Shaun McKenzie
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
About
Dr. Shaun McKenzie is a surgical oncologist practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. McKenzie specializes in the surgical management of complex liver, pancreatic, and gastroesophageal cancers along with melanoma and sarcoma. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Texas Tech University School of Medicine MD 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Shaun McKenzie's Expert Contributions
How long is radiation treatment for rectal cancer?
Traditional therapy is 5x per week for about 5-6 weeks. There are some different schedules out there, but the one above is most common. READ MORE
How successful is surgery for pancreatic cancer?
If you are seeing a surgeon who sees a lot of patients with pancreatic cancer and does pancreatic surgery, then surgery can be safe and still offers your best chance of being cured of pancreatic cancer. READ MORE
Is chemotherapy effective for blood cancers?
Yes. Chemotherapy can often cure blood cancers READ MORE
How does radiation therapy work on cancer?
Radiation works by killing growing cancer cells. As opposed to chemotherapy, it can be aimed at specific areas of the body while sparing. READ MORE
My husband has a cancerous tumor. Would all the cancer be gone once it's removed?
Yes, it is possible, although with testicular cancer, often chemotherapy is added in the event there are cancer cells in his system outside the testicle that can't be seen with tests or imaging. Testicular cancer is very curable with current therapies even when it seems advanced, so stay positive. READ MORE
Can cancer cells be removed surgically?
While surgery does not remove individual cells, tumors which are growths comprised of millions of cells are removed with surgery. We believe that many patients may have individual cells in their system after surgery and that is why patients are often given chemotherapy for a period of time after surgery. This is done to kill those cells we can't see or remove at surgery. READ MORE
Surgical oncologist for a third opinion?
It is worthwhile to see either a surgical oncologist, breast surgeon, or general surgeon who sees a lot of breast cancer patients. Any of these three specialties should be able to guide you to the appropriate surgical management and any other diagnostic steps to aid in treatment. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- International Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Areas of research
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Get to know Surgical Oncologist Dr. Shaun P. McKenzie, who serves the Lexington, Kentucky area at Lexington Surgical Specialists. Speciality: Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hospital Affiliation: Baptist Health Lexington Education: Dr. Mckenzie graduated in 2001 with his Medical Degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He completed nine years of surgical specialty training and has been in practice nearly 10 years. Experience: After obtaining his Medical Degree, Dr. McKenzie completed his surgery internship, general surgery residency and research fellowship with the University of Kentucky. He then went on to complete a fellowship in surgical oncology at City of Hope National Medical Center with an emphasis on liver, pancreas and gastroesophageal cancers. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. To remain up to date in his field he remains a professional member for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, the International Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Current Position: Dr. McKenzie practices with the Lexington Surgical Specialists and is the Medical Director for Oncology Services at Baptist Health Lexington. Surgical Oncology: Surgical oncology is the use of surgery to treat cancer. The field of surgical oncology focuses on integrating the role of surgical removal of tumors into the multi-specialty treatment of cancers. For most solid cancers, surgery remains the only potential treatment for cure, but can also be utilized to extend life and palliate cancer related symptoms. Personal: Dr. McKenzie is married with three children and spends his free time with his family. His hobbies include hiking, hunting and fishing and rafting.
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