Welcome
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse lung cancer patients can access keyhole, open and robotic thoracic surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials.
As they strive to deliver the best mesothelioma, thoracic and lung cancer treatment, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse’s lung specialists work in dedicated team of surgeons, chemotherapy specialists, radiation therapy specialists, nurses and allied health workers focused on men and women with diagnosed or suspected lung cancer.
Using the latest technology, their work is underpinned by a busy research programme carried out by the doctors who treat our heart and lung cancer patients, so that their work feeds directly back into improving heart and lung cancer treatment.
Meet our team
Surgeons
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Prof Tristan Yan Director of Thoracic Surgery, Cardio Thoracic Surgeon -
A/Prof Christopher Cao Thoracic Surgeon
Medical Oncology
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Prof Michael Boyer AM Chief Clinical Officer -
Dr Jenny Lee Medical Oncologist -
Dr Steven Kao Medical Oncologist
Radiation Therapy
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Dr Mo Mo Tin Radiation Oncologist
Specialist Nurses
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Kate Bilton Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist -
Amy O’Donnell Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse
Patient Information
If you would like to undertake your cancer treatment with us, you will first need to become a patient of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. To do this, your GP or specialist will need to refer you to see one of our Lifehouse specialists.
Our Referral Process
- Your GP or specialist can select a doctor from our list of specialists.
- Your GP or specialist can then fill in our Chris O’Brien Lifehouse referral form or send a standard referral letter.
Your GP or specialist will submit your referral directly to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
Cancer Types
Treatment types
A number of treatment options and combinations are recommended for cancer. Read more >
Research
If you wish to participate in a clinical trial, speak with your treating oncologist or GP to see if there are current trials you may be suitable for.
Contact Us
Phone: (02) 8514 0000
Fax: (02) 9383 1000
Email: clinics@lh.org.au
Visitor Information
Find out more about public transport options, parking and our free shuttle bus.
In NSW alone, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 13 minutes. Every dollar you contribute to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse will make a difference to the 57,000 patients who visit us each year.