Our specialist team has been providing cancer care in Western Australia for over 80 years collectively.
ABOUT US
Established in 2010, Our care is centered on you, not just your diagnosis. Our medical oncology team provides expert treatment for a variety of cancers using the latest drug therapies, while our approach focuses on helping you and your family through every stage of care. We work closely with you to create a plan that supports your health, your wellbeing, and your goals.
Dr. Sanjay Mukhedkar
MBBS, MS, MD (USA), FRACP
Dr Sanjay Mukhedkar is a Medical Oncologist at St John of God (Murdoch). He was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. He graduated from Osmania Medical College, post graduated in General Surgery. Together with his wife, they migrated to New Zealand in 1995 then relocated to Manhattan, New York, where he completed an MD in Internal Medicine in Columbia University NY. He started Medical Oncology training in Waikato, New Zealand, and completed this at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth.
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Sanjay has an interest in the treatment of lung cancer and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Dr Mukhedkar, was the 2023 recipient of the prestigious “Doctor of the Year” Award by St John of God Hospital (Murdoch).
A/Prof. Dr. Daphne Tsoi
MBBS, MSc, FRACP
A/Prof Dr Daphne Tsoi is a local medical graduate who completed her medical oncology training in Western Australia. She then undertook a two-year Breast Cancer Clinical Research Fellowship at Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (Toronto, Canada), and obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Toronto.
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She continues her interest in cancer research and has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals. She was the inaugural director of the Murdoch Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, and is a principal investigator for a number of international trials.
She holds an adjunct associate professor position with the School of Medicine at the University of Notre Dame, as well as the School of Health and Medical Sciences at Edith Cowan University. She has private practice at St John of God Subiaco and Murdoch hospitals. Besides breast cancer, her other interests include brain tumours and colorectal cancers.
A/Prof. Dr Kynan Feeney
MBBS (hons), MPH (dist), FRACP
A/Prof. Dr Kynan Feeney, graduated from UWA with honours in 1998. He completed a Masters of Public Health and further research in this area prior to his training in Medical Oncology. His main interests include gastrointestinal, breast and melanoma cancers. He is the Head of Department of Oncology and Haematology at St John of God Hospital Murdoch and also serves on the Medical Advisory Committee.
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Dr Feeney is a highly active member of the clinical trials unit where he is the Clinical lead for clinical trials spanning breast, melanoma, colorectal, lung, bladder, prostate, kidney, gastric, oesophageal and pancreas cancers.
He currently has several clinical trials open, covering these tumour groups. He is also an adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at Notre Dame University where he serves as mentor for final year medical students, and an adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University where he is involved in research looking at the role of exercise in treating certain types of cancer. Dr Feeney was the 2019 recipient of the prestigious “Doctor of the Year” Award by St John of God Hospital (Murdoch).
Dr. Raj Tota
FRACP MMed (Clin Epi)
Dr Raj Tota is a Medical Oncologist. Raj works from St John of God (Murdoch), ICON Rockingham and Genesis Care Mandurah. He graduated from India and then gained work experience in United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. He commenced his Oncology training in New Zealand and gained his fellowship after finishing his training in Perth in 2012.
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He has a special interest in teaching and training the doctors of the present and future – is actively involved in the development of Royal College of Physicians online resources. He treats patients with various common cancers and has an interest in the management of lung cancer, head and neck cancer urological cancers.
Farah Feeney
BComm, BSc (hons), MPsych (Clin)
Farah Feeney is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience specialising in the treatment of various emotional and mental health challenges faced by cancer patients and their families. These include, but not limited to, stress management, low mood, insomnia, adjustment, anxiety, grief, trauma and planning for return to work.
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Farah Feeney is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience specialising in the treatment of various emotional and mental health challenges faced by cancer patients and their families. These include, but not limited to, stress management, low mood, insomnia, adjustment, anxiety, grief, trauma and planning for return to work. She completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology in Western Australia. Her special areas of interest include the emotional impacts of health issues, including cancer and other medical conditions. She has specific training in various evidence based therapies, including: CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Schema Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), often using a combination of therapies to effectively treat and manage issues presented by patients.
At Oncology West, we’re here to listen and respond with compassion. Providing a treatment plan, based on the latest research that meets each individual and their families needs.