Dr. Thomas E. Stinchcombe
Overview
I am a part of the thoracic oncology program. I work with patients who have cancers of the lung, which includes non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma. My focus is on clinical care, clinical trials, and developing new therapies for these diseases. When I first meet with a patient, I want them to understand what their diagnosis is, because there are actually multiple diagnoses of lung cancer and each are treated differently. Then I discuss with a patient whether they are a candidate for therapies such as molecular therapy or immunotherapy, and make sure they have a clear understanding of the treatment plan. There are some very promising new therapies for these diseases and we are fortunate to have those available to patients here at Duke. That’s one of the unique things we offer as an academic medical center.
Dr. Stinchcombe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 173 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 13 articles in the study of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
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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
Duke Cancer Center
Scott Antonia is an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Antonia has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Duke Cancer Center
When someone is faced with a diagnosis of lung cancer, they may be going through surgery, radiation treatment, chemotherapy or enrolling in a clinical trial. It’s a very complicated process to understand what’s involved and what may happen next. It’s also hard to hear all the answers if you’re by yourself. We encourage our patients to come with family members and friends and loved ones and particularly to identify one or two main go-to people in terms of care-giving and support. That way we can engage them in the whole process. Just as we have a team taking care of the patient, the patient has a team, too. At Duke, we have the opportunity to engage patients in the very latest treatment approaches, whether it’s a new surgical technique, the latest radiation approach, or some novel chemotherapy, immunology, or targeted therapy, several of which we’ve been developing. Duke provides patients with a real opportunity that they may not have elsewhere. Dr. Crawford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Firsthealth Of The Carolinas Inc
Charles Kuzma is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in West End, North Carolina. Dr. Kuzma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kuzma is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Stinchcombe isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Stinchcombe isElite. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Stinchcombe isElite. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Stinchcombe isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
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- MesotheliomaDr. Stinchcombe isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Stinchcombe isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Stinchcombe isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Stinchcombe isAdvanced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Stinchcombe isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.