Cancer Services
We provide cancer care and treatment for patients through our medical oncology, radiation oncology and haematology services.
What we do
We provide cancer care and treatment to South Australians and surrounding states.
Services are provided in inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
Services
Medical Oncology provides chemotherapy and other medications, such as hormone therapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
We operate as a single service at both the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).
Both sites operate a Chemotherapy Day Centre for infusions and treatment and a Home Therapy service for eligible patients.
The Haematology department manages patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant conditions of the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues.
Haematology provides chemotherapy, supportive care and other medications including targeted therapies.
We operate as a single service at both the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).
Both sites operate a Chemotherapy Day Centre for infusions and treatment and a Home Therapy service for eligible patients.
Inpatient care is provided at the RAH.
Specialist outpatient clinics are provided at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) as well as at the as well as at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).
State-of-the-art radiation therapy for a variety of cancers (malignancies) and benign conditions are provided at the RAH.
Inpatient care is provided at the RAH.
AYA supports people between the ages of 16 and 25. Their services are statewide, and the team consults across several sites in SA and NT.
Patients within this service receive care in Haematology and Oncology, depending on the type of cancer diagnosed.
Where to find us
Services and clinics are located across the RAH, depending on the service, clinic or treatment you are receiving. These locations are:
- Day Treatment 3E (Chemotherapy Day Centre) – Level 3E, Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Cancer Outpatient Clinics – Level 3E, Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Radiation Oncology – Level 2E, Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Cancer Inpatient Wards – Levels 6E & 7E, Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Who we are
Cancer services is a multidisciplinary team made up of surgeons, medical oncologists, specialists, nurses and a variety of other health professionals who work together to coordinate the care of patients with cancer.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
Undergoing cancer treatment can both difficult and stressful.
We offer support from a dedicated team of allied health professionals who are experienced in addressing the unique needs of cancer patients.
Our available support services include:
- Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators, providing culturally sensitive care and support
- Clinical Psychologists, providing help managing emotional and psychological well-being
- Dietitians, offering nutritional guidance to support treatment and recovery
- Dental Services, assisting with oral health needs related to cancer treatment
- Social Workers, providing psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, discharge planning, aged care coordination, risk assessment, and support with socio-legal and ethical matters
- Speech Pathologists, supporting communication and swallowing issues that may arise during treatment.
In addition, volunteers from the Cancer Council are regularly available to offer patient-focused information and counselling.
Accommodation services
Patients diagnosed with cancer who live in regional, rural, or remote areas may need to travel to Adelaide for treatment, which can involve staying away from home for extended periods.
Two independent, non-government organisations (Cancer Council SA and the Leukaemia Foundation) offer subsidised or free accommodation (where available) for regional and rural patients and their carers.
Patients with blood cancers can contact these charitable organisations directly to discuss their accommodation needs.
Cancer Council SA
Greenhill Lodge Accommodation
202 Greenhill Road,
Eastwood SA 5063
Phone: 8291 4200
For patients with any type of cancer.
Leukaemia Foundation
Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre
39 Folland Ave,
Northfield SA 5085
Phone: 1800 620 420
For patients with blood cancers.
Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)
The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is a state-wide subsidy program that provides money to pay for some travel, escort and accommodation costs for rural and remote South Australians who travel over 100 km each way to see a specialist.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
Refer to the referral criteria, guidelines and information for the relevant cancer speciality.
Urgent and serious referrals
If you are concerned about the appointment being delayed or if the patient's condition is deteriorating, contact the registrar to discuss.
Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.