Biographical summary
Elizabeth J. Cathcart-Rake, M.D., is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer. She has particular expertise in:
- Prevention and treatment of side effects that result from cancer and cancer therapies, including hot flashes, alopecia, and neuropathy
- Cancer care for individuals who identify as LGBTQI+
- Endocrine therapies for people who identify as transgender and gender diverse with breast cancer.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Cathcart-Rake is active in research focused on prevention and treatment of toxicities in patients with cancer. She is the principal investigator for numerous prospective studies and clinical trials. She engages with patients and advocacy groups to better understand the experiences of individuals at risk for cancer and with cancer and aims to individualize therapies for each patient.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Residency - Internal MedicineOregon Health and Science University
- 2013
MDUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2009
BAScripps College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2019
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2025
Outstanding Publication AwardMultinational Assocation of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)
- 2024
Crucial Catch Halftime Show HonoreeNFL Minnesota Vikings
- 2019
Outstanding Hematology/Oncology TraineeMayo Clinic
- 2019
Tow Tan Humanism in Medicine AwardMayo Clinic
- 2018
Chief fellowMayo Clinic
- 2018
ASCO Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2016
John A. Benson Humanism AwardOregon Health and Science University
- 2009
Clendening Scholarship Award for Research (Lima, Peru)University of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2009
Harry F. and Christine H. Lose ScholarshipUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine
- 2009
Magna Cum LaudeScripps College
- 2009
Research Grant RecipientSpecial Olympics
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
Panel Member, Survivorship GuidelinesNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2024 - present
Founder and DirectorRainbows Cancer Clinic, Department of Oncology
- 2023 - present
LGBTQ Working Group, Multidisciplinary Team LeaderMultinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)
- 2021 - present
MemberThe Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- 2013 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
Publications
Research activities