Dr Richard Foster

MBBS, BMedSci, BSc, FRANZCR
Radiation Oncologist
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Biography

Dr Richard Foster graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1982. He trained in radiation oncology at centres in Newcastle, then in Sydney at the Prince of Wales and Royal Prince Alfred hospitals.

Dr Foster has published in the Australian medical literature and presented at the annual scientific meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. He has also presented discussion papers at the request of specialists and lay groups and refereed articles submitted to the College journal.

Dr Foster’s main interests include cancers of the breast, prostate, bowel, lung, head and neck, and an interest in palliative care.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Special Interests

Dr Richard Foster accepts referrals for all cancer types, with a special clinical interest in:
  • Breast cancer
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Palliative care
  • Prostate cancer

Icon Locations

Hobart View centre

Visiting Locations

  • North West Cancer Centre