Illawarra Cancer Care Centre - Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Overview
The Hereditary Cancer Clinic (Genetic Counselling Service) at the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre offers the following services:
- Assessment of the genetic risk for cancer in families.
- Risk management advice and support.
- Genetic testing where appropriate.
Note: Referral to Dr Lesley Andrews or Genetic Counselling are required.
Contact Information
Wollongong Hospital
Building D
Corner Loftus Street and New Dpato Road
Wollongong NSW 2500
7:30am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
Public Transport
Wollongong Hospital is located close to the Wollongong CBD, near both Wollongong Train Station and the major bus routes.
Parking
The Illawarra Cancer Care Centre has two dedicated parking locations. One is located directly outside the cancer centre and this space is for the use of patients undergoing treatment. Alternate parking is housed within Wollongong Hospital’s multistorey car park.
Entrance
Access is via the main hospital Loftus St entrance. Follow the corridor to the Medical Imaging Department, then follow the signs to Illawarra Cancer Care Centre (ICCC).
Pedestrians can access the service via the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre (ICCC) ground entrance, Level 0, New Dapto Road, adjacent to the Cancer Care Centre patient car park.
Advice for disabled to get to the service
The Illawarra Cancer Centre houses a lift which enables access to the disabled. All entry points to the Cancer Centre are disabled friendly.