{"id":851,"date":"2020-04-17T13:36:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=851"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:23:37","slug":"dr-daniel-labow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-labow\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Daniel M. Labow"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Daniel Labow<\/h2>\n<p>Daniel Labow is one of the world\u2019s leading experts in heated chemotherapy treatment for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>. He is known for prioritizing the needs of his patients. Dr. Labow uses minimally invasive treatments wherever possible to maximize patients\u2019 comfort and accelerate their recovery.<\/p>\n<p>He joined the team at Nuvance Health Praxair Cancer Center in Danbury, <a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/connecticut\/\">Connecticut<\/a>, in March 2023. Previously, Dr. Labow spent nearly 20 years with Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. As founder and director of its HIPEC program, he performed hundreds of life-saving chemotherapy procedures.<\/p>\n<p>HIPEC is a procedure that combines <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy<\/a> to remove mesothelioma tumors from the abdominal lining.<\/p>\n<p>After removing a tumor, the organs and tissues potentially affected by cancer cells are bathed in a warmed chemotherapy solution. Infected areas of the body are directly targeted by the medical solution, which is then absorbed by the body.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;HIPEC is a big operation. But if it is an option, <strong>it&#8217;s good news<\/strong>\u00a0since it means surgery is a choice and can impact the outcome. I suggest patients stay active and look at it like training for a marathon.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>\u2014Dr. Daniel Labow, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"highlights\">Dr. Labow\u2019s Career Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Labow has dedicated his career to improving his patients\u2019 health and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of his biggest career accomplishments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating the heated chemotherapy program at Mount Sinai Hospital in 2007<\/li>\n<li>Investing in the future of mesothelioma treatment by training and educating the next generation of surgeons as Program Director of Mount Sinai Hospital\u2019s Surgical Oncology Fellowship<\/li>\n<li>Performing more than 600 HIPEC procedures since 2007<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Connect with top <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma specialists<\/a> near you using our <strong>Free Doctor Match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Labow\u2019s Background<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Daniel Labow earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania. He then attended medical school at Brown University, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Labow also completed a fellowship in surgical oncology in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>During his long career at Mount Sinai, he was particularly dedicated to improving its educational program and developing new processes to improve the patient experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Medical Specializations<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Labow focuses on a wide range of specialties besides mesothelioma and HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of his other medical specializations include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gastrointestinal cancers<\/li>\n<li>Radiofrequency ablation (a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the size of tumors)<\/li>\n<li>Soft-tissue sarcomas<\/li>\n<li>Splenectomy (surgery to remove the spleen)<\/li>\n<li>Surgery second opinions<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"simple-cta border\"><div><style type=\"text\/css\">.simple-cta{margin:30px 0;position:relative}.simple-cta:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.simple-cta>div{width:100%}.simple-cta.border>div{padding:0 0 0 24px}.simple-cta.solid:before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.simple-cta.solid>div{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px}.simple-cta:first-child{margin-top:0}.simple-cta:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.simple-cta .heading{display:block;margin-bottom:5px}.simple-cta a[href*=\"tel\"]{display:inline-block}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.simple-cta{text-align:center}.simple-cta>div{display:inline-block;margin:0 auto;text-align:left}}<\/style><p>Request our <a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\">Free Survivors Guide<\/a> to read the inspiring stories of peritoneal mesothelioma patients who&#8217;ve surpassed 15 years of survival after getting surgery and HIPEC treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"accomplishments\">Dr. Labow\u2019s Career Accomplishments<\/h2>\n<p>Before joining the medical team at Nuvance Health Praxair Cancer Center, Dr. Labow dedicated much of his professional career to his work at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/mount-sinai-medical-center\/\">Mount Sinai Hospital\u2019s cancer center<\/a>, where he supervised several clinical trials in an effort to further cancer research and find the best treatments available.<\/p>\n<p>He published dozens of medical articles and mentored upcoming surgical oncologists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Labow personally championed the hospital\u2019s HIPEC program in the early 2000s, when heated chemotherapy was still a relatively new treatment with many skeptics.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHIPEC is quite unique in combating cancer and getting improved outcomes. We&#8217;re seeing patients that may have survived only months and are now living multiple years.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>\u2014Dr. Daniel Labow, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Dr. Labow has performed more than 600 heated chemotherapy procedures and helped prove HIPEC\u2019s viability as a cancer treatment. He is now one of the most experienced surgeons in the world in treating peritoneal mesothelioma and other abdominal cancers.