Aim: Studies show that female oncologists tend to score higher on emotional exhaustion factors, a key source of stress associated with burnout according to theories of burnout syndrome and the Job Demands-Resources Model (JD-R). Given the lack of evidence to explain this phenomenon, this study aimed to explore the lived experience of female oncologists. A particular interest was their experience of their roles, including perceptions of role differences compared to their male counterparts and exploring stressors unique to female oncologists. Methods: Participants (N=7) were recruited via opportunistic sampling (i.e., non-random sampling) via a Facebook study page or through targeted emails to oncology interest groups. Participants were all registered oncologists. Participants worked directly with clients across multiple states within Australia in both private and public sectors within both regional and metropolitan areas. A qualitative research design was employed, using reflective Thematic Analysis. Participants engaged in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, with one round of member checking. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's (2006) 6 step analysis. Following Braun and Clarke (2021), data saturation is measured by the richness of the data collected. After 7 interviews averaging 48 minutes each, the researchers were satisfied that the depth and quality of responses were sufficient for preliminary findings on the area of focus. Results: Analysis provides five themes: Optimal Cancer Care, Perceptions of Multiple Challenges, Barriers of Support, Facilitators of Support and Optimising Support. This study identified that being a primary caregiver whilst also delivering Optimal Cancer Care, may pose additional challenges. Conclusion: Given this novel finding, it may be that being a primary caregiver may contribute to burnout amongst female oncologists, thus, suggestions for interventions focus upon providing structured psychological support. Future studies may want to research all oncologists who identify as primary caregivers.