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      An Ngo-Huang Image

      An Ngo-Huang, D.O.

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

      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

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

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

      Clinical Interests


      Along with developing a clinical pathway to implement Prehabilitation for surgical patients, I am on the committee for Enhanced Recovery for Stem Cell Transplant.  This is a quality improvement program to help outcomes in older patients receiving allogeneic stem cell transplantations. It is a multi-disciplinary group involving the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services, Clinical Nutrition, Center for Healthy Aging (Geriatrics), Supportive Care, Pharmacy, and Nursing.


      My work in developing a Prehabilitation clinic in the Supportive Care Center will establish baseline information on the physical and functional needs of patients who are undergoing surgery, stem cell transplantation, or receiving induction chemotherapy.







      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2008Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, US, Osteopathic Medicine, DO
      2002University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, US, Psychobiology and Education, BS

      Postgraduate Training

      2012-2013Clinical Fellowship, Cancer Rehabilitation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2009-2012Clinical Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
      2008-2009Clinical Internship, Preliminary Internship in Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California

      Licenses & Certifications

      2026Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners
      2024Georgia Composite Medical Board
      2024Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
      2024Basic Life Support
      2024Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery
      2024Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
      2024Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
      2024Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
      2023DEA
      2021Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
      2013American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      2013Texas Medical Board
      2010Osteopathic Medical Board of California

      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, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2021

      Other Professional Positions

      Associate Director for Research, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2024 - Present

      Director of Prehabilitation Clinical Services, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present

      Associate Program Director, Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2024

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Mid-Career Faculty Committee, The University fo Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present

      Committee Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral and Health Services Research Committee (PBHSRC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2021

      Member, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff (CCMS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2021

      Member, Enhanced Recovery Stem Cell Transplantation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present

      Member, Energy Balance in Cancer Research Retreat Planning Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2016

      Member, MD Anderson Enhanced Recovery Programs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2026 - PresentAAPM&R's Innovators & Influencers, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      20172nd Place Abstract Winner, Conference: McGill University Surgical Prehabilitation to Improve Postoperative Outcomes
      2004American Heart Association Summer Research Fellow

      Professional Memberships

      Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)

      2023 - Present

      American Society of Clinical Oncology

      2018 - 2019

      International Society Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

      2018 - Present

      Association of Academic Physiatrists

      2016 - Present

      American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

      2016 - Present

      Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)

