Melissa Rasar Young, MD, PhD
Cards
About
Research
Publications
2021
LB777 Atypical presentation of Bullous Pemphigoid unmasked by radiation therapy
Choi R, Young M, Cowper S, Leventhal J. LB777 Atypical presentation of Bullous Pemphigoid unmasked by radiation therapy. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2021, 141: b16. DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2021.07.043.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesGSOR10 Presentation Time: 3:15 PM Single Implant Hybrid Interstitial Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Institutional Approach
Damast S, Tien C, Young M, Altwerger G, Ratner E. GSOR10 Presentation Time: 3:15 PM Single Implant Hybrid Interstitial Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Institutional Approach. Brachytherapy 2021, 20: s54. PMCID: PMC8215885, DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.06.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPO03 A Novel Design in Peripheral Channels of a Brachytherapy Multichannel Applicator Demonstrates Significant Differences in Dose to Surrounding Volume
Tien C, Damast S, Young M, Kaur M, Kim J, Chen Z. PO03 A Novel Design in Peripheral Channels of a Brachytherapy Multichannel Applicator Demonstrates Significant Differences in Dose to Surrounding Volume. Brachytherapy 2021, 20: s56-s57. DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.06.091.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Cervical Cancer
Laird J, Young M, Damast S. Cervical Cancer. 2020 DOI: 10.1891/9780826155146.0028.ChaptersVulvar Cancer
Laird J, Young M, Damast S. Vulvar Cancer. 2020 DOI: 10.1891/9780826155146.0030.ChaptersAssessment of Lymph Node Evaluation in Patients with Clinically Node Negative Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Jacobs D, Park H, Young M, Olino K, Rahmati R, Mehra S, Burtness B, Judson B. Assessment of Lymph Node Evaluation in Patients with Clinically Node Negative Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2020, 106: 1191-1192. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.11.099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn Update on Trends and Disparities in Utilization of Total Laryngectomy: a Population-Based Analysis
Jacobs D, Park H, Young M, Breen C, Rahmati R, Mehra S, Judson B. An Update on Trends and Disparities in Utilization of Total Laryngectomy: a Population-Based Analysis. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2020, 106: 1145-1146. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.11.214.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Does Use of Bowel Prep Improve HDR Cervix Implant Dosimetry?
Kassick M, Gao S, Park H, Kelly J, Young M, Tien C, Damast S. Does Use of Bowel Prep Improve HDR Cervix Implant Dosimetry? International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2019, 105: e324. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.1808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOutcomes of FIGO 2009 stage IB grade 2 or 3 endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma treated with adjuvant vaginal brachytherapy following comprehensive surgical staging
Hochreiter A, Kelly J, Young M, Litkouhi B, Black J, Stromberger C, Higgins S, Schwartz P, Damast S. Outcomes of FIGO 2009 stage IB grade 2 or 3 endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma treated with adjuvant vaginal brachytherapy following comprehensive surgical staging. Gynecologic Oncology 2019, 154: 287. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.04.674.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisks and patterns of paraaortic node metastasis after chemoradiotherapy for pelvic node-positive paraaortic node negative cervical cancer in the era of metabolic imaging
Haines K, Hochreiter A, Young M, Damast S, Litkouhi B. Risks and patterns of paraaortic node metastasis after chemoradiotherapy for pelvic node-positive paraaortic node negative cervical cancer in the era of metabolic imaging. Gynecologic Oncology 2019, 154: 264. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.04.611.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Parallel Phase III Randomized Trials for High Risk Prostate Cancer Evaluating De-Intensification for Lower Genomic Risk and Intensification of Concurrent Therapy for Higher Genomic Risk With Radiation (PREDICT-RT*)
HIC ID2000032279RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2033Recruiting ParticipantsMRI Brain Surveillance Alone Versus MRI Surveillance and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI): A Randomized Phase III Trial in Small-Cell Lung Cancer (MAVERICK)
HIC ID2000027403RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date11/15/2025Recruiting ParticipantsA Randomized Phase III Trial of Induction/Consolidation Atezolizumab (NSC #783608) + SBRT Versus SBRT Alone in High Risk, Early Stage NSCLC
HIC ID2000030031RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date05/01/2028Recruiting ParticipantsA Phase II Randomized Trial of Adjuvant Therapy With Pembrolizumab After Resection of Recurrent/Second Primary Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma With High Risk Features
HIC ID2000031055RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date02/28/2026Recruiting ParticipantsPhase IB/II Trial Of Dose-Deescalated 3-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Centrally Located Lung Cancer
HIC ID2000025868RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date01/31/2030Recruiting Participants
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Melissa Young, MD, PhD, is a therapeutic radiologist who specializes in treating head and neck, breast, and gynecologic cancers with radiation therapy.
“The ability to play an integral role in how a patient’s cancer is treated—and possibly cured—is a rewarding experience,” Dr. Young says. “I value being able to support my patients through the challenges of cancer therapy.”
Dr. Young says she appreciates collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines to create the best treatment plan for patients with complicated cancers. “That extra support helps strengthen my patient care relationships during and after treatment,” she says.
Dr. Young is the director of Yale Medicine’s Head & Neck Radiotherapy program.
Clinical Specialties
Therapeutic Radiology
Fact Sheets
Radiation Therapy
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Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Radiology
- Original Certification Date
- 2016
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News
- January 04, 2024
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven becomes first hospital in the northeast to offer SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy by RefleXion
- May 12, 2023
Head & Neck Cancers Specialty Team Smilow Cancer Hospital at Trumbull
- March 02, 2023
Gynecologic Oncology Specialty Team at Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Trumbull
- July 15, 2022Source: WTNH
Yale New Haven Health Check: Advances in Radiation Therapy for Cancer