Howard J. West, MD

Medical Oncologist

Conditions Treated

Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Ovarian Cancer Pleural Mesothelioma Testicular Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Dr. West graduated from Harvard Medical School and studying on a Fulbright Scholarship, he received a degree in Experimental Biology from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. Dr. Howard West studied as an intern and resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston affiliated to Harvard University. Since 2002 Dr. West has been practicing at the Swedish Cancer Institute with a specialty in lung cancer. He completed his specialty training in mesothelioma at the University of Washington Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Practicing at one of the country’s most respected cancer research institutes, Dr. West has helped develop very efficient treatment methods for lung cancer.


Education & Training

Harvard Medical School

Medical School

Brigham and Womens Hospital

Internship

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Residency

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Oncology

Hospitals & Clinics

Swedish Cancer Institute - Seattle

Languages: English/Spanish

(206) 386-2354

1221 Madison St

Seattle, Washington 98104

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Publications

Dr. Howard J. West has contributed to 4 publications.

Extra-pleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma: the risks of induction chemotherapy, right-sided procedures and prolonged operations

Stewart DJ1, Martin-Ucar AE, Edwards JG, West K, Waller DA.

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Presentation of HOG Lun 01-24 / USO-023 on the Prescribing Plans of American Medical Oncologists for Patients with Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Green, MR.West H, & Socinski, MA. Impact of the ASCO 2007 . J Thor Oncol 2009; 4: 983-987.

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Histologic considerations for individualized systemic therapy approaches for the management of non-small cell lung cancer.

West H, Harpole D, & Travis W.CHEST, 2009: 136; 1112-1118

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Gemcitabine and pemetrexed administered in rapid sequence as front-line chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer

West HL, Wakelee HA, Perry MC, Belt RJ, Chen R, & Obasaju C. : A phase II clinical trial. Annals of Oncology 2009; 20: 850 -856

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Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Southwestern Oncology Group