Dr Adam Nelson is a Paediatric Medical Oncologist working in Randwick, NSW. He sees children and families at Sydney Children's Hospital on Level 1 South, High Street, Randwick.
Paediatric cancer care is a big job, and it can feel overwhelming for parents and carers. Dr Nelson helps kids who need active treatment for cancers and other serious blood-related conditions. In many cases, that means chemotherapy plans, careful check-ins, and lots of day-to-day support to get through the hardest parts of treatment.
Treatment isn't just about the cancer itself. Side effects can hit hard, even when the medicine is doing its job. Dr Nelson focuses on monitoring and managing common treatment effects, and he also looks after comfort and pain control for young patients. When children are feeling low, sick, or scared, that steady, practical care makes a real difference.
Good cancer treatment also needs good food and energy. During chemotherapy and other stages of care, nutrition can become a problem. Dr Nelson provides nutritional support during cancer treatment, aiming to help children stay as strong as possible. This can include supporting routines around eating, appetite changes, and helping families work out what helps on tough days.
Over time, families often have a lot of questions. Treatment schedules, hospital visits, and what to expect next can be hard to plan for. Dr Nelson works with families to keep things clear and realistic, and to make sure symptom care, comfort, and monitoring stay on track.
Being a paediatric medical oncologist means balancing big decisions with small, patient-focused moments. In clinic, that might be talking through how a child is coping, reviewing what the body is doing during treatment, or adjusting the plan when side effects show up. At times, it also means helping parents and carers feel less alone while they navigate a stressful season.
Dr Nelson's work is based at a children's hospital setting, where care can continue through the phases of treatment. This includes ongoing chemotherapy, pain management support, nutritional support, and close watching of side effects throughout the course of therapy.