About the Directory
The Clinical practice guidelines for the management of women with epithelial ovarian cancer (2004),
the first Australian guidelines available to clinicians, were developed by the National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)*
and the Australian Cancer Network (ACN). The guidelines recommend that wherever possible, women with ovarian cancer have
their surgery performed by a gynaecological oncologist, and that their treatment be managed by a multidisciplinary team
within a gynaecological cancer centre.
The Directory of Gynaecological Oncology Services has been developed to facilitate appropriate referral
for women in Australia with ovarian cancer. The Directory was developed using details provided by each Certified
Gynaecological Oncologist (CGO) practising in Australia. The Directory provides details about treatment and supportive
care options available at facilities in each State and Territory across Australia.
*In February 2008, National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) changed its name to National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC).
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