Olivia Susanto is a Hematologist-Oncologist based in Clayton, VIC, working out of 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC 3168. She looks after people with blood related cancers, where the body’s blood making process gets out of balance and needs careful, hands-on treatment.
Her focus includes acute myeloblastic leukaemia, often shortened to AML. In particular, she cares for patients with acute myeloblastic leukaemia with maturation, as well as AML without maturation. These are serious conditions, and they can move fast. Because of that, the plan usually needs to be clear from the start and reviewed as results come in.
In many cases, patients come in after ongoing symptoms like unusual tiredness, frequent infections, bruising, or bleeding that just won’t settle. At times, it’s discovered through blood tests done for other reasons. Either way, AML treatment often involves more than one step, and it can take time to find the right balance of care for each person’s situation.
As a clinician, Olivia supports patients through the full pathway, from early diagnosis and test results, to treatment planning and follow-up. That can mean talking through what the findings suggest, what treatment options may be considered, and what monitoring will look like after treatment starts. She aims to keep things understandable and practical, so patients know what’s happening and what to expect next.
Hematology and oncology care can feel overwhelming. Blood cancers affect more than one part of the body, and treatment decisions can be complex. Olivia’s role is to help bring order to that complexity, focusing on real-world steps and steady follow-up, especially when things change quickly.
Over time, care for AML can also include managing side effects and watching how the body responds. Even when treatment is going well, there are usually lots of check-ins. When treatment isn’t going to plan, it may involve reassessing and adjusting the approach, based on the latest results.
Olivia works as part of the wider healthcare team in the Clayton area, linking in with other services as needed. If you’re seeking help for AML, including acute myeloblastic leukaemia with or without maturation, her practice is set up to support patients at a tough time, with clear next steps and careful ongoing care.