Claire Friedman, MD
Gynecologic Medical Oncologist & Early Drug Development Specialist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Immunotherapy
- Early-Phase Clinical Trials
- Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Cancer)
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating gynecologic cancers. These include uterine (endometrial) cancer, uterine sarcoma, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer.
I have particular expertise in using immunotherapy to treat these diseases. I rely on a shared decision-making approach with my patients to provide their care, and I cherish the relationships I have with them and their families.
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Immunotherapy is an exciting, relatively new treatment approach that takes advantage of our bodies’ own cancer-fighting abilities. It has been effective in treating some cancers, including melanoma, bladder cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. I am studying how we can effectively use certain immunotherapies to treat gynecologic cancers.
When I meet with women who have been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, they are often concerned about how their treatments will affect their lives. That’s why I start by asking what’s most important to them. From there, we can have an honest discussion about what to expect.
I also remind my patients that their care team is just a phone call away if they have any concerns. I encourage questions and discussion, and want people to leave my office feeling comfortable and confident in their care plan.
A gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in gynecologic cancers. This includes cervical, fallopian tube, ovarian, uterine (endometrial), vaginal, and vulvar cancers.
An early drug development specialist tests new drugs to treat cancer. They have special training in research studies, known as clinical trials.
My Specialties
- Immunotherapy
- Early-Phase Clinical Trials
- Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Cancer)
- Uterine Sarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
Education
- MD, New York University School of Medicine
Residencies
- Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2017)
- Clinical Fellowship in Biomarkers or Mechanisms of Action, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (2016)
- Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2016)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
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Contact and Location
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Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Friedman
- A Phase 1 Study of LY4170156 in People With Solid Tumors
- A Phase 1/2 Study of HST-1011 Immunotherapy in People With Solid Tumors
- A Phase 1/2 Study of STAR0602 in People With Solid Tumors
- A Phase 1/2 Study of VLS-1488 in People With Various Types of Cancer
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- A Phase 2 Study of Selumetinib and Olaparib or Selumetinib Alone for Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers with Certain Genetic Changes
- A Phase I Study of IMC-F106C in People with Advanced Solid Tumors Containing Specific Proteins
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Friedman
- A Phase 1/2A Study of LB101 Immunotherapy in People With Solid Tumors
- A Phase I Study of RP-3500 Alone or with Talazoparib in People with Advanced Solid Tumors with Certain Genetic Mutations
Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
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Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Friedman’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Claire Friedman discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
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Genentech
Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
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Loxo Oncology
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Merck & Co Inc.
Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
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