      2014 - 2015

      Harris County Medical Society

      2013 - Present

      American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

      2011 - 2019

      American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

      2010 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2026. Prehabilitation: tumor biology and physical function. Invited. UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2026. Prehabilitation Pathways at MD Anderson. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2026. Prehabilitation Pathways at MD Anderson. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2026. Research to clinical pathways: Prehabilitation. Invited. MDACC Baptist in Florida. Jacksonville, Florida, US.
      5. 2025. The team science behind prehabilitation – research and clinical updates. Conference. 4th MDACC/TIRR Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2023. Prehabilitation for surgery – where we started in research and how we apply it clinically. Conference. The International Scope of Comprehensive Cancer Care: A Collaborative Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2023. Physical Function, Frailty and Body Composition in Female Cancer Survivors. Conference. The Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2022. Boosting Physical Activity Levels - Incorporating Rehabilitation into Enhanced Recovery Programs. Conference. MDACC 2022 Center for Energy Balance Research Retreat. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2022. Let's Increase that Step Count - Prehabilitation Strategies and Outcomes for Oncology Patients. Conference. 3rd MDACC/TIRR Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2020. Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation Should Be Part of the Cancer Care Journey. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2019. Prehabilitation: Strategies to Improve function in Oncology Patients. Conference. 2nd MDACC/TIRR Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2018. Optimizing Physical Performance and Nutrition Prior to Cancer Surgery. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2018. Establishing a Prehabilitation Program: Role of Anesthesia & PMR. Conference. MDACC ERAS Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2016. Cancer Prehabilitation. Conference. MDACC/TIRR Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Houston, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2026. Growing the Evidence Together: Successes, Pitfalls, and Practical Lessons. Invited. AAPM&R Member May Cancer Rehabilitation Series, US.
      2. 2025. How do we evaluate muscles? Sarcopenia, cachexia in geriatric cancer patients: a rehabilitation toolbox. Invited. ACRM 102nd Annual FALL Conference. Chicago, Illinois, US.
      3. 2025. Enhanced Recovery Cellular Therapy: The Increased Utilization of Multi-Disciplinary Prehabilitation Care at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Invited. ACRM 102nd Annual FALL Conference. Chicago, Illinois, US.
      4. 2025. Association Between Physical Function And Clinical Outcomes In Older Adults Evaluated For Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Conference. MASCC/ISOO 2025 Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA, US.
      5. 2024. Building a prehabilitation program for older adult cellular therapy recipients. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly. San Diego, CA, US.
      6. 2024. Weight Loss and Malnutrition in Older Patients who Underwent Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly. San Diego, CA, US.
      7. 2024. Prehabilitation in Stem Cell Transplantation: Process and Outcomes American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Poster. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
      8. 2023. Cancer Rehabilitation Research Panel 2023. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). New Orleans, LA, US.
      9. 2023. Yoga-Based Supportive Care for Head and Neck Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: Results of a 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial. Poster. 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Boston, MA, US.
      10. 2023. Role of Prehabilitation in Hematopoietic Cell Transplant (and beyond!). Invited. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) 2023 Conference. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      11. 2023. Building and sustaining a prehabilitation outpatient program at a comprehensive cancer center: Let’s keep moving. Invited. Cancer Rehabilitation Veterans Affairs Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes. Seattle, WA, US.
      12. 2023. Let’s get moving – the impact of exercise early during treatment for pancreatic cancer. Invited. NIH/NCI Cancer Community Partnership. Bethesda, VA, US.
      13. 2023. Integration of Pre-Rehabilitation Approaches in Oncology Care. Invited. 19th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
      14. 2022. Enhanced Recovery Stem Cell Transplantation: Updates and Recommendations from an Interdisciplinary Supportive Care Program. Invited. 2022 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
      15. 2022. Cancer Prehabilitation 101: Review of Research and Program Development in Different Clinical Settings and Outcomes. Invited. 2022 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
      16. 2022. Prehabilitation exercise interventions prior to hematologic stem cell transplantation, a systematic review. Poster. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
      17. 2022. The Growing Role of Prehabilitation in CAR T-cell Therapy: Case Report. Poster. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
      18. 2022. Boosting Physical Activity Levels – Incorporating Prehabilitation into Enhanced Recovery Programs. Invited. Cancer Rehabilitation VA-ECHO Bootcamp, US.
