Ines Silva-Da is an oncologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Oncology is about caring for people with cancer, and especially the hard days that can come with it. In many cases, the focus is on helping patients understand what is happening, what treatment options are available, and what to expect along the way. Cancer can be different for each person, so care needs to be practical and based on the latest details from tests and scans.
Ines works with people facing cancers that involve the lungs and the brain. This can include lung cancer, lung metastases, and melanoma that has spread. It can also include brain tumours, including metastatic brain tumours. These are big, scary diagnoses, so appointments often include time for clear answers and steady support, not rushed conversations.
When cancer shows up in the brain or has spread to the lungs, symptoms can change quickly. That means planning has to be flexible. In many cases, the goal is to control the disease, help with symptoms, and support quality of life. At times, treatment may involve combinations of approaches, depending on the type of cancer and how it is behaving.
Ines understands that people don’t just want facts. They also want things explained in plain language, so they can make choices with confidence. That might mean going over how treatments work, what side effects can happen, and how to manage the day-to-day stuff like fatigue, nausea, and changes in appetite. It can also mean talking through follow-up plans, because ongoing monitoring is a big part of oncology care.
Living with cancer can affect sleep, work, family life, and mood. Ines looks after patients with an approach that stays grounded and real. The conversations can be direct, but they also leave room for questions. For some patients, it helps to bring someone along to appointments, so there is more support in the room.
If you’re dealing with lung cancer, melanoma, or a brain tumour, you may have a lot going on at once. Ines provides care in Sydney for patients who need a steady oncology focus and clear guidance from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
