Sangeeta K. Tyerech, MD

Dr. Sangeeta Tyerech

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Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center - Voorhees
    502 Centennial Blvd
    Suite 7
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Specialties

  • Radiation Oncology

Areas of Expertise

Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer, Uterine Sarcoma, Prostate Cancer, Ovarian & Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer

Treatment Focus

  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
  • Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy (HIMRT)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
  • Adaptive Radiation Therapy
  • HDR temporary vaginal brachytherapy
  • Clinical trials

Distinctions

Treatment Philosophy

Having cancer can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. I am proud to be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides evidence-based, patient-centered care. I try to individualize care to maximize treatment outcomes while optimizing the quality of life for each of my patients.

Educational Background

  • Chief Resident, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Bronx, NY, 1996-97 
  • Resident, Radiation Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Bronx, NY, 1993-96 MD
  • UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, 1992

Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

Memberships

  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology

Honors & Awards

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2024-2026
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award

Selected Publications

Yaparpalvi R, Fontenla, D.P, Tyerech S, Boselli L, Beiter J:Parotid Gland Tumors:  A Comparison of Postoperative Radiotherapy Techniques using Three Dimensional (3D) Dose Distributions and Dose-Volume Histograms.  International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology, Physics 40:1, 43-49.  1998. PubMed

Segall, J, Tyerech S, S. Boselli L, Masseling S, Chan A, Jones J, and Condeelis J: EGF Stimulates Lamellipod Extension in Metastatic Mammary Adenocarcinoma Cells by an Actin Dependent Mechanism.  Clinical and Experimental Metastasis 14:1, 61-72, 1996. PubMed

Tyerech S, Boselli L, Miroff W, Chan A, Condeelis J, Jones J, Segall J: EGF Stimulation of Rat Mammary Adenocarcinoma Cells Induces Lamellipod Extension and Chemotaxis.  American Society of Clinical Oncology Program/Proceedings, 14: 521, 1995. PubMed

Boselli L. Tyerech S, Miroff W, Chan A, Condeelis J, Segall J, Jones J:EGF Simulation of Rat Mammary Adenocarcinoma Cells Causes Changes in the Organization of the Actin Cytoskeleton.  American Society of Clinical Oncology/Program/Proceedings, 14520, 1995.         

Additional Publications

Dr. Tyerech on PubMed

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