Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Jacob M. Sands

Oncology
450 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
15
conditions
450 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Jacob Sands is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sands is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, 1997 - 2005

Residency

University of California, Davis, 2006 - 2008

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology

Fellowships

University of California, Davis, 2009 - 2012

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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BMC HealthNet
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

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.

12 Clinical Trials

Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
LIBRETTO-432: A Placebo-controlled Double-Blinded Randomized Phase 3 Study of Adjuvant Selpercatinib Following Definitive Locoregional Treatment in Participants With Stage IB-IIIA RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC
LIBRETTO-432: A Placebo-controlled Double-Blinded Randomized Phase 3 Study of Adjuvant Selpercatinib Following Definitive Locoregional Treatment in Participants With Stage IB-IIIA RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Selpercatinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Afatinib Plus Cetuximab Versus Afatinib Alone in Treatment-Naive Patients With Advanced, EGFR Mutation Positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Afatinib Plus Cetuximab Versus Afatinib Alone in Treatment-Naive Patients With Advanced, EGFR Mutation Positive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Afatinib Dimaleate, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: TAK-700, Bicalutamide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Dose Finding Study Followed by Phase II Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Veliparib (ABT-888) Added to Chemoradiotherapy With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Unresectable Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), (NCI Study Number 8811)
A Dose Finding Study Followed by Phase II Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Veliparib (ABT-888) Added to Chemoradiotherapy With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Unresectable Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), (NCI Study Number 8811)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Veliparib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1/2 Study of Oral Selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Including RET Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors, Medullary Thyroid Cancer, and Other Tumors With RET Activation (LIBRETTO-001)
A Phase 1/2 Study of Oral Selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Including RET Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors, Medullary Thyroid Cancer, and Other Tumors With RET Activation (LIBRETTO-001)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Selpercatinib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase II Study of Olaparib Plus Cediranib in Combination With Standard Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase II Study of Olaparib Plus Cediranib in Combination With Standard Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multi-Center, Phase Ib/II Study of Combination Treatment of APG-1252 With Paclitaxel in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Multi-Center, Phase Ib/II Study of Combination Treatment of APG-1252 With Paclitaxel in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 12, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: APG-1252, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase 1b Study of LY3295668 Erbumine Monotherapy in Patients With Platinum-Sensitive, Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Phase 1b Study of LY3295668 Erbumine Monotherapy in Patients With Platinum-Sensitive, Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Biomarker Study to Assess Analytic Concordance Between Non-invasive Testing and Tissue Testing for EGFR T790M Mutation Detection in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Biomarker Study to Assess Analytic Concordance Between Non-invasive Testing and Tissue Testing for EGFR T790M Mutation Detection in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
A Randomized Phase II Study of Individualized Combined Modality Therapy for Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Randomized Phase II Study of Individualized Combined Modality Therapy for Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 05, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 2
ALCMI-005: Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab and Epacadostat for Small Cell Lung Cancer After Previous Treatment With Platinum-Based Therapy
ALCMI-005: Phase II Study of Pembrolizumab and Epacadostat for Small Cell Lung Cancer After Previous Treatment With Platinum-Based Therapy
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: October 10, 2018
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
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54 Total Publications

Datopotamab deruxtecan versus docetaxel for non-small cell lung cancer: a plain language summary of the TROPION-Lung01 study.
Datopotamab deruxtecan versus docetaxel for non-small cell lung cancer: a plain language summary of the TROPION-Lung01 study.
Journal: Future oncology (London, England)
Published: November 21, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob M. Sands is classified as an Elite expert for Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jacob M. Sands specialize in?

While Dr. Jacob M. Sands is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Jacob M. Sands participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jacob M. Sands has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Jacob M. Sands'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. Jacob M. Sands accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-632-6049 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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