Dr. Brian Lawenda received the “Top Doctor” Award in radiation oncology by US News & World Report. He incorporates Integrative Oncology and medical acupuncture into his practice and is the National Director of Integrative Oncology and Cancer Survivorship. Dr. Lawenda enjoys speaking to the community in regards to education on new technologies and cancer treatments that are offered at Northwest Cancer Clinic and GenesisCare.
On January 1, 2009, Dr.Lawenda launched IntegrativeOncology-Essentials as a means of sharing up to date “Integrative Oncology” news, information and resources with patients; and is also the founder of IOEProgram.com, an online educational course covering many of the topics patients need to know before, during and after cancer treatment.
Career Positions
Current position(s)
- Medical Director, Northwest Cancer Clinic; National Director of Integrative Oncology and Cancer Survivorship, GenesisCare, Kennewick, WA
Past position(s)
- GenesisCare - Clinical Director, Radiation Oncologist, Las Vegas, NV
- Indiana University School of Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Indianapolis, IN
- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Adjunct Faculty, San Diego, CA
Education
Universities
- University of California at San Diego, BS, Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, San Diego, CA
- Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residencies
- Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School, Radiation Oncology, Chief Resident, Boston, MA
Internships
- Naval Medical Center, General Surgery, San Diego, CA
Fellowships
- Helms Medical Institute, Stanford University and UCLA Schools of Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Berkeley, CA
Professional associations
Accomplishments
Awards and honors
- Prostate, Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Skin, Brain, Spine, Head and Neck Malignancies
Publications
- Breast Cancer Lymphedema: A Review of Recent Developments
- Prostate cancer patients can help control disease through diet and exercise
- Prostate cancer may be controlled with Pomi T supplement
