Prof Glenn Marshall is a paediatric medical oncologist based in Randwick, working at Sydney Children’s Hospital in High Street. He looks after children and families facing cancer diagnoses, especially where treatment needs to be planned carefully and followed closely.
In day-to-day care, his focus is on giving kids safe, steady treatment and support. That can include paediatric cancer screenings, and also chemotherapy for children. For many families, treatment is not just about scans and medicines. It’s also about managing day-to-day discomfort, so pain management for paediatric cancer patients is a big part of the work.
Nutrition matters during cancer care, and at times that can be one of the hardest parts for families to juggle. He provides nutritional support for children with cancer, helping support energy, growth, and eating during treatment. Over time, small changes can make a real difference to how a child copes.
There’s also a whole lot that happens alongside the medical plan. Children can react differently to treatment, and needs can change as therapy goes on. In many cases, this means working through side effects, comfort, and routines in a practical way, while keeping the big picture in view.
Prof Marshall’s experience comes from working in paediatric oncology care in a major children’s hospital setting. That kind of work involves being part of a team, coordinating with other clinicians, and keeping care consistent from one stage to the next. It’s a role built around careful follow-up, clear communication, and making sure families know what to expect.
His education includes medical training and ongoing specialist learning for children’s cancer care. While every doctor’s path is a bit different, paediatric oncology also requires continuing education as treatments and supportive care improve.
Research and clinical trials are often part of modern cancer care, and they can be discussed when they are a good match for a child’s situation. When trials are relevant, the team will talk through the reasons, what it might involve, and how it could fit with the child’s current treatment plan.
If you’re trying to make sense of paediatric cancer care, the best starting point is a clear plan and steady support. Prof Glenn Marshall works with families at Sydney Children’s Hospital to bring together treatment, comfort care, and practical day-to-day help for children through every step.