The Medical Oncology Group of Australia

The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) is the peak representative body for medical oncologists in Australia.  The Association works closely with Government, health organisations, affiliated international associations and societies, industry, consumer advocacy groups and learned colleges throughout Australia to improve and develop the profession of medical oncology and the management of cancer nationwide.  MOGA is a Specialty Society of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and maintains strong strategic alliances, working in close collaboration with many professional organisations and agencies in Australia and overseas such the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia, European Society for Medical Oncology, National Clinical Trails Groups, The Cancer Council of Australia and the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre.

What is medical oncology?
Medical oncology is a sub-specialty of internal medicine devoted to the investigation, diagnosis and management of people with cancer including preventative and palliative medicine.

What is a medical oncologist?
A medical oncologist is a physician specialising in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy.  A medical oncologist is usually the main health care provider for a person who has cancer and gives supportive care to the patient through collaboration of multidisciplinary teams and coordination of other specialists. Medical oncologists are not only involved in clinical care, but also contribute to cancer research (including biology, therapeutics, epidemiology and clinical outcomes research), health education, ethics and clinical teaching.