Working to Eradicate Gynecologic Cancers

Lois M. Ramondetta, MD

Professor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
P. O. Box 301439
Unit 1362
Houston, TX
USA 77230-1439


Biographical Sketch:
I developing and run investigator initiated and national clinical treatment trials. I serve as the PI or Co-PI for several treatment and psycho-social trials. I am a member of the GOG Cervix Committee. My clinical research interest is on treatment of cervical cancer as well as determining the effect of cancer treatment on QOL and stress. I focusing my research on identifying targets for psychooncology intervention. I have published over 70 peer reviewed articles

Papers:
24 Impact of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) on overall survival among patients treated with chemotherapy plus bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer: an NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group study 372 Structured patient reminder systems and HPV vaccine completion rates: a quality improvement initiative 485 How equal is end of life care among gynecologic oncology patients? 490 Symptom burden in women with advanced or recurrent cervical cancer referred to a supportive care center Update on palliative care in Latin America