Judy A. Kirk

Oncologist

Female📍 Westmead

About of Judy A. Kirk

Judy A. Kirk is an oncologist based in Westmead, NSW, Australia. She works with people who are dealing with cancer diagnoses, long-term follow-up care, and the changes that can come with a family history of cancer.


In many cases, her patients are navigating both physical symptoms and the everyday questions that go with cancer care. She looks after adults and families across a range of cancers, including breast and ovarian cancers, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, and adrenal or neuroendocrine tumours. At times, she also supports people with rarer conditions, such as ganglioneuroma, parathyroid adenoma, and pheochromocytoma, where care needs to be well planned and organised.


Judy’s clinic work also includes cancer risk and genetic conditions. She helps people with family-related syndromes and inherited risk, including familial colorectal cancer, Lynch syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and BRCA-positive breast cancer. There’s often a lot to think about in these cases, especially when it affects more than one person in a family. She can guide patients through the usual next steps, like talking about screening options and the type of monitoring that fits each situation.


Surgery and treatment side of care can be part of the pathway too. Her practice includes supporting patients around procedures such as mastectomy, oophorectomy, and salpingo-oophorectomy. She also works with follow-up care that may include colonoscopy planning and ongoing review for people who are at higher risk.


Over time, Judy has built experience through looking after a broad mix of cancer types and care needs, from early checks to longer-term management and planning. Her profile here doesn’t list specific years of experience, but it does show the focus areas she regularly supports.


Education details aren’t shown in this profile, but patients can still expect clear, practical discussions about what’s happening and what comes next. Research and clinical trials aren’t listed here either, so if trial options are relevant, they can be discussed during appointments. The approach stays calm and realistic, with an emphasis on making decisions that suit each person’s needs.

Services & Conditions Treated

Familial Colorectal CancerLi-Fraumeni SyndromeNeural Crest TumorOophorectomyOvarian CancerSalpingo-OophorectomyAdrenal CancerBRCA Positive Breast CancerBreast CancerColonoscopyColorectal CancerEndometrial CancerGanglioneuromaLynch SyndromeMastectomyMelanomaMenopauseMultiple Endocrine NeoplasiaNeuroendocrine TumorParathyroid AdenomaPheochromocytomaProstate CancerSunburn

Publications

1 total

Cancer Risks Associated With TP53 Pathogenic Variants: Maximum Likelihood Analysis of Extended Pedigrees for Diagnosis of First Cancers Beyond the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Spectrum.

JCO precision oncology • February 27, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Judy A. Kirk offer?
Dr Judy A. Kirk provides a range of cancer care services, including treatment and management for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, and various hereditary cancer syndromes. She also offers procedures like mastectomy, oophorectomy, and salpingo-oophorectomy, as well as colonoscopy and other cancer-risk assessments.
Which conditions and syndromes does she manage?
Her focus includes familial colorectal cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, BRCA positive breast cancer, neuroendocrine tumours, adrenal cancer, pheochromocytoma, parathyroid issues, and multiple endocrine neoplasia, among others.
Where is she based and how can I arrange an appointment?
She practises in Westmead, NSW. To arrange an appointment, please contact the Westmead clinic or the appropriate local hospital service. They can provide available times and patient intake information.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring any relevant medical records, test results, imaging, a list of current medications, and details about family cancer history if you have them. This helps with risk assessment and planning care.
Does she provide care for both diagnosis and follow-up?
Yes. Her work covers initial assessment, diagnosis guidance where needed, treatment planning, and follow-up care for the listed cancers and hereditary conditions.
Are there procedures offered for risk reduction or preventive surgery?
The service list includes procedures like mastectomy, oophorectomy, and salpingo-oophorectomy, which can be used for risk reduction or treatment in appropriate cases. A personalised discussion with the clinician will determine suitability.
How is travel or telehealth managed for patients in rural areas?
For patients who are not nearby, clinicians often arrange feasible options. Check with the clinic about in-person visits or telehealth where appropriate.

Contact Information

Westmead, NSW, Australia

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