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Hye Sook  Chon

Hye Sook Chon, MD

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Program: Gynecologic Oncology

  • Overview

    I am interested in developing personalized care in gynecologic cancer with combination with clinic-pathologic data with genomic data.

    Associations

    • Gynecologic Oncology

    Education & Training

    Internship:

    • Kyung Hee University College of Medicine - Intern

    Board Certification:

    • Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology

    Fellowship:

    • MD Anderson International Fellow - Gynecologic Medical Oncology
    • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research - Gynecologic Oncology

    Residency:

    • Kyung Hee University Medical Center - Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Baylor College of Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Medical School:

    • Kyung Hee University College of Medicine - MD
  • Research Interest

    I am interested in adaptation of a genomic-wide strategy to characterize some of the molecular signaling pathways and cellular processes that are associated with known risk factor for recurrence of endometrial cancer and cervical cancer. Empiric treatment-based decision making could then be replaced with tailored therapy that matches the right patient with the right treatment plan based on her own molecular fingerprint.

  • Publications

    • Abu-Rustum NR, Yashar CM, Arend R, Barber E, Bradley K, Brooks R, Campos SM, Chino J, Chon HS, Crispens MA, Damast S, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Gaillard S, Giuntoli R, Glaser S, Holmes J, Howitt BE, Kendra K, Lea J, Lee N, Mantia-Smaldone G, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Podoll M, Rodabaugh K, Salani R, Schorge J, Siedel J, Sisodia R, Soliman P, Ueda S, Urban R, Wethington SL, Wyse E, Zanotti K, McMillian N, Espinosa S. Vulvar Cancer, Version 3.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2024 Mar.22(2):117-135. Pubmedid: 38503056.
    • Makker V, Perez-Fidalgo JA, Valabrega G, Hamilton E, Van Gorp T, Sehouli J, Regináčová K, Richardson DL, Perri T, Oza AM, Miller DS, Alía EMG, De Giorgi U, Henry S, Spitz DL, Wimberger P, Bednaříková M, Chon HS, Martínez-Garcia J, Pisano C, Berek JS, Romero I, Scambia G, Fariñas-Madrid L, Buscema J, Schochter F, Li K, Kalyanapu P, Walker CJ, Vergote I. Long-term follow-up of efficacy and safety of selinexor maintenance treatment in patients with TP53wt advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: A subgroup analysis of the ENGOT-EN5/GOG-3055/SIENDO study. Gynecol Oncol. 2024 Jun.185:202-211. Pubmedid: 38834399.
    • Westin SN, Moore K, Chon HS, Lee JY, Pepin JT, Sundborg M, Shai A, Garza J, Nishio S, Gold MA, Wang K, McIntyre K, Tillmanns TD, Blank SV, Liu JH, McCollum M, Mejia FC, Nishikawa T, Pennington K, Novak Z, De Melo AC, Sehouli J, Klasa-Mazurkiewicz D, Papadimitriou C, Gil-Martin M, Brasiuniene B, Donnelly C, Michelle Del Rosario P, Liu X, Van Nieuwenhuysen E. Durvalumab Plus Carboplatin/Paclitaxel Followed by Maintenance Durvalumab With or Without Olaparib as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Endometrial Cancer: The Phase III DUO-E Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Jan.42(3):283-299. Pubmedid: 37864337. Pmcid: PMC10824389.
    • Randall LM, O'Malley DM, Monk BJ, Coleman RL, Gaillard S, Adams S, Duska LR, Dalton H, Holloway RW, Huang M, Chon HS, Cloven NG, ElNaggar AC, O'Cearbhaill RE, Waggoner S, Tarkar A, Striha A, Nelsen LM, Baines A, Samnotra V, Konstantinopoulos PA. Niraparib and dostarlimab for the treatment of recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian cancer: results of a Phase II study (MOONSTONE/GOG-3032). Gynecol Oncol. 2023 Nov.178:161-169. Pubmedid: 37890345.
