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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Cathy Handy Marshall
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Catherine Marshall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology and Co-Director of the Division of Genitourinary Cancers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical and research interests are in the care of men with advanced prostate cancer.
She received her M.D. and M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins, where she also completed her residency and an oncology fellowship. She previously served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program.
Her research is in the development of new therapies for men with advanced prostate cancer, non hormonal medications, the impact of the microbiome in prostate cancer, and clonal hematopoiesis in solid tumors like prostate cancer.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Advanced Prostate Cancer Care, Cancer Matters (September 18, 2025)
- ECOG-ACRIN Welcomes Catherine Handy Marshall as its First Winn Clinical Investigator Leadership Awardee, ECOG-ACRIN (March 7, 2024)
- Prostate Cancer and Genetics, Prostate Cancer Real Talk (July 10, 2024)
- Catherine H. Marshall, GU Oncology
Research Interests
cancer and cardiovascular disease, Prostate cancer
Research Summary
Dr. Handy Marshall's research focuses on the relationship between cardiovascular disease and cancer, clinical trials in advanced prostate cancer, and genetics in prostate cancer.
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Handy CE, Antonarakis ES. Sequencing Treatment for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2016 Dec;17(12):64. Review. PubMed PMID: 27822685.
Handy CE, Antonarakis ES. Sipuleucel-T for the treatment of prostate cancer: novel insights and future directions. Future Oncol. 2018 Apr;14(10):907-917. doi: 10.2217/fon-2017-0531. Epub 2017 Dec 20. Review. PubMed PMID: 29260582; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5925432.
Handy CE, Quispe R, Pinto X, Blaha MJ, Blumenthal RS, Michos ED, Lima JAC, Guallar E, Ryu S, Cho J, Kaye JA, Comin-Colet J, Corbella X, Cainzos-Achirica M. Synergistic Opportunities in the Interplay Between Cancer Screening and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment. Circulation. 2018 Aug 14;138(7):727-734. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.035516. PubMed PMID: 30359131.
Handy Marshall C, Nahas-Vigon J, Manesh R, Gelber AC. Just Beneath the Surface. N Engl J Med. 2018 Sep 6;379(10):968-973. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcps1802664. PubMed PMID: 30184453.
Marshall CH, Fu W, Wang H, Baras AS, Lotan TL, Antonarakis ES. Prevalence of DNA repair gene mutations in localized prostate cancer according to clinical and pathologic features: association of Gleason score and tumor stage. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2018 Aug 31. doi: 10.1038/s41391-018-0086-1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30171229.
Honors
- Award Recipient, Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund V Foundation, 1/1/21
- Young Investigator Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1/1/21
- Young Investigator Award, Women Who Conquer Cancer, 1/1/17
- Blumenthal Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/15
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-583-2970
- fax: 410-583-2980
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2019
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2016
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2015
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2012
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MPH, 2011
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
165 ratings, 73 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
The very best. Excellent Doctor,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Friendly, Caring, Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Communicates and relates extremely well on a human level, and at a level geared to my level of understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Marshall is very knowledgeable, has great attention to detail, and makes you feel valued.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
A good visit with caring responsiveAnd knowledgeable tram
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Excellent support as I am caregiver at a challenging time as the patient Is in late stage prostate cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Marshall is always well informed about my condition and sensitive to my needs. I'm grateful for having her as my Oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Marshall has my complete confidence. She is truly a fantastic physician who is very knowledgeable and understanding about my medical condition. I'm in the best hands possible!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
As always best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Marshall is very knowledgeable, confidence inspiring and personable. I look forward to visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Marshall gives me the best treatment and treatment options I could ask for! She follows my Prostate Cancer very closely. And gives me good advise and information as to what to expect in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent. Goes above and beyond to help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Marshall is intelligent, compassionate, and trustworthy. We totally trust her and rely on her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Catherine Marshall is an excellent doctor. I have a great deal of respect for her and the utmost confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
FOLLOWED FOR RECURRENT PROSTATE CANCER.EXPERT IN HER FIELD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Handy Marshall is very attentive to my concerns. She follows up and explains what I need to do to improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Marshall is excellent and is supported by an excellent team. She is very knowledgeable and compassionate. Thank you very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Professional, knowledgeable, caring and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Marshall gave me the 2nd opinion I was looking for to make a near-term decision regarding a path to follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Marshall always is there to clarify my situation as it can be complex to understand treatment options. She is thorough and always encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Excellant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Marshall is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Ordered a CT scan for an inguinal hernia. This is essential for my health care. My provider is a cancer specialist. So possibly at borderline of ""above and beyond"". Also she helps to refer me to Hopkins specialists as needed. Very much appreciated. Great networker. Also good listener, shows empathy, and great problem solver.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Marshall is an expert in Medical Oncology specializing in prostate cancer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr Marshall has always provided me with the best care I could ever expect for my Prostate Cancer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I am very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Marshall.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent appt. Meeting all of my expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Highly competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Very knowledgeable, very pleasant, answered all my questions. Very satisfied she is coordinating my cancer care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Marshall was extremely well versed in my condition and took the time and care to answer any questions I or my wife had. I look forward to my next visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Marshall is an outstanding oncologist specializing in prostate cancer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Marshall was very careful in updating her understanding of my rather complicated history. She worked with me to analyze my symptoms and situation. She made a clear recommendation and explained it to me in terms I could understand. I left the visit much more optimistic about potential treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Outstanding visit with Dr. Marshall. She addressed my concerns and left me feeling better after my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Marshall's care as a medical professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Catherine Marshall is very knowledgeable and I fully trust her with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Marshall is the besr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
She was very thorough and caring.I'm
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I know I am in the absolute best care I can possibly have with Dr Catherine Marshall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Handy Marshall is very knowledgeable and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
She listens to me and looks at alternatives.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
All very helpful and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Excellent customer service!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Marshall is wonderful! Intelligent, competent, compassionate, kind, and beyond helpful in addressing our concerns and giving us hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Marshall was excellent. This was my first visit with her. Put my mind at ease regarding the issues I was experiencing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Marshall and I was impressed with her knowledge and courtesy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Marshall has been and continues to be an excellent provider, and I would recommend her anytime!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent Dr. Marshall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr Marshall goes above and beyond regarding my issues, and helping me with some other health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Very knowledgeable and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Marshall is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Catherine Marshall is very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Marshall is an outstanding oncologist specializing in prostate cancer for which I am followed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
My wife and I think the world of Dr Marshall. She is very knowledgeable, personal and responsive. We feel lucky to have her as my oncologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Marshall is highly professional and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
An excellent provider - answered my questions and has come up with a great plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Feel very confident with Dr.Marshall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Marshall is excellent. She listens and helps set goals and guidelines for my condition. She's not a one regimen fits all doctor. She designs individual plans to meet my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I was extremely greaatful that Dr. Marshall was able to see me on short notice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable. I always look forward to my appointments so I can understand how I sm doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Marshall is an excellent caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
The best ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Knowledge, respectful, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Marshall was terrific. At my request, she called my wife who participated in our conversation. Dr. Marshall was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, thorough and supportive. I can't imagine having a better visit.