Internationally renowned radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist, Professor John Boyages AM, has started a fortnightly breast clinic in Wyong at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.
Opening the clinic coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a new partnership with Icon Cancer Centre Gosford where Prof Boyages and the team provide consultations and a personalised service, with no waiting time for patients.
“When I was told about the level of development and population in the northern part of the Central Coast, it became clear that we really had to provide a better service in the region,” Prof Boyages said.
“We want to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible and this partnership helps fulfil that commitment to local patients.”
Dr Paul Chen, a specialist breast surgeon with extensive experience in oncoplastic breast surgery, will also be based in the clinic working alongside Prof Boyages.
Zena Duncan, 67, says she is very grateful for the care she has received by the team at the clinic after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and then surgery by Dr Chen.
Following intensive chemotherapy, Zena met with Prof Boyages at the Wyong clinic to discuss radiation therapy.
“This year has certainly been a tough one.,” she said.
“Hearing the news I have breast cancer was a huge shock but I am very grateful for the care I have been receiving from my doctors and all their support teams.
“They all made a point of being available and making sure I understood and was comfortable with my treatment plan.
“Professor Boyages and Dr Chen are two of the best in their fields, so to have them form this partnership for the benefit of local patients is wonderful to see.
“I’m looking forward to getting treatment out of the way before Christmas, putting this year behind me and doing some travelling next year,” says Zena.
Sue Murray