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards &amp; Honors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Administrative Chief Resident \u2013 University of Chicago Hospital<\/li>\n<li>American College of Surgeons Fellow<\/li>\n<li>Castle Connolly\u2019s Top Doctors \u2013 New York Metro Area<\/li>\n<li>Chief Research Fellow<\/li>\n<li>New York Magazine\u2019s Best Doctors<\/li>\n<li>Robert Paradny Teaching Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Professional Affiliations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>American College of Surgeons (member)<\/li>\n<li>American Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association (member)<\/li>\n<li>Society of Surgical Oncology: Education Committee (member)<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal Disease Focus Group at Mount Sinai Hospital (chair)<\/li>\n<li>Commission on Cancer (New York State Chair)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recent Publications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Macfie, R. C., et al. (2022). Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy does not increase the risk of major complications or failure to rescue in cytoreductive surgery. Journal of Surgical Oncology.<\/li>\n<li>Marron, T. U., et al. (2022). Neoadjuvant clinical trials provide a window of opportunity for cancer drug discovery. Nature Medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Shaltiel, T., et al. (2022). Hypophosphatemia is associated with postoperative morbidity after cytoreductive surgery and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a retrospective study. Journal of Surgical Research.<\/li>\n<li>Vietti Violi, N., et al. (2022). FDG-PET\/MRI for the preoperative diagnosis and staging of peritoneal carcinomatosis: a prospective multireader pilot study. Abdominal Radiology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to find top specialists near you who can treat your type and stage of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Labow\u2019s Cancer Research<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Labow is extremely knowledgeable about numerous forms of cancer and has applied his extensive research to a wide range of medical challenges. Much of his experience is with abdominal cancers like peritoneal mesothelioma, but he also works with appendiceal, gastric, ovarian, and colon cancer patients.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAs we learn more and more about these diseases \u2014 how they start, identifying them on a genetic level, and categorizing and personalizing patient care \u2014 we can really impact patients more directly.\u201d<em><br \/>\n<\/em><strong>\u2014Dr. Daniel Labow, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Dr. Labow has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles in respected medical publications such as the <em>Journal of Surgical Oncology, Abdominal Radiology, <\/em>and the <em>Journal of Surgical Research.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"work\">Notable Work<\/h2>\n<p>In a review of peritoneal mesothelioma cases, Dr. Labow looked at the existing research in hopes of helping the medical community better understand, diagnose, and treat this form of cancer in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Because it is rarer than pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is not as extensively researched and understood.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Labow\u2019s review highlighted some of the challenges associated with the disease, including diagnostic difficulties, inaccurate staging, and the need for improved therapies. The study recognized that cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC is the most common first line of defense but that chemotherapy may be a more suitable treatment for some patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\"><strong>Get our Free Survivors Guide shipped overnight<\/strong><\/a> to read about mesothelioma patients who are still alive several years after their diagnosis, thanks to treatment from specialists like Dr. Labow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Labow ultimately concluded that while existing treatments have improved, these advancements aren\u2019t enough to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">survival rates<\/a> drastically.<\/p>\n<p>He also found that research into signaling pathways \u2014 which are networks of multiple proteins that transmit signals and initiate cellular response \u2014 is promising and should continue to be pursued. Data shows that drugs developed to target specific molecules involved in these pathways may help keep cancer cells from growing.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Labow\u2019s Patient Care Philosophy<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Labow takes a patient-first approach to mesothelioma treatment, ensuring that each individual&#8217;s unique needs and circumstances are taken into account.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Every patient is different, which is why I believe a personalized plan is appropriate for anyone with a rare disease.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>\u2014Dr. Daniel Labow, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He integrates the latest advancements in medical technology and innovative treatment methods to provide the highest standard of care.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"connect\">Get Connected With Dr. Labow<\/h2>\n<p>You may be eligible for cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC if you&#8217;ve been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. This procedure has helped several peritoneal mesothelioma patients live longer with fewer symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you connect with Dr. Labow and other top mesothelioma doctors who provide this gold-standard treatment. <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> today to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Dr. Daniel Labow Daniel Labow is one of the world\u2019s leading experts in heated chemotherapy treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. He is known for prioritizing the needs of his patients. Dr. Labow uses minimally invasive treatments wherever possible to maximize patients\u2019 comfort and accelerate their recovery. 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