Karen Canfell is an oncologist based in Woolloomooloo, NSW, at 153 Dowling St. She looks after people who are dealing with cancer, plus some related conditions that can come up before or alongside treatment.
Her clinic work covers a wide range of cancers. This includes cancers of the cervix, uterus (endometrium), vagina, vulva, and ovaries, as well as colorectal cancer and anal cancer. She also helps with breast cancer and lung cancer, and looks after people with head and neck squamous cell cancers. In addition, her work includes prostate cancer and some skin cancers, such as squamous cell skin carcinoma.
Karen also pays close attention to changes and infections that can raise risk over time. This includes cervical dysplasia and human papillomavirus (HPV) issues, like genital warts. She may also work with people with Lynch syndrome and other family-related colorectal cancer risk, where careful checks and long-term planning matter.
Alongside cancer care, she works with broader health needs that can affect treatment choices and recovery. That includes menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), as well as issues like osteoporosis and obesity. At times, people also need support around lung and infectious conditions, including COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS, and this can overlap with how care is coordinated.
Day-to-day care can involve investigations and procedures, depending on what’s going on. For example, colonoscopy and endoscopy are sometimes part of getting answers and planning next steps. Karen’s role can also include support around surgeries such as hysterectomy or oophorectomy, when that’s the right path.
