Dr Allan Zimet

Dr Allan Zimet completed his oncology training in Melbourne at the Peter MacCallum Cancer institute. Subsequently Allan spent 2 years doing a postgraduate fellowship in oncology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Since returning to Melbourne he has been involved in medical oncology both in the Private and Public hospital spheres. He currently practices at a number of Private Hospitals including Epworth, John Fawkner and Warringal Hospitals. From 1985 to 1992 he was a full-time oncologist at the Repatriation Hospital and currently attends both the Austin Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Clinic.

Allan has his major interests in the treatment of gastrointestinal (colon, stomach, oesophageal and pancreatic) cancers, lung cancer, lymphoma, myeloma and breast cancer as well as central nervous tumours

He aims to provide compassionate honest care with a patient focus, whilst maintaining quality-of-life and improving quantity of life.

Dr Ross Jennens

Dr Jennens graduated in medicine from the University of Melbourne and completed advanced training as a specialist medical oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital. He works in private practice at Epworth Richmond, and also consults at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
He treats a broad range of solid tumour malignancies with a particular interest in lung and breast cancers, brain tumours and gastrointestinal cancers, such as bowel cancer, stomach and oesophageal cancers and pancreatic cancer.
His focus is to ensure patients get optimal care at each stage of their cancer journey. This includes receiving the latest medical treatments as well as access to clinical trials of new medications at both Epworth Healthcare and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Dr Jennens works closely with dietitians and psychologists, as holistic care includes assessing diet and exercise, and the psychosocial implications from a diagnosis of cancer, for both the patient and their family.

Dr Yen Tran

Dr Yen Tran is a medical oncologist who completed her medical training with the University of Melbourne at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Her specialty training in medical oncology in 2007-2008 was at the Austin and Royal Melbourne Hospitals. Subsequently she worked under the supervision of Associate Professor Ian Davis and Professor Johnathan Cebon in 2009 as a medical research fellow at the Austin hospital participating in clinical and research work in multiple pivotal international phase 1 to phase 3 clinical trials in all areas of oncology.

Dr Tran’s main areas of interest include: uro-oncology, neuro-oncology, breast, and lung cancer. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Medical Oncology Group of Australia. She takes an active role with the University of Melbourne as a clinical tutor for medical students and advanced medical trainees. She currently holds a consultant oncology position at the Ballarat base hospital.

Dr Tran firmly believes in a holistic approach to patient care whilst maintaining efficiency, compassion and honesty.

Dr Elizabeth Blackley

Dr Elizabeth (Libby) Blackley obtained her medical degree from Monash University, graduating in 2010 before undertaking physician training at Austin Health.

Her specialty training in medical oncology was undertaken at Ballarat Health, The Alfred Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre (Austin Health) and Eastern Health. After obtaining fellowship to the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2018, Dr Blackley worked as the breast cancer clinical trials and translational research fellow under the supervision of Professor Sherene Loi at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre where she is now undertaking a Master’s Degree by research through the University of Melbourne.

Dr Blackley treats a wide variety of cancers but has a particular interest in breast, gastrointestinal (such as bowel cancer, stomach and pancreatic cancer) and lung cancers. She is a member of Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) Australia, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology and Medical Oncology Group of Australia

Dr Blackley has a strong belief in personalised, patient centred care. She remains involved in clinical trials and research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and advocates for patients to receive every opportunity to access the latest medical treatments. Dr Blackley believes that compassionate, honest communication with patients and their carers at all stages of disease is a vital part of patient care.