Hadar Goldvaser, MD
Breast Medical Oncologist
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My Specialties
- Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
- Young Women with Breast Cancer
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer treatment and research. I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau. My goal is to provide professional and compassionate care to my patients and advance the field of breast cancer treatment through clinical research. I specialize in treating younger women with breast cancer and also people who are carriers of the BRCA gene mutations, which are associated with high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
People with breast cancer often go through a complex journey to cope with the diagnosis. As their oncologist, I have the privilege to help them navigate through this journey aiming to provide the best possible care to each person.
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Breast cancer treatment has evolved over the last few decades and patients now have many options. I focus on tailoring treatment to each person’s specific cancer diagnosis, coexisting health conditions, and their personal goals and life situations. I make sure my patients understand the potential benefits and risks of each treatment so we can work together to make decisions and help them receive the best possible cancer care. Working together with a diverse team of experts, including surgeons, radiologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and supportive care, I aim to provide comprehensive treatment.
I am also actively involved in researching breast cancer. My research focuses on better understanding common clinical dilemmas in the treatment of breast cancer. I have led several high-impact studies that aim to better quantify the risks of common breast cancer therapies and to define treatment effectiveness in different settings. Ultimately, these studies highlight the risk-benefit balance of different therapies for breast cancer and support more informed treatment choices. My research directly improves the quality of the clinical care I provide.
While newly developed therapies are available for BRCA carriers, they may also need to manage additional aspects such as coping with cancer at a younger age, decisions on risk-reducing surgery, fertility preservation, and long-term monitoring. I address each person’s unique needs to provide the best and most comprehensive care.
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and the treatment may seem complex and difficult. I want to assure my patients that they are not alone. I am here for them at every step, to address their questions and concerns and sometimes just to listen and support. My dedication to the well-being of my patients extends beyond their diagnosis and treatment, and I am committed to doing everything I can for them.
A breast medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in breast cancer.
My Specialties
- Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
- Young Women with Breast Cancer
Education
- MD, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Israel
Residencies
- Medical Oncology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Israel
Awards and Honors
- Merit award, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress (2018)
- First place in the Mimi and Charles Hollenberg Research Competition of the Department of Medicine of Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network (2018)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology, Breast Cancer, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada
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- Goldvaser H, Barnes TA, Šeruga B, Cescon DW, Ocaña A, Ribnikar D, Amir E. Toxicity of extended adjuvant therapy with aromatase inhibitors in early breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2018 Jan;110(1):31-9.
- Goldvaser H, Korzets Y, Shepshelovich D, Yerushalmi R, Sarfaty M, Ribnikar D, Thavendiranathan P, Amir E. Deescalating adjuvant trastuzumab in HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis. JNCI cancer spectrum. 2019 Jun;3(2):pkz033.
- Shepshelovich D, Tibau A, Goldvaser H, Molto C, Ocana A, Seruga B, Amir E. Postmarketing modifications of drug labels for cancer drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration between 2006 and 2016 with and without supporting randomized controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2018 Jun 20;36(18):1798-804.
- Korzets Y, Fyles A, Shepshelovich D, Amir E, Goldvaser H. Toxicity and clinical outcomes of partial breast irradiation compared to whole breast irradiation for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Breast cancer research and treatment. 2019 Jun 30;175:531-45.
- Mutai R, Barkan T, Moore A, Sarfaty M, Shochat T, Yerushalmi R, Stemmer SM, Goldvaser H. Prognostic impact of HER2-low expression in hormone receptor positive early breast cancer. The Breast. 2021 Dec 1;60:62-9.
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