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Gayle Ackerman DiLalla

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Vice Chair, Opportunity and Engagement · 2025 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2020 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Contemporary Trends in Axillary Surgery for ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified by Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, or Upfront Surgery.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 2026 BACKGROUND: De-escalation of axillary surgery for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer has gained traction, but guidelines for axillary management after neoadjuvant endocrine therapy (NET) remain ill-defined. METHODS: Female patients age ≥50 years with ... Full text Link to item Cite

Radiation De-Escalation in Older Women with Early-Stage ER+/HER2- Invasive Breast Cancer.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · November 23, 2025 BACKGROUND: National recommendations since 2004 have allowed for omission of post-lumpectomy radiotherapy for patients ≥70 years old with early-stage estrogen receptor positive (ER+)/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Medicine · 1987 M.D.