      19. 2021. Disparities in Healthcare of Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly, US.
      20. 2021. Not strong enough for surgery? Prehabilitation for Pancreatic Cancer. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly, US.
      21. 2020. The great cancer rehabilitation debate: The case for prehabilitation. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly, US.
      22. 2020. Hitting the sweet spot: Complications related to an intraarticular injection in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (a case report). Poster. Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (CAPM&R) 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, CA.
      23. 2020. Getting ahead for your behind: the importance of multidisciplinary, multimodal cancer prehabilitation. Invited. 14th International Society Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) World Congress and 53rd Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, US.
      24. 2020. Enhanced Recovery Program in Older Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (ER-SCT): First Year Outcomes. Poster. Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT and CIBMTR. Orlando, FL, US.
      25. 2019. Enhanced Recovery Stem Cell Transplantation: The Interprofessional Experience of Improving Function, Nutrition, & Well-Being. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
      26. 2019. Improving physical performance through independent, home-based exercise program prior to cancer-related surgery. Poster. ASCO Quality Symposium. San Diego, CA, US.
      27. 2019. Exercise is associated with skeletal muscle preservation during preoperative treatment of pancreatic cancer. Poster. American Society of Preventive Oncology 43rd Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, US.
      28. 2018. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. Poster. 2018 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
      29. 2018. Implementing prehabilitation as part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) efforts at a comprehensive cancer center: A team-based approach. Poster. 2018 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Phoenix, AZ, US.
      30. 2017. Improving the Performance Status of Stem Cell Transplant. Invited. 2017 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.
      31. 2017. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Graduates of Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Programs. Poster. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      32. 2017. The Value of Cancer Prehabilitation: From Bench to Bedside. Invited. 2017 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      33. 2017. A Longitudinal Assessment of Anthropometric Changes in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Preoperative Therapy and Pancreatoduodenectomy. Poster. The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 58th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      34. 2017. Transitioning a Multiple Myeloma Patient from Rehab. Poster. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      35. 2016. Prehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Review and Application in Clinical Practice. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Chicago, IL, US.
      36. 2016. Feasibility of a Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Potentially Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Pilot Study. Conference. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
      37. 2016. Poster 306 Rehabilitation of Patients Undergoing Sacrectomies: A Case Report. Poster. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Abstracts. New Orleans, LA, US.
      38. 2016. It Takes a Village: Integrated care through Physical Medicine, Palliative Care and Psychology Services. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center / TIRR Memorial Hermann Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium, US.
      39. 2015. Exercise of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX, US.
      40. 2015. An Analysis of Inpatient Rehabilitation Approval Among Private Insurance Carriers at a Cancer Center. Poster. 2015 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX, US.
      41. 2014. Functional Outcomes of Neurofibromatosis Patients who Received Inpatient Rehabilitation Interventions. Poster. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC). Miami, FL, US.
      42. 2012. Botulinum Toxin Injection and Phenol Nerve Block for End of Life Pain. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Atlanta, GA, US.
      43. 2011. The Characterization of Fibrillation Potentials after Intramuscular Injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA into Extensor Digitorum Brevis in Two Healthy Subjects. Poster. American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
      44. 2010. Heterotopic ossification presenting as knee pain in a critical illness patient: A case report. Poster. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Seattle, WA, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2026. Cancer Prehabilitation – Let's Get Moving!. Invited. 1st Joint Symposium on Oncologic Anesthesia of the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Chile. Santiago, CL.
      2. 2026. Prehabilitation. Invited. AKTIV Against Cancer Center. Oslo, NO.
      3. 2025. Prehabilitation: Motivated and Moving through Oncology Care. Invited. Simposio de Anestesia Oncologica, Centro de Enseñanza de Hospital San Javier. San Javier, MX.
      4. 2024. Tele-Pancfit: Video-Supervised Exercise Prehabilitation For Patients With Resectable Pancreatic Cancer (Clinical Trial In-Progress). Conference. MASCC/AFSOS/ISOO. Lille, FR.
      5. 2023. Cancer Prehabilitation - Let's Get Moving!. Invited. 2nd International Symposium Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Mexico City, MX.
