Ryan D. Cassaday, MD
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I wanted to be able to use my interest in science to help people in a meaningful way. I’ve found that balance as a hematologist-oncologist. Not only do I care for current patients with cancer, I also review past SCCA patients to identify patterns that might predict how we can better treat future patients.
Research is a critical part of my work at SCCA, even though I don’t conduct any laboratory-based research. However, I collaborate with colleagues who do, and I apply their observations and discoveries to patient care. I am involved in several clinical trials testing new treatments for patients with ALL. Clinical trials really help move our field forward and, for some diseases, it’s how we meet unmet needs. However, I understand that a clinical trial may not be the right option for every patient.
Provider background
Specialty: Hematology Oncology
Cellular immunotherapy, hematologic malignancies
It’s a relatively rare disease, but by coming to a place like Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), you’ll have access to teams that focus on one disease, which is a unique approach. I’m a hematologist-oncologist and I work with a team where acute lymphoblastic leukemia is our key focus. In my clinic, it’s literally all that I do.
Diseases treated
Stories
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Research
Clinical trials
We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by SCCA doctors. Many of these trials at SCCA have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your doctor can decide if a study is right for you.
Publications
Many of our SCCA 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 SCCA provider has written.
Press
SCCA providers are often asked to give their medical expertise for press and news publications. Read articles by or about this SCCA provider.
Your care team
Insurance
SCCA accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.
