Maree Colosimo is an oncologist based in Brisbane, QLD 4000. She helps people who are dealing with cancer, and she also pays close attention to the side effects that can come with treatment.
In many cases, nerve problems show up after chemotherapy or other cancer medicines. Maree works with people who have peripheral neuropathy, which can feel like tingling, burning, numbness, or changes in sensation, often in the hands or feet. At times, it can make everyday tasks harder, like walking, gripping a cup, or even sleeping comfortably.
She also looks after people with neurotoxicity syndromes. These are situations where the nervous system is affected by medicines or treatment. The goal is to spot what’s going on early, understand the pattern of symptoms, and help work out a plan that fits with the person’s cancer care.
Care is not just about scans and blood results. Maree focuses on how someone is coping day to day. That might mean discussing symptom control, checking how treatment is affecting nerves, and thinking about safer ways to keep going with therapy when possible. She also talks through what to watch for, because changes can happen gradually—or suddenly—during treatment.
Over time, Maree has built experience in oncology care, with a steady emphasis on managing treatment-related problems, not just the cancer itself. She keeps her knowledge up to date through ongoing professional learning, so her advice stays practical and current.
Education-wise, her training has been shaped around cancer medicine and the kinds of side effects that can follow. Research and clinical trials can be part of cancer care, and Maree may talk through options when they are relevant, including whether a trial could fit a person’s situation.
If you’re in Brisbane and you’re dealing with nerve symptoms alongside cancer treatment, Maree is there to help you make sense of it, plan next steps, and support you through the tricky bits of treatment.