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      Amy H. Ng Image

      Amy H. Ng, M.D., M.P.H.

      Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine

      About Dr. Ng

      Dr. Ng obtained her undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University and her Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education and Medical Degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She trained as an intern at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Internal Medicine and completed fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where she was chief resident.

      On completion of her residency training in 2012, Dr. Ng accepted an appointment to the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.

      In her current position as Associate Professor, she maintains a strong focus on clinical care while conducting her research interests, including prevention of venous thromboembolism, cancer-related spinal cord injuries, quality improvement initiatives in the inpatient unit, malnutrition in cancer, and cancer survivorship education in prevention and recurrence.

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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Adjunct Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas-Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX

      Associate Professor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2008University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, MD
      2003University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, Health Behavior and Health Education, MPH
      2000Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US, Health and Exercise, BS

      Postgraduate Training

      2009-2012Clinical Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
      2008-2009Clinical Internship, Preliminary Internship in Internal Medicine, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, North Carolina

      Licenses & Certifications

      2025DEA
      2024Basic Life Support
      2014American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      2010Texas Medical License

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas-Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2021

      Assistant Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2021

      Instructor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2014

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Steering Member, Metastatic Breast Cancer Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Member, Chronic Pain, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present

      Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2024

      Member, ABC Program Steering Committee Meeting, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Mid-Career Faculty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member Planning Committee, 23rd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Conference Planning Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral and Health Services Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2022

      Member, Clinical Effectiveness Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2020

      Member, Self Catheterization Professional Action Coordinating Team (PACT), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present

      Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2018

      Representative for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EHR Joint Officer Rehabilitation Department, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present

      Committee Member, P8 Nursing and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2025Innovator Award for 2025, The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
      2015Celebrating Improvement Event at MD Anderson, UTMDACC, Houston, Texas
      2011 - 2012Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
      2004 - 2008Board of Governors Medical Scholar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
      1996 - 2000George F. Hankins Fellow, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

