David M. Roder is an oncologist based in St Leonards, NSW. You’ll find him at Level 4, 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. His work is centred on helping people through cancer diagnosis, treatment choices, and follow-up care. Cancer can be a lot to handle, and he keeps appointments steady and practical.
His oncology care often covers cancers of the bowel and rectum, including colorectal and familial colorectal cancer where inherited risk is part of the picture. He also looks after people with anal cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and a range of other solid cancers.
David’s clinical work includes cancers such as head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, liver cancer, lung cancer, and adult soft tissue sarcoma. At times, patients may come with metastatic disease, including situations involving the brain. He focuses on the big picture, but still pays attention to the small day-to-day things that can affect comfort, energy, and treatment tolerability.
While cancer is the main focus, the support around treatment can be wide. For some people, this may include care linked to HPV infection, long-term hormone balance such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or symptom support. He also lists services such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and conditions like osteoporosis, which can matter for wellbeing during and after cancer treatment.
He works with other health professionals as part of a team approach. Over time, his experience comes from day-to-day oncology care and coordinating next steps with radiology, pathology, surgeons, and other clinicians.
Training and research details aren’t listed here, but David’s approach is about practical planning and clear communication. In many cases, he can explain what the current options are, and he may discuss clinical trials if they’re a possible fit for a patient and available through partner services.
There are also related procedures mentioned in his service list, including colonoscopy, endoscopy, and surgery such as hysterectomy, mastectomy, and prostatectomy. If you’re trying to understand what comes next, the aim is to make the path feel less confusing and more manageable.