When it comes to cancer, you will be cared for, completely. We put your physical and emotional needs at the centre of our approach to cancer care.
St John of God Subiaco Hospital has provided cancer care since 1898, longer than any other private health hospital in Western Australia.
In 2007, we established the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre, in the belief that all care, especially for those impacted by cancer, should be delivered completely.
The recently refurbished centre is the only private facility of its kind in WA which provides patients with convenient access to all the services and support they need, for all cancer types, in one location.
We are also the only private hospital in Western Australia that provides onsite molecular pathology, meaning our oncologists can start treatment with targeted therapies faster than they could elsewhere.
Select patients with breast cancer can access intraoperative radiation therapy, a rapid radiation treatment for breast cancer. St John of God Subiaco Hospital is currently the only private hospital in Western Australia offering this revolutionary service.
When time is of the essence, our comprehensive cancer care and services allow you to receive a diagnosis and commence treatment quickly.
Our care is delivered by world class specialists, alongside experienced nursing staff and allied health professionals who address your unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Subiaco oncologists
Our leading oncologists deliver advanced treatments for all cancer types with compassionate care from our outstanding facilities. All specialists are involved in research, contributing to Western Australia’s world-leading survival rates for pancreatic, stomach, ovarian, and colon cancers.
We provide rapid access to diagnosis and treatment, plus all the services and support you and your family need, including:
intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a rapid radiation treatment for breast cancer
cancer-related surgery
chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment
early access to leading-edge treatments and clinical trials
experienced caregivers and allied health support including social workers, dietitians, case managers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and pharmacists
pain and symptom management
pastoral care services
specialist oncology, breast cancer and palliative care nurses
Treatments available at St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Your cancer care may include a combination of treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy.
Your oncologist or haematologist will advise what treatment is best for you, when and how often you will undergo treatment, whether you need to stay in hospital or come in as a day patient, and how your response to treatment will be measured.
Day chemotherapy services are provided in our recently refurbished Ivy Suite, offering a comfortable and tranquil environment for you and your loved ones.
Located in the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the Ivy Suite includes modern facilities, adjustable seating, abundant natural light, food and drink services and reading materials to help you feel more at home.
Radiation therapy uses powerful x-ray beams to damage or kill cancer cells. This helps to stop them growing and spreading. Radiation therapy is generally delivered in daily intervals, enabling healthy cells to repair and cancer cells to die between treatments.
Some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to access intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), a rapid radiation treatment for breast cancer.
IORT reduces treatment time from 3 to 7 weeks of daily radiation to a single, targeted treatment that is administered while a patient is undergoing surgery to remove cancer.
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that seeks to stimulate your immune system to help find and attack cancer cells.
The treatment also aims to recognise and kill only specific cells, in this case cancer cells.
There are several different types of immunotherapies used to treat cancer, and this area of cancer treatment is constantly evolving.
Targeted therapies identify the difference between normal cells and cancer cells and aim to target only cancer cells. This helps to reduce damage to healthy cells.
We offer a wide range of support services for you and your loved ones, with care that considers your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
A multidisciplinary cancer care team
Our dedicated cancer and palliative care clinical support nurses support patients and families in hospital and after discharge.
They can help with symptom management, attend appointments with you, ensure your questions are answered and connect you with helpful support services.
Case managers help to prepare patients for discharge. They will help you to identify your care and support needs and can liaise with service providers, support groups and health funds to further assist in your care.
Our dieticians are experienced in providing nutritional support for patients undergoing cancer treatments and can provide you with personalised information about managing symptoms and eating well.
Each month, we host a complimentary education session for patients and their loved ones to learn about nutritional requirements during chemotherapy.
They are an integral part of our multidisciplinary health care and help to address the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of all people.
Our pastoral services are available to you regardless of your culture, faith or spiritual beliefs.
Our social workers are available to support you and your family members throughout your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. They can also provide advice on financial issues such as Centrelink entitlements, workers compensation and insurance.
Parking for cancer patients and visitors
Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre patients and visitors are eligible for a 30% discount on parking, regardless of length of stay.
Please visit the Ivy Suite Reception to validate your parking ticket.
For your convenience, parking is available immediately outside the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
You can also park in our multi-storey carpark located off Salvado Road or our underground carpark near the McCourt Street Entrance.
St John of God Health Care private hospitals provide benefits that include reduced wait times for surgery, your choice of specialist, and access to high-quality, compassionate care.
We provide a range of ways to pay for your treatment.
Your private health insurance may cover some or most of your hospital costs, depending on your policy.
Contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses.
Before you are admitted to hospital you will be provided with the estimated costs of your care. You will be asked to acknowledge these estimates during the admissions process so it is important to understand these documents.
