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Neal J Meropol, MD
Medical Oncology
Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program;
Director, Gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program
Meet other members of the gastrointestinal cancer treatment team.
Dr. Meropol talks about the challenges providing affordable cancer care on
Radio Times, WHYY, July 29, 2008.
Listen to this show via
Real Audio or download (MP3)
Dr. Meropol discusses "Coping With the High Cost of Cancer Drugs" on the Diane Rehm Show, WAMU, July 17, 2008.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497
To make an appointment, call:
215-728-2570.
For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.
Clinical Expertise:
Pancreatic Cancer; Esophageal Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Liver Cancer; Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors; Stomach Cancer; Cancer Risk Assessment
Medical Education:
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., 1985
Residency:
Internal Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Fellowship:
Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine;
Internal Medicine;
Medical Oncology
Professional Societies:
American Society of Clinical Oncology;
American Association for Cancer Research
Research Interests/Scientific Report:
Gastrointestinal Cancer Program;
Decision Making and Communication Regarding Cancer Treatment and Prevention;
Medical Oncology: Clinical Trials Research
Gastrointestinal Cancer;
Gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program
Publications
I joined Fox Chase Cancer Center in 1998 as Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program. I was attracted here by the commitment to excellence in both patient care and research, and by the collegiality of the people who work here.
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event and every patient brings a unique set of fears, expectations, priorities and knowledge to the situation. Within this context, we need to define a plan that fits the individual and offers the best chance for success. In the case of gastrointestinal cancers, there is rarely a 'one size fits all' approach, and it is my job to help integrate cutting-edge medical science and technology into the care we provide.
I'm a clinical researcher, which means that I'm trying to find new and better ways to treat cancer patients. In my own work, I'm not only studying new therapies, but also how we can improve the communication between doctors and patients so that we end up with the best treatment decisions. Also, I direct our Gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program (GI-TRAP) to help individuals who are at increased risk for colon and other GI cancers. Thus, at Fox Chase we provide expertise that spans the spectrum from prevention to cure of gastrointestinal cancers.