Castle Medical Marsden Park

04/02/2026

Dear Patients,
We are pleased to inform that 𝐃𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐲 will be available for consultation from 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 9 𝐅𝐞𝐛 2026.
📆Online appointments are now available: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/marsden-park-NSW-2765/castle-medical-marsden-park/doctors/dr-rupali-pandey

03/02/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💙

Thank you to the nurses who care for people every day outside hospital walls — in aged care, general practice, community health, schools, custodial care and beyond.
Your work strengthens communities and improves lives.

📅 Wednesday 4 February 2026

02/02/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫

✅Ovarian cancer is Australia's most lethal female cancer with a 49% 5-year survival rate.
✅70% of those diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have a recurrence within 3 years.
✅Symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague making the disease difficult to detect.
✅There is no accurate and reliable early detection test - a pap smear or cervical screening test does not detect ovarian cancer.
✅Your family history of cancer is important when understanding your personal risk of ovarian cancer.

👩‍⚕️Speak to your GP today if you think you are facing any of these signs/symptoms.
🌐https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/

31/01/2026

🔴 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 ❤️

We’re supporting 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐅𝐄𝐁, a national movement raising vital funds for life-saving heart research.

Every step, stroke and move you make helps improve prevention, treatment and outcomes for people living with heart disease — the world’s biggest killer.

Move your way. Make an impact.
Join REDFEB this February and help save lives.

Learn more: https://www.redfeb.heartresearch.com.au/

28/01/2026

27/01/2026

Summer in Australia is widely recognised as bushfire season, and smoke can be present even when fires aren't close by. Planned backburning, nearby bushfires and changing wind conditions can all significantly reduce air quality.

Bushfire smoke contains fine particles that can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs. It can also worsen existing health conditions such as asthma, CPOD, heart disease and allergies - particularly in children, older adults, pregnant people and those with respiratory or cardiac conditions.

If you experience ongoing coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, headaches or worsening of existing symptoms, it is important to seek medical advice. You should continue to see your GP if symptoms persist even after the air quality improves.

To help protect your health during smoky conditions:
👉stay indoors where possible and keep windows + doors closed
👉avoid outdoor exercise when air quality is poor
👉use air conditioning or air purifiers if available
👉follow local air quality updates and health alerts.

If smoke exposure if affecting your breathing or overall wellbieng, speak with your GP at your next appointment.

26/01/2026

Returning to school can be a big adjustment for many children. New routines, classrooms and social pressures can sometimes lead to 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆.

This may show up as worries, changes in behaviour, sleep issues, tummy aches or reluctance to attend school. These feelings are common and often ease as routines settle.

Parents can help by talking openly about worries, keeping routines consistent and offering calm reassurance.

If anxiety is ongoing or affecting your child’s sleep, mood or school attendance, support may help. At Castle Medical Marsden Park, our 𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻*, 𝗗𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹, works alongside our GPs to support children with persistent anxiety.

Early support can make a big difference.
*𝘎𝘗 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥

24/01/2026

Do you know the difference between heat 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and heat 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲?

While both are caused by overheating, heat stroke is a 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

🔥Heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, nausea, headaches, dizziness or fatigue.
🔥Heat stroke can cause confusion, very high body temperature, hot or dry skin and even loss of consciousness.

This summer, it is important to 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 in the shade and 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 any 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 during the hottest parts of the day.

If symptoms are severe, worsening or you're unsure, seek medical help as soon as possible. Early action could save your life.

22/01/2026

Need a doctor this long weekend?
We are open from 8am to 8pm on Australia Day (26/01/26)

21/01/2026

Dear Patients,
Today, Australia observes a 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 to honour the victims and all those affected by the Bondi Beach attack. We recognise this may be a difficult and emotional day for many in our community.

As shared previously, our clinics remain focused on the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff. If you are feeling unsettled or unsure about attending an appointment, please contact your clinic — our team can assist with rescheduling or telehealth where appropriate.

Please take care of yourselves and one another today. Support is available, and we are here to help.
Warm regards,

Castle Medical Marsden Park

21/01/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗴 - 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗣.

👉Dr Wong will be available in-clinic from 30 January 2026.
👉Book your appointment today - slots are now open!
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/marsden-park-NSW-2765/castle-medical-marsden-park/doctors/dr-chung-yan-wong-1

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.

Dr Wong is an experienced GP with over 20 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine and Dermatology. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong and completed further dermatology training in the UK, including work at Cardiff University.

She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Hong Kong College of Family Medicine, and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Dr Wong now practices in Western Sydney, with a strong focus on skin cancer medicine.

Her special interests include skin disease management, skin cancer medicine, dermatology, cosmetic aesthetic treatments, as well as women’s health, weight management, and child health.

20/01/2026

Australia loves the sun ☀️ — but that also means we have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. That’s why regular skin checks should be part of your summer routine.

A good place to start is by checking your own skin at home using the 𝗔𝗕𝗖𝗗𝗘 method.
A - assymmetry - one half of the spot looks different from the other
B - border - edges are irregular, blurred or uneven
C - colour - varied shades of brown, black, red or other colours.
D - diameter - larger than 6mm
E - evolving - changing in size, shape, colour or texture.

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 — your back, scalp, soles of your feet and between your toes 👀
If you notice anything new, changing or unusual, don’t ignore it.

At 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, your GPs can perform professional skin checks, keep an eye on changes and guide you on next steps if needed.

Because when it comes to skin cancer, early detection really does make all the difference 💙