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Office
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905Phone+1 401-274-1100
Summary
- I am an academic medical oncologist specializing in pelvic and breast cancers and air tissue sarcoma. i also have a special interest in cancer survivorship, particularly as it relates to sexual health. I write a lot, use threads, tiktok, and Instagram mostly, and have leadership positions in a bunch of things. Proud to be the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Professional Integrity for the SWOG Cancer Research Network. I'm also the Editor at CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the flagship Journal of the American Cancer Society. Follow me @drdonsdizon 🇬🇺🏳️🌈🇺🇸
Education & Training
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1999 - 2002
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1995
- University of RochesterBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1989 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
- RI State Medical License 2003 - 2026
- MA State Medical License 2004 - 2019
- CT State Medical License 1998 - 2012
- NY State Medical License 1999 - 2005
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2011-2013, 2015
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
- Dean’s Teaching Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2008, 2010, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- Ixabepilone in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer Start of enrollment: 2005 May 01
- Study of Velcade and Irinotecan in Advanced Cervical, Vulvar, or Vaginal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2005 Mar 01
- Essiac (ESIAK) Versus Placebo to Improve Quality of Life in Transition in Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer. Start of enrollment: 2005 Oct 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 48 citationsPreexisting melanoma and hematological malignancies, prognosis, and timing to solid organ transplantation: A consensus expert opinion statement.David P. Al-Adra, Laura L. Hammel, John P. Roberts, E. Steve Woodle, Deborah Levine
American Journal of Transplantation. 2021-02-01 - 70 citationsPretransplant solid organ malignancy and organ transplant candidacy: A consensus expert opinion statement.David P. Al-Adra, Laura L. Hammel, John P. Roberts, E. Steve Woodle, Deborah Levine
American Journal of Transplantation. 2021-02-01 - 3 citationsOpposing Roles ofMutations in Human Prostate and Endometrial Cancers.Ludimila Cavalcante, Sachin Kumar Deshmukh, Jennifer R Ribeiro, Benedito A Carneiro, Don S Dizon
JCO Precision Oncology. 2023-09-01
Journal Articles
- Investigator Use of Social Media for Recruitment of Patients for Cancer Clinical TrialsMina S Sedrak, Don S Dizon, JAMA Network Open
- Dyspareunia and vaginal dryness after breast cancer treatment.DL Wiggins and DS Dizon, Sexuality, Reproduction, and Menopause, 2008: 18-22
- Stage IV small bowel carcinoma mimicking advanced ovarian cancer: case report and review of the literature.DS Dizon, K Perez, P DiSilvestro, C Taneja, D Ilson, American Surgeon 2009; 75:864-5
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Continuing the mission for Interdisciplinary Breast Care.J Gass and DS Dizon, 2007 National Consortium of Breast Centers Annual Meeting. RT Image Magazine
- Breast Center Evolution.Don S. Dizon and Constance A. Roche, NCBC Annual Meeting 2007. Am J Clin Onc, 2007; 30:444-60, The 17th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference
- Breast care in 2011 and beyond: State of Policy, State of Science.Gass JS, Bell J, Dizon DS, Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2011; 6:837-39
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Lectures
- New Approaches for Less Studied Tumors2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/4/2018
- Fertility and Sexuality.Core Curriculum Seminar, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
- Practice Patterns on the use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in women with ovarian cancer.Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 39th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL
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Other
- The sexuality clinic in the breast center: sex as a survivorship issue.DS Dizon, CA Duffy, DS Thompson, DL Wiggins, Breast Cancer Online 2008; 1:1-3. doi:10.1017/S`47090310800802X
- Practical guidance: The use of social media.Dizon DS, Graham D, Thompson MA, Johnson L, Johnston C, Fisch M, and Miller R, J Oncol Pract 2012; 8:e114-24
- Breast cancer Task Force SGO Position Paper.J Orr, J Kelley, D Dizon, P Escobar, E Fleming, M Gemignani, D Hetzel, W Hoskins, J Lapolla, S Lwein, J Lucci, M Markman, B Pothuri, B Powell, T Tejada-Berges, L Kilgore, Gynecol Oncol 2008; 110:7-12
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Authored Content
- As an Oncologist, This Is the Hardest Role I PlayJuly 2020
- As an Oncologist, This Is the Hardest Role I PlayJuly 2020
Press Mentions
- Immunotherapy May Be Overused in Dying Patients with CancerAugust 8th, 2024
- Feasibility of a Physical Activity Index in Clinical Practice: Perspectives of Providers and Cancer PatientsApril 1st, 2024
- New Editorial Leadership at American Cancer Society Flagship JournalMarch 21st, 2023
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Professional Memberships
- Blogger and Editor, Education Book
- National Consortium of Breast CentersTrustee Emeritus
- Society of Gynecologic OncologyMember
External Links
- ASCO Connectionhttp://bit.ly/DizonACblog
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