Professor Charles M. Balch is an internationally renowned authority on surgical oncology and currently serves as a Professor of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) from 2000 to 2005 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of the City of Hope National Medical Center from 1996 to 2000.
Prof. Charles M. Balch, MD
Prof. Charles M. Balch,MD
Breast Tumor Specialist, Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
TIMETABLE| Speciality | Surgical Oncology / Breast Oncology |
| Affiliated Hospital : | Guangzhou Concord Cancer Center |
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| Language : | Chinese, English |
Overview
Current Hospital Appointments
Surgical Oncology / Breast Oncology
Academic & Professional Titles
- Professor of Surgical Oncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; President of the International Society of Oncology Prevention and Treatment (ISOPT) (since 2024).
- Chief Executive Officer of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (2000–2005);
- President and CEO of City of Hope National Medical Center (1996–2000);
- President of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) (1991–1992).
- Director of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) (1986–2003);
- Founding Director of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) (1993–1998).
Clinical Expertise
- Melanoma, breast cancer, and cancer immunotherapy
Research & Publications
- Served as Editor-in-Chief for the 6th edition (2020) and 5th edition (2024) of Cutaneous Melanoma.
- Milestone Research: Participated in the publication of the final results of the MSLT (Multicenter Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial), a study that established the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the treatment of melanoma.
- Journal Contributions: Served as the founding Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Surgical Oncology, helping to establish it as a leading global journal in the field of surgical oncology.
Honours & Awards
- The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) officially named its Distinguished Service Award the “Charles M. Balch, MD, Distinguished Service Award.”
- He holds honorary memberships in 13 national surgical organizations, including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and the Japan Surgical Society.
- Honorary Doctorate, University of Crete (Greece)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, British Association of Surgical Oncology
- Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University
- Highest Alumni Award, University of Toledo
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