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Rachel Catherine Blitzblau

Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Duke University/Radiation Onco, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710
Morris Bldg White Zone Subbase, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2021 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2010 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published December 30, 2014
Doctors not cutting back on radiation for breast cancer patients
Published December 8, 2014
Doctors are slow to adopt changes in breast cancer treatment
Published December 8, 2014
Older Breast Cancer Patients Still Get Radiation Despite Limited Benefit

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Recent Publications


Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, Version 1.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.

Journal Article J Natl Compr Canc Netw · January 2025 Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous soft tissue sarcoma and affects an estimated 1,500 people annually in the United States. DFSP frequently exhibits extensive local infiltration. Initial treatment is through surgical excision, and c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Understanding and modeling human-AI interaction of artificial intelligence tool in radiation oncology clinic using deep neural network: a feasibility study using three year prospective data.

Journal Article Phys Med Biol · November 14, 2024 Objective.Artificial intelligence (AI) based treatment planning tools are being implemented in clinic. However, human interactions with such AI tools are rarely analyzed. This study aims to comprehend human planner's interaction with the AI planning tool a ... Full text Link to item Cite

NCCN GuidelinesĀ® Insights: Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Version 1.2024.

Journal Article J Natl Compr Canc Netw · January 2024 The NCCN Guidelines for Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) provide recommendations for diagnostic workup, clinical stage, and treatment options for patients. The panel meets annually to discuss updates to the guidelines based on comments from expert review from p ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


TBCRC053-M-59105

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Merck Sharp & Dohme · 2023 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Tufts University · 2005 MD./PhD.