St Leonards (North Shore Health Hub)
Overview
Specialised centre for integrated cancer care - gateway to all your cancer services
GenesisCare, St Leonards is an integrated cancer centre in the North Shore Health Hub, within the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. We offer radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, haematology, theranostics, clinical trials (where appropriate) and allied health services.
Care is delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, including radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, haematologists, nurses, radiation therapists, physicists and support staff.
We care for patients from across Sydney’s North Shore and surrounding areas, including Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Ryde and Chatswood.
Our consultation suites, pharmacy and chemotherapy, immunotherapy, theranostics and haematology treatment areas are on Level 1. Radiation therapy facilities are on Level 2.
Our treatments and services
Radiation oncology
Radiation therapy may be used in early-stage cancer or after cancer has spread.
Techniques available at GenesisCare, St Leonards include:
- Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)
- External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR)
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
As well as Palliative Radiation Therapy.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses medication, given orally or by injection, to kill cancer cells or slow their growth and spread. It may be used alongside other treatments.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that is intended to help your own immune system fight cancer. There are different types of immunotherapy for cancer that work in different ways.
Theranostics
Theranostics combines diagnostic imaging and targeted treatment to detect and treat certain cancers..
Haematology
Haematology focuses on conditions affecting the blood and related organs, including blood cancers. Care may include treatment for bleeding disorders, chemotherapy, and referral to other specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Sydney Brain Tumour Clinic
The Sydney Brain Tumour Clinic was established in 2013 to support patients with brain tumours seeking advice on management and care. In August 2021, the clinic moved to GenesisCare, St Leonards. It brings together resources and works with neurosurgeons across NSW.
Clinical trials
At GenesisCare, we are committed to improving cancer care through clinical trials. Our St Leonards team may offer access to the GenesisCare global network of trials. Speak with your treating doctor for more information.
Allied health services
Our location at the North Shore Health Hub allows us to collaborate closely with a range of cancer support services, enabling coordinated care through a streamlined referral process. Support services may include:
- Cancer Genetics
- Speech Pathologist
- Dietitian
- Clinical Counselling
- Acupuncture & TCM
Exercise Therapy
You may be referred to Cancer Fit Australia to support exercise and wellness during treatment.
Our network of partners include:
- Douglas Hanly Moir
- North Shore Radiology
- North Shore Private Day Surgery
Free WiFi access available at this centre.
Free patient underground parking is available onsite and provided through Wilson Parking B2.
Should there be no spaces available there is metered parking or parking in surrounding streets. North Shore Private Hospital has parking in the multi-story car park.
The nearest train station is St Leonards and there are several bus stops on either Reserve Road (adjacent to the roundabout between Royal North Shore Hospital and Gore Hill Oval) and on the Pacific Highway. The closest metro station is Crows Nest which is an approximately 15–20-minute walk.
For further directions on how to get here please refer to our maps below:
