Medical oncology involves the use of medications to care for and treat patients. This includes patients with any types of cancer. See Cancer Types to find out more about the team and service specific to your cancer.
Why medical oncology
We can use medications to kill or control cancers, slow cancer growth, treat complications associated with cancer treatments, minimise the effects of cancer, and control pain and symptoms of cancer and its treatments
Treatments involving medical oncology
You may see a Medical Oncologist with us for Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, or Immunotherapy. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for cancer. Often, patients will have a combination of treatments for the best outcome possible. Your treatment may also include radiation therapy, surgery or blood (haematological) treatments.
Your multidisciplinary medical oncology team
You may be receiving treatment for cancer. If so, a treating consultant will coordinate your treatment plan, but a range of different experts will deliver your care. Your multidisciplinary team may consist of Medical oncologists; Radiation oncologists; Surgical oncologists; Haematologists; Specialist nurse coordinators or practitioners; other doctors who are undertaking specialist training; specialist treatment nurses; Pharmacists; and Allied Health professionals such as Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Clinical psychologists, and other support services.