Dr Fiona Day
Calvary Mater Newcastle
oncology
Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG)
Australia
Biography
Dr Fiona Day Medical Oncologist Calvary Mater Newcastle Fiona, what does your role on the TROG Scientific Committe entail? My role is to provide input on the application of systemic therapies in TROG trials and I also hope to assist in designing clinical trials that effectively address the most relevant clinical questions. What's the best part of being a medical oncologist? Medical oncology is a relatively ‘generalist’ medical specialty, covering all bodily organ systems and looking after adults of all ages. I enjoy the variety but the most rewarding aspect is being able to improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer in a very immediate sense. Tell us about a major project you’re working on. My most recent major project, completed this year, was my PhD investigating the different subtypes of colorectal cancer. The overarching aim was to improve drug treatment for colorectal cancer and the next challenge will be moving the research forward to that end goal. What's been the highlight of your working career so far? Being awarded the Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) Best Consultant Abstract Award in 2011. There is something particularly special about positive feedback from your direct peers. What was the first job you ever had? The first one to which I think I contributed in some sort of useful fashion was working as a Bakers Delight store manager on weekends.
Research Interest
Dr Fiona Day Medical Oncologist Calvary Mater Newcastle Fiona, what does your role on the TROG Scientific Committe entail? My role is to provide input on the application of systemic therapies in TROG trials and I also hope to assist in designing clinical trials that effectively address the most relevant clinical questions. What's the best part of being a medical oncologist? Medical oncology is a relatively ‘generalist’ medical specialty, covering all bodily organ systems and looking after adults of all ages. I enjoy the variety but the most rewarding aspect is being able to improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer in a very immediate sense. Tell us about a major project you’re working on. My most recent major project, completed this year, was my PhD investigating the different subtypes of colorectal cancer. The overarching aim was to improve drug treatment for colorectal cancer and the next challenge will be moving the research forward to that end goal. What's been the highlight of your working career so far? Being awarded the Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) Best Consultant Abstract Award in 2011. There is something particularly special about positive feedback from your direct peers. What was the first job you ever had? The first one to which I think I contributed in some sort of useful fashion was working as a Bakers Delight store manager on weekends.
