Lanie Francis

About Lanie Francis

I am board certified in hematology and medical oncology and practice at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the flagship of UPMC\'s cancer network in Pittsburgh, PA. I see patients with solid tumors, largely breast cancer and with blood disease. I have an interest in treating the entire patient- body, mind and spirit. I am committed to authentic patient centered care and shared decision making. I am the Co-Lead of the Survivorship Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. This re-envisioned program combines research and clinical care through 4 pillars that are non-negotiable offerings for every cancer survivor; exercise oncology, lifestyle nutrition, management of symptoms with holistic approaches other than medicines, and attentive oncology care for surveillance of cancer recurrence or detection of secondary malignancies.I am the founder and director of the Wellness Integrative Program Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, now under the umbrella of Survivorship. I am the Associate Medical Director, Medical Oncology, UPMC International. I serve in a clinical advisory and consultative role focused on cancer specific training and education in Italy, Ireland and have traveled widely to Latin America, Kazakstan, and Russia in over the last decade.I am an assistant clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. I teach residents and fellows and mentor physician\'s assistants and nurses. I lecture widely on a variety of cancer related subjects largely focused on holistic care and lifestyle.

Experience

1. Associate Medical Director, Medical Oncology

   UPMC

   Mar 2014 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   I am involved in the development of international medical oncology programs through UPMC International in a variety of locations and contexts. I serve as a clinical advisor to assess operations, training and education of global cancer initiatives. We partner with various countries and settings looking to grow their oncology footprint. My present work focuses on medical oncology programming, international tumor boards and case reviews in Italy, China, Ireland and Kazakhstan.I have traveled to international sites, including Italy, Russia, Brazil, Colombia, and Kazakhstan for international business development and health care infrastructure assessment.

Education

• The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine

  2001 — 2004

• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medical Oncology/Hematolgoy

  1997 — 2001

• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  Fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology

  2004 — 2007

• Brown University

  Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Ethics

  1992 — 1996