David R Freyer DO

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology•Los Angeles, CA

Professor, Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine

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1441 Eastlake AveLos Angeles, CA 90089
Phone+1 323-865-3000
Fax+1 323-361-7128

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1985 - 1988
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

CA State License 2007 - 2027
MI State License 1985 - 2009
IL State License 1982 - 1987
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Clinical Trials

Glutamic Acid in Reducing Nerve Damage Caused by Vincristine in Young Patients With Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
Completed
Phase 3
Sodium Thiosulfate in Preventing Hearing Loss in Young Patients Receiving Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Germ Cell Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, or Other Malignancy Start of enrollment: 2008 Jun 23
Completed
Phase 3
Modafinil in Treating Children With Memory and Attention Problems Caused by Cancer Treatment for a Brain Tumor Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 2
LIFE Cancer Survivorship Database for Pediatric Cancer Start of enrollment: 2009 Feb 01
Recruiting
NAC to Prevent Cisplatin-induced Hearing Loss Start of enrollment: 2016 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 1
Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Start of enrollment: 1995 Jan 05
RECRUITING
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Start of enrollment: 1995 Jan 05
RECRUITING
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
The PRISM Intervention: a Multi-site Randomized Controlled Trial for Adolescents and Young Adults With Advanced Cancer Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 15
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Testing eSCCIP: An eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for English and Spanish Speaking Parents of Children With Cancer Start of enrollment: 2023 Apr 14
RECRUITING
NA
Roles: Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Secondary Lung Cancer among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: A Population-Based Study.
Amy M Berkman, Michelle Tran, Laura K Thompson, Caryn Lerman, Jorge Nieva
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2025-09-02
Factors Associated With Symptom Burden Among Pediatric Patients With Cancer.
Adam P Yan, L Lee Dupuis, Catherine Aftandilian, Vibhuti Agarwal, Christina Baggott
JCO Oncology Practice. 2025-08-14
Clinical outcomes and interventions related to sedentary behaviours in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients and survivors: a scoping review protocol.
Brittany J Ivory, Kristen Moore, Jennifer E Dinalo, Kirsten K Ness, Etan Orgel
BMJ Open. 2025-08-11

Journal Articles

Treatment Strategies for Adolescent and Young Adult Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
John T Horan, David R Freyer, Blood

Press Mentions

What Is Survivorship and Supportive Care? Q&A with Dr. David FreyerSeptember 10th, 2025
'Capturing the Child's Voice' in Oncology: Why Self-Reporting Is KeyFebruary 5th, 2025
Regular Screening of Pediatric Cancer Patients May Help Improve Symptom ManagementJanuary 6th, 2025
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Grant Support

Patient Navigation for Improving Transition Success Among Multiply Disadvantaged Young Adult Survivors of Childhood CancerCHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES2025–2029
Project Milestones: Young Adult Cancer SurvivorshipUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE2021–2024