    • Tometich DB, Hoogland AI, Small BJ, Janelsins MC, Bryant C, Rodriguez Y, Gonzalez BD, Li X, Bulls HW, James BW, Arboleda B, Colon-Echevarria C, Townsend MK, Tworoger SS, Rodriguez P, Oswald LB, Bower JE, Apte SM, Wenham RM, Chon HS, Shahzad MM, Jim HSL. Relationships among Inflammatory Biomarkers and Objectively Assessed Physical Activity and Sleep during and after Chemotherapy for Gynecologic Malignancies. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Jul.15(15). Pubmedid: 37568698. Pmcid: PMC10416903.
    • Tanyi JL, Randall LM, Chambers SK, Butler KA, Winer IS, Langstraat CL, Han ES, Vahrmeijer AL, Chon HS, Morgan MA, Powell MA, Tseng JH, Lopez AS, Wenham RM. A Phase III Study of Pafolacianine Injection (OTL38) for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-Positive Ovarian Cancer (Study 006). J Clin Oncol. 2023 Jan.41(2):276-284. Pubmedid: 36070540.
    • Abu-Rustum N, Yashar C, Arend R, Barber E, Bradley K, Brooks R, Campos SM, Chino J, Chon HS, Chu C, Crispens MA, Damast S, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Giuntoli R, Han E, Holmes J, Howitt BE, Lea J, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Podoll M, Salani R, Schorge J, Siedel J, Sisodia R, Soliman P, Ueda S, Urban R, Wethington SL, Wyse E, Zanotti K, McMillian NR, Aggarwal S. Uterine Neoplasms, Version 1.2023, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2023 Feb.21(2):181-209. Pubmedid: 36791750.
    • Abu-Rustum NR, Yashar CM, Arend R, Barber E, Bradley K, Brooks R, Campos SM, Chino J, Chon HS, Crispens MA, Damast S, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Gaillard S, Giuntoli R, Glaser S, Holmes J, Howitt BE, Lea J, Mantia-Smaldone G, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Podoll M, Rodabaugh K, Salani R, Schorge J, Siedel J, Sisodia R, Soliman P, Ueda S, Urban R, Wyse E, McMillian NR, Aggarwal S, Espinosa S. NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Cervical Cancer, Version 1.2024. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2023 Dec.21(12):1224-1233. Pubmedid: 38081139.
    • Oswald LB, Eisel SL, Tometich DB, Bryant C, Hoogland AI, Small BJ, Apte SM, Chon HS, Shahzad MM, Gonzalez BD, Jim HSL. Cumulative burden of symptomatology in patients with gynecologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy. Health Psychol. 2022 Nov.41(11):864-873. Pubmedid: 35901399. Pmcid: PMC9588549.
    • Martin AL, Sinha S, Peres LC, Hakam A, Chon HS, Hoffman MS, Shahzad MM, Wenham RM, Chern JY. The impact of distance to closest negative margin on survival after pelvic exenteration. Gynecol Oncol. 2022 Jun.165(3):514-521. Pubmedid: 35487774.
    • Kuznicki ML, Mallen A, Ha K, McClung EC, Castaneda AV, Cao B, Fridley BL, Chon HS, Chern JY, Hoffman M, Wenham RM, Matsuo K, Shahzad MMK. Prognostic features of endometrial cancer metastasis to the central nervous system. PLoS One. 2022 Aug.17(8):e0268794. Pubmedid: 36018828. Pmcid: PMC9417007.
    • Mallen A, Todd S, Robertson SE, Kim J, Sehovic M, Wenham RM, Extermann M, Chon HS. Impact of age, comorbidity, and treatment characteristics on survival in older women with advanced high grade epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 Jun.161(3):693-699. Pubmedid: 33812698.
    • Abu-Rustum NR, Yashar CM, Bradley K, Campos SM, Chino J, Chon HS, Chu C, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Damast S, Diver E, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, George S, Giuntoli R, Han E, Howitt B, Huh WK, Lea J, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nekhlyudov L, Podoll M, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Salani R, Sisodia R, Soliman P, Tanner E, Ueda S, Urban R, Wethington SL, Wyse E, Zanotti K, McMillian NR, Motter AD. NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Uterine Neoplasms, Version 3.2021. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2021 Aug.19(8):888-895. Pubmedid: 34416706.
    • Asamoah FA, Yarney J, Scott A, Vanderpuye V, Yuan Z, Fernandez DC, Montejo ME, Agyeman M, Boateng SN, Anarfi K, Aidoo C, Shahzad MM, Chern JY, Chon HS, Wenham RM, Yamoah K, Ahmed KA. Comparison of Definitive Cervical Cancer Management With Chemotherapy and Radiation Between Two Centers With Variable Resources and Opportunities for Improved Treatment. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020 Oct.6:1510-1518. Pubmedid: 33021855. Pmcid: PMC7605379.
