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      Rajesh R. Yadav Image

      Rajesh R. Yadav

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

      About Dr. Yadav

      Dr. Yadav is an Associate Professor in Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.  He is the author of several textbook chapters and has been involved with rehabilitation of cancer patients for over 15 years.  He is most interested in education of trainees and is the director of first year long cancer rehabilitation fellowship program anywhere, which now has over 10 graduates.
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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

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

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

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      1992Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, MD
      1987The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, US, Electrical Engineering with a subspecialty in Biomedical and Computer Engineering, BS

      Postgraduate Training

      2003-2003Clinical Research Training Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2002-2002Legal & Compliance Issues, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2002-2002Discrimination Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2002-2002Principles and Federal Regulations in Clinical Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      1992-1997Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

      Licenses & Certifications

      2024Basic Life Support
      2024DEA
      1999Texas Medical License
      1998American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Assistant Professor, Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1999 - 2009

      Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance, Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 1999 - 2006

      Instructor, Department of Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, 1997 - 1999

      Member, Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, 1997 - 1999

      Physiatrist, Woodland Village Nursing Home, New Orleans, LA, 1997 - 1997

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, 2026 - 2027

      Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2025 - 2026

      Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2023 - 2024

      Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2021

      Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2020

      Director, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Program, Houston, TX, 2006 - Present

      Chief of Service, Cancer Rehabilitation Rotation for Baylor College of Medicine/UT Houston PM&R Residents, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2011

      Faculty Appeal Representative, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - Present

      Graduate Medical Education Representative, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - Present

      Faculty Celebration Representative, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2001

      Other Professional Positions

      Developer, Collaboration with Cancer Rehabilitation of AAPMR, Houston, TX, 2007

      Developer, Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Manual, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2007

      Chief, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer - Rehab Study Group, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2004

      Organizer, UT Medical Center Houston Alliance, Houston, TX, 2002 - Present

      Organizer, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2002 - Present

      Medical Director, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Service, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - Present

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, MD Anderson Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2022

      Electronic Health Record (EHR) Officer, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation OneConnect, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present

      Member, Graduate Medical Education Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2001 - Present

      Member, Center Operations Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present

      Editorial Activities

      Editor, Compartment Syndrome, www.emedicine.com, 2005

      Editor, Osteoporosis and Spinal Cord Injury, www.emedicine.com, 2005

      Editor, Cancer and Rehabilitation, www.emedicine.com, 2005

      Editor, Botulinum Toxin in Pain Management, www.emedicine.com, 2004

      Editor, Trochanteric Bursitis, www.emedicine.com, 2004

      Editor, Psoriatic Arthritis, www.emedicine.com, 2004

      Editor, Piriformis Syndrome, www.emedicine.com, 2004

      Editor, Traumatic Brain Injury: Definition, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, www.emedicine.com, 2004

      Medical Editor, emedicine (an on-line medical reference), 2000 - 2005

      Honors & Awards

      1996Best Research Presentation, Yadav R, Filiberto J, Siddiqui F, Biundo J: “Role of Platelet Derived Growth Factor in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers”. Resident’s Research Day, Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Medical Center
      19952nd Place Poster, Yadav R, Filiberto J, Siddiqui F, Biundo J: “Role of Platelet Derived Growth Factor in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers”. Medicine Research Day, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center

      Professional Memberships

      American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation AOTA Advisory Group for Systematic Review

      2019 - Present

      Harris County Medical Society

      2007 - Present

      American Society of Clinical Oncology

      2003 - Present

      American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

      2000 - Present

      Rehab Study Group, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

      2000 - Present

      American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology

      2000 - Present

      American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

      2000 - 2007

      Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

      1999 - Present

      American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation Special Interest Group

