Expertise in
34
conditions

Dr. Christopher B. Benton

Oncology
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
1700 S Potomac St, 
Aurora, CO 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
34
conditions
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
1700 S Potomac St, 
Aurora, CO 

Overview

Christopher Benton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Benton is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Benton is board certified in Hematology-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Medical Oncology-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Benton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Hematology-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Medical Oncology-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Fellowships

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At H

Hospital Affiliations

The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital
AdventHealth Littleton
Hca-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
1700 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012

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

A Phase 2, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Single Agent Selinexor Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Patients With Previously Treated Myelofibrosis
A Phase 2, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Single Agent Selinexor Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice in Patients With Previously Treated Myelofibrosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Selinexor
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) Compound Eltanexor (KPT-8602) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory Cancer Indications
A Phase 1/2 Open-Label Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) Compound Eltanexor (KPT-8602) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory Cancer Indications
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: KPT-8602
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase IIa Study of BL-8040 in Combination With Nelarabine for Relapsed or Refractory T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/ Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
A Phase IIa Study of BL-8040 in Combination With Nelarabine for Relapsed or Refractory T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/ Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 31, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: BL-8040 CD34-Positive Hematopoietic Cells, Nelarabine
Study Phase: Phase 2
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44 Total Publications

TRANSFORM-1 Phase 3 study: Efficacy and safety of navitoclax plus ruxolitinib in patients with untreated myelofibrosis.
TRANSFORM-1 Phase 3 study: Efficacy and safety of navitoclax plus ruxolitinib in patients with untreated myelofibrosis.
Journal: Blood
Published: November 12, 2025
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What conditions does Dr. Christopher B. Benton specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher B. Benton is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Leukemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Christopher B. Benton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher B. Benton has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Christopher B. Benton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Christopher B. Benton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 303-418-7600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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