      6. 2023. Survey of Exercise and Rehabilitation Practices During Inpatient Hematological Stem Cell Transplantation in The United States. Conference. MASCC/JASCC/ISOO 2023 Annual Meeting. Nara, JP.
      7. 2022. Prehabilitation research and clinical programs at a comprehensive cancer center. Invited. 7th Singapore Rehabilitation Conference & 7th Asian Prosthetics and Orthotic Scientific Meeting, SG.
      8. 2019. Frequency and severity of sarcopenia and physical function in a cohort of surgical prehabilitation patients. Poster. Prehabilitation World Congress 2019. London, GB.
      9. 2019. Prehabilitation for the Cancer Patient. Invited. 4th International Conference for the Anesthetic Care of the Cancer Patients. Lima, PE.
      10. 2018. Cancer Prehabilitation: Models of Exercise Interventions, Outcomes and Clinical Application. Invited. 2018 International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress (ISPRM). Paris, FR.
      11. 2017. Study Protocol PancFit: Multimodal exercise during preoperative therapy for pancreatic cancer: A randomized trial testing effects on fitness, quality of life, and tumor vasculature. Conference. McGill University Health Centre: Surgical Prehabilitation. Montreal, CA.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2027 - Present
      Title:Identifying novel biomarkers of muscle loss in patients with PDAC
      Funding Source:NIH
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:FP00030905
      Date: 2026 - 2031
      Title:Advanced Tele-PancFit: Impact of virtually-supervised strength training on skeletal muscle mass and myokines in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
      Funding Source:The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      Role:PI
      ID:1R01CA315914-01
      Date: 2026 - Present
      Title:AYA LASSO: A statewide platform to assess and improve long-term health outcomes in AYA cancer survivors
      Funding Source:CPRIT
      Role:Co-I
      ID:RP260740
      Date: 2026 - 2027
      Title:Tele-PancFit: Tele-exercise for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer on tumor microenvironment and clinical outcomes
      Funding Source:Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
      Role:PI
      ID:26-RRG-NGOH
      Date: 2025 - 2029
      Title:Tele-PancFit: Impact of supervised exercise for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer on muscle mass and tumor immune cell infiltration
      Funding Source:CPRIT
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:RP260570
      Date: 2025 - 2027
      Title:Tele-PancFit: Tele-exercise for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer on tumor microenvironment and clinical outcomes
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:PI
      ID:1R21CA296244-01A1
      Date: 2024
      Title:Preoperative exercise for patients with pancreatic cancer- optimizing the exercise dose based on physical function, patient reported outcomes, and tumor biology
      Funding Source:DOD/Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (DOD/CDMRP)
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:GRANT13985651
      Date: 2024 - 2029
      Title:Tele-PancFit: A multi-site trial of remotely supervised, home-based exercise prehabilitation during pancreatic cancer chemotherapy
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:PI
      ID:1R01CA279856-01A1
      Date: 2022 - 2024
      Title:Simulation-Based Caregiving Skills Training for Family Members of High-Grade Glioma Patients
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:Co-I
      ID:R21CA273782
      Date: 2022 - 2025
      Title:Tele-PancFit: A multi-site trial of remotely supervised, home-based exercise prehabilitation during pancreatic cancer chemotherapy
      Funding Source:MD Anderson Bridge Funding the Office of Research Administration
      Role:PI
      ID:2023-0033
      Date: 2022 - 2027
      Title:Tele-PancFit: A multi-site trial of remotely supervised, home-based exercise prehabilitation during pancreatic cancer chemotherapy
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:PI
      ID:U01 CA271373-01
      Date: 2020 - 2026
      Title:Improving Health Utilization and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation and their Family Caregivers
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:Co-I
      ID:1R01CA247307-01A1
      Date: 2020 - 2022
      Title:Tele-resistance training for survivors following pancreatic cancer surgery
      Funding Source:MDA Cancer Survivorship Research Seed Money
      Role:Collaborator
      Date: 2020 - 2022
      Title:Early Supportive Care and Rehabilitation Intervention for Patients with IDH-Wild Type Diffuse Glioma
      Funding Source:UTMDACC Institutional Research Grant
      Role:Co-I
      Date: 2018 - 2020
      Title:PancFit: Do angiogenic biomarkers correlate with improved progression free survival in pancreatic cancer?
      Funding Source:NIH/NCI
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:1-R21-CA218732-01A1
      Date: 2017 - 2018
      Title:Effect of preoperative exercise on physical function and chemodelivery in patients with pancreatic cancer
      Funding Source:Mike Hogg Fund
      Role:Co-I
      Date: 2016 - 2021
      Title:Pancreatic Prehabilitation Project and the Pancreatic Cancer Moon Shot
      Funding Source:Philanthropic donor application: Knox Family
      Role:Co-I
      Title:Preoperative Rehabilitation During Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: A Pilot Study
      Funding Source:UTMDACC Institutional Research Grant
      Role:PI
      Title:Prevalence and Predictors of Frailty in AYA Cancer Survivors
      Funding Source:Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research
      Role:Other significant contributor

