Julia Como

Oncologist

Female📍 Parkville

About of Julia Como

Julia Como is an Oncologist based in Parkville, VIC, at 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia. Her work is centred on helping people when cancer is part of the picture, and also when cancer risk runs in families.

In many cases, patients see her for conditions linked to bowel and womb cancers, including colorectal cancer and endometrial cancer. She also looks after families affected by genetic cancer syndromes, such as Lynch syndrome and familial colorectal cancer. At times, care can also involve people with familial adenomatous polyposis, which is another inherited bowel cancer risk condition.

Some patients may come in with more complex histories too. For example, her clinical focus includes Turcot syndrome, and brain tumour care. The common thread is that she pays attention to both the person in front of her and the bigger picture around long-term risk and prevention.

Over time, oncology care can feel like a lot to manage, with appointments, tests, and decisions that don’t always fit neatly into a routine day. Julia’s approach stays practical and calm. She helps people understand what’s going on in plain terms, so they can make choices with more confidence. She also works to coordinate care with the wider health team, because cancer care usually takes more than one set of hands.

When it comes to experience, the details here are kept broad. What is clear is that her practice includes support for both cancer diagnosis and the genetic factors that can affect screening and treatment planning. Information about specific years of experience isn’t listed here, but her services cover the conditions mentioned above.

Education details are also not provided in the information available online. If you want to know where Julia trained, it may be best to ask the clinic directly.

There’s no extra research or publications information listed, and no specific clinical trials details are shown here. If you’re interested in whether trials might fit your situation, the clinic can usually check what’s currently available and explain the next steps.

Services & Conditions Treated

Familial Colorectal CancerLynch SyndromeTurcot SyndromeBrain TumorColorectal CancerEndometrial CancerFamilial Adenomatous Polyposis

Publications

1 total

Causes of DNA mismatch repair deficiency in sebaceous skin lesions demonstrating loss of MLH1 protein expression: constitutional over somatic MLH1 promoter methylation.

Familial cancer • January 21, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Julia Como offer?
Dr Julia Como focuses on familial and hereditary cancer care, including Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, as well as treatment for Brain Tumor, Colorectal Cancer and Endometrial Cancer.
What conditions does Dr Como treat?
She treats hereditary cancer syndromes such as Lynch Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, along with colorectal and endometrial cancers and brain tumors.
Where is Dr Julia Como based?
Her practice is in Parkville, at 305 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
How can I book an appointment?
To book an appointment with Dr Julia Como, please contact the practice directly for availability and scheduling.
Who might benefit from seeing Dr Como?
Patients with or at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes (like Lynch Syndrome or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) and those needing care for colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, or brain tumors may benefit from her expertise.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring any medical records related to cancer history, genetic testing results if available, and a list of current medications. The practice can advise on any other information you should bring.

Contact Information

305 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia

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