Harold Tara Jr, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)Cards
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Research
Publications
2018
Measuring the Impact of Academic Cancer Network Development on Clinical Integration, Quality of Care, and Patient Satisfaction.
Chiang AC, Lake J, Sinanis N, Brandt D, Kanowitz J, Kidwai W, Kortmansky J, LaSala J, Orell J, Sabbath K, Tara H, Engelking C, Shomsky L, Fradkin M, Adelson K, Uscinski K, Vest K, Lyons C, Lemay A, Lopman A, Fuchs CS, Lilenbaum R. Measuring the Impact of Academic Cancer Network Development on Clinical Integration, Quality of Care, and Patient Satisfaction. JCO Oncology Practice 2018, 14: e823-e833. PMID: 30537462, DOI: 10.1200/jop.18.00419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of carePatient satisfactionClinical trialsSmilow Cancer HospitalUS academic centersCommunity oncology practicesPress Ganey scoresCenter physiciansAntineoplastic treatmentCancer HospitalOffice visitsCancer practiceTumor stagingCare centerOncology practiceTumor boardClinical careAcademic centersCase presentationPractice sitesCareCore measuresTrialsCommunity practiceClinical integration
2008
Toxicity and Activity of a Twice Daily High-dose Bolus Interleukin 2 Regimen in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
Acquavella N, Kluger H, Rhee J, Farber L, Tara H, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Kelly W, Sznol M. Toxicity and Activity of a Twice Daily High-dose Bolus Interleukin 2 Regimen in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2008, 31: 569-576. PMID: 18528297, DOI: 10.1097/cji.0b013e318177a4ba.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-2 regimenMetastatic melanomaNormal saline fluid bolusesMetastatic renal cell cancerNew immune modulatorsTreatment-related deathsObjective response ratePercent of patientsRetrospective chart reviewSubset of patientsIL-2 dosesIntensive care unitRenal cell cancerRenal cancer patientsSubstantial acute toxicityDevelopment of combinationsChart reviewCare unitCell cancerMelanoma patientsOncology wardFluid bolusCancer patientsImmune modulatorsMedian numberDouble-minute MYC amplification and deletion of MTAP, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, and ELAVL2 in an acute myeloid leukemia characterized by oligonucleotide-array comparative genomic hybridization
Kamath A, Tara H, Xiang B, Bajaj R, He W, Li P. Double-minute MYC amplification and deletion of MTAP, CDKN2A, CDKN2B, and ELAVL2 in an acute myeloid leukemia characterized by oligonucleotide-array comparative genomic hybridization. Cancer Genetics 2008, 183: 117-120. PMID: 18503831, DOI: 10.1016/j.cancergencyto.2008.02.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOligonucleotide array comparative genomic hybridizationComparative genomic hybridizationBacterial artificial chromosome clone probesGenomic imbalancesGenomic hybridizationDouble minutesPVT1 geneChromosomal observationsChromosome XDeletionSitu hybridizationRecurrent chromosomal abnormalitiesGenomic findingsGenesHybridizationMYC probeCDKN2BChromosome analysisCDKN2AMTAPChromosomal abnormalitiesChromosomal analysisELAVL2TRIB1MYC
2002
Phase I Dose Escalation Trial of Weekly Docetaxel Plus Irinotecan in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Bleickardt E, Argiris A, Rich R, Blum K, McKeon A, Tara H, Zelterman D, Burtness B, Davies MJ, Murren JR. Phase I Dose Escalation Trial of Weekly Docetaxel Plus Irinotecan in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Cancer Biology & Therapy 2002, 1: 646-651. PMID: 12642688, DOI: 10.4161/cbt.314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityWeek of restWeekly docetaxelPancreatic cancerDose levelsSolid tumorsPredominant dose-limiting toxicityCommon dose-limiting toxicityNon-small cell lungPhase II dosesNausea/vomitingAdvanced solid tumorsMaximum-tolerated dosePhase II trialPhase I trialNonhematologic toxicityEligible patientsEscalation trialII trialPartial responseSevere neutropeniaWeekly administrationI trialAdvanced cancerCell lung
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Phase 2 Study of Pembrolizumab and Brentuximab Vedotin in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory CD30 Positive T-cell Lymphoma
HIC ID2000029793RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date04/30/2028Recruiting ParticipantsA Window Trial of 5-Azacytidine or Nivolumab or Combination Nivolumab Plus 5-Azacytidine in Resectable HPV-Associated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
HIC ID2000025632RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date09/30/2025Recruiting ParticipantsParallel 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 ParticipantsRandomized Phase III Study of Combination Osimertinib (AZD9291) and Bevacizumab Versus Osimertinib (AZD9291) Alone as First-Line Treatment for Patients With Metastatic EGFR-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
HIC ID2000032879RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2026Recruiting ParticipantsA Phase III Trial of Perioperative Versus Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
HIC ID2000031542RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date01/31/2026Recruiting Participants
Clinical Care
Overview
Harold Tara, MD, is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating various cancers, including those affecting the head, neck, prostate, and urinary system.
Dr. Tara uses a range of therapeutic approaches to manage cancer, focusing on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care through advanced medical treatments and personalized patient plans.
As an assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Tara is involved in research that aims to enhance cancer treatment strategies and patient care. He completed his medical training at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at Yale School of Medicine.
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Medical Oncology
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- November 20, 2024
Movember WTNH Interview with Dr. Harold Tara
- September 25, 2024Source: WTNH
Yale New Haven Health Check: Treating Testicular Cancer
- April 02, 2024
Yale Department of Internal Medicine Promotions and Appointments (April 2024)
- December 14, 2023
Smilow Cancer Hospital Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
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