UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-0000
Breelyn Wilky, MD
Medical Oncology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe that medicine, especially cancer medicine, is best practiced as a partnership between doctors, researchers, and patients. Decisions are always best made as a team effort, taking into account every aspect of a patient's unique situation!
Clinical Interest for Patients
I take care of patients with all kinds of bone and soft tissue tumors and cancers, including sarcomas, desmoid tumors, GIST, and PVNS (tenosynovial giant cell tumor). I an an expert not only in standard chemotherapy treatments, but also am active in clinical trials including immunotherapy, and personalized/precision medicine.
Title(s)
Director of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, Deputy Associate Director for Clinical Research, The Cheryl Bennett and McNeilly Family Endowed Chair in Sarcoma Research
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Medical Oncology
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-0300
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Cancer Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-848-0300 720-848-0300
UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
12605 E. 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-0000
UCHealth Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct, 3rd Floor Aurora, CO 80045Phone: 720-848-1030
Provider Information
Specialties
- Medical Oncology (2011)
Conditions
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Cancers
Chemotherapy , Sarcoma , Bone Cancer
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy hiking and camping, my Peloton bike, and I love traveling! I have also recently picked back up playing piano, a hobby and passion that has been on the back burner since medical school.
Volunteer Activities
I am active with several patient-initiated foundations as an advisory board member, helping to empower patients, families and advocates to advance research to find a cure for sarcomas.
Department
Associate Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology
Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member Connective Tissue Oncology Society, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Enhancing Efficacy of Checkpoint Inhibitors with VEGF Blockade in Sarcomas (2019)
Toxicity and Biodistribution of CD8a:MyD88 Engineered Autologous T Cells in Mouse Models of Melanoma and Fibrosarcoma (2020)
Boosting Tumor Immunogenicity to Enhance Response to Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Soft Tissue Sarcomas (2020)
The Role of MYC Amplification in Shaping the Osteosarcoma Tumor Microenvironment (2022)
Research Interests for Patients
Laboratory investigation of sarcoma immune microenvironment and immunotherapy combinations.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2006)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Bates College (ME) (2001)
Internships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program (2007)
Residency Program
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program (2009)
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program (2013)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-0300
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-0360
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am a sarcoma clinician as well as a clinical trialist and researcher with extensive experience in Phase I, II and III clinical trials. I am an expert in immunotherapy, including cellular therapies and checkpoint inhibitor combination clinical trials for sarcoma patients.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Sarcoma Clinical Trials, Immunotherapy Clinical Trials