BREAST CANCER TEAM
It is best practice for people with breast cancer to be cared for by a team of medical and allied health professionals, each with their own expertise. This is known as the multidisciplinary team. Dr Mary Ling is an active member of the Gosford Hospital Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, which meets fortnightly on Thursdays. Other members of the Gosford Hospital Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team are listed below.
Breast Surgeon
- Dr Mary Ling
- Dr Sharon Laura
- Dr Rita Poon
Medical Oncologist
A doctor who specialises in treating cancer with drug therapies such as chemotherapy, endocrine therapy and targeted therapy.
- Dr Matthew Chan
- Dr Christina Teng
- Dr Craig Kukard
- Dr Sue Tiley
- Dr Mal Arasaratnam
- Dr Mamta Bagia
- Dr Namrata Nayer
Radiation Oncologist
A doctor who specialises in treating cancer with radiation therapy.
- Professor John Boyages (Icon Cancer Centre)
- Dr Amy Teh (Icon Cancer Centre)
- Dr Caroline Round (Icon Cancer Centre)
- Dr Hester Lieng (Icon Cancer Centre, Gosford District Hospital)
- Dr Apsara Windsor (Icon Cancer Centre, Gosford District Hospital)
Pathologist
A doctor who examines cells and tissue removed during a biopsy or surgery.
- Dr Kenneth Tang (Gosford District Hospital)
- Dr Robert Laing (Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology)
Radiologist
A doctor who specialises in the use of x-rays, ultrasound and scans to diagnose and treat disease.
- Dr Bronwyn Shin (Gosford District Hospital)
McGrath Breast Care Nurse
A nurse who provides information and support to people diagnosed with breast cancer.