      1999 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2016. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2015. Rehabilitation with Brain Tumor. Conference. UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2015. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2014. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2012. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2011. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2010. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2009. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2008. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2007. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2006. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2005. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2004. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2003. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2002. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2001. Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2019. Rehabilitation Management of Patients with Scaral Chordome. Conference. Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, US.
      2. 2015. The Role of Occupational and Physical Therapy in Oncology. Conference. MindStream Education. Chicago, IL, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2019. The State of Cancer Rehab Fellowship Training: Working Toward a Unified Curriculum & Milestones. Invited. Association of Academic Psychiatrists. Puerto Rico, US.
      2. 2018. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Psychiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. Conference. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX, US.
      3. 2018. Changes in Physical Function in Stem Cell transplant Patients at Risk for Steroid Myopathy. Conference. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dallas, TX, US.
      4. 2017. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Graduates of Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship Programs. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      5. 2017. Navigating Medical Complexity During Treatment. Invited. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
      6. 2015. The Surgical and Rehabilitation Management of Patients with Sacro-Pelvic Tumors. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Dallas, TX, US.
      7. 2015. Rehabilitation following sacro-pelvic tumor recession. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). Dallas, TX, US.
      8. 2014. Lymphedema Update - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management including the Role of Exercise. Invited. 18th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2002. Bone Metastasis: Strategies to Maximize the Quality of Life. Invited. 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology, Inc. New Orleans, LA, US.
      10. 2001. Bone Metastasis: Strategies to Maximize the Quality of Life. Invited. 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology &Oncology, Inc. San Francisco, CA, US.
      11. 1998. Stroke and Related Medical Complications Family Practice Update. Invited. Stroke and Related Medical Complications Family Practice Update. New Orleans, LA, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2022. Safety Considerations for Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Conference. ISPRM World Congress. Lisboa, PT.
      2. 2013. Effect of hyponatremia on cancer patients' in-patient rehabilitation length of stay. Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Chicago, US.
      3. 2013. Special Guest Speaker: Current status and future of cancer rehabilitation in the USA. Invited. 2nd Annual Japanese Cancer Rehabilitation Society. Tokyo, JP.
      4. 2012. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Leukemia Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. Acta Oncologia European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
      5. 2012. Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. Conference. Acta Oncologia European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
      6. 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.
      7. 2012. Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Rehabilitation Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. Conference. Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
      8. 2008. Comparison Between Low and High Grade Astrocytoma Inpatient Rehabilitation Functional Outcomes. Conference. Clinical Oncological Society of Australia/International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting, AU.
      9. 2004. Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit (ACRU) Outcomes at an NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center. Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology 40 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, US.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2024. Cancer Rehabilitation Update 2024. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2022. Cancer Rehabilitation Overview. Invited, US.
      3. 2021. Cancer Rehabilitation Update. Invited, US.
      4. 2017. Brain Tumor in Adults & Rehabilitation. Invited. Rosemont, IL, US.
      5. 2015. Update on Oncology Rehabilitation - Clinical Pearls. Invited. New Orleans, LA, US.
      6. 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation in United States. Invited. Tokyo, JP.
      7. 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation in the United States. Invited. Kamogawa, JP.
      8. 2013. Cancer rehabilitation care in United States - Delivery and Pitfalls. Invited. Tokyo, JP.
