Overview
I am an Orthopaedic Oncologist, with dual clinical degrees (MD and DVM). I treat complex sarcomas in people and animals. My laboratory studies comparative oncology - discoveries we can make about cancer by analyses across different species.
Office Hours
Although I am always happy for people to drop by, my office hours vary by week. Please email me at w.eward@alumni.duke.edu.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Frank H. Bassett III, M. D. Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2023 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Pathology
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2022 - Present
Pathology,
Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2013 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Cryoablation versus Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Osteoid Osteoma.
Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · May 12, 2026 PURPOSE: To explore the safety and efficacy of cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of primary and recurrent osteoid osteomas and to explore predictors of success. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All thermal ablations of osteoid osteomas(OO ... Full text Link to item CiteBenefits of Preoperative Embolization in Surgery for Hypervascular Spinal Tumors: A Meta-Analysis.
Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · May 1, 2026 STUDY DESIGN: Meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this meta-analysis is to appraise the evidence comparing surgical outcomes with and without preoperative embolization. BACKGROUND: Hypervascular tumors present a surgical challenge due to their substan ... Full text Link to item CiteThe Association Between Perioperative Denosumab and Local Recurrence After Surgical Management of Giant Cell Tumors: A Meta-Analysis.
Journal Article J Bone Joint Surg Am · April 15, 2026 BACKGROUND: Several studies have assessed the impact of perioperative denosumab on local recurrence (LR) after surgical management of giant cell tumor (GCT), with conflicting results. This meta-analysis evaluates the association between LR in patients unde ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Does the use of the reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA) during prophylactic intramedullary nailing attenuate the rise of circulating tumor cells?
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medical Device Business Services, Inc. · 2025 - 2030XPO1 and proteasome inhibition as a novel therapeutic combination in osteosarcoma
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research · 2026 - 2027Phase 1 Study of X-PACT (X-ray Psoralen Activated Cancer Therapy)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Immunolight, LLC · 2021 - 2027View All Grants
Education
University of Vermont, College of Medicine ·
2006
M.D.