MediStar Winners:  Where are they now?

Anthony E. Dragun, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center’s Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program.

Anthony E. Dragun, MD was recognized as an advocate for "breast conservation," offering women the same possibility to treat breast cancer while avoiding the physical and psychological consequences of a mastectomy.

Current Position: Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

Award Received: The Seven Counties Services Healthcare Advocacy Award (2010)

How did winning a MediStar Award affect you both professionally and personally?
Personally and professionally it was a tremendous honor that served as a heartfelt validation of our efforts to help impact disparities in the treatment of breast cancer for women in the region.

What personal or professional developments have occurred since you won your MediStar?
I’ve been invited to speak at several national meetings, including the American Society of Radiation Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology to present our work. This has led to our ability to apply for grant funding through the National Institutes of Health, the Susan G. Komen Society and the American Cancer Society.

Any other news you would like to share with our readers?
The multidisciplinary breast cancer center at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center has grown by leaps and bounds since obtaining National Certification. We have recently added a Harvard-trained medical oncologist and are in the process of bringing on two new breast surgeons from the Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center. We will continue to be the engine of progress in the region with regard to novel therapies and holistic integrated breast cancer care to serve the women of Kentuckiana for decades to come.

Past spotlights
December – Dr. Kupper Wintergerst, University of Louisville
November – Dr. Hieu Tran, Sullivan University School of Pharmacy
October – Brain Injury University at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
September - Jeff Barber, Owensboro Medical Health System