Edward Christopher "Chris" Dee

Edward Christopher "Chris" Dee, MD

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Brain tumors
  • Brain metastases

My Specialties

  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
  • External beam radiation
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
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Get to Know Me

I’m a radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). I’m an expert in using radiation therapy to treat head and neck cancers, central nervous system tumors, prostate cancer, and metastatic disease (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body).

I see patients at the MSK Bergen location in New Jersey. Caring for patients and their families during some of life’s most challenging moments is a privilege. I strive to provide every patient with the same thoughtful care that I would want for my own loved ones. I work with you to draw up a treatment plan based on actual data, and which is suited to your specific needs. I take the time to listen, answer questions, and make decisions together.

I’m originally from the Philippines and Canada. I received my bachelor’s degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University and my MD from Harvard Medical School. I completed my residency in radiation oncology at MSK.

My research spans health systems science, global oncology, and clinical trials in radiation oncology. I also conduct clinical research focusing on improving the care of patients with cancers of the head and neck, brain, or prostate, and metastatic disease. My goal is to improve access to high-quality cancer care, develop new applications for radiation therapy, and reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a radiation oncologist, which is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Brain tumors
  • Brain metastases
  • Gliomas
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Mouth (oral) cancers and conditions
  • Nasal cavity and sinus sarcomas
  • Melanoma
  • Merkel cell carcinoma
  • Prostate cancer and conditions
  • Primary brain tumors
  • Salivary gland tumors
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Pituitary and skull base tumors
  • Throat cancers and conditions
  • Tongue cancer

My Specialties

  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
  • External beam radiation
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Harvard Medical School
  • Bachelor of Science, Yale University

Residencies

  • Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Young Investigator Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation

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Contact and Location

Location
Montvale, NJ
225 Summit Avenue Montvale NJ 07645

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Clinical Trials

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Research and Publications

  1. Willmann J, Dee EC, Hendriks LEL, Dimitriou NM, Jongbloed M, Schoenfeld AJ, Drilon A, Ganesh K, Zhang YH, Feldman J, Werner R, Opitz I, Carrot-Zhang J, Schultz N, Veeraraghavan H, Jones DR, Awad M, Rudin CM, Popat S, De Ruysscher D, Gomez DR, Guckenberger M, Iyengar P. Metastatic Trajectories in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guide Local and Systemic Therapies. J Clin Oncol. 2026 Jun;44(16):1540-1552. doi: 10.1200/JCO-25-01958. Epub 2026 May 5. PMID: 42085620.
  2. Dee EC, Wu JF, Feliciano EJG, Ting FIL, Willmann J, Ho FDV, Jain B, Jain U, Chen J, Moraes FY, Lee NY, Iyengar P, Nguyen PL. National Cancer System Characteristics and Global Pan-Cancer Outcomes. JAMA Oncol. 2025 Jun 1;11(6):650-654. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.0473. PMID: 40208599; PMCID: PMC11986824.
  3. Patel MS, Pramesh CS, Sanford NN, Feliciano EJG, Nguyen PL, Iyengar P, Kingham TP, Willmann J, Mahal BA, Lee NY, Magsanoc-Alikpala MJK, Mutebi M, Wu JF, Robredo JPG, Dee EC. Machine learning reveals country-specific drivers of global cancer outcomes. Ann Oncol. 2026 Apr;37(4):565-573. doi: 10.1016/j.annonc.2025.11.014. Epub 2026 Jan 14. PMID: 41535168.
  4. Dee EC, Laversanne M, Bhoo-Pathy N, Ho FDV, Feliciano EJG, Eala MAB, Ting FIL, Ginsburg O, Moraes FY, Gyawali B, Gomez SL, Ng K, Wu JF, Jain U, Jain B, Columbres RC, Matsuda T, Sangrajrang S, Sinuraya ES, Bui TD, Wei W, Won YJ, Foo LL, Ling MCA, Mery L, Soerjomataram I, Bray F. Cancer incidence and mortality estimates in 2022 in southeast Asia: a comparative analysis. Lancet Oncol. 2025 Apr;26(4):516-528. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(25)00017-8. Epub 2025 Feb 27. PMID: 40024257.
  5. Yang F, Dee EC, Singh A, Wu Y, Suggitt JO, Treechairusame T, Silverio Polanco E, Honawar A, Zhang Z, Mah D, Sine K, Shim A, Lin H, Kang JJ, Tsai CJ, McBride SM, Riaz N, Gelblum DY, Zakeri K, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Yu Y, Huryn JM, Yom SK, Cracchiolo J, Ganly I, Cohen MA, Sherman EJ, Ho AL, Wong RJ, Estilo CL, Lee NY. Osteoradionecrosis After Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy or Proton Therapy in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026 Feb 1;152(2):135-143. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.4179. PMID: 41296362; PMCID: PMC12658754.
Publications on PubMed

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