Stacey A. Cohen, MD

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Stacey A. Cohen, MD
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Stacey A. Cohen, MD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical Oncology

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“I approach each patient as an individual, tailoring my treatment recommendations to meet your goals and helping you with decisions by understanding your values and preferences.”

— Dr. Cohen

What’s the focus of your research?

My work focuses on the influence of genetics on high-risk gastrointestinal cancers and cancer treatment. I became motivated to participate in research after learning of the number of younger people diagnosed with cancer every year. I’d like to improve screening and early-detection methods, improve recognition of familial cancers and better understand cancers in people diagnosed at an early age. These things take time, but I expect doctors will soon be using much more advanced diagnostic techniques to better select treatments for individual patients, and I hope this will lead to more benefit and fewer side effects from each treatment given.

What’s your approach to patient care?

Being in oncology gives me a chance to establish deep and long-term relationships with my patients. I consider it an honor to be a part of your life at such a difficult and impactful time. My aim is to always treat you with respect and compassion, maintaining an open and honest relationship. As your physician, I appreciate the opportunity to both teach and learn from you as we work together to navigate difficult decisions. I learn so much from my patients, and it motivates me to continue in this field.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Gastrointestinal cancers

As a medical oncologist who specializes in treating people with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers at Fred Hutch, my areas of expertise include colorectal, pancreatic and anal cancers, early onset cancers and hereditary cancers.

Diseases Treated

Anal Cancer

Colon Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Brandeis University

Medical Degree
University of Michigan

Residency
University of Michigan Medical Center

Fellowship
University of Washington, Oncology Fellowship Program

Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2015; Internal Medicine, 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards

Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors award
Dr. Cohen has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care for multiple years.

Stories

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Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy offers important option for patients with peritoneal cancer October 27, 2022
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Combining surgery with heated chemo, HIPEC offers Fred Hutch patients a new way to fight cancer May 26, 2022
Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people
Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people March 22, 2019

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you. 

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written. 

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