Dr Tasafin Hossain

Dr Tasafin Hossain is a Medical Oncologist practising at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital with Toowoomba Haematology & Oncology Clinic, providing comprehensive cancer care for patients across the Darling Downs region. Dr Hossain obtained her medical degree from Bond University before completing Basic Physician Training at Gold Coast University Hospital. She then undertook Advanced Training in Medical Oncology across a number of major regional and metropolitan centres throughout Queensland, including Townsville University Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Mater Adult Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Cairns Base Hospital. During her specialist training, Dr Hossain completed a research fellowship at Princess Alexandra Hospital, where she was involved in the Queensland Molecular Tumour Board and led the clinical implementation of a translational research study conducted by the team of Professor Ian Frazer at the Translational Research Institute. Dr Hossain later worked as a Medical Oncologist at the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre, where she gained extensive experience managing a broad range of solid tumour malignancies within a regional cancer service. She subsequently returned to South-East Queensland to undertake a Breast Cancer and Clinical Research Fellowship at Princess Alexandra Hospital, further developing expertise in the management of breast cancer and the care of patients participating in clinical trials, including early-phase (Phase I) studies. Dr Hossain is committed to delivering compassionate, holistic and patient-centred cancer care. She places a strong emphasis on empathy, clear communication and shared decision-making, and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure each patient receives personalised treatment and support throughout their cancer journey.