Abraham J. Wu, MD
Radiation Oncologist
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About Me
- Vice Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee
I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in caring for people with esophageal cancer, lung cancer, rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other gastrointestinal cancers, including metastases to the liver and other parts of the body at MSK in Manhattan. I have particular expertise in advanced radiation therapy techniques, such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and brachytherapy.
I have previously served as the director of MSK’s radiation oncology residency training program and currently serve as Vice Chair of the hospital’s Graduate Medical Education Committee. My passion for education also extends to my patients. I have more than 17 years of experience as a radiation oncologist.
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My goal is to be sure my patients understand why radiation therapy is recommended for them and what the benefits and risks may be. When patients come for their first appointment with me, many are concerned about side effects of treatment. I reassure them that although some side effects can be difficult, they are almost always manageable through the experience, counseling, and state-of-the-art treatments we offer at MSK. I also emphasize that every member of their care team — including nurses, resident physicians, and office assistants — and I are always available to listen to and address any concerns.
We have made many advances in the field of radiation therapy. For lung cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer, we are expanding the use of SBRT to more patients. This is promising because SBRT is often more effective and less toxic — not to mention more convenient — than standard radiation therapy.
We are also using brachytherapy in certain instances. Brachytherapy is a highly specialized type of radiation therapy that can sometimes be used in situations in which standard radiation therapy cannot, such as when a tumor returns despite previous radiation treatment. I have led clinical trials at MSK for brachytherapy in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers. I am also closely involved in several nationwide trials of radiation therapy for lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancers.
Outside of work, I enjoy both playing and listening to music, the great outdoors, and rooting for sports teams from my native Seattle, especially with my wife and two boys.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Liver Metastases
- Pancreas Cancer
Education
- MD, Harvard Medical School
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology
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HMO, EPO
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Contact and Location
Dr. Wu sees patients at two locations.
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Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Wu
- A Phase III Study Comparing Proton Therapy to Photon Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Wu
- A Phase I/II Study of Durvalumab and Chemoradiation before Surgery for Esophageal 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. Wu’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.
Abraham J. Wu discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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CivaTech Oncology, Inc.
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MORE Health, Inc
Professional Services and Activities
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Nanovi A/S
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Simphotek, Inc.
Equity; Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
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