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Edward Balaban, DO, Oncology, Hershey, PA, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Oncology Hershey, PA

Hematologic Oncology

Professor of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Edward Balaban is an oncologist in Penllyn, PA and is affiliated as a consultant with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 40 years. He specializes in hematologic oncology and is experienced in head and neck and gastrointestinal malignancies, anemias, health policy, melanoma and cutaneous malignancies, as well as breast cancer.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1981 - 1984
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1977
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghB.S., Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 1979 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 1981 - 2016
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 1980 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 1996 - 2016
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 1980 - 1982
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow College of Physician of Philadelphia
  • Delegate American Medical Assn House of Delegates
  • Advocacy Champion ASCO, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • ASCO Statement on Biosimilars in Oncology  
    Lyman Gary, Balaban Edward, Michael Diaz, Andrea Ferris, Anne Tsao, Emile Voist,Robin Zon, Michael Francisco, Sybil Green, Shimere Sherwood, Donald harvey, Richard Sch..., J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2018
  • Prior Authorization: This Will Take Time (Editorial)  
    Balaban EP, J Oncol Prac, 1/1/2018
  • Locally Advanced, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline  
    Balaban Edward P, Mangu Pamela, Khorana Alok A., Shah Manish A., Mukherjee Somnath, Crane Christopher H., Javle Milind M., Eads Jennifer R., Allen Peter, Ko Andrew H.,..., J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Phase II study of the A-ICOX regimen {bevacizumab (Bev), weekly intermittent capecitabine (Cap) and oxaliplatin (Ox)} for advanced colorectal cancer (CRC).
    Ramanathan RK, Rajasenan K, Crandall, T, Balaban EP, Pinkerton RA, Kane P, Potter DM, Dranko S, Schmoyzer A, Lembersky BC, Proc Amer Soc Clin Onc, 1/1/2007
  • A phase II trial of taxotere in hormone refractory prostate cancer: Correlation of antitumor activity to phosphorylation of bcl2.
    Friedland D, Cohen J, Miller R, Gluckman R, Zidar B, Lembersky B, Keating M, Voloshin M, Balaban E, Pinkerson R, Reilly N, Dimitt P, Kinney C, Proc Amer Soc Clin Onc, 1/1/1999
  • Sequential methotrexate, high-dose leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and interferon for advanced colorectal carcinoma: A phase II trial of 5-fluorouracil �triple modulation.�
    Balaban EP, Ruud C, Gallardo R, Periman P, Cox JV, Sheehan RG, Frenkel EP, Luce J, Proc Amer Soc Clin Onc, 1/1/1994
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Press Mentions

  • AMA House of Delegates Approves ASCO-Backed Resolutions on Fertility Preservation, American-Manufactured Personal Protective Equipment, and Third-Party Pharmacy Benefit Administrators
    AMA House of Delegates Approves ASCO-Backed Resolutions on Fertility Preservation, American-Manufactured Personal Protective Equipment, and Third-Party Pharmacy Benefit AdministratorsNovember 16th, 2022

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