    • Mohammadi H, Prince A, Figura NB, Peacock JS, Fernandez DC, Montejo ME, Chon HS, Wenham RM, Eschrich SA, Torres-Roca JF, Ahmed KA. Using the Radiosensitivity Index (RSI) to Predict Pelvic Failure in Endometrial Cancer Treated With Adjuvant Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2020 Mar.106(3):496-502. Pubmedid: 31759077. Pmcid: PMC7050205.
    • Abu-Rustum NR, Yashar CM, Bean S, Bradley K, Campos SM, Chon HS, Chu C, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Damast S, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Giuntoli R, Han E, Huh WK, Lurain Iii JR, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Fader AN, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Sisodia R, Tillmanns T, Ueda S, Urban R, Wyse E, McMillian NR, Motter AD. NCCN Guidelines Insights: Cervical Cancer, Version 1.2020. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2020 Jun.18(6):660-666. Pubmedid: 32502976.
    • Rishi A, Rollins M, Ahmed KA, Hunt DC, Sarkar P, Fernandez DC, Hoffman MS, Apte SM, Shahzad MMK, Chon HS, Chern JY, Wenham RM, Montejo ME. High-dose intensity-modulated chemoradiotherapy in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma: Outcome and toxicity. Gynecol Oncol. 2020 Feb.156(2):349-356. Pubmedid: 31771865.
    • Kunos CA, Andrews SJ, Moore KN, Chon HS, Ivy SP. Randomized Phase II Trial of Triapine-Cisplatin-Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Stage Uterine Cervix or Vaginal Cancers. Front Oncol. 2019 Oct.9:1067. Pubmedid: 31681600. Pmcid: PMC6803528.
    • Abu-Rustum NR, Yashar CM, Bean S, Bradley K, Campos SM, Chon HS, Chu C, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Damast S, Dorigo O, Eifel PJ, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Han E, Huh WK, Lurain JR, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Fader AN, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Sisodia R, Tillmanns T, Ueda S, Wyse E, McMillian NR, Scavone J. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, Version 2.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2019 Nov.17(11):1374-1391. Pubmedid: 31693991.
    • Chon HS, Sehovic M, Marchion D, Walko C, Xiong Y, Extermann M. Biologic Mechanisms Linked to Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer that May Be Affected by Aging. J Cancer. 2019 Jun.10(12):2604-2618. Pubmedid: 31258768. Pmcid: PMC6584919.
    • Koh WJ, Abu-Rustum NR, Bean S, Bradley K, Campos SM, Cho KR, Chon HS, Chu C, Clark R, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Damast S, Dorigo O, Eifel PJ, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Han E, Huh WK, Lurain JR, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Fader AN, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Tillmanns T, Ueda S, Wyse E, Yashar CM, McMillian NR, Scavone JL. Cervical Cancer, Version 3.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2019 Jan.17(1):64-84. Pubmedid: 30659131.
    • Bulls HW, Hoogland AI, Kennedy B, James BW, Arboleda BL, Apte S, Chon HS, Small BJ, Gonzalez BD, Jim HSL. A longitudinal examination of associations between age and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gynecologic cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2019 Feb.152(2):310-315. Pubmedid: 30558975. Pmcid: PMC6380347.
    • Nelson AM, Albizu-Jacob A, Fenech AL, Chon HS, Wenham RM, Donovan KA. Quality of life after pelvic exenteration for gynecologic cancer: Findings from a qualitative study. Psychooncology. 2018 Oct.27(10):2357-2362. Pubmedid: 29956389.
    • Kang S, Thompson Z, McClung EC, Abdallah R, Lee JK, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Wenham RM, Chon HS. Gene Expression Signature-Based Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients With Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2018 Feb.28(2):260-266. Pubmedid: 29194195. Pmcid: PMC5780243.
