Advanced in Melanoma

Dr. Thomas E. Buekers

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ascension St John Hospital
47601 Grand River Ave, Suite 2, 
Novi, MI 
Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Melanoma
Ascension St John Hospital
47601 Grand River Ave, Suite 2, 
Novi, MI 
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Overview

Thomas Buekers is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Buekers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Buekers is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Ascension St John Hospital
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL
47601 Grand River Ave, Suite 2, Novi, MI 48374

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.

8 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Triapine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Carboplatin, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Arm, Double-Blind, Multi-Center Study of Ofranergene Obadenovec (VB-111) Combined With Paclitaxel vs. Paclitaxel Combined With Placebo for the Treatment of Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Arm, Double-Blind, Multi-Center Study of Ofranergene Obadenovec (VB-111) Combined With Paclitaxel vs. Paclitaxel Combined With Placebo for the Treatment of Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: VB-111, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
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
FORWARD I: A Randomized, Open Label Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Women With Folate Receptor Alpha Positive Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer or Fallopian Tube Cancer
FORWARD I: A Randomized, Open Label Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Women With Folate Receptor Alpha Positive Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 14, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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20 Total Publications

Ovarian cancer modulates the immunosuppressive function of CD11b+Gr1+ myeloid cells via glutamine metabolism.
Ovarian cancer modulates the immunosuppressive function of CD11b+Gr1+ myeloid cells via glutamine metabolism.
Journal: Molecular metabolism
Published: April 09, 2021
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