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
- Dr Paul Chen
Medical Oncologist
A doctor who specialises in treating cancer with drug therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and endocrine therapy.
- Dr Mal Arasaratnam
- Dr Christina Teng
- Dr Craig Kukard
- Dr Mamta Bagia
- Dr Matthew Chan
- Dr Namrata Nayer
Radiation Oncologist
A doctor who specialises in treating cancer with radiation therapy.
- Dr Hester Lieng (Icon Cancer Centre, Gosford District Hospital)
- Dr Amy Teh (Icon Cancer Centre)
- 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.
McGrath Breast Care Nurse
A nurse who provides information and support to people diagnosed with breast cancer.