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Chang, P, Hendifar, A, Gresham, G, Ngo-Huang, AT, Oberstein, PE, Parker, NH, Coveler, A. Exercise Guidelines in Pancreatic Cancer Based on the Dietz Model. Cancers 17(4), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40002225.
      2. Cheng JT, Obaisi O, Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu JB, Bruera E, Collaco A, Szewczyk N, Popat UR, Ngo-Huang A. The Role of Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a Multidisciplinary Prehabilitation Program for Older Adults before Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(8):710-715, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38207179.
      3. Whisenant, M, Weathers, S, Li, Y, Aldrich, E, Ownby, K, Thomas, J, Ngo-Huang, AT, Bruera, E, Milbury, K. Simulation-based caregiving skills training for family members of high-grade glioma patients. Neuro-Oncology Practice 11(4):432-440, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39006525.
      4. Leite, VF, Oza, S, Parke, SC, Barksdale, T, Herbert, A, Bansal, V, Jeon, JY, McCourt, O, Morishita, S, Aljurf, M, Fu, J, Ngo-Huang, AT. Rehabilitation practices during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Hematology/oncology and stem cell therapy 17(3):176-183, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39412753.
      5. Ngo-Huang AT, Parker NH, Schadler KL, Katz MHG. Response to: Comment on "Effects of a Pragmatic Home-Based Exercise Program Concurrent With Neoadjuvant Therapy on Physical Function of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: The PancFit Randomized Clinical Trial". Ann Surg Open 5(2):e435, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38911649.
      6. Milbury K, Rosenthal DI, Li Y, Ngo-Huang AT, Mallaiah S, Yousuf S, Fuller CD, Lewis C, Bruera E, Cohen L. Dyadic Yoga for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation and their Family Caregivers. J Pain Symptom Manage 67(6):490-500, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38447621.
      7. Leite, VF, Oza, S, Parke, SC, Barksdale, T, Herbert, A, Bansal, V, Fu, J, Ngo-Huang, AT. Assessment of Rehabilitation Practices during Hematological Stem Cell Transplantation in the United States. Rehabilitation Oncology 42(2):91-99, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38912164.
      8. Cheng JT, Ramos Emos M, Leite V, Capozzi L, Woodrow LE, Gutierrez C, Ngo-Huang A, Krause KJ, Parke SC, Langelier DM. Rehabilitation Interventions in Head and Neck Cancer: A Scoping Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(3S Suppl 1):S62-S71, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38364033.
      9. Ngo-Huang AT, Parker NH, Xiao L, Schadler KL, Petzel MQB, Prakash LR, Kim MP, Tzeng CD, Lee JE, Ikoma N, Wolff RA, Javle MM, Koay EJ, Pant SD, Folloder JP, Wang X, Cotto AM, Ju YR, Garg N, Wang H, Bruera ED, Basen-Engquist KM, Katz MHG. Effects of a Pragmatic Home-based Exercise Program Concurrent With Neoadjuvant Therapy on Physical Function of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer: The PancFit Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Surg 278(1):22-30, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37026453.
      10. Ngo-Huang A, Ombres R, Saliba RM, Szewczyk N, Adekoya L, Soones TN, Ferguson J, Fontillas RC, Gulbis AM, Hosing C, Kebriaei P, Lindsay R, Marin DC, Mehta RS, Alousi AM, Srour S, Oran B, Olson AL, Qazilbash MH, Rivera Z, Champlin RE, Shpall EJ, Popat UR. Enhanced Recovery Stem-Cell Transplantation: Multidisciplinary Efforts to Improve Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Hematologic Stem-Cell Transplant. JCO Oncol Pract 19(3):OP2200520, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36626702.
      11. Fu JB, Gupta E, Morishita S, Andersen CR, Ngo-Huang AT, Engle JP, Guo Y. Frequency and reasons for unplanned transfer to the primary acute care service of inpatient rehabilitation glioblastoma multiforme patients. Support Care Cancer 31(2):122, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36653554.
      12. Guo Y, Pattavana F, Siangco C, Ngo-Huang A, Fu J, Hui D, Bruera E. Overall Survival Among Patients with Cancer and Pressure Injury and its Association with Braden Scale Score. J Palliat Med 25(8):1254-1257, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35394852.
      13. Kurz E, Hirsch CA, Dalton T, Shadaloey SA, Khodadadi-Jamayran A, Miller G, Pareek S, Rajaei H, Mohindroo C, Baydogan S, Ngo-Huang A, Parker N, Katz MHG, Petzel M, Vucic E, McAllister F, Schadler K, Winograd R, Bar-Sagi D. Exercise-induced engagement of the IL-15/IL-15Rα axis promotes anti-tumor immunity in pancreatic cancer. Cancer Cell 40(7):720-737.e5, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35660135.
      14. Szewczyk NA, Ngo-Huang A, Soones TN, Adekoya LM, Fontillas RC, Ferguson JK, Gale-Capps HE, Kurse BC, Lindsay RJ, Ombres R, Rivera ZR, Gulbis AM, Neumann JL, Braveman BH, Marin D, Shigle TL, Whited L, Wallis WD, Sullivan H, Cao L, Champlin RE, Shpall E, Popat UR. Feasibility and Implementation of a Multimodal Supportive Care Program to Improve Outcomes in Older Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Transplant Cell Ther 27(12):1008-1014, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34537421.
      15. Gupta E, Ng AH, Fu JB, Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Bansal S, Park M, Bruera E. Cancer Rehabilitation Providers and Oncology Patient Expectations for Functional Outcomes after Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM R 13(1934-1482):729-736, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33470547.
      16. Ng AH, Ngo-Huang A, Vidal M, Reyes-Garcia A, Liu DD, Williams JL, Fu JB, Yadav R, Bruera E. Exercise Barriers and Adherence to Recommendations in Patients With Cancer. JCO Oncol Pract 17(7):OP2000625, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33739853.
      17. Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Williams J, Wu J, Fu JB, Alousi AM, Bruera E. An Exploratory Study on Physical Function in Stem Cell Transplant Patients Undergoing Corticosteroid Treatment for Acute Graft-Versus-Host-Disease. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 100(4):402-406, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33278131.
      18. Parker NH, Basen-Engquist K, Rubin ML, Li Y, Prakash L, Ngo-Huang A, Gorzelitz J, Ikoma N, Lee JE, Katz MHG. Factors Influencing Exercise Following Pancreatic Tumor Resection. Ann Surg Oncol 28(4):2299-2309, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32886288.
      19. Ng AH, Molinares DM, Ngo-Huang AT, Bruera E. Immunotherapy-related skeletal muscle weakness in cancer patients: a case series. Ann Palliat Med 10(2):2359-2365, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32575996.
