Toby N. Trahair is a paediatric oncologist who looks after children and young people with serious blood and cancer conditions. He works from High Street, Randwick, NSW 2031, and he’s based in the Randwick area.
In paediatric oncology, every case can be a bit different. Toby helps families when a child is facing things like cancers of the nervous system, brain tumours, and solid tumours in other parts of the body. He also works with kids who have leukaemias and other blood-related conditions. In many cases, this can mean long treatment plans, careful follow-up, and lots of support for side effects along the way.
He understands that hospital visits can be stressful, even when everyone is trying their best. Toby focuses on clear, step-by-step care, and on making sure families know what’s happening and what comes next. At times, treatment choices depend on how the disease responds, the child’s overall health, and how things are going during therapy.
Over time, paediatric oncology care often includes treatments that may involve chemotherapy and other medicine-based approaches, plus close monitoring of blood counts and general health. Toby also works with multidisciplinary care, so the team can cover different parts of a child’s treatment needs. That can be really important when managing both the cancer and the day-to-day impacts it can bring.
His clinical interests include conditions such as embryonal tumours, neuroblastoma, and certain brain and spinal tumour types. He also supports care for children and young people with acute leukaemias, including ALL and AML. Some patients may also be dealing with other related problems, where specialist oncology input helps guide the safest plan.
Toby stays involved with the latest research thinking where it matters for patients. When clinical trial options are available and appropriate, he can help discuss what that might mean and whether it fits the child’s situation. Clinical trials can be one way to access new approaches, but the focus is always on what’s safest and most suitable for that patient.
In day-to-day practice, Toby brings a calm, practical approach to a tough space. He works with families through the ups and downs, from diagnosis planning to ongoing treatment, and he helps the care team keep things organised and on track.
He is a medical specialist in paediatric oncology, and his work is built around looking after children with cancer and blood conditions in a focused, supportive way.