She has worked in gynaecological oncology for 12 years, beginning as a ward nurse at Royal North Shore Hospital (Sydney, Australia). Since 1996, Anne has been the gynaecological oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Hunter Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle, Australia). Anne is involved in research in gynaecological oncology, with a particular interest in the treatment and care of women with vulval cancer. Anne is an active member of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and has held various positions in the Hunter Regional Group, including chairperson in 2005-2006.