Lois C. Holloway is an oncologist based in Liverpool, NSW. She works from 1 Campbell St, Liverpool, where patients come in for cancer care and ongoing treatment planning. Cancer care can feel overwhelming, and it helps to have someone who can explain what’s happening in plain language and talk through the next steps calmly.
As an oncologist, Lois looks after people dealing with a range of cancers. In many cases, that includes cancers of the breast, cervix, lung, throat and head and neck. She also supports patients with prostate cancer and cancers that affect the bowel and anal area. Treatment plans can vary a lot depending on the type of cancer, how advanced it is, and what the body can handle, so the approach is usually tailored to each person.
Lois also treats people with brain and related conditions, including brain tumours such as astrocytoma and glioblastoma, along with glioma and other brain tumour diagnoses. Some patients may also be dealing with cerebral hypoxia, which means the brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. In these situations, care often focuses on both the cancer and the symptoms that come with it, so people can stay as comfortable and steady as possible during treatment.
Over time, cancer care can bring changes to day-to-day life. At times, patients need help managing symptoms like pain, swallowing issues, breathing strain, or ongoing discomfort. For example, tenesmus (a constant urge to go to the toilet) can happen with some pelvic and bowel conditions, and it’s something that can be addressed alongside the main treatment. Lois works with patients and their families as treatment moves along, including planning around tests, treatment cycles and follow-up care.
Lois’ practice covers people with a wide set of diagnoses, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), nasopharyngeal carcinoma and anal cancer, along with other cancer types listed above. If you’re looking for an oncologist in Liverpool for cancer treatment and support, you can start by making an appointment at her practice on Campbell St.