Michael J. Dickinson is a hematologist-oncologist who works at St Andrew's Place in East Melbourne, VIC. He looks after people with blood cancers and other serious blood-related conditions. It can be a lot to take in at first, so care is usually about clear explanations, practical next steps, and steady support through treatment.
His work covers both lymphoma and leukaemia. This includes B-cell and T-cell lymphomas such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma, and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), along with Hodgkin lymphoma. He also treats acute and other leukaemias, including acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). For many patients, treatment can involve more than one phase, and plans can change as results come back.
Michael also cares for people with multiple myeloma and other blood conditions like thrombocytopenia, where platelet levels are low. At times, symptoms can involve more than just the blood numbers. That’s why his approach often links together the cancer plan with symptom control and careful monitoring, especially when the body is under stress from illness or treatment.
Some cases are complex and may require bone marrow transplant care. His role also includes looking after certain medical problems that can show up alongside blood disorders, including SIADH, neurotoxicity syndromes, and other gut-related conditions such as intestinal pseudo-obstruction. In many cases, these issues need fast action and close follow-up, not just “wait and see”.
