Joseph Rosales
Distinguished in Lung Cancer

Dr. Joseph Rosales

Oncology | Hematology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Oncology At St. Joseph
1617 South J Street, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Distinguished in Lung Cancer
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Oncology At St. Joseph
1617 South J Street, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

"Joseph Rosales, MD, has been a physician for over 20 years and a hematologist-oncologist in Western Washington since 2011 -- in Seattle, Federal Way and Tacoma. He is experienced in general hematology and oncology, with specialties in breast and thoracic oncology. Dr. Rosales considers himself a guide in his patients’ therapeutic journey. He meets his patients wherever they are - physically and emotionally - and strives to provide them the knowledge and perspective required to navigate difficult decisions in their care. His treatment philosophy has been consistent: to make sure that the patient remains in as much control of their care as possible while getting the best care possible.Dr. Rosales also maintains activity within the community, including involvement in oncologic education and advocacy. He received the2022 Binaytara Foundation for Excellence in Cancer Care ""Rising Star in Health Equity"" awardfor his demonstration of excellent leadership in improving cancer care in underprivileged communities.Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Treatment during Covid-19 Video".

Dr. Rosales is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles and participated in 3 clinical trials in the study of Lung Cancer.

Graduate Institution
MD, UCLA Geffen School Of Medicine, Los Angeles - 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA - 2002
Specialties
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Hematology And Medical Oncology
Fellowships
Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA - 2006
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Oncology at St. Joseph
1617 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-426-4297

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.


3 Clinical Trials

Phase 1b/II Trial of Carfilzomib With Irinotecan in Irinotecan-Sensitive Malignancies (Phase Ib) and Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (Phase II) Who Have Progressed on Prior Platinum-based Chemotherapy
Phase 1b/II Trial of Carfilzomib With Irinotecan in Irinotecan-Sensitive Malignancies (Phase Ib) and Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (Phase II) Who Have Progressed on Prior Platinum-based Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Carfilzomib, Irinotecan
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Multi-center, Randomized Open Label Study to Assess the Systemic Exposure, Effiacy, and Safety of 450 mg Ceritinib Taken With a Low-fat Meal and 600 mg Ceritinib Taken With a Low-fat Meal as Compared With That of 750 mg Ceritinib Taken in the Fasted State in Adult Patients With ALK Rearranged (ALK-positive) Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Multi-center, Randomized Open Label Study to Assess the Systemic Exposure, Effiacy, and Safety of 450 mg Ceritinib Taken With a Low-fat Meal and 600 mg Ceritinib Taken With a Low-fat Meal as Compared With That of 750 mg Ceritinib Taken in the Fasted State in Adult Patients With ALK Rearranged (ALK-positive) Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Randomized, Double Blinded Phase III Trial of Cisplatin and Etoposide Plus Thoracic Radiation Therapy Followed By Nivolumab/Placebo For Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Randomized, Double Blinded Phase III Trial of Cisplatin and Etoposide Plus Thoracic Radiation Therapy Followed By Nivolumab/Placebo For Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 02, 2021
Intervention Type: Radiation, Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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3 Total Publications

Impact of initial imaging with gallium-68 dotatate PET/CT on diagnosis and management of patients with neuroendocrine tumors.
Impact of initial imaging with gallium-68 dotatate PET/CT on diagnosis and management of patients with neuroendocrine tumors.
Journal: Journal of surgical oncology
Published: November 28, 2019
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