Eva Segelov is an oncologist based at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW. She works as part of the wider hospital team, looking after people who are facing cancer and other serious health problems linked to the gut, breast, and pancreas.
Cancer care can be a lot to handle, especially when you’re dealing with the day-to-day stuff as well. In many cases, her role involves helping patients understand what type of illness they have, what treatment options might fit, and what to expect along the way. She also supports families, because treatment decisions don’t happen in a vacuum.
Her clinical focus includes several cancer types, such as colorectal cancer, anal cancer, oesophageal and stomach cancers, and breast cancer. She also has a strong interest in neuroendocrine tumours, including gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NET). Pancreatic cancers and related conditions like pancreatic islet cell tumours are also part of the work she does.
Beyond the more common cancers, she looks after people with conditions that can raise cancer risk or change how doctors plan treatment. For example, there are hereditary bowel cancer syndromes such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and familial colorectal cancer. She also works with patients who have dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency, which can matter when chemotherapy is being considered.
At times, care can also connect to other health issues that show up alongside cancer. This can include infections like human papillomavirus (HPV) and more severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, and there are situations involving hypopituitarism, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other complex medical needs. That broad approach helps when someone’s health picture is more than one single diagnosis.
As part of a major teaching hospital, care at St Vincent's also means staying close to the latest treatment developments. Clinical trials may be discussed for some patients, depending on the specific condition, timing, and suitability. It’s one more way the team can look at new options, if that’s the right fit.
Overall, Eva Segelov’s practice is centred on real-world cancer care: clear communication, practical planning, and making sure treatment decisions feel grounded and understandable, even when things are tough.