Richard J. Gray, M.D.

The research focus of Richard J. Gray, M.D., is on less burdensome and better coordinated treatments that will reduce the risk of local and regional recurrence of cancer.

Focus areas

• Breast cancer
• Locoregional therapy for elderly breast cancer patients
• Micrometastases to the sentinel lymph nodes and bone marrow
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Alternatives to wire localization of non-palpable breast lesions
• Melanoma
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Sarcoma
• Gastric cancer

Significance to patient care

Dr. Gray's research is designed to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence; reduce the pain and body changes patients go through to have their cancer treated; and improve the coordination of cancer surgery, radiation and medical therapies.

Professional highlights

• Arizona State Chair, Commission on Cancer, 2005-2011
• Surgical Research Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group, 2002-2012