Lior Z. Braunstein, MD
Radiation Oncologist
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About Me
- Associate Attending Radiation Oncologist
I am a board-certified radiation oncologist and scientist who specializes in treating breast cancer that is localized or metastatic. I have expertise in using advanced radiation therapy techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
I see patients at Memorial Hospital in Manhattan and MSK Bergen in New Jersey.
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My research is focused on molecular and biomarker-driven clinical trials that tailor the use of radiation therapy (i.e., ensuring we forego radiation in those who do not stand to benefit from it), cancer epidemiology, and translational studies that aim to make the latest scientific findings available for our patients. We have pioneered several studies that define the standard of care in breast cancer therapy, and we continue to optimize the way that breast and other cancers are prevented, treated, and surveilled.
As part of my clinical and scientific work, I serve on several national and international committees, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and NRG Oncology, among others. I am the Principal Investigator or Co-investigator on several national and international breast cancer trials. In addition, I am the Director of the MSKCC Radiation Oncology Residency Program, overseeing the education and training of our radiation oncology students and residents.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
My Specialties
- Breast Cancer
Education
- MD, Harvard Medical School
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology - Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology
Insurance Information
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PPO, HMO
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PPO
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HMO, EPO
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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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HMO
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PPO
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EPO
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Federal Government
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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State Government
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Contact and Location
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Colleagues
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Braunstein
- A Phase 1 Study of Abemaciclib and Radiation Therapy in People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
- A Phase III Study Comparing the Usual Treatment of Radiation Therapy and Hormonal Therapy versus Hormonal Therapy Alone for the Treatment of Low-Risk, Early-Stage Breast Cancer
- A Study Assessing the Need for Regional Radiation Therapy in Women with Low-Risk Breast Cancer
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Braunstein
- A Phase 3 Study of HER2-Targeted Therapy With and Without Radiation Therapy for Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Braunstein’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Lior Z. Braunstein discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
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