Posts by Andrea Russo, MD
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Researching Radiation Therapy for Transgender Cancer Patients
A Mass General Cancer Center radiation oncologist published a unique review of considerations in radiation for patients with cancer who have had gender-affirming surgery.
Biography
Dr. Russo received her B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Middlebury College. Afterwards she attended Dartmouth Medical School, and spent a year conducting research at the National Cancer Institute as an HHMI/NIH Research Scholar. Upon graduation, she completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by residency in the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program. As Director of the Gynecologic Radiation Oncology Program at Mass General, she dedicates her time and skills to the care of patients with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Russo has received several teaching awards and is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. She is actively engaged in clinical and translational research to improve patient outcomes. With her expertise in the latest radiation technologies including brachytherapy, IMRT/VMAT, and proton therapy, she is committed to providing the highest quality of evidence-based and compassionate care.
Mass General Cancer Center
An integral part of one of the world’s most distinguished academic medical centers, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center is among the leading cancer care providers in the United States.
