Joondalup Health Campus
Part of Ramsay Health Care

While a diagnosis of cancer can feel isolating, it is important to remember that you are not alone. The experienced and caring team at Joondalup Health Campus will be with you every step of the way.

Your care will be overseen by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals who will work with you and your loved ones to tailor a personalised plan for your treatment and supportive care needs. 

Our allied health specialists will form part of your multidisciplinary team. They will be there to focus on your overall wellbeing, managing symptoms and side effects to help you achieve the best outcomes from your treatment.  

Different cancers have different multidisciplinary teams made up of different health professionals specialising in that specific cancer type. Joondalup Health Campus has multidisciplinary teams across all cancer types.

 

Members of your care team

Because all cancers are different, everyone’s cancer pathway is different. You may meet a variety of healthcare professionals during, between and after your cancer treatment, including:

 

  • Surgeon
  • Medical oncologist
  • Radiation oncologist
  • Haematologist
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Clinical nurse educator
  • Registered and enrolled nurses

 

 

  • Oncology social worker
  • Psychologist/counsellor
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Speech pathologist
  • Accredited practicing dietician
  • Palliative care specialists

 

Talk to your treating specialists about who makes up the multidisciplinary team that will support you during, between and after your treatment. Your team will include doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and may include other specialists relevant to your needs. We will assess your needs and ensure that a tailored team is assembled for you. 

 

Depending on the type of cancer you have, you will also meet doctors who specialise in treating your specific condition.