Join the CNSA SA State Group committee for a relaxed dinner event focused on the latest advances in colorectal treatment.
Enjoy engaging discussions with expert clinicians about new treatment options, learn about the vital role of the Specialist Bowel Cancer Nurse, and hear firsthand from a patient about their lived experience.
Don’t miss this informative and inspiring evening.
Amanda currently works as a Specialist Bowel Care Nurse, supported by Bowel Cancer Australia at Icon Cancer Centre Windsor Gardens, a role I’ve held for the past 18 months. I bring over 20 years of cancer nursing experience across Australia and internationally, including seven years at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where I completed a Graduate Diploma in Cancer Nursing and a Certificate in Critical Care Nursing.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people affected by cancer in both clinical and educational settings. I also serve as a Cancer Nurse Educator with the McGrath Foundation, contributing to the professional development of cancer nurses and promoting evidence-based practice.
My approach to care is grounded in empathy, compassion and a strong commitment to holistic, patient-centred care. I’m passionate about being a consistent source of education, emotional support and comfort during what is often one of the most vulnerable times in a person’s life.
Dr Yong is a dual- trained specialist in both Medical Oncology and General Medicine.
Dr Yong consults
Dr. Yong earned his medical degree at The University of Adelaide. He went on to complete his internship at The Royal Adelaide Hospital and completed both foundational physician training and advanced specialization in General Medicine and Medical Oncology at CALHN.
He obtained his Fellowship with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in 2022. In 2024, he completed a Clinical Trials Fellowship in Medical Oncology at The Royal Adelaide Hospital, engaging in various research initiatives that enhanced his expertise in oncological care, with a particular focus on CAR-T cell therapy for patients with colorectal cancer and recurrent glioblastoma following previous surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Dr Yong consults in both the public and private sector. As a consultant physician he consults at The Royal Adelaide Hospital, while his consultancy as a Medical Oncologist he provides private inpatient care and consultations at Calvary Adelaide and North Adelaide Hospitals, St Andrew’s Hospital and Ashford Private Hospital.
Dr Yong provides consultation on all oncological matters with specialized expertise and a clinical focus in colorectal, lung, and head and neck cancers.
He is proficient in both English and Mandarin, providing our CALD patients with consultations in their native language.
