath, sudden skin changes, or unexpected bleeding.
Establish the timeline and methods for monitoring your response, including interim blood tests, tumour marker assays, follow-up CT/PET scans, and scheduled review consultations with your primary oncologist.
Identify your designated cancer care coordinator, clinical nurse specialist, or the 24-hour urgent oncology triage line for questions, prescription renewals, or sudden symptom management between scheduled visits.
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