| 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
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
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