In adult patients, neck lumps, and dysfunction of voice and swallow require early review to exclude serious disease. If you have one of these symptoms, your general practitioner may refer you to an Evolve ENT surgeon for an urgent appointment. While benign processes, such as lymph nodes responding to infection In the head or neck, can present with neck lumps, it is essential that patients undergo a careful examination – including a flexible endoscopy which is performed painlessly in clinic under local anaesthetic – to evaluate all of the skin and inner linings of the head and neck.
For patients with malignant (cancerous) disease, our Evolve ENT surgeons work closely with Sunshine Coast and Brisbane cancer specialists to co-ordinate care where required. Often, surgical treatment of Head and Neck cancers can take place close to home, under the care of Evolve’s sub-specialist Head and Neck Cancer / Thyroid surgeon. Occasionally, follow-up treatment may require radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Where Brisbane-based treatment is also indicated, Evolve’s team of surgeons and nurses will help you co-ordinate your care so you are well supported throughout your journey.
If you are an Evolve Head and Neck patient experiencing an urgent or worrying change to your condition inside business hours please call: 07 5343 3089
If you are an Evolve Head and Neck patient experiencing an urgent or worrying change to your condition outside business hours, please present to your nearest emergency department or call Emergency Services on 000
If you are an Evolve Head and Neck patient, or are a GP calling on behalf of a patient, and require help with understanding your appointments on the Sunshine Coast or in Brisbane, please contact: 07 5343 3089
If you are an Evolve Head and Neck patient currently under Shared Care with Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) ENT Department, Radiation Oncology Department or Medical Oncology Department, useful contact details include:
Sunshine Coast University Hospital – Main Number: 07 5202 0000
SCUH Cancer Care Patient Liaison: 07 5202 0647
SCUH ENT/Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Consultant: 07 5202 8713
SCUH ENT Department Admin Officer: 07 5202 1030
SCUH ENT Department Clinical Nurse: 07 5202 8273
SCUH Radiation Oncology Department: 07 5202 8257
SCUH Medical Oncology Department: 07 5202 1111
Adem Crosby Centre – Cancer Care: 07 5202 1111
SCUH Radiology Department (for SCUH public Xray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI): 07 5202 6644
SCUH Dental Department: 07 5202 6777
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital – Main Number: 07 3646 8111
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Head and Neck Co-ordinator: 07 3646 4598
RBWH ENT/Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Consultant: 07 3646 3147
RBWH ENT Department: 07 3646 7611
RBWH Radiation Oncology Department: 07 3646 7751
RBWH Medical Oncology Department: 07 3646 7751
RBWH Radiology Department (for SCUH public Xray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI): 07 3646 2606
RBWH Dental Department Clinic: 07 3646 7618
RBWH Dental Department Clinic Case Manager: 07 3646 1450
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