Experienced in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Dr. Dwight E. Heron

Radiation Oncology
Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Specialty Care LLC
8401 Market St, 
Boardman, OH 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Specialty Care LLC
8401 Market St, 
Boardman, OH 
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Overview

Dwight Heron is a Radiation Oncologist in Boardman, Ohio. Dr. Heron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Heron is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 189 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 14 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS YOUNGSTOWN SPECIALTY CARE LLC
8401 Market St, Boardman, OH 44512
Other Locations
NEO UROLOGY ASSOCIATES INC
6262 Mahoning Ave, Suite C, Austintown, OH 44515

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

20 Clinical Trials

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation With CD34-Selected Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) in Patients With Treatment Resistant Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation With CD34-Selected Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) in Patients With Treatment Resistant Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Mesna, Rituximab, Alemtuzumab, Thiotepa, GM-CSF, Intravenous immunoglobulin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase II Study of Definitive Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cisplatin vs. Docetaxel-cetuximab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: an ERCC1 Biomarker Enrichment and Interaction Design
A Randomized, Phase II Study of Definitive Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cisplatin vs. Docetaxel-cetuximab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: an ERCC1 Biomarker Enrichment and Interaction Design
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Docetaxel, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase IIR/III Trial of Standard of Care Therapy With or Without Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) and/or Surgical Ablation for Newly Oligometastatic Breast Cancer
A Phase IIR/III Trial of Standard of Care Therapy With or Without Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) and/or Surgical Ablation for Newly Oligometastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Utilization of Low Level Laser Therapy for Radiation Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Utilization of Low Level Laser Therapy for Radiation Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase II Study Determining the Efficacy of Pre-operative Stereotactic Radiosurgery Followed by Resection for Brain Metastases
Phase II Study Determining the Efficacy of Pre-operative Stereotactic Radiosurgery Followed by Resection for Brain Metastases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
PHASE I STUDY OF FRACTIONATED STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR LARGE BRAIN METASTASES
PHASE I STUDY OF FRACTIONATED STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR LARGE BRAIN METASTASES
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase II-III Trial of Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation Following Radical Prostatectomy With or Without Adjuvant Docetaxel
Phase II-III Trial of Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation Following Radical Prostatectomy With or Without Adjuvant Docetaxel
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Bicalutamide, Docetaxel, Flutamide, Goserelin acetate, Leuprolide acetate, Nilutamide
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase I Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastases
A Phase I Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Evaluation Of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Low And Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Prospective Evaluation Of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Low And Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase II Trial of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) With Cetuximab +/- Docetaxel Followed by Adjuvant Cetuximab +/- Docetaxel in Recurrent, Previously-Irradiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)
Randomized Phase II Trial of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) With Cetuximab +/- Docetaxel Followed by Adjuvant Cetuximab +/- Docetaxel in Recurrent, Previously-Irradiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 05, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cetuximab, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients With Oligo-recurrent Disease
Phase II Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients With Oligo-recurrent Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 19, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Prospective Trial of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase II Prospective Trial of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 13, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Induction Gemcitabine/Capecitabine Followed by SBRT in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer
Induction Gemcitabine/Capecitabine Followed by SBRT in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 2
Re-irradiation With Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plus Cetuximab in Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Re-irradiation With Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plus Cetuximab in Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Drug: Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Prospective, Randomized Phase II Study of Surgery With or Without Adjuvant Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in Patients With Previously-Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer
A Prospective, Randomized Phase II Study of Surgery With or Without Adjuvant Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) in Patients With Previously-Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SBRT for Close or Positive Margins After Resection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Select Patients With Resected Pancreas Cancer
SBRT for Close or Positive Margins After Resection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Select Patients With Resected Pancreas Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Chemotherapy (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin)and Thoracic Radiotherapy With Swallowed Manganese Superoxide Dismutase (MnSOD) Plasmid Liposome Protection in Patients With Locally Advanced Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase I-II Study
Chemotherapy (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin)and Thoracic Radiotherapy With Swallowed Manganese Superoxide Dismutase (MnSOD) Plasmid Liposome Protection in Patients With Locally Advanced Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase I-II Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 12, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Genetic, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Measuring the Effect of Radiation Therapy on Patient Activity Levels
Measuring the Effect of Radiation Therapy on Patient Activity Levels
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 09, 2018
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189 Total Publications

Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck: Novel Approaches to Re-Irradiation.
Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck: Novel Approaches to Re-Irradiation.
Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
Published: September 30, 2025
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