      Professional Memberships

      Pain Task Force

      2023 - Present

      Harris County Medical Society

      2012 - Present

      American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

      2011 - Present

      American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

      2010 - 2011

      American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

      2009 - Present

      Texas Medical Association

      2009 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2025. Management of pain and neuropathy in patients with cancer. Conference. U-COPE Ukraine Clinical Oncology Project ECHO. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2025. Lymphedema and its management in cancer patients. Conference. U-COPE Ukraine Clinical Oncology Project ECHO. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2015. Self Catheterization PACT. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2019. Cancer-Related Challenges in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting. Conference. 2019 American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. San Antonio, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2026. Every Physiatrist’s Guide to Treating Cancer-Related Issues: A Case-Based Course. Invited. 2026 Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
      2. 2026. Exercise as Medicine: International Perspectives. Invited. AAP's Physiatry '26 Annual Meeting. San Juan, PR.
      3. 2025. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. The 59th Annual PM&R Comprehensive Review Course. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2024. When Doctor Become Patient (Phyztalk Finalist). Invited. 2024 Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, CA, US.
      5. 2024. Medication Prescription Patterns in Cancer Rehabilitation Physiatry Outpatients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Poster. 2024 Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, California, US.
      6. 2023. The Long Road Ahead: Rehab Needs in CAR T-Cell Therapy. Conference. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Atlanta, GE.
      7. 2022. Prehab Growth Telemedicine’s Reach. Invited. Anaesthesia and Critical Care Conference, US.
      8. 2022. Panelist Introductory commentary of experiences in cancer rehabilitation telemedicine Session: Telemedicine in Cancer Rehabilitation: Practice, Data, Disparities. Invited. 2022 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Baltimore, MD, US.
      9. 2021. New Technologies in Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine (Virtual). Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 2021 Annual Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2021. Telemedicine during COVID-19 (Virtual). Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 2021 Annual Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2018. Technologically Challenged: Experiences with Wearable Technology, Web-based Programs and Telemedicine. Conference. AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
      12. 2018. The Wizarding World of Social Media-Using Social Media to Strategically Advance Research and Advocacy for PM&R. Conference. AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
      13. 2017. Treating Urinary Dysfunction in Oncology Patients: Challenges of Radiation, Chemotherapy and Major Pelvic Surgery. Invited. ACRM 94th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.
      14. 2017. Calf Measurements as Indicator for Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Quality Improvement Project. Invited. AAPM&R’ s Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      15. 2017. Massage Therapy in Cancer Patients with Venous Thromboembolism: A Case Series General Rehabilitation Poster Hall. Invited. AAPM&R’ s Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      16. 2016. Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Chicago, IL, US.
      17. 2016. Nutritional Assessment and Predictors in Acute Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center & TIRR. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2016. Nutritional Assessment of the Cancer Patient. Conference. TIRR/UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2015. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Dallas, TX, US.
      20. 2014. Factors and Outcomes Associated with Venous Thromboembolism in an Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, CA, US.
      21. 2013. Irreversible Spinal Cord Injury Following Intrathecal Chemotherapy: A Case Report. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. National Harbor, MD, US.
      22. 2012. The Efficacy of Early Intrathecal Use of Baclofen: A Case Series. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Atlanta, GA, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2026. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress. Vancouver, CA.
      2. 2026. Multidisciplinary Spine Tumor Management: Integrating Cutting-Edge Oncology and Rehabilitation Strategies for Optimal Patient Outcomes. Invited. 53rd American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA). San Antonio, US.
      3. 2025. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. The University of Calgary Grand Rounds. Calgary, CA.
      4. 2025. A multimorbid patient before an invasive treatment: The interdisciplinary preparation including prehabilitation. Invited. 10th McMaster International Review Conference of Internal Medicine (MIRCIM 2025). Gdansk, PL.
      5. 2024. Breast Cancer Survivorship Issues: Pain and Body Image. Invited. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Sydney, AU.
      6. 2023. Breast Cancer Treatment Sequela And Rehabilitation Interventions. Conference. ISPRM 2023 World Congress. Cartagena, CO.
      7. 2023. Climate Change and Rehabilitation: Emerging Challenges and Preventative Measures PRM Physicians Can Take. Conference. ISPRM 2023 World Congress. Cartagena, CO.
      8. 2023. Patient-Reported Outcomes: Making Them Work For Your Patients And Practice. Conference. ISPRM 2023 World Congress. Cartagena, CO.
      9. 2022. COVID-19 Impact on Caregiver Training for Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. ISPRM 2022 World Congress. Lisbon, PT.
      10. 2022. Telemedicine in Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. ISPRM 2022 World Congress. Lisbon, PT.
      11. 2020. Hematologic Disorders in Cancer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Considerations. Conference. International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Orlando, US.
      12. 2019. Barriers to Physical Activity in Cancer Patients (Poster). Conference. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. San Francisco, US.
      13. 2019. Cancer Rehabilitation: Present and Future Trends of Treatment and Implications. Conference. 13th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress (ISPRM 2019). Kobe, JP.
      14. 2018. The Use of Wearable Exercise Tracker in Cancer Rehabilitation Patients (Poster). Conference. AOCPRM. Auckland, NZ.
      15. 2016. Clinical Detection of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Using Calf Measurements in Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. 10th ISPRM World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, MY.
      16. 2012. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care; Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Conference. Acta Oncologia European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2017. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
      2. 2014. Cancer Rehabilitation General Topics for Boards. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
      3. 2014. Cancer Rehabilitation General Topics for Boards. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2014. The Frequency and Association of VTE Events in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2012. The Efficacy of Early Intrathecal Use of Baclofen: A Case Series. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
      6. 2011. PMR Management of Neurological Conditions. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
      7. 2010. Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
      8. 2010. Medical Management of CVA. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2016 - 2018
      Title:Technologically Challenged in Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study on the Use of Wearable Exercise Trackers in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
      Funding Source:IRG
      Role:Investigator

