Melissa C. Southey is an oncologist based in Melbourne, working from 615 St Kilda Road, VIC 3004. She looks after people who are dealing with cancer, and also those who have a strong family history that can raise cancer risk. Appointments are usually about making sense of what is going on, talking through options, and planning next steps in a clear way.
In day to day work, Melissa supports patients with cancers such as breast, colorectal, prostate, ovarian and endometrial cancers. She also cares for people with lung cancer, bladder and urothelial cancers, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, and brain tumours. Lymphomas and leukaemias are also part of her patient load, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic forms like CLL and CBCL, as well as other related conditions.
Some people come in with concerns that run in the family. Melissa works with patients where inherited risks might be involved, like Lynch syndrome and other familial colorectal and prostate cancer patterns. At times, she also helps manage more unusual genetic diagnoses, including ring chromosome conditions, Turcot syndrome and ataxia-telangiectasia. This kind of care often means careful discussion, checking details, and making sure the plan fits the person, not just the diagnosis.
Care can also include support around treatments and hormone-related health. For example, some patients may need help with menopause and hormone replacement therapy decisions, especially when treatment affects the ovaries. Melissa also works with patients who have had surgeries such as mastectomy, oophorectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy and related procedures, focusing on what happens next and what to watch for.
Melissa’s practice sits within a broad mix of patient needs. That can include people with treatment side effects, and in some cases blood-related conditions like aplastic anaemia. There are also times when other medical issues sit alongside cancer care, so the overall picture matters.
If you’re looking for an oncologist in Melbourne who can explain things plainly and help you think through your options, Melissa C. Southey is based at 615 St Kilda Road. Getting the right information early can make a big difference, and the goal is to keep care grounded, practical, and focused on the person in front of you.
