Specialties
Ongoing research
The Division of Surgical Oncology actively participates in clinical trials of new treatments for cancer within the UC Davis Cancer Center. There are currently over 100 ongoing trials for various malignancies. UC Davis Cancer Center participates in several multi-institutional oncology groups including Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and the California Cancer Consortium. All patients evaluated at UC Davis Cancer Center are considered candidates for entry into a clinical trial. The clinical trials or clinical treatment groups coordinated by the Division of Surgical Oncology include:
- The Sunbelt Melanoma trial
- The Sentinel Node (Breast Cancer) trial
- ACSOG studies
- NSABP P-1 - Breast Cancer Prevention trial
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors study
- Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Group studies
Our surgical oncology team
Richard Bold, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Robert J. Canter, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Steven L. Chen, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
James E. Goodnight Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Scott A. Hundahl, M.D.
Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Vijay Khatri, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Steve R. Martinez, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Philip D. Schneider, M.D.
Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Oncology