Marie Ranson is an oncologist in Wollongong, NSW. She works from Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, and looks after people dealing with a range of serious illnesses, especially cancers in the gut and head and neck area.
On any given day, Marie may be helping patients with gastro-oesophageal junction cancer, oesophageal cancer, stomach cancer, and cancers of the pancreas or colorectal area. She also cares for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (often called HNSCC) and anal cancer. In some cases, she supports patients when cancer has spread to the lungs, including lung metastases.
Cancer care can be complicated, and it is not always the same for everyone. Marie focuses on clear, practical next steps, so patients can understand what is happening and what choices are available. Over time, she builds trust with people and their families, because treatment can run for months, with ups and downs along the way.
It is not only cancer that shows up in her work. She also looks after people with congenital plasminogen deficiency and conditions like vasoconstriction, when they need oncology input. At times, her care may also connect with infections such as strep throat or streptococcal Group A infection, and pregnancy-related issues including preeclampsia, depending on the situation and the team managing the overall care plan.
Marie’s approach is grounded and steady. She takes the time to go through symptoms, tests, and treatment plans in plain language, and she helps people prepare for what comes next. Experience matters here, because many patients have questions that start small, then grow as results come in.
In terms of education, Marie’s training supports her work across these areas, and she stays across treatment updates as medical practice changes. She understands that some people are comparing options, so she helps explain the common pathways without making it feel overwhelming.
There is also a place for research in oncology, but the details of any specific trials are handled through the wider care network and only when it fits a person’s needs. For many patients, that simply means being offered the best available standard care, and discussing extra options if they are relevant.