Monique D. Topp is an oncologist based in Melbourne, VIC 3000. Her focus is on ovarian cancer, and she helps people make sense of what can feel like a huge and confusing journey. Cancer care is not just one appointment. It’s planning, check-ins, and support as things change over time.
In many cases, people see an oncologist when a diagnosis has just come through. Other times, treatment is already underway and the plan needs adjusting. Monique looks after care for ovarian cancer across the different stages, whether it’s discussing next steps, reviewing scan results, or talking through options that fit with a person’s situation and preferences.
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves more than one step. At times, that might mean using different treatment approaches in a sequence, along with managing side effects along the way. Monique takes a practical approach to these conversations. She explains things in plain language, so patients can understand what the treatment is aiming to do and what to expect. She also pays attention to how treatment affects day-to-day life, because that matters just as much as the big plans on paper.
Over time, experience in oncology helps doctors spot patterns in how people respond, and helps them notice when something needs to be looked at again. Monique’s experience is grounded in caring for people with ovarian cancer, working with them and their other health professionals to keep the care on track.
Monique’s education and professional training support her work in cancer care, and she also keeps up with updates as the field changes. Research can play a role in cancer treatment, and when it’s relevant, she can talk about what research means in real terms. If clinical trial options are available and suitable, she will discuss them as part of the broader treatment picture, rather than treating research as a one-size-fits-all answer.
