Anna M. Johnston is a hematologist-oncologist based in Hobart, Tasmania. Her work is focused on conditions that involve the blood and the immune system. That can include cancers of the lymph nodes and blood cells, but also some non-cancer problems that still need careful treatment and close follow-up.
In many cases, people see Anna when they need help figuring out what is going on after blood tests, scans, or biopsies. Blood conditions can be complex, and the symptoms can sometimes come and go. She looks at the whole picture and works step by step, aiming for clear plans and steady support along the way.
Some of the conditions Anna regularly helps manage include follicular lymphoma and other non-Hodgkin lymphomas, as well as Hodgkin lymphoma. She also cares for people with B-cell lymphomas, mantle cell lymphoma, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. For chronic blood-related conditions, she also supports patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and chronic B-cell leukaemia (CBCL), and people living with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
There’s also the other side of haematology. Anna works with patients who have autoimmune haemolytic anaemia and immune system conditions like common variable immune deficiency. She may also look after people with chronic graft versus host disease (cGvHD), particularly when it follows a transplant. Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) can be part of this mix too, and it often needs a tailored approach depending on the cause.
At times, patients are dealing with urgent issues too. Febrile neutropenia is one example where treatment decisions need to happen quickly. Anna understands how stressful these situations can be, and she focuses on practical next steps and safety.
Anna also supports care for conditions such as multiple myeloma, peripheral and T-cell lymphomas, and even rare inherited issues like familial benign copper deficiency. The goal is to keep things grounded and make sure treatment fits the person, not just the diagnosis.
As part of ongoing care, Anna may discuss research and clinical trials if they are relevant to a patient’s situation. Not every person needs that, but it can be an option in some cases, depending on what’s going on and what treatments have already been tried.
Overall, Anna’s approach is calm and organised. People often want answers and a plan they can understand. She works with patients and their families in Hobart and the wider region to help make sense of the next steps, and to support them through treatment and follow-up.