      9. 2007. Neurological and Electrodiagnosis Issues in Cancer Patients. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2006. Neurologic & Electrodiagnostic Issues in Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2005. Peripheral Vascular Arterial Disease Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2004. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2003. Vascular Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2002. Neurologic Complications of Radiation and Chemotherapy. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2002. Electrodiagnosis in Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2002. Rehabilitation Management of Patients with Central Nervous System Impairments due to Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2001. Cardiac Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2000. Cardiac Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 1999. Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema - an update. Invited. New Orleans, LA, US.
      20. 1998. Stroke and Related Medical Complications. Invited. New Orleans, LA, US.
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      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. 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.
      2. Molinares D, Parke S, Yadav R, Liu D, Williams J, Bruera E. Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of oncology trainees on function and cancer rehabilitation medicine. PM R 15(8):982-989, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36762725.
      3. Gupta, E, Ng, A, Fu, J, Yadav, RR, Ngo-Huang, AT, Bansal, S, Park, M, Bruera, E. Cancer Rehabilitation Providers and Oncology Patient Expectations for Functional Outcomes after Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM and R 13(7):729-736, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33470547.
      4. Ng, A, Ngo-Huang, AT, Vidal, M, Reyes-Garcia, A, Liu, D, Williams, JL, Fu, J, Yadav, RR, Bruera, E. Exercise Barriers and Adherence to Recommendations in Patients With Cancer. JCO Oncology Practice 17(7):E972-E981, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33739853.
      5. Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Williams J, Wu J, Fu JB, Alousi A, 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 2020. PMID: 33278131.
      6. 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. e-Pub 2020.
      7. 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. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29926435.
      8. Fu JB, Morishita S, Yadav R. Changing Paradigms in the Rehabilitation of Inpatients with Brain Tumors. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep 6(2):115-120, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29868247.
      9. 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. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29725987.
      10. 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.
      11. Ng A, Gupta E, Fontillas RC, Bansal S, Williams JL, Park MP, Liu D, Fu JB, Yadav RR, Bruera E. Patient-Reported Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation. PM&R 9(11):1135-1143, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28431228.
      12. Fu, J, Osborn, M, Silver, J, Konzen, B, Ngo-Huang, A, Yadav, R, Bruera, E. Evaluating Disability Insurance Assistance as a Specific Intervention by Physiatrists at a Cancer Center. Physical Med Rehabilitation Clin N AM. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27750264.
      13. Nelson M, Palmer JL, Fu J, Williams JL, Yadav R, Guo Y. Hyponatraemia in cancer patients on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Eur J Cancer Care. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24127815.
      14. Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen B, Fu J, Yadav R, Bruera E. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: The Experience of a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 90(5):(suppl):S63-S68, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21765265.
      15. Asher A, Palmer JL, Yadav RR, Yusuf SW, Konzen B, Bruera E, Guo Y. The Effects of a Brief Relaxation Program on Symptom Distress and Heart Rate Variability in Cancer Patients. PM&R 2(7):636-641, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20659719.
      16. Fu JB, Parsons HA, Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen BS, Yadav RR, Smith DW. Comparison of Functional Outcomes in Low and High Grade Astrocytoma Rehabilitation Inpatients. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 89(3):205-12, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20068429.
      17. Tay SS, Yadav RR. Novel use of baclofen in cancer patients for the treatment of hiccups. Ann Acad Med Singapore 39(2):154, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20237741.
      18. Caban M, Yadav R. Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer-Related Functional Deficits. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 20(1):1-23, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      19. Yadav R. Rehabilitation of Surgical Cancer Patients at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. J Surgical Oncology 95:361-9, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 71345588.
      20. Montoya M, Fossella F, Palmer JL, Kaur G, Pace EA, Yadav R, Simmonds M, Gillis T, Bruera E. Objective Evaluation of Physical Function in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer: A Preliminary Report. J Palliat Med 9(2):309-16, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16629561.
      21. Guo, Y, Fu, J, Guo, H, Camp, J, Shin, K, Tu, S, Palmer, L, Yadav, R. Cancer Patients' Function after Acute Cancer Rehabilitation.

