Tatiana Segard is an oncologist based in Nedlands, WA, working out of Hospital Avenue. She helps people who are dealing with cancer, from the first scary diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up care. Cancer care can be complex, and her approach is focused on keeping things clear and steady as the situation changes.
In her work, Tatiana looks after patients with brain and nervous system tumours, including glioma and gliomatosis cerebri. She also supports people with cerebral hypoxia and other serious conditions that can happen alongside cancer. For some patients, her work includes mesothelioma, which is often linked to past exposure to asbestos.
Oncology appointments are not just about scanning and treatment plans. They’re also about making sure people understand what’s going on, what the next step is, and what to watch for. Tatiana spends time talking through options in everyday language, including how treatment may aim to shrink a tumour, slow growth, and manage symptoms. At times, treatment plans need to change, so she checks in regularly and adapts when that’s needed.
She cares for adults and works with patients at different stages of illness. Some people are starting treatment for the first time. Others are managing long-term disease and looking for the best balance between benefit and side effects. Many families want support too, so the conversations often include carers and loved ones, if the patient wants that.
Tatiana stays up to date with current practice and keeps an eye on new ways to treat cancer as they emerge. While not every patient needs the same things, she knows that research can matter when it comes to treatment choices. If clinical trials are a good fit for someone’s situation, she will generally discuss the idea and explain what that could mean in practical terms.
The goal is simple: care that feels human. Cancer is stressful, and the pathway can be full of waiting and uncertainty. Over time, Tatiana works to make the process more manageable, so patients and families have a clearer sense of what’s next and why.