      20. 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 20:15347354211000118, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33829906.
      21. Parker NH, Gorzelitz J, Ngo-Huang A, Caan BJ, Prakash L, Garg N, Petzel MQB, Schadler K, Basen-Engquist K, Katz MHG. The role of home-based exercise in maintaining skeletal muscle during preoperative pancreatic cancer treatment. Integr Cancer Ther 20:1534735420986615, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33870744.
      22. Guo Y, Ngo-Huang AT, Fu JB. Perspectives on Spinal Precautions in Patients Who Have Cancer and Spinal Metastasis. Phys Ther 100(3):554-563, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32043130.
      23. Parke SC, Oza S, Shahpar S, Ngo-Huang A, Herbert A, Barksdale T, Gerber L. Identifying gaps in research on rehabilitation for patients with head and neck cancer: A scoping review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 100(12):2381-2388, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31082380.
      24. Parker NH, Lee RE, O’Connor DP, Ngo-Huang A, Petzel MQB, Schadler K, Wang X, Xiao L, Fogelman D, Simpson R, Fleming JB, Lee JE, Tzeng CD, Sahai SK, Basen-Engquist K, Katz MHG. Supports and barriers to home-based physical activity during preoperative treatment of pancreatic cancer: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Physical Activity & Health 16(12):1-10, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31592772.
      25. Florez Bedoya CA, Cardoso ACF, Parker N, Ngo-Huang A, Petzel MQ, Kim MP, Fogelman D, Romero SG, Wang H, Park M, Katz MHG, Schadler KL. Exercise during preoperative therapy increases tumor vascularity in pancreatic tumor patients. Sci Rep 9(1):13966, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31562341.
      26. Ngo-Huang A, Francis GJ, Rhines LD, Bruera E. Rehabilitation strategies for patients undergoing sacrectomy: two case reports. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 29898586.
      27. Ngo-Huang A, Holmes HM, des Bordes JKA, Parker NH, Fogelman D, Petzel MQB, Song J, Bruera E, Katz MHG. Association between frailty syndrome and survival in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Cancer Med 8(6):2867-2876, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31033241.
      28. Parker NH, Ngo-Huang A, Lee RE, O'Connor DP, Basen-Engquist KM, Petzel MQB, Wang X, Xiao L, Fogelman DR, Schadler KL, Simpson RJ, Fleming JB, Lee JE, Varadhachary GR, Sahai SK, Katz MHG. Physical activity and exercise during preoperative pancreatic cancer treatment. Support Care Cancer 27(6):2275-2284, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30334105.
      29. 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.
      30. Ngo-Huang A, Tennison JM, Fu JB, Hill AE, Dibaj SS, Bruera E. Frequency and Characteristics of Recommendations from Interdisciplinary Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Monthly Team Meetings. PM R 11(3):252-257, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30010049.
      31. Ngo-Huang A, Parker NH, Bruera E, Lee RE, Simpson R, O'Connor DP, Petzel MQB, Fontillas RC, Schadler K, Xiao L, Wang X, Fogelman D, Sahai SK, Lee JE, Basen-Engquist K, Katz MHG. Home-Based Exercise Prehabilitation During Preoperative Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Is Associated With Improvement in Physical Function and Quality of Life. Integr Cancer Ther 18:1534735419894061, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31858837.
      32. Yadav RR, 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 33(6):1364-1367, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29725987.
      33. Cloyd JM, Nogueras-González GM, Prakash LR, Petzel MQB, Parker NH, Ngo-Huang AT, Fogelman D, Denbo JW, Garg N, Kim MP, Lee JE, Tzeng CD, Fleming JB, Katz MHG. Anthropometric Changes in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Preoperative Therapy and Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 22(4):703-712, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29230694.
      34. Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Fu JB, Liu D, Williams JL, Bruera E, Guo Y. Mobility Functional Outcomes of Neurofibromatosis Patients: A Preliminary Report. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 97(1):41-49, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29252406.
      35. Santos D, Alseidi A, Shannon V, Messick C, Robinson-Ledet C, Lee H, Ngo-Huang A, Francis G, Asher A. Management of Surgical Challenges In Actively Treated Cancer Patients. Current Problems in Surgery 54(12):612-654, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29421024.
      36. Ngo-Huang A, Parker NH, Wang X, Petzel MQB, Fogelman D, Schadler KL, Bruera E, Fleming JB, Lee JE, Katz MHG. Home-based exercise during preoperative therapy for pancreatic cancer. Langenbecks Arch Surg 402(8):1175-1185, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28710540.
      37. Fu JB, Osborn MP, Silver JK, Ngo-Huang A, Konzen BS, Yadav R, Bruera E. Evaluating Disability Insurance Assistance as a Specific Intervention by Physiatrists at a Cancer Center. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 96(7):523-528, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28628540.
      38. Fu JB, Bianty JR, Wu J, Ngo-Huang A, Shin K, Bruera E. An Analysis of Inpatient Rehabilitation Approval Among Private Insurance Carriers at a Cancer Center. PM R 8(7):635-9, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26791425.
      39. Cooper AB, Slack R, Fogelman D, Holmes HM, Petzel M, Parker N, Balachandran A, Garg N, Ngo-Huang A, Varadhachary G, Evans DB, Lee JE, Aloia T, Conrad C, Vauthey JN, Fleming JB, Katz MH. Characterization of Anthropometric Changes that Occur During Neoadjuvant Therapy for Potentially Resectable Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 22(7):2416-23, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25519927.
      40. Ngo A, Fu J, Shin K, Bruera E. Botulinum Toxin Injection and Phenol Nerve Block for Reduction of End of Life Pain. J Palliat Med 16(12):1637-1640, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24236959.
      41. Henderson SA, Goldhaber JI, So JM, Motter C, Ngo A, Chantawansri C, Ritter MR, Friedlander M, Nicoll DA, Frank JS, Jordan MC, Roos KP, Ross RS, Philipson KD. Functional adult myocardium in the absence of Na+-Ca2+ exchange: cardiac-specific knockout of NCX1. Circulation 95(6):604-611, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
      42. 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. PMID: 38839248.
      43. Fu JB, Manne R, Ngo-Huang A, Tennison JM, Ng AH, Andersen C, Woodward WA, Bruera E. Retrospective review of onabotulinum toxin injections for breast cancer survivors with muscular shoulder and chest wall pain: A preliminary report. BMJ Support Palliat Care. BMJ Support Palliat Care.