      Invited Articles

      1. Nelson M, Palmer JL, Fu JB, Williams JL, Yadav RR, Guo Y. Effect of hyponatremia on cancer patients' in-patient rehabilitation length of stay. Eur J Cancer Care 23(3):363-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      2. Yadav RR. Rehabilitation of surgical cancer patients at a major cancer center. J Surg Oncol 95(5):361-9, 2007. e-Pub 2007.

      Review Articles

      1. Guo Y, Yadav R. Improving the patient's function after total sacrectomy by using a lumbar-sacral corset. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 81(1):72-6, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 11807338.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Yadav R. Stroke and Related Medical Complications, 1998.
      2. Yadav R, Siddiqui F, Biundo J. Potential Use of Erythropoietin in Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery, and Their Rehabilitation Outcomes, 1997.
      3. Yadav R, Filiberto J, Siddiqui F, Biundo J. Role of Platelet Derived Growth Factor in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, 1995.
      4. Yadav R, DeBoisblanc B, Svec F, Summer W. Admission Dehydroepiandesterone/Cortisol Ratio Correlates with Severity of Illness and Need for Mechanical Ventilation, 1992.

      Other Articles

      1. Yadav R Neoplastic Lumbosacral Plexopathy. emedicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. emedicine: an on-line medical reference, 2007.
      2. Yadav R Radiation Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy. emedicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. emedicine: an on-line medical reference, 2007.
      3. Yadav R Neoplastic Lumbosacral Plexopathy. emedicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. emedicine: an on-line medical reference, 2005.
      4. Yadav R Radiation Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy. emedicine: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. emedicine: an on-line medical reference, 2005.

      Abstracts

      1. Mitchell C, Yadav R. Immune Therapy Mediated Myositis in Recurrent Leiomyosarcoma. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 98(10):e73-e74, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      2. Ng A, Gupta E, Fontillas RC, Bansal S, Williams JL, Park M, Liu D, Fu JB, Yadav RR, Bruera E. Patient-Reported Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation. PM&R 17(S1934-1482):300097-7. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28461228.
      3. Fu J, Tran K, Chisholm G, Shin K, Yadav R, Guo Y. Symptoms and Functional Gains in a Cancer Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, 91st American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Toronto, Canada. Arch Phys Med Rehab 95(10):E42-E43, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      4. Shin KY, Aschenbrenner M, Fu J, Konzen B, Ng A, Ngo-Huang A. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes in Adolescent Patients at a National Cancer Center. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      5. Nelson M, Palmer JL, Fu JB, Williams JL, Yadav RR, Guo Y. Effect of hyponatremia on cancer patients' in-patient rehabilitation length of stay. J Clin Oncol (suppl; abstr e20626), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      6. Shin KY, Guo Y, Fu J, Yadav R, Konzen B, Ng A. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Outcomes in the Oldest Patients. Proceedings for Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Berlin, Germany, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      7. Fu J, Lee J, Smith D, Guo Y, Bruera E, Shin K, Konzen B, Yadav R. Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Rehabilitation Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      8. Fu J, Lee J, Smith D, Bruera E, Shin K, Guo Y, Yadav R, Konzen B. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Leukemia Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      9. Shin KY, Guo Y, Fu J, Konzen B, Yadav R, Ng A. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care; Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Proceedings of Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      10. Yadav R, Fosella F, Palmer JL, Simmonds M, Kaur G, Willey J, Bruera E. An Objective Evaluation of Functional Ability (OEF) in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer. ASCO ID#102231, 2003. e-Pub 2003.

      Book Chapters

      1. Yadav, R. Postacute Care in Cancer Rehabilitation. In: Adjunctive Rehabilitation Approaches to Oncology, 2017.
      2. Yadav RR. Sacrectomy. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 120-121, 2013.
      3. Yadav RR. Spinal Cord Compression (SCC). In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 37-40, 2013.
      4. Yadav RR. Metastatic Bone Disease. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 2013.
      5. Yadav RR. Paraneoplastic Syndromes Affecting the Nervous System. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 104-105, 2013.
      6. Yadav RR. Radiation Effects: Myelitis. In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series). Demos Medical Publishing, 118-119, 2013.
      7. Yadav R, Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen B. Cancer Rehabilitation. In: Medical Care of Cancer Patients. BC Decker, 563-70, 2009.
      8. Caban M, Yadav R. Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer-Related Functional Deficits. In: Critical Reviews in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine. 1, 1-22, 2008.
      9. Gillis T, Yadav R. Rehabilitation of the Patient with Soft Tissue Sarcoma. In: Atlas of Clinical Oncology Soft Tissue Sarcomas, 391-407, 2002.
      10. Gillis T, Yadav R, Guo Y. Rehabilitation of Patients with Neurological Tumors and Tumor-Related Disabilities. In: Cancer in the Nervous System. 2nd, 470-92, 2002.
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