Our Specialists

Associate Professor Prunella Blinman

Head of Department, Medical Oncologist (lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer)
BMed FRACP PhD
 

Associate Professor Prunella Blinman is a senior Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre who specialises in lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. Prunella is also the Head of Department of Medical Oncology and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.

Associate Professor Anthony Linton

Medical Oncologist (lung cancer, genitourinary cancer)
MBBS BSc(Med) FRACP PhD
 

Associate Professor Anthony Linton is a senior Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre, specialising in thoracic and genitourinary cancers, and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.

Associate Professor Linton has a subspecialty interest in mesothelioma and dust-related malignancies and is the Academic and Research Director of the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI). His research interests include the identification of new tools for earlier diagnosis and the development of new therapies for dust-related malignancies. He has a keen interest in the training of medical students and Doctors-in-Training and has previously served as the Network Director of Physician Training of the Concord Physician Training Network.

Associate Professor Annabel Goodwin

Sydney Local Health District Director of Cancer Genetics, Medical Oncologist (breast cancer, cancer genetics)
MBBS(Hons) FRACP MPH(Hons)
 

Associate Professor Annabel Goodwin is a senior Staff Specialist working at Concord Repatriation General Hospital as a medical oncologist specialising in breast cancer and Head of Cancer Genetics across the Sydney Local Health District.

She is committed to improving the care of women with heritable causes for breast cancer with precision medicine, supporting clinical trials of personalised therapy for women with heritable predispositions to breast cancer and she serves as an investigator for breast cancer prevention trials, adjuvant therapy trials and metastatic breast cancer trials.

Dr Ashanya Malalasekera

Medical Oncologist (cancer survivorship)
BSc(Adv) MMBS (Hons) FRACP PhD
 

Dr Ashanya Malalasekera is a Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre specialising in cancer survivorship. She is also a Staff Specialist medical oncologist at Bankstown Hospital, a visiting medical officer at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. 

Dr Belinda Kiely

Medical Oncologist (breast cancer)
BSc (Med) MBBS FRACP PhD
 

Dr Belinda Kiely is a senior Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre specialising in breast cancer. She is also a Staff Specialist medical oncologist at Campbelltown Hospital and at Campbelltown Genesis Care and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney.

Professor Martin Stockler

Medical Oncologist (genitourinary cancer)
MBBS(Hons) MSc(Clin Epi) FRACP
 

Professor Martin Stockler is a medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre specialising in genitourinary cancers. He is also Oncology Director at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney. His research focuses on using clinical trials to improve quality of life, survival, prognostication, and doctor-patient communication.

Professor Janette Vardy

Director of the Sydney Cancer Survivorship Centre, Medical Oncologist (Cancer Survivorship)
BMed(Hons), FRACP, PhD
 

Professor Janette Vardy is a medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre specialising in cancer survivorship, and the Director of the Sydney Cancer Survivorship Centre. She leads the Survivorship multidisciplinary clinic at Concord Cancer Centre. 

Professor Vardy co-leads the Survivorship Research Group (SuRG) at the University of Sydney, where she is Professor of Cancer Medicine. Her major research interests are cognitive functioning in cancer patients, physical activity and lifestyle modifications, multidisciplinary teams and models of survivorship care. 

Associate Professor Philip Beale

Medical Oncologist (gynaecological cancer, gastrointestinal cancer)
BSc MBBS FRACP PhD
 

Associate Professor Philip Beale is a senior Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre, with expertise in gynaecological and gastrointestinal cancers. He also serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.

A member of both the ANZGOG and Australian Gastrointestinal Trials Groups, he has co-authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications. He has been the principal investigator on many phase 1-3 trials and has an interest in the role of complementary therapies in the treatment of cancer patients. As the previous Director of Cancer Services for Sydney Local Health District, his interests focused on enhancing service delivery and implementing innovative patient care methods.

Dr Kim Tam Bui

Medical Director of Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, Medical Oncologist (upper gastrointestinal cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer)
MBBS MMed (Clin Epi) FRACP PhD
 

Dr Kim Tam Bui is a Staff Specialist medical oncologist at the Concord Cancer Centre specialising in upper gastrointestinal, brain and breast cancers, and the Medical Director of the Medical Oncology Clinical Trials Unit. She is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, the Chair of the Medical Oncology Group of Australia Medical Ethics Sub-Committee, Co-Secretary of the Concord Hospital Division of Medicine and member of the Scientific Sub-Committee of the Concord Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee.

She aims to deliver evidence-based, compassionate, holistic and patient-centred care to her patients. She has pursued projects to improve the digital patient pathway and psychosocial health of patients with cancer; for example, her PhD was on the topic of ‘scanxiety’ (scanxiety). Dr Bui is involved in investigator-initiated research and is a local Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials sponsored by commercial entities and collaborative groups. She is an active teacher, lecturer, supervisor and mentor for medical students and medical trainees.

Our Nurses

Anthony Sullivan

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Medical Oncology
 

Mr Anthony Sullivan is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for Medical Oncology across all cancer sub-specialities. He delivers direct patient-facing care through treatment education, administration and supervision of anti-cancer treatment, provision of experienced nursing advice for clinical issues and as liaison between patients and medical staff. He coordinates treatment appointments, logistical and troubleshooting support, and is involved in clinical trial procedures as well as clinical governance and quality assurance procedures.

Linda Nolasco

McGrath Early Breast Care Nurse
 

Ms Linda Nolasco is a McGrath Early Breast Cancer Nurse, who provides care to patients with a diagnosis of early breast cancer. She informs, organises, empowers and supports patients with breast cancer. Linda has a long career in Cancer Care and is a strong advocate for patients, families and their care.

Mary Sweeney

McGrath Metastatic Breast Care Nurse
 

Mrs Mary Sweeney is a McGrath Metastatic Breast Cancer Nurse, who provides care to patients with a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Her role involves coordinating care and appointments, education on anti-cancer treatment, education on and referral to support services to enhance care. Support is available via telephone, email and face to face. Mary is involved in facilitating education group sessions to support living well with advanced cancer.