      Invited Articles

      1. Obaisi O, Ngo-Huang A, Fontillas R. Rehabilitation Implications of Cellular Therapy for Cancer. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports:1-7, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      2. Obaisi O, Fontillas RC, Patel K, Ngo-Huang A. Rehabilitation Needs for Patients Undergoing CAR T-Cell Therapy. Curr Oncol Rep 24(6):741-749, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35267151.
      3. Ngo-Huang A, Fricke BC, Schadler KL, Parker, NH. Preliminary Evidence on the Effects of Exercise on Tumor Biology: a Potential Guide for Prescribing Exercise. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports 9(3):136-141, 2021. e-Pub 2021.

      Review Articles

      1. Chia, Z, O'Brien, M, Shortland, J, Holmes, HM, Giza, DE, Ngo-Huang, AT, Cheung, KL, Parks, RM. The influence of physical post-operative rehabilitation interventions to improve upper limb strength in women undergoing breast cancer surgery. European Journal of Surgical Oncology 51(7), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40120353.
      2. Obaisi, O, Ngo-Huang, AT, Fontillas, RC. Rehabilitation Implications of Cellular Therapy for Cancer. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports 12(2):186-192, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      3. Gupta E, Mitchell CH, Ngo-Huang A, Manne R, Stout NL. Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Reduce Disparities Among Individuals with Cancer: Insights for Rehabilitation Professionals. Curr Oncol Rep 25(6):659-669, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36995533.
      4. Ngo-Huang, AT, Fricke, B, Schadler, KL, Parker, NH. Preliminary Evidence on the Effects of Exercise on Tumor Biology. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports 9(3):136-141, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 39877142.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Ngo-Huang A, Woodrow L. Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Online Residency Curriculum: "Cancer Prehabilitation", 2020.

      Other Articles

      1. Chang, P, Hendifar, A, Gresham, G, Ngo-Huang, AT, Oberstein, PE, Parker, NH, Coveler, A Correction. Cancers 18(5), 2026. PMID: 41827820.