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Ng AH. Medication Prescription Patterns in Cancer Rehabilitation Physiatry Outpatients: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. e-Pub 2025.
      2. Leong, D, Ng, A, Chang, P, Zheng, J, Wilson, R, Chen, ME, Vargo, M. Telemedicine impact on patient disparities and physician practice patterns in cancer rehabilitation. PM and R 16(12):1298-1306, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38864328.
      3. Ng AH, Tennison J, Fu JB, Gupta E, Lu Z, Bruera E. Predictors of a Preference for Telemedicine Virtual Visits in Patients Undergoing Cancer Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(9):835-839, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38529616.
      4. Fu JB, Manne R, Ngo-Huang A, Tennison JM, Ng AH, Andersen C, Woodward WA, Bruera E. Onabotulinum toxin injections for shoulder and chest wall muscle pain in breast cancer survivors: retrospective study - preliminary report. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38839248.
      5. Gupta E, Lee C, Ng A, Bruera E. Pain relief with elastic therapeutic taping. BMJ Support Palliat Care 13(e3):e933-e935, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 34853128.
      6. Gupta E, Ng AH, Rozman de Moraes A, Fu JB, Tennison JM, Ahmed M, Fellman BM, Bruera E. Changes in Patterns of Referral for Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients due to COVID-19: A Retrospective Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(1):10.1097/PHM.0000000000002331, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37602564.
      7. Ng A, Fricke B, Bruera E. Multifocal Tendon Ruptures During Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma: A Case Report. PM&R 14(1):151-153, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33326689.
      8. Tennison JM, Ng AH, Rianon NJ, Liu DD, Burera E. Patient-Reported Continuity of Care and Functional Safety Concerns after Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. Oncologist 26(10):887-896, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34080755.
      9. Gupta E, Ng A, Fu J, Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Bansal S, Park M, Bruera E. Cancer Rehabilitation Providers and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function after Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM&R 13(7):729-736, 2021. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33470547.
      10. Ng A, Ngo-Huang A, Vidal M, Reyes-Garcia A, Liu D, Williams JL, Fu J, Yadav R, Bruera E. Exercise Barriers and Adherence to Recommendations in Advanced Cancer Patients. J Oncol Pract 7(17):e972-e981, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33739853.
      11. Ng AH, Molinares DM, Bruera E. Functional impairments and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with immunotherapy-induced Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis and Myositis. AJPMR 100(10):1015-1019, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33886237.
      12. Ng, A, Molinares, DM, Ngo-Huang, AT, Bruera, E. Immunotherapy-related skeletal muscle weakness in cancer patients. Annals of Palliative Medicine 10(2):2359-2365, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32575996.
      13. Fu J, Ng AH, Molinares DM, Pingenot EA, Morishita S, Silver JK, Bruera E. Rehabilitation Utilization by Cancer Patients with Pathology Confirmed Leptomeningeal Disease Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 100(1):100-104, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33534219.
      14. Ngo-Huang A, Herbert A, Fontillas RC, Parker NH, Asumbrado R, Garg N, Dibaj S, Liu DD, Ng AH, Guo Y, Shin KY, Katz MHG, Bruera E. Frequency of Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, and Changes in Physical Function in Surgical Oncology Patients Referred for Prehabilitation. Integr Cancer Ther 20, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33829906.
      15. Ng AH, Molinares DM, Ngo-Huang AT, Bruera E. Immunotherapy-related skeletal muscle weakness in cancer patients: a case series. Ann Palliat Med. e-Pub 2020.
      16. Ng AH, Fu J, Nedoma K, Bruera E. Impact of COVID-19 on Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Caregiver Training. JCR:40-42, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33665649.
      17. Guo Y, Ng A, Molinares D. Functional Outcome of Patient Who was Diagnosed with Gullain-Barre Syndrome Due to Immune Check Point Inhibitors. Muscle Nerve 60(S1):45, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      18. Yadav RR, Ngo-Huang AT, Fu JB, Ng A, Custodio C, Bruera E. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Graduates of Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Program. J Cancer Educ 34(2):402-405, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 29926435.
      19. Ng AH, Gupta E, Bianty J, Williams J, Bruera E. Calf Measurements Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. Int J Ther Rehabil 26(1). e-Pub 2019.
      20. Yadav R, Ngo-Huang AT, Ng A, Fu JB, Custodio C, Wisotzky E, Mitra R Bruera E. Characteristics of Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Training Programs in the USA. J Cancer Educ, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29725987.
      21. Reddy A, Ng A, Mallipeddi T, Bruera E. Levorphanol for Treatment of Intractable Neuropathic Pain in Cancer Patients. J Palliat Med 21(3):399-402, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29377758.
      22. Ng AH, Francis GJ, Sumler SS, Liu D, Bruera E. The Efficacy and Safety of Massage Therapy for Cancer Inpatients with Venous Thromboembolism. J Integrative Oncology 7(1):203, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      23. Ng AH, Crowe TC, Ball K, Rasmussen B. Transitional Needs of Australian Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Diabetes 2(2):e29, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 30291076.
      24. Ng A, Goldman L, Fu JB, OO TH, Chisholm GB, Liu DD, Bedi A, Bruera E. Frequency of venous thromboemebolism events during acute inpatient rehabilitation in a comprehensive cancer center. J Rehabil Med 49(9), 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28929167.
      25. Ng A, Gupta E, Fontillas R, Bansal S, Williams JL, Park M, Liu D, Fu JB, Yadav RR, Bruera E. Patient Reported Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation. PM&R 10(1016), 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28461228.
      26. Fu JB, Lee J, Tran KB, Siangco CM, Ng AH, Smith DW, Bruera E. Symptom Burden and Functional Gains in a Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. Int J Ther Rehabil 22(11):517-523, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26929772.
      27. Ramsey MM, Ingram RL, Cashion AB, Ng AH, Cline JM, Parlow AF, Sonntag WE. Growth hormone-deficient dwarf animals are resistant to dimethylbenzanthracine (DMBA)-induced mammary carcinogenesis. Endocrinology 143(10):4139-4142, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12239127.

