Lisa Brice is a hematologist-oncologist working at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Her day-to-day work often involves people who are dealing with blood-related conditions and cancers. Many of the patients she sees have had, or are preparing for, a bone marrow transplant. That can be a big step, and it usually comes with lots of questions and side effects that need close follow-up.
After a transplant, one of the main things Lisa looks after is graft versus host disease (GvHD). This is when the body’s immune cells react in a way that can affect different parts of the body. At times, the issues can be ongoing, which is why chronic GvHD (cGvHD) care is such an important part of her work.
She also focuses on the mouth. Mouth ulcers and mouth sores can be common for people going through treatment, especially when the immune system is under strain. Even when it isn’t life-threatening, it can still make eating, drinking, and sleeping really hard. Lisa helps manage these symptoms so people can get through treatment with as much comfort as possible.
Over time, Lisa has built her practice around careful monitoring and steady support during treatment and recovery. She understands that care isn’t just about medication. It’s also about checking symptoms early, explaining what’s happening in plain language, and helping patients and families feel more confident about the next step.
In many cases, this includes working as part of a larger hospital team. Bone marrow transplant care can involve haematology, oncology, nursing support, and other specialists. Lisa’s role is to bring a clear blood and immune system focus, and to help coordinate treatment plans alongside the rest of the team.
When it comes to research, the main emphasis is on staying up to date with best practice in transplant and GvHD care, so management stays current and practical. For clinical trials, there may be options available depending on a patient’s situation, but those details are usually discussed directly through the treating team at the hospital.
Overall, Lisa Brice’s approach is calm and grounded. She aims to make a tough pathway feel a bit more manageable, while keeping patient comfort and safety front and centre.