• Cancer Treatment

New Cancer Centre at Maitland Private Hospital

Maitland Integrated Cancer Services brings fully comprehensive cancer care to the Hunter Valley. With a shared vision of providing rural…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Busting Cancer Myths

The internet and social media are wonderful modern-day inventions. They are great sources of information – when used correctly, they…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

What to Expect from Your First Appointment

At Hunter Valley Oncology, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a confronting and life-changing discovery for both you…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

New Treatment Chairs at Maitland Private Hospital

At Hunter Valley Oncology, we pride ourselves on our ability to support local cancer sufferers from our treatment centre locations…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

How COVID-19 is affecting cancer treatment and patients

The current COVID-19 situation has created a lot of uncertainty, and this can be especially difficult for cancer patients. To…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Waiting for Chemotherapy

The Hunter Valley region has one of the longest wait times for chemotherapy in the country, largely due to the…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women aged over 50 in Australia. Also known…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Lung Cancer in Australia

What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is a malignant tumour that grows in one or both of the lungs. Cancer…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Pleural Mesothelioma (Asbestos Cancer)

Mesothelioma is a cancer that occurs in the mesothelial cell which lines the organs of the chest, abdominal cavities as…

April 2, 2026
  • Cancer Treatment

Cancer Rate to Surge 72% in Australia by 2040

While this figure may seem concerning, part of the reason for growth is due to increased cancer survival rates. Currently,…

April 2, 2026