Laura E. Forrest is an oncologist based in Melbourne, working from 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. She looks after people facing a range of cancer types, and also supports families dealing with inherited cancer risk. Cancer can be scary and hard to plan for, and her care style is steady and practical.
In many cases, her patients are managing things like breast cancer, melanoma, and ovarian cancer. She also works with people who need help when their history points to a higher risk of cancer, including Lynch syndrome. At times, the care plan may include topics like prevention steps and long-term monitoring, depending on what the person and their family need most.
Laura also supports patients with rarer conditions that can come with tough health challenges. Her service includes Li-Fraumeni syndrome and Pierre Robin sequence, which can affect how a person grows and develops. Micrognathia is another condition she looks at as part of broader care. For some patients, treatments may involve surgery, including salpingo-oophorectomy, where ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed as part of a bigger treatment or risk-reduction plan.
Over time, she’s built her clinical work around real-life needs. That means being clear about what is happening, what options might help, and what to watch for next. Oncology care often involves more than one appointment, so she focuses on keeping things organised and understandable as plans change.
As an oncologist, Laura’s training is in cancer care. She works with other health professionals to support patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. If a situation involves inherited risk, she also helps people make sense of what those risk factors can mean for the future, and how to take the next step with confidence.