    • Koh WJ, Abu-Rustum NR, Bean S, Bradley K, Campos SM, Cho KR, Chon HS, Chu C, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Damast S, Dorigo O, Eifel PJ, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, George S, Han E, Higgins S, Huh WK, Lurain JR, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Fader AN, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Tillmanns T, Ueda S, Wyse E, Yashar CM, McMillian NR, Scavone JL. Uterine Neoplasms, Version 1.2018, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2018 Feb.16(2):170-199. Pubmedid: 29439178.
    • Jeong D, Hakam A, Abuel-Haija M, Chon HS. Ovarian microcystic stromal tumor: Radiologic-pathologic correlation. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2018 Aug.25:11-14. Pubmedid: 30014019. Pmcid: PMC6019857.
    • Hoffman MS, Wenham R, Apte S, Chon HS, Shahzad M. Simulation of evaluation and management of thermal bowel injury during robotic surgery utilizing the porcine model. J Gynecol Surg. 2018 Apr.34(2):74-76.
    • Boac BM, Xiong Y, Apte SM, Wenham RM, Shahzad MM, Munroe DG, Lancaster JM, Chon HS. Adherence to practice guidelines is associated with reduced referral times for patients with ovarian cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Apr.218(4):436.e1-436.e7. Pubmedid: 29353030.
    • Chon HS, Kang S, Lee JK, Apte SM, Shahzad MM, Williams-Elson I, Wenham RM. Phase I study of oral ridaforolimus in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with solid tumor cancers. BMC Cancer. 2017 Jun.17(1):407. Pubmedid: 28595616. Pmcid: PMC5465458.
    • Koh WJ, Greer BE, Abu-Rustum NR, Campos SM, Cho KR, Chon HS, Chu C, Cohn D, Crispens MA, Dizon DS, Dorigo O, Eifel PJ, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Han E, Higgins S, Huh WK, Lurain JR, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Fader AN, Remmenga SW, Reynolds RK, Tillmanns T, Ueda S, Valea FA, Wyse E, Yashar CM, McMillian N, Scavone J. Vulvar Cancer, Version 1.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Ne. 2017 Jan.15(1):92-120. Pubmedid: 28040721.
    • Han HS, Magliocco AM. Molecular Testing and the Pathologist's Role in Clinical Trials of Breast Cancer. Clin Breast Cancer. 2016 Jun.16(3):166-179. Pubmedid: 27103546.
    • Abdallah R, Chon HS, Bou Zgheib N, Marchion DC, Wenham RM, Lancaster JM, Gonzalez-Bosquet J. Prediction of Optimal Cytoreductive Surgery of Serous Ovarian Cancer With Gene Expression Data. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2015 Jul.25(6):1000-1009. Pubmedid: 26098088.
    • Abdallah R, Chon HS, Gonzalez Bosquet J. Gene expression and prediction of complete cytoreduction in ovarian cancer. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 May.123 Suppl 1:89S. Pubmedid: 24770297.
    • Chon HS, Abdallah R, Bosquet JG. Association between endometrial cancer risk classification and gene expression in the cancer genome atlas database. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 May.123 Suppl 1:90S. Pubmedid: 24770301.
    • Gonzalez Bosquet J, Marchion DC, Chon H, Lancaster JM, Chanock S. Analysis of chemotherapeutic response in ovarian cancers using publicly available high-throughput data. Cancer Res. 2014 Jul.74(14):3902-3912. Pubmedid: 24848511.
    • Chen N, Chon HS, Xiong Y, Marchion DC, Judson PL, Hakam A, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Permuth-Wey J, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Cheng JQ, Sellers TA, Lancaster JM. Human cancer cell line microRNAs associated with in vitro sensitivity to paclitaxel. Oncol Rep. 2014 Jan.31(1):376-383. Pubmedid: 24220856. Pmcid: PMC3981115.
    • Al Sawah E, Chen X, Marchion DC, Xiong Y, Ramirez IJ, Abbasi F, Zgheib NB, Chon HS, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Judson PL, Lancaster JM. Perifosine, an AKT inhibitor, modulates ovarian cancer cell line sensitivity to cisplatin-induced growth arrest. Gynecol Oncol. 2013 Oct.131(1):207-212. Pubmedid: 23877012.
