Overview
Background
Dr. Lachlan McDowell (B.App.Sc, MB BS, FRANZCR, PhD) is a radiation oncologist and clinical researcher specializing in head and neck cancer (HNC), with a focus on human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC). His work combines clinical expertise with innovative research to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Dr. Lachlan McDowell's research addresses critical aspects of HNC including:
- Identifying latent patterns of quality of life in cancer survivors
- Understanding the differing impacts of different radiation treatments
- Understanding and quantifying unmet needs in HNC survivors, including sexual health, emotional distress, fear of cancer recurrence and return to work
He completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2024 with a Dean’s Research Award.
A significant part of his academic contributions comes from secondary analyses of clinical trials, such as TROG 12.01, which provide valuable insights into the evolving management of HPV-OPC cancers. Dr. McDowell also collaborates internationally and has developed an emerging global profile in head and neck oncology through his editorial roles and positions in the Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) and the Head and Neck Cancer International Group (HNCIG)
Keywords: head and neck cancer, HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, radiation oncology, survivorship, quality of life, sexual health, TROG, clinical trials.
Availability
- Dr Lachlan McDowell is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Oncology, University of Melbourne
Works
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2017
Journal Article
High-dose intravenous steroid regimen for radiation-induced hypoglossal nerve palsy
McDowell, Lachlan J., Jacobson, Marlene C. and Levin, Wilfred (2017). High-dose intravenous steroid regimen for radiation-induced hypoglossal nerve palsy. Head and Neck, 39 (2), E23-E28. doi: 10.1002/hed.24600
2016
Journal Article
Outcomes of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with parotid metastases
McDowell, Lachlan J, Tan, Tze-Jian, Bressel, Mathias, Estall, Vanessa, Kleid, Stephen, Corry, June and Johnston, Meredith L (2016). Outcomes of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck with parotid metastases. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 60 (5), 668-676. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12484
2016
Journal Article
P16-positive lymph node metastases from cutaneous head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: No association with high-risk human papillomavirus or prognosis and implications for the workup of the unknown primary
McDowell, Lachlan J., Young, Richard J., Johnston, Meredith L., Tan, Tze-Jian, Kleid, Stephen, Liu, Chen S., Bressel, Mathias, Estall, Vanessa, Rischin, Danny, Solomon, Benjamin and Corry, June (2016). P16-positive lymph node metastases from cutaneous head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: No association with high-risk human papillomavirus or prognosis and implications for the workup of the unknown primary. Cancer, 122 (8), 1201-1208. doi: 10.1002/cncr.29901
2014
Journal Article
T4 squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue without mandibular involvement: Surgery or chemoradiotherapy?
McDowell, Lachlan, Collins, Marnie, Kleid, Stephen, Rischin, Danny and Corry, June (2014). T4 squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue without mandibular involvement: Surgery or chemoradiotherapy?. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 117 (2), 163-169. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2013.09.005
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Lachlan McDowell is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
PET images as predictor of outcome following Radiotherapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lena Oestreich
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