About us

Dr Orla McNally

Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist Royal Women's Hospital

Dr Orla McNally graduated from University College Cork in 1990. After obtaining a fellowship in general surgery she completed training in obstetrics and gynaecology and spent some time in laboratory research at the University of Dundee studying p53 mutations and their effect on chemoresistance of cancer cells.

From 2003 to 2009 she led the development of a gynaecological cancer unit in Taunton, Somerset.

In 2009 she moved to Melbourne as Director of the Gynaecology Oncology and Dysplasia Unit WHERE. Dr McNally’s main interest is multidisciplinary care and particularly maintaining holistic care.

She continues to support and encourage research and clinical trial activity.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - February

Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our programs.

Upcoming Events

• Our Research, Your Future forum - Friday 25 May

  Ovarian Cancer Australia and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia invite our supporters and members to a...

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• Mother's Day - Our ambassadors share their thoughts...

  This year we’re celebrating Mother’s Day by asking everyone to send a K.I.S.S. to all the mums they...

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• Working Beyond Cancer Workshop - 2 June 2012

  Free Cancer Council NSW Workshop Saturday 2nd June 2012 Location: North SydneyTime: 9am – 3.30pmHave you...

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