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Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary care

Modern breast cancer care involves a coordinated team approach to ensure every patient receives personalised, evidence-based treatment tailored to their diagnosis, treatment goals, and long-term wellbeing. Multidisciplinary care brings together specialists across several fields to support patients through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

A/Prof Farid Meybodi works closely with experienced multidisciplinary breast cancer professionals to provide comprehensive and collaborative breast cancer care focused on both oncological safety and quality of life. United by shared values of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence, they are committed to providing coordinated, patient-centred breast cancer care in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Through strong partnerships developed over several years, the team works together to ensure that patients are guided through every stage of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and long-term wellbeing with continuity, communication, and personalised care at the centre of every treatment journey.

Medical oncologists

  • Dr Phuong Dinh
  • Dr Blossom Mak

Radiation oncologists

  • A/Prof Verity Ahern
  • A/Prof Tim Wang
  • Prof John Boyages

Breast Surgery & Oncoplastic Care

A/Prof Farid Meybodi is a specialist Oncoplastic Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with expertise in:

  • Breast cancer surgery
  • Oncoplastic breast conservation
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy
  • Axillary surgery

Treatment planning is carefully tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, imaging findings, and reconstructive goals.

Breast Imaging & Radiology

Breast imaging plays an essential role in diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care. A/Prof Farid Meybodi works closely with specialist breast radiologists and imaging providers to coordinate:

  • Mammography
  • Breast ultrasound
  • Breast MRI
  • Image-guided biopsy procedures

Interventional breast radiology techniques help ensure accurate diagnosis while minimising the need for more invasive procedures where appropriate.

Medical Oncology

Medical oncologists provide expertise in systemic breast cancer treatments including:

  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormone therapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy where appropriate

Treatment recommendations are based on tumour biology, pathology results, and individual patient factors.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology plays an important role in reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence following surgery. Radiation treatment plans are carefully coordinated with the multidisciplinary team to support both cancer outcomes and long-term recovery.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation can help support recovery following breast surgery and cancer treatment. Patients may benefit from guidance with:

  • Shoulder mobility
  • Post-operative recovery
  • Scar management
  • Return to exercise and activity
  • Strength and posture

Lymphoedema Support

Some patients may be at risk of lymphoedema following lymph node surgery or radiation therapy. Early assessment, education, and supportive care can help reduce complications and improve long-term management.

Support may include:

  • Lymphoedema assessment
  • Compression therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Monitoring and preventative strategies

Coordinated, Personalised Care

Multidisciplinary care ensures that each patient benefits from the combined expertise of experienced breast cancer specialists working together to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.

Associate Professor Farid Meybodi is committed to providing compassionate, personalised breast cancer care with a focus on communication, collaboration, modern treatment approaches, and long-term wellbeing throughout every stage of the breast cancer journey.

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