Dr. Lauren Carcas, MD

Lauren Carcas, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer. She serves as a patient’s primary cancer care physician, diagnosing and staging the disease as well as treating it using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy. She monitors a patient’s progress, provides supportive care and coordinates treatment provided by other specialists. Dr. Carcas also has extensive training and research experience in the management of other solid malignancies, including lung, colorectal, prostate, bladder, kidney, skin and pancreas, as well as both malignant and benign hematologic conditions. She has conducted numerous clinical trials, most notably in breast cancer, to improve care and outcomes for cancer patients. She has published her clinical results in medical journals and presented at symposiums. She is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American College of Physicians. She is fluent in English and Spanish.