Jacob Sands, MD

Jacob Sands, MD

Medical Oncology

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Contact Information

Office Phone Number

617-632-6049

Fax

617-632-5786

Appointments

617-632-6190
877-332-4294

Biography

Jacob Sands, MD

Dr. Sands received his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 2005. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis and fellowship training in hematology/oncology also at the University of California, Davis. He joined the faculty in the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at Dana-Farber in 2017. His research focuses on improved diagnostics and treatments for small cell lung cancer as well as improving lung screening and assisting in the development of lung screening programs throughout the country.

Researcher

Physician

Oncology Medical Director, International Patient Center
Physician
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Centers/Programs

Clinical Interests

Immunotherapy, Lung cancer, Lung screening, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer

Board Certification

  • Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Medical Oncology, 2012

Fellowship

  • University of California, Davis

Residency

  • University of California, Davis

Medical School

  • University of Cincinnati

Research

    Dr. Sands is a medical oncologist specializing in lung cancer. His research focuses on the diagnostics and treatment of small cell lung cancer with ongoing development of new treatment protocols for clinical trials. Dr. Sands is also active in advancing lung screening as a way of diagnosing lung cancer early enough to significantly increase the chances of cure. He is the treasurer of the Rescue Lung Rescue Life Society, an organization focused on assisting hospitals with building robust lung screening programs.

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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

    300 Boylston Street Newton, MA 02459
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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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    42.3374, -71.1082

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

    300 Boylston Street Newton, MA 02459
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    42.3192, -71.1798

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