Harindra Jayasekara

Oncologist

📍 Melbourne

About of Harindra Jayasekara

Harindra Jayasekara is an oncologist based at 615 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004. Cancer care can feel overwhelming, so the focus is on clear explanations and practical next steps. In many cases, people are dealing with more than one worry at the same time—results, treatment choices, and family questions.


Dr Jayasekara works with patients who have a range of cancer types and related conditions. This can include breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and anal cancer. He also sees people with Lynch syndrome and other inherited links to bowel cancer, where planning ahead matters. At times, care may involve conditions that sit in the same bigger picture, like familial colorectal cancer or Turcot syndrome. There are also times when non-cancer issues and cancer risk come up together, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, which can be part of the story for stomach and gut health.


Over time, oncology care is often about bringing things together—test results, scans, and what treatment options mean in everyday life. For hereditary conditions like Lynch syndrome, support can extend beyond one diagnosis. It can also include helping people understand why family history is important and what follow-up might look like. The aim is to make sure each patient knows what is being considered and why, without all the heavy jargon.


Details about education and training aren’t listed here, but the work is clearly centred on oncology and cancer care. Research and clinical trials information isn’t provided in the available details. Still, the goal stays the same: thoughtful care, steady communication, and a treatment plan that fits the person in front of you.

Services & Conditions Treated

Lynch SyndromeSebaceous AdenomaAnal CancerBreast CancerColorectal CancerFamilial Colorectal CancerHelicobacter Pylori InfectionTurcot Syndrome

Publications

1 total

Alcohol consumption trajectories over the life course and all-cause and disease-specific mortality: the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study.

International journal of epidemiology • June 21, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Harindra Jayasekara provide?
Dr Harindra Jayasekara works as an oncologist in Melbourne and offers care related to cancers of the breast, colorectal area, and other hereditary cancer conditions. He treats conditions such as Lynch syndrome, familial colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, anal cancer, and Turcot syndrome, among others.
Which conditions does he focus on?
He focuses on cancers and hereditary cancer conditions, including Lynch syndrome, familial colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, anal cancer, Turcot syndrome, and issues related to Helicobacter pylori infection.
Where is his practice located?
The practice is in Melbourne, at 615 St Kilda Road, VIC 3004, Australia.
How can I arrange an appointment?
If you’d like to see Dr Harindra Jayasekara, contact his Melbourne clinic to arrange an appointment. The exact booking process isn’t listed here, so please reach out to the practice for appointment times and availability.
Who might benefit from seeing this oncologist?
Patients needing evaluation or treatment for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, anal cancer, or inherited cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or Turcot syndrome may benefit from his care.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring any medical records related to cancer, family history of cancer, and current medications. If you have genetic test results or imaging, have them available for the initial assessment.

Contact Information

615 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia

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