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Jacob Y. Shin, MD
Radiation Oncologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Spine Cancer, Sarcoma, Soft Tissue and Bone Cancers, Brain Cancer, Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
I am a board-certified radiation oncologist. I specialize in treating people with cancer using very focused radiotherapeutic techniques. These include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
I treat many different types of cancer, including lung cancer, metastatic cancer, spine cancer, sarcoma, soft tissue and bone cancers, brain cancer, lymphoma, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
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Advancements are continually being made in radiation therapy options. This ongoing development allows significant progress in using data to deliver patient-tailored care. I run clinical trials that aim to decrease radiation therapy-related side effects and increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment. I also have significant experience working with cancer data sets on an institutional, multi-institutional, and national level. I have published studies in which I investigate cancer therapies, disparities in cancer care and outcomes, and prognostic factors associated with survival.
Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. I understand the emotional toll it takes on patients and their loved ones. The fight against cancer requires a thorough understanding of the individual. I listen to my patients’ thoughts about their diagnosis and management and treatment options. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients have access to clinical trials of cutting-edge therapies. I enroll eligible patients in these studies, and I am dedicated to improving the care and treatment of all people with cancer.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
My Specialties
- Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Spine Cancer, Sarcoma, Soft Tissue and Bone Cancers, Brain Cancer, Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Image-guided Radiation Therapy
Education
- MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology - Rush University Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology
Insurance Information
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HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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PPO
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HMO, EPO
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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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EPO
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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
Dr. Shin sees patients at one location.
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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. Shin
- A Phase 3 Study Assessing the Addition of High-Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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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.
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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.
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Jacob Y. Shin discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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