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Arthur D. Forman, M.D.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Associate Professor, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Research Interests

Neuro-toxicity of cancer therapy

Clinical Interests

Peripheral nerve disorders and malignancy

Complications from systemic malignancies

 

Office Address

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Unit Number: 431
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Room Number: FC7.3000
Phone: (713) 794-1286
Fax: 713-794-4999
Email: aforman@mdanderson.org

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1976 Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, MD, Medicine, MD
1972 Washington Square College, New York City, NY, BA, English

Postgraduate Training

1986-1988 Clinical Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
1984-1986 Resident and Fellow, Neuropathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
1983-1984 Senior Registrar, Neurology, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom
1982-1983 Clinical Fellowship, Neurophysiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
1979-1983 Clinical Residency, Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
1978-1979 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
1976-1978 Intern and Resident, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Board Certifications

1/1986 Neurology

Honors and Awards

2003 Outstanding Educator
2002 Clinical Ethics Recognition of Service, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1977 Upjohn Award
1976 C.V. Mosby Award
1976 Honors in Anatomy and Oncology
1975 Alpha Omega Alpha
1973 Summer Fellow, American Cancer Society
1966 Summer Fellow, National Science Foundation

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology
Member, 1999-present
Harris County Medical Society, TX
Member, 1999-present
Texas Medical Association, TX
Member, 1999-present

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles
1. Groves MD, Glantz MJ, Chamberlain MC, Baumgartner KE, Conrad CA, Hsu S, Wefel JS, Gilbert MR, Ictech S, Hunter KU, Forman AD, Puduvalli VK, Colman H, Hess KR, Yung WKA. A multicenter phase II trial of intrathecal topotecan in patients with meningeal malignancies. Neuro Oncol 10((2)):208-215, 4/2008. e-Pub 3/2008. PMCID: PMC2613823.
2. Forman AD. Neoplastic meningitis in patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer 103(11):2355-62, 6/2005. PMID: 15856426.
3. Wong R, Beguelin GZ, de Lima M, Giralt SA, Hosing C, Ippoliti C, Forman AD, Kumar AJ, Champlin R, Couriel D. Tacrolimus-associated posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Br J Haematol 122(1):128-34, 7/2003. PMID: 12823354.
4. Chan LL, Kumar AJ, Leeds NE, Forman AD. Post-epidural analgesia spinal cord infarction: MRI correlation. Acta Neurol Scand 105(4):344-8, 4/2002. PMID: 11939953.

Invited Articles
1. Forman AD. Peripheral Neuropathy and Cancer. Curr Oncol Rep 6(1):20-25, 1/2004. PMID: 14664756.
Other Articles
1. Forman, Arthur D. Neuropathy: Detailed Information, Lance Armstrong Foundation. LiveStrong web site, http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.670193/k.8F6/Detailed_Information.htm, 2004.

Abstracts
1. Groves MD, Baumgartner KE, Conrad CA, Chamberlain M, Hsu S, Glantz M, Gilbert M, Forman A, Puduvalli V, Colman H, Yung WKA. A phase II study of intrathecal topotecan in patients with meningeal malignancies. 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, San Francisco, CA and Neurology 62:A475 (#PO6.047), 4/2004.

Book Chapters
1. Forman AD, Meyers CA, Levin VA. Cancer chemotherapeutic agents. In: Clinical toxic and environmental neurology. Ed(s) MR Dobbs. Elsevier: Burlington, Massachusetts, 2009.
2. Forman AD, Levin VA. Intraventricular and Intrathecal Therapy. In: The Chemotherapy Source Book, 4. Ed(s) Michael C. Perry: USA, 65-74, 2008.
3. Forman AD. Neurologic Complications of Breast Cancer. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. BC Decker, 610-618, 2004.
4. Manzullo, E, Rhines, LD, Forman, AD. Neurologic Emergencies. In: Oncologic Emergencies. BC Decker, 270-280, 2002.

Last updated: 7/24/2009