    • Marchion DC, Xiong Y, Chon HS, Sawah EA, Zgheib NB, Ramirez IJ, Abbasi F, Stickles XB, Judson PL, Hakam A, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Berglund AE, Lancaster JM. Gene expression data reveal common pathways that characterize the unifocal nature of ovarian cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Dec.209(6):576.e1-576.e16. Pubmedid: 23933223. Pmcid: PMC3840156.
    • Bicaku E, Xiong Y, Marchion DC, Chon HS, Stickles XB, Chen N, Judson PL, Hakam A, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Fulp W, Cubitt CL, Chen DT, Lancaster JM. In vitro analysis of ovarian cancer response to cisplatin, carboplatin, and paclitaxel identifies common pathways that are also associated with overall patient survival. Brit J Cancer. 2012 Jun.106(12):1967-1975. Pubmedid: 22596241. Pmcid: PMC3388569.
    • Judson PL, Al Sawah E, Marchion DC, Xiong Y, Bicaku E, Zgheib NB, Chon HS, Stickles XB, Hakam A, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Chen DT, Lancaster JM. Characterizing the efficacy of fermented wheat germ extract against ovarian cancer and defining the genomic basis of its activity. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2012 Jul.22(6):960-967. Pubmedid: 22740002. Pmcid: PMC4036555.
    • Zgheib NB, Xiong Y, Marchion DC, Bicaku E, Chon HS, Stickles XB, Sawah EA, Judson PL, Hakam A, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Cubitt CL, Chen DT, Lancaster JM. The O-glycan pathway is associated with in vitro sensitivity to gemcitabine and overall survival from ovarian cancer. Int J Oncol. 2012 Jul.41(1):179-188. Pubmedid: 22552627. Pmcid: PMC4017641.
    • Chon HS, Marchion DC, Xiong Y, Chen N, Bicaku E, Stickles XB, Zgheib NB, Judson PL, Hakam A, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Lancaster JM. The BCL2 antagonist of cell death pathway influences endometrial cancer cell sensitivity to cisplatin. Gynecol Oncol. 2012 Jan.124(1):119-124. Pubmedid: 22032837. Pmcid: PMC8744065.
    • Marchion DC, Cottrill HM, Xiong Y, Chen N, Bicaku E, Fulp WJ, Bansal N, Chon HS, Stickles XB, Kamath SG, Hakam A, Li L, Su D, Moreno C, Judson PL, Berchuck A, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Bloom GC, Eschrich SA, Sebti S, Chen DT, Lancaster JM. BAD phosphorylation determines ovarian cancer chemosensitivity and patient survival. Clin Cancer Res. 2011 Oct.17(19):6356-6366. Pubmedid: 21849418. Pmcid: PMC3186862.
    • Ramirez I, Chon HS, Apte SM. The role of surgery in the management of epithelial ovarian cancer. Cancer Control. 2011 Jan.18(1):22-30. Pubmedid: 21273977.
    • Chon HS, Lancaster JM. Microarray-based gene expression studies in ovarian cancer. Cancer Control. 2011 Jan.18(1):8-15. Pubmedid: 21273975.
    • Tao X, Chon HS, Fu S, Kavanagh JJ, Hu W. Update on aurora kinase inhibitors in gynecologic malignancies. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov. 2008 Nov.3(3):162-177. Pubmedid: 18991785. Pmcid: PMC3039426.
    • Chon HS, Hu W, Kavanagh JJ. Targeted therapies in gynecologic cancers. Curr Cancer Drug Targets. 2006 Jun.6(4):333-363. Pubmedid: 16848724.
    • Chon HS, Chung HS, Hahn KS, Lee HJ. A case of endometrial squamous cell carcinoma. Korean J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Apr.46(4):864-868.
    • Chon HS, Lee SK, Kim SB. The accuracy of colposcopic impression among patients undergoing directed biopsy. Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc. 2002 Jun.13(2):116-123.
    • Chon HS, Lee SK. A case report of primary peritoneal cancer. Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc. 2001 Jun.12(2):156-161.
    • Chung MH, Chon HS, Huh JY. Clinical evaluation on 256 cases of CISH and comparison with TAH. Korean J Gynecol Endoscopy. 2001.13(2):104-114.
    • Chon HS. A case of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with taxol/carboplatin in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Korean J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Oct.43(10):1574-1878.
    • Lee BY, Chon HS, Kim SB. Pelviscopic ovarian drilling in infertile patients in polycystic ovarian syndrome resistant to Clomiphene citrate. Korean J Obstet Gynecol. 2000.43(11):2033-2037.

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