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DR

MAREE BRINKMAN

BSc (Nutr), MND (Nutr & Dietetics), PhD (Biomedical Sciences), APD

Dietitian & Nutritional Epidemiologist with specialist expertise in:

  • BLADDER CANCER
  • BREAST CANCER
  • COLORECTAL CANCER
  • PROSTATE CANCER
  • FOOD INTOLERANCES
  • BLADDER CANCER
  • BREAST CANCER
  • COLORECTAL CANCER
  • PROSTATE CANCER
  • FOOD INTOLERANCES
Cancer Specialists > Nursing and Allied Health > MAREE BRINKMAN

Maree is an Accredited Practising Dietitian at the Cancer Specialists, and Nutritional Epidemiologist who is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Cancer Council Victoria.

Maree completed her Bachelor of Science majoring in Nutrition at Latrobe University, and followed this with a Masters’ Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Deakin University and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium where she worked in research for three years. Maree has been an author of 15 peer reviewed scientific publications and a book chapter for an Oxford University Textbook.

She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia and the main focus of Maree’s work is all aspects of cancer management and prevention. Maree combines her work as a researcher and training in biomedical sciences with her clinical practice to provide the best available evidence-based and personalised nutritional advice to her patients.

Maree also has an interest in Gastrointestinal issues such as IBS and gastric reflux, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, and the dietary management of chronic diseases.

 
THE BEST PERSONALISED CARE THROUGHOUT THE CANCER JOURNEY

Current Appointments

The Moorabbin Specialist Centre, East Bentleigh

Nutrition Biomed, Carlton

Honorary Research Fellow, Cancer Council Victoria

Editorial Board Member of Public Health Nutrition (scientific journal)

 

Memberships

  • Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)
  • The Nutrition Society
  • The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)
  • Diabetes Australia – Vic
  • Coeliac Society Victoria
 

Featured Publications

For a comprehensive list of publications, click here for my ResearchGate link.

Use of selenium in chemoprevention of bladder cancer.

Brinkman M, Muls,E, Buntinx,F, Zeegers,MP.
Lancet Oncology 2006 Sep;7(9):766-74.

Nutrition, total fluid and bladder cancer

Brinkman M, Zeegers MP..
Scand J Urol Nephrol Suppl. 2008 Sep;(218):25-36. doi: 10.1080/03008880802285073.

Consumption of Animal products their nutrient components and postmenopausal circulating steroid hormone concentrations.

Brinkman MT, Baglietto L, Krishnan K, English DR, Severi G, Morris HA, Hopper JL, Giles GG.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Feb;64(2):176-83. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.129.

Dietary intake of micronutrients and the risk of developing bladder cancer: results from the Belgian case-control study on bladder cancer risk.

Brinkman MT, Buntinx F, Kellen E, Dagnelie PC, Van Dongen MCJM, Muls E, Zeegers MP.
Cancer Causes Control. 2011 Mar;22(3):469-78. doi: 10.1007/s10552-010-9718-z.

Intake of alpha-linolenic acid and other fatty acids in relation to risk of bladder cancer: results from the New Hampshire case-control study

Brinkman MT, Karagas MR, Zens MS, Schned AR, Reulen RC, Zeegers MP.
Br J Nutr. 2011 Oct;106(7):1070-7. doi: 10.1017/S0007114511001346

 

Contact

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Phone (03) 9421 6425
Fax (03) 9421 6372
Email info@cancerspecialists.com.au

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All appointments can be arranged by calling (03) 9421 6425, Monday to Friday (except Holidays) between 0900 to 1730 Hours or by email.

When you come to your appointment remember to bring the following:

  • Medicare or DVA (veteran affairs) card
  • A referral from your General Practitioner or specialist
  • All pertinent x-ray scans, reports and test results from your General Practitioner or referring physician
  • A list of all medications that you are currently taking
  • A list of any known drug allergies and the symptoms you may have from taking these medicines
  • If you have had surgery elsewhere, please bring a copy of your operation report

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We understand that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to run on time; however, emergencies occur that cause schedule delays. We apologise in advance if we keep you waiting.

Patients requiring surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other interventions may be managed in the following locations:
EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - RICHMOND

89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Phone (03) 9426 6666
Fax (03) 9427 0353
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - FREEMASONS
166 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9483 3833
Fax (03) 9419 6018
www.epworth.org.au


EPWORTH HEALTHCARE - EPWORTH FREEMASONS DAY PROCEDURE UNIT

320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9418 8178
Fax (03) 9418 8108
www.epworth.org.au


ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL - EAST MELBOURNE

159 Grey Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone (03) 9928 6555
Fax (03) 9928 6444
www.svpm.com.au


ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL

Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3052
Phone (03) 9342 7000
Fax (03) 9342 7802
www.rmh.mh.org.au


PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE

305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone (03) 9656 1111
Fax (03) 9656 1400
www.petermac.org

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