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- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
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Dr. Landis is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He truly enjoys the challenge of caring for cancer patients. A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. From the beginning he will review the diagnosis in detail, the treatment options, and the potential results of each option, including possible side effects. Dr. Landis enjoys seeing his patients over time, during the course of treatment, and in follow-up. Often it takes some time to understand the patients priorities and wishes. As a physician, he believes in prioritizing the patients quality of life and listening to understand their desires and incorporate this into an individualized treatment plan. He strives to provide the best possible care to all of his patients. Dr. Landis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Landis is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Landis is currently accepting new patients.
Melvin Chua practices practicing medicine in Singapore, Singapore. Mr. Chua is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Mononucleosis, Dry Mouth, and Prostatectomy.
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
Dr. Sue Yom is an expert in the radiation treatment and management of head, neck and lung cancers. In her research, Yom studies chemoradiation (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) for these cancers. She also investigates image-guided radiation therapy and ways to reduce toxic effects using focused radiation techniques, emerging biological agents and radiation protectants. Yom earned her medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Yom has received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to patient care and patient-oriented research. Dr. Yom is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Dr. Yom is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Yom is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: This phase II trial tests effects of nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy drugs prior to radiation therapy patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as gemcitabine and cisplatin, wo...
Summary: This clinical trial tests the effect of induction chemotherapy response-guided radiation (de-escalated intensity-modulated radiation therapy \[IMRT\]) compared to standard IMRT in patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated nasopharyngeal cancer. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the...
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center


