Michael M Millenson, MD

Video

Introductory Video of Dr. Millenson

Medical Oncology

Director, Hematology Service

Meet other members of the
lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma treatment team.

Meet other members of the
lung cancer treatment team.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

New patients can request an appointment online or call 215-728-2570.

Appointments for Returning Patients

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE (1-888-369-2427).
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Clinical Expertise:

Lymphoma; Leukemia; Thrombosis and Hemostasis, particularly the Hypercoagulable States; Development of New Preventive and Treatment Approaches for Venous Thrombosis

Medical Education:

Temple University School of Medicine, Phila., Pa., 1984

Residency:

Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Phila., Pa.

Fellowships:

Hematology-Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.;
Hematology-Oncology, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Mass.

Certifications:

American Board of Internal Medicine;
Hematology;
Medical Oncology

Professional Societies:

American Society of Clinical Oncology;
American Association for Cancer Research;
American Society of Hematology

Scientific Report:

Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies;
Medical Oncology: Clinical Trials Research
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Research Interests:

Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies

Philadelphia Magazine
Top Doctors 2009
Hematology

I joined the medical oncology staff at Fox Chase in 1994 as a hematologist - oncologist. I specialize in treating patients with hematologic malignancies, otherwise known as cancers of the blood. These include leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma.

These cancers are often difficult for patients to grasp, so I like to spend as much time as necessary to educate my patients and their family members on the treatment options and potential outcomes. I find it beneficial for my patients to have a full understanding of their medical situation before we begin treatment.

Fox Chase is a terrific place to practice because we have access to the latest therapies available. Some of the new treatments developed here are called biologic therapies, designed to target the cancer cells. Biologic therapies typically result in better outcomes for patients with fewer side effects. I am also principal investigator on several clinical trials that are designed to improve patient outcomes.

Throughout treatment, we try to provide a warm, caring environment for our patients, who need extra comfort at this time in their lives.