      Abstracts

      1. Parker NH, Gorzelitz J, Ngo-Huang A, Petzel MQB, Prakash L, Garg N, Schadler K, Fogelman D, Tzeng CW, Kim MP, Lee JE, Basen-Engquist K, Katz MHG. The role of home-based exercise in maintaining muscle quality during preoperative pancreatic cancer treatment. American Society of Preventative Oncology, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      2. Florez Bedoya CA, Cardoso ACF, Parker N, Ngo-Huang A, Petzel MQ, Kim MP, Fogelman D, Romero SG, Wang H, Park M, Katz MHG, Schadler KL. Exercise during preoperative therapy increases tumor vascularity in pancreatic tumor. Sci Rep 9(1):13966, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31562341.
      3. Fontillas RC, Ngo-Huang A, Ng AH, Asumbrado R, Holder B, Williams JL, Bianty J, Braveman B, Shin KY, Bruera E. Improving physical performance through independent, home-based exercise program prior to cancer-related surgery. J Clin Oncol 37(suppl 27):54, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      4. Milbury K, Rosenthal D, Ngo-Huang A, Fuller C, Mallaiah S, Durrani S, Bruera E, Cohen L. Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Dyadic Yoga Program for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and their Family Caregivers. American Society of Preventative Oncology, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      5. Gorzelitz J, Parker NH, Ngo-Huang A, Petzel MQB, Prakash L, Garg N, Schadler K, Fogelman D, Tzeng CW, Kim MP, Lee JE, Varadhachary G, Basen-Engquist K, Katz MHG. Exercise is associated with skeletal muscle preservation during preoperative treatment of pancreatic cancer. American Society of Preventative Oncology. e-Pub 2019.
      6. Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu JB, Ng A, Ngo-Huang A, Nelson M, Silver J, Zucker D, Bruera E. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 99(12):E191, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      7. Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Williams J, Liu D, Wu J, Alousi A, Fu JB, Bruera E. Changes in Physical Function in Stem Cell Transplant Patients at Risk for Steroid Myopathy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 99(12):E194, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      8. Tennison JM, Ngo-Huang A, Fu JB, Bruera E. Characteristics of Interventions From Interdisciplinary Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Monthly Team Meetings. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 99(10):E22, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      9. Ngo-Huang A, Fontillas R, Gupta E, Sahai S, Popovich S, Andrabi T, French K. Implementing prehabilitation as part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) efforts at a comprehensive cancer center: a team-based approach. J Clin Oncol 36(30 suppl):137, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      10. Florez C, Parker N, Katz M, Ngo-Huang A, Cardoso C, Wang H, Petzel M, Fogelman D, Schadler K. Abstract 5281: An exercise intervention for pancreas cancer patients increases tumor vascularity. Cancer Research 78(13), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      11. Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Custudio CM, Bruera E. Poster 28: A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Graduates of Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Programs. PM R 9(9S1):S149, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      12. Cloyd J, Prakash L, Nogueras-Gonzales G, Petzel M, Parker N, Ngo-Huang A, Schadler K, Fogelman D, Denbo J, Garg N, Kim M, Lee J, Tzeng C, Fleming J, Katz M. A Longitudinal Assessment of Anthropometric Changes in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Preoperative Therapy and Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 152(5):S1237–S1238, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29230694.
      13. Engle J, Ngo-Huang A. Transitioning a Multiple Myeloma Patient from Rehab. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 96(3):A98, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      14. Francis G, Ngo-Huang A, Bruera E. Poster 306 Rehabilitation of Patients Undergoing Sacrectomies: A Case Report. PM R 8(9S):S260, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27673062.
      15. Ngo-Huang A, Parker NH, Martinez VA, Petzel MQB, Fogelman D, Holmes HM, Dhah SS, Katz M. Poster 68 Feasibility of a Prehabilitation Program for Patients with Potentially Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Pilot Study. PM R 8(9S):S183, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27672836.
      16. Fu JB, Osborn MP, Silver JK, Ngo-Huang A, Konzen BS, Yadav R, Bruera E. Disability Insurance Assistance by Physiatrists at a Cancer Center, 10th International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. J Rehabil Med 48(Suppl 55):188, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      17. Fu JB, Bianty JR, Wu J, Ngo-Huang A, Shin K, Bruera E. An Analysis of Inpatient Rehabilitation Approval Among Private Insurance Carriers at a Cancer Center. PM R 8(7):635-9, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26791425.
      18. Parker N, Ngo-Huang A, Martinez V, Petzel M, Fogelman D, Holmes H, Dhah S, Katz M. Preoperative Exercise during Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Exercise Science 2(8), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      19. Ngo A, Bruera E, Chisholm G, Guo Y. Functional Outcomes of Neurofibromatosis Patients who Received Inpatient Rehabilitation Interventions. Supportive Care Cancer 22:S195, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      20. Fu JB, Ngo A. Poster 63 Botulinum Toxin Injection for End of Life Pain. PM R 4(10S):S210, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      21. Ngo A, Sagert S, Tsao B, Peterson G. The Characterization of Fibrillation Potentials after Intramuscular Injection of OnabotulinumtoxinA into Extensor Digitorum Brevis in Two Healthy Subjects. Clinical Neurophysiology 123(6):e40, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      22. Ngo A, Brandstater M, Strum SR. Poster 169: Heterotopic Ossification Presenting as Knee Pain in a Critical Illness Patient: A Case Report. PM R 2(9S):S78, 2010. e-Pub 2010.

      Book Chapters

      1. Petzel, MQ, Ebrus, CS, Cheng, JT, Parker, NH, Ngo-Huang, AT. Physical Activity and Nutrition Optimization in Pancreatic Cancer, 169-189, 2023.
      2. Fricke B, Ngo-Huang A, Gupta E. Chapter 67: Rehabilitation. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 4th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2022.
      3. Ngo-Huang A, Dragojlovic N. Neurofibromatosis: Type 2 Update. In: PM&R knowledge NOW. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021.
      4. Ngo-Huang A, Francis G. Cancer of the digestive organs: importance of mobility for motility. In: Cancer Rehabilitation A Concise and Portable Pocket Guide. Springer International Publishing, 2020.
      5. Ngo-Huang A, Dragojlovic N. Neurofibromatosis: Type 2. In: PM&R knowledge NOW. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2017.
      6. Ngo A, Valentine A. Mental Health: Behavioral Disorders. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 93-94, 2013.
      7. Ngo A. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 35-36, 2013.
      8. Sharma Gupta E., Kurtevski S, Wilson A, Ngo-Huang A. Chapter 70: Rehabilitation. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 5th edition. McGraw-Hill.
      9. Presno Rubin D, Baima J, Patel A, Ngo-Huang. Prospective Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation In Cancer. In: Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. 3rd edition.
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