EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 50 MIN
A Day in the Life of a Medical Oncologist
from On the Mones · host Kate
Most people think oncology is about chemotherapy.In reality, it’s also about uncertainty, teamwork, difficult conversations, and helping people navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives.In this episode, Kate talks to her husband David, a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience, about what the job actually looks like behind the scenes.They discuss multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment decisions, palliative care, the emotional weight of the work, and why cancer care is never the work of a single doctor.It’s an honest and deeply human conversation about modern medicine, good colleagues, and the privilege of caring for people when they need it most.Read more about this episode at Medication Clarity Clinic, Kate's own medication education and telehealth consulting site: https://medicationclarity.com.auFollow Kate for more no-nonsense health education at @prescribeorpass on Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook.
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Most people think oncology is about chemotherapy. In reality, it’s also about uncertainty, teamwork, difficult conversations, and helping people navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this episode, Kate talks to her husband David, a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience, about what the job actually looks like behind the scenes. They discuss multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment decisions, palliative care, the emotional weight of the work, and why cance...
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