      Abstracts

      1. Ng A. Telemedicine in Cancer Rehabilitation. ISPRM 2022 World Congress. e-Pub 2022.
      2. Ng A. COVID-19 Impact on Caregiver Training for Inpatient Rehabilitation. ISPRM 2022 World Congress. e-Pub 2022.
      3. Ng A, Gupta E, Bansal S, Fontillas RC, Amos CE, Williams JL, Dibaj S, Bruera E. Cancer Patients' Perception of Usefulness of Wearable Exercise Trackers. PM R 13(8):845-851, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32844592.
      4. Ng A. Calling All to Attend the Great Cancer Rehabilitation Debate. Annual American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      5. Ng A. Hematologic Disorders in Cancer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Considerations. International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      6. Ng A, Engle J, Vu KD, Fu JB. Cancer Related Challenges in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting. 2019 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. e-Pub 2019.
      7. Fontillas RC, Ngo-Huang A, Ng A, Asumbrado R, Holder B, Williams JL, Bianty J, Braveman B, Shin K, Bruera E. Improving physical performance through independent, home-based exercise program prior to cancer-related surgery. J Clin Oncol 37(27_suppl):54, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      8. Ng AH, Guo Y, Shin K. Cancer Rehabilitation: Present and Future Trends of Treatment and Implications. 13th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      9. Ng A, Vidal M, Gupta E, Liu DD, Williams JL, Yadav R, Bruera E. Barriers to Physical Activity in Cancer Patients. MASCC/ISOO 2019 Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer. e-Pub 2019.
      10. Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Gupta E, Ng A, Nelson MB, Zucker D, Fu JB, Silver JK, Bruera E. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. 95th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Dallas, TX Arch Phys Med Rehab 99(12):e191, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      11. Ng A, Gupta E, Bansal S, Fontillas R, Williams J, Dibaj S, Bruera E. Cancer patients’ perception of usefulness with wearable exercise tracker. 2018 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium (ASCO Palliative) 36(34_suppl). e-Pub 2018.
      12. Ng A. The Use of Wearable Exercise Tracker in Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. 6th Asia-Oceanian Conference of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. e-Pub 2018.
      13. Ng A. The Wizarding World of Social Media-Using Social Media to Strategically Advance Research and Advocacy for PM&R. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's Annual Assembly, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      14. Ng A. Technologically Challenged: Experiences with Wearable Technology, Web-based Programs and Telemedicine. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's Annual Assembly, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      15. Gupta E, Ng A, Fu J, Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Park M, Shin K, Guo Y, Bruera E. Physiatrists and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function After Inpatient Rehabilitation. 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, Vienna, Austria Support Care Cancer 26 (Suppl 2)(S283), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      16. Ng A. Calf Measurements as Indicator for Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Quality Improvement Project. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. e-Pub 2017.
      17. Ng A. Massage Therapy in Cancer Patients with Venous Thromboembolism: A Case Series. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. e-Pub 2017.
      18. Ng A, Liu DD, Bansal S, Williams JL, Fu JB, Guo Y, Yadav R, Shin KY, Bruera E. Patient Reported Outcomes in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation in a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Clin Oncol 34 (15 Suppl), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      19. Ng A, Bansal S, Liu D, Park M, William J, Fu JB, Bruera E. Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation: Patients' Self-Reported Outcomes. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 97(10), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
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      Book Chapters

      1. Oo, TH, Ng, A. Hematologic and Thromboembolic Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment, 412-420, 2025.
      2. Ng AH, Oo TH. Hematologic and Thromboembolic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment. In: Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. 2nd edition. Demos Medical, 2018.
      3. Gottlieb R, Mehta, P. Principles of Cancer Rehabilitation. In: Cardio-Oncology, Principles, Prevention and Management. Elsevier, 279-296, 2016.
      4. Ng A. Thromboembolic Disease and Prophylaxis. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 132-133, 2013.
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