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Summary
- I am an academic medical oncologist specializing in pelvic and breast cancers and air tissue sarcoma. i also have a special interest in cancer survivorship, particularly as it relates to sexual health. I write a lot, use threads, tiktok, and Instagram mostly, and have leadership positions in a bunch of things. Proud to be the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Professional Integrity for the SWOG Cancer Research Network. I'm also the Editor-in-Chief at CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, the flagship Journal of the American Cancer Society. Follow me @drdonsdizon 🇬🇺🏳️🌈🇺🇸
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1999 - 2002
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1995
University of RochesterBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1989 - 1991
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
RI State Medical License 2003 - 2026
CT State Medical License 1998 - 2012
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Partners Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Counseling and use of surrogacy among cancer survivors (CUSACS).Alexa Steckler, Christina A Raker, May-Tal Sauerbrun-Cutler, Stephanie L Graff, Don S Dizon
Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2026-07-31 - A multimodal sexual health intervention among hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients: mediating effects on quality of life and mood.Julia Pepper, Jennifer B Reese, Lara Traeger, Tessa Stewart, Andrea Magallanes
Bone Marrow Transplantation. 2026-06-30 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: Personalization, Not Prohibition.Linda D Bosserman, Don S Dizon
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2026-06-20
Journal Articles
- Investigator Use of Social Media for Recruitment of Patients for Cancer Clinical TrialsMina S Sedrak, Don S Dizon, JAMA Network Open
- Dyspareunia and vaginal dryness after breast cancer treatment.DL Wiggins and DS Dizon, Sexuality, Reproduction, and Menopause, 2008: 18-22
- Stage IV small bowel carcinoma mimicking advanced ovarian cancer: case report and review of the literature.DS Dizon, K Perez, P DiSilvestro, C Taneja, D Ilson, American Surgeon 2009; 75:864-5
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Continuing the mission for Interdisciplinary Breast Care.J Gass and DS Dizon, 2007 National Consortium of Breast Centers Annual Meeting. RT Image Magazine
- Breast Center Evolution.Don S. Dizon and Constance A. Roche, NCBC Annual Meeting 2007. Am J Clin Onc, 2007; 30:444-60, The 17th Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference
- Breast care in 2011 and beyond: State of Policy, State of Science.Gass JS, Bell J, Dizon DS, Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2011; 6:837-39
Lectures
- New Approaches for Less Studied Tumors2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/4/2018
- Fertility and Sexuality.Core Curriculum Seminar, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
- Practice Patterns on the use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in women with ovarian cancer.Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 39th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL
Other
- The sexuality clinic in the breast center: sex as a survivorship issue.DS Dizon, CA Duffy, DS Thompson, DL Wiggins, Breast Cancer Online 2008; 1:1-3. doi:10.1017/S`47090310800802X
- Practical guidance: The use of social media.Dizon DS, Graham D, Thompson MA, Johnson L, Johnston C, Fisch M, and Miller R, J Oncol Pract 2012; 8:e114-24
- Breast cancer Task Force SGO Position Paper.J Orr, J Kelley, D Dizon, P Escobar, E Fleming, M Gemignani, D Hetzel, W Hoskins, J Lapolla, S Lwein, J Lucci, M Markman, B Pothuri, B Powell, T Tejada-Berges, L Kilgore, Gynecol Oncol 2008; 110:7-12
Authored Content
- As an Oncologist, This Is the Hardest Role I PlayJuly 2020
- As an Oncologist, This Is the Hardest Role I PlayJuly 2020
Press Mentions
The Promises — and Challenges — of the FDA’s Real-Time Clinical Trial ModelJune 3rd, 2026
New Clinical Trial at Tufts Medicine Aims to Ease Vaginal Side Effects of Breast Cancer TreatmentMay 6th, 2026
Webinar: Navigating Communication on Clinical Trials in OncologyAugust 26th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Blogger and Editor, Education Book
- National Consortium of Breast CentersTrustee Emeritus
- Society of Gynecologic OncologyMember
External Links
- ASCO Connectionhttp://bit.ly/DizonACblog
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