Medical Oncology You are here:HomeOur servicesOur DepartmentsMedical Oncology Medical Oncology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of cancer, in close collaboration with surgical and radiation oncologists, palliative care, genetics and haematology. Patients who are being investigated or have been diagnosed with cancer should have holistic management of their disease, with all treatment options considered in the context of patient comorbidities, patient wishes and clearly defined treatment aims. Communication with patients and their families, as well as their health professionals, especially their GP, is essential. Where appropriate, patients are discussed anonymously at multidisciplinary clinics to ensure access to best practice, including clinical trials. Cancer patients need to be seen in a timely manner and will always be accommodated in a short timeframe, according to need. Our Specialists Our Specialists Return to search.. Specialist Tel Fax Department SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6822 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6839 A/Prof Elgene Lim SVPHS Phone 02 9355 5652 SVPHS Fax 02 9355 5602 Associate Professor Anthony Joshua SVPHS Phone 02 8382 6782 SVPHS Fax 02 8382 6785 Dr Amanda Goldrick SVPHS Phone (02) 9355 5655 SVPHS Fax (02) 9355 5602 Dr Rachel Dear SVPHS Phone (02) 9355 5655 SVPHS Fax (02) 9355 5602 Dr Venessa Chin SVPHS Phone 02 9355 5633 SVPHS Fax 02 9355 5602 Professor Richard Epstein