Mary Leung, MD

Hematology

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Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

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Dr. Leung earned her medical degree from the University at Buffalo. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital. She then completed her fellowship in hematology and medical oncology also at North Shore University Hospital. She is currently practicing hematology and medical oncology in Long Island, New York and has an established clinical practice mainly in the outpatient setting. Her passion is to provide patients and their families with the best medical knowledge, psychosocial support, and team work approach to manage their diseases and the impact of their diagnoses on their lives. Dr. Leung’s interest is in breast cancer, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Education

  • BS: University of Wisconsin at Madison

  • MD: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

  • Residency in Internal Medicine: North Shore University Hospital

  • Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology: North Shore University Hospital

Board Certifications

  • Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Areas of Expertise

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

  • Breast Cancer

  • Targeted Therapy

  • Immunotherapy

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Colon Cancer – Prevention

Although colorectal cancer is one of the more common cancers in the US, there are things you can do to help lower your risk. Research shows that habits related to diet, weight and exercise are...

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Colon Cancer – Systemic Medical Therapy

Chemotherapy is usually used to treat colorectal cancers which are larger in size or have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Chemotherapy sometimes may be used before surgery to shrink larger tumors so that the subsequent...

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Colon Cancer – Preventing Recurrence

For patients who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, there are certain lifestyle modifications which may be used to decrease the chance of the cancer coming back. The lifestyle changes recommended to colon cancer patients are...

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Colon Cancer – Is it Genetic

Approximately 5 to 10% of colon cancer is hereditary. Some gene mutations passed through generations of your family can increase your risk of colon cancer significantly. Only a small percentage of colon cancers are linked...

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Colon Cancer – Diagnosis

Doctors recommend certain screening tests for healthy people with no signs or symptoms in order to look for signs of colon cancer or non-cancerous colon polyps. Colon cancer diagnosis usually involves a colonoscopy as well...

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Colon Cancer – Symptoms

In the early stages of colon cancer, no obvious signs or symptoms may have developed. As symptoms develop, they may vary depending on the tumor size and location in the large intestine. Early symptoms may...

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Colon Cancer – Ethnic Groups

People of all nationalities and ethnic groups are affected by colon cancer, but not all are impacted the same. Certain ethnic groups such as African-Americans have a greater risk of colon cancer than do people...

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Colon Cancer – Risk Factors

Colon cancer risk factors include: Older age. The majority of people with colon cancer are older than 50. A personal history of colon cancer or polyps. If you’ve already had colon cancer or non-cancerous colon...

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Colon Cancer – Prevalence

In the United States, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death among men and women. Although it is slightly more common in men, one in every 25 women will be diagnosed with...

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Colon Cancer – Early Signs

If early stage colorectal cancer does cause symptoms, early warning signs may include unexplained weight loss and or narrow, ribbon like stools. Other common early warning signs of colon or colorectal cancer include rectal bleeding,...

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