Kristine Peregrino Lacuna, MD
Genitourinary Medical Oncologist
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About Me
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I am a medical oncologist who cares for people with genitourinary cancer. This includes:
I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Monmouth in New Jersey. At MSK, I work closely with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and interventional radiologists to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care for people.
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A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on a person’s life. My father, uncle, and grandfather were all diagnosed with prostate cancer. Both my father and grandfather passed away from advanced cancer. These experiences motivated me to dedicate my life to fighting cancer.
I began my journey at MSK as a research assistant in the genitourinary oncology division at MSK. During this time, I witnessed several new drug approvals for prostate cancer. These advancements drastically changed the standards of care and were made possible by the MSK genitourinary team.
I am honored to return to MSK as a genitourinary medical oncologist. My goal is to make the latest treatments available to patients while minimizing side effects. I also tailor treatment with each person’s goals and values.
Besides working as a clinician, I am also a clinical researcher who investigates new treatments for people with prostate cancer. I design and develop clinical trials so we can offer new and more effective treatments to patients, especially for advanced prostate cancer.
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, exploring new places in New York City, and spending time with my partner, family, friends, and my cat Layla.
A genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in genitourinary (GU) cancers. This includes bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicular cancers.
My Specialties
- Prostate Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Clinical Trials
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer (Germ Cell Tumors)
Education
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Awards and Honors
- Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2023)
- Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2023)
- Invited member, American Society of Clinical Oncology/American Association for Cancer Research Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (2023)
Fellowships
- Hematology/Medical Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
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Clinical Trials
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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