
Michele Y Halyard MD FASTRO
Breast Cancer, Head & Neck, Skin Cancer
Professor of Radiation Oncology Mayo Clinic
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Summary
- Michele Y. Halyard, M.D , FASTRO, is a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, where she treats breast and head and neck cancer. She is the Suzanne Hanson Poole Vice-Dean at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Dean of the Arizona campus. She is also a professor of radiation oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. She is a member of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Health Outcomes Committee and Radiation Oncology Committees. Dr. Halyard’s interests include breast cancer, and head and neck cancer treatment; cancer in minority populations; quality of life research; and cancer symptoms control research. Dr. Halyard is the cofounder of the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer, a community based organization supported by Mayo Clinic, that serves to provide support and education to the Black community of the Phoenix metropolitan area focused on breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. She has ranked in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors four times. U.S. News & World Report ranks Mayo Clinic Arizona as the #1 hospital in Arizona.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Radiation Oncology, 1987 - 1989
Howard UniversityResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1984 - 1987
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Cerner Patient Portal and Powerchart, Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Cerner Patient Portal and Powerchart, Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
Clinical Trials
- Fulvestrant and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 01
- Electroacupuncture in Treating Chronic Dry Mouth Caused By Radiation Therapy in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Start of enrollment: 2006 Feb 01
- Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Primary Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, or Gastrointestinal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Concurrent Versus Sequential Radiation Dose Escalation to the Surgical Cavity for Conservative Treatment of High-Risk Early Breast Cancer: NRG/RTOG 1005 Phase III Trial.Frank A Vicini, Kathryn Winter, Gary M Freedman, Douglas W Arthur, Barry S Rosenstein
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2026-07-01 - Disclosure of Family Cancer History in Black Families With Breast and Ovarian Cancer.Kirsten A Riggan, Jane Q Yap, Michele Y Halyard, Sarah E James, Marion K Kelly
Cancer Nursing. 2026-03-10 - 1 citationsPsychological Safety in the Medical Care of Black Breast and Ovarian Cancer Patients and Families.Jane Q Yap, Kirsten A Riggan, Ewan K Cobran, Michele Y Halyard, Sarah E James
Psycho-Oncology. 2025-03-01
Lectures
- 23rd Annual Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology ReviewsMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Amelia Island, Florida - 8/7/2013
- Individualized Breast, GYN, and Colon Cancer Management; New Data and Updates Relevant to Patient CareMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Jacksonville, Florida - 2/15/2013
- Individualized Management of Breast Cancer: A Post San Antonio Meeting UpdateMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Jacksonville, Florida - 2/11/2012
Press Mentions
Clinical Trials Are Way of ‘Paying It Forward’ to Your CommunityFebruary 24th, 2023
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Celebrates Traditional Stethoscope CeremonyNovember 5th, 2022
Breast Cancer Clinical Trails: Why They Are ImportantJune 3rd, 2022
Research History
- Professor of Radiation Oncology
Professional Memberships
- Member
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