Patrick M. Francke
MD, FACRO
Radiation Oncologist
Languages spoken
English
Expert in
Prostate, Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Head & Neck, Gynecologic Malignancies
Overview
Centers
Specializes in
Anal/rectum cancer
Bile duct cancer
Fallopian Tube cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer
Genitourinary cancer
Gynaecological cancer
Hodgkin
Large bowel cancer
Laryngeal cancer
Leukaemia
Lymphoma
Mouth cancer
Nasal cavity cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Non-Hodgkin
Penile cancer
Salivary gland cancer
Skin cancer
Small bowel cancer
Thymus gland cancer
Ureter cancer
Urethral cancer
Uterus cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulva cancer
Treatments
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
CT scanning
DIBH
SpaceOAR
A Board Certified Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Patrick Francke completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Francke has published and lectured on many topics, including Gynecologic Oncology, Lung Cancer and Brachytherapy. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience and serves on several committees and panels with professional organizations including the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
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Career positions
Current position(s)
- GenesisCare - Medical Director, Radiation Oncologist, Myrtle Beach, SC
Past position(s)
- 21st Century Oncology - Radiation Oncologist, Coral Springs, FL
- University of Kentucky Medical Center - Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Lexington, KY
- Lexington Clinic - Radiation Oncologist, Lexington, KY
Education
Universities
- Western Kentucky University, Bachelor's of Science in Biology, Bowling Green, KY
- University Of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Internships
- St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Residencies
- University of Kentucky Medical Center, Radiation Oncology, Chief Resident, Lexington, KY
Professional association
Accomplishments
Awards
- Cum Laude at Western Kentucky University, Voted Top Oncologist in Myrtle Beach
Publications
- Continued Benefit to Rectal Separation for Prostate Radiation Therapy: Final Results of a Phase III Trial.
- Sexual quality of life following prostate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a rectal/prostate spacer: Secondary analysis of a phase III trial.
- Prospective, Randomized, Patient-Blinded, Multicenter Trial of Perirectal Spacer in Men Undergoing Prostate IG-IMRT: Dosimetry and Toxicity Evaluation
- Prospective, Randomized, Patient-Blinded, Multicenter Trial of Perirectal Spacer in Men Undergoing Prostate IG-IMRT: Dosimetry and Toxicity Evaluation
- Utilization of a Novel Adaptive Dose Recalculation Tool in the Delivery of High-Dose Radiation for Intermediate- to High-Risk Prostate Cancer