Meet Melissa Joyner, M.D.
Melissa M. Joyner, M.D., M.B.A.
Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Assistant Medical Director - HAL Radiation Oncology Operations, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston/Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, US, MD |
| 1988 | The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Business Administration, Finance and Management, MBA |
| 1986 | The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Business Administration, Marketing, Minor in Government, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2008-2009 | Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas |
| 2005-2009 | Clinical Residency, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas |
| 2004-2005 | Clinical Fellowship, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas |
| 2002-2004 | Clinical Internship, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2013 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2023
Endowed Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruth Levy Kempner Professorship, Galveston/Houston, TX, 2017 - 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston/Houston, TX, 2009 - 2016
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Program Leader & Mentor - ABS 300 in 10, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Mock Oral Examiner, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - 2024
Mock Oral Examiner, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2023 - 2023
GYN RO leader for Radiant Sim workflow, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Peer Reviewer - Radiation Oncology Cancer Network Peer Review Meetings for Scripps, Baptist & Oschner's Hospital Systems, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Mock Oral Examiner, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - 2022
Quality and Safety Liaison, Department of Gynecologic Section, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Assistant Medical Director - HAL Radiation Oncology Operations, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Quality and Safety Liaison, Gynecologic Section, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Mock Oral Examiner, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2021
Program Chair - West Houston Breast Tumor Board, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX, 2020 - Present
HDR Brachytherapy Site Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, Presbyterian MD Anderson Radiation Treatment Center, Albuquerque, NM, 2020 - 2021
Assistant Clinical Operations Lead (aCOLs), West Campus Lead, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
HDR Brachytherapy Director, Department of Houston Area Locations, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Secretary of Medical Executive Committee, Department of St. Joseph's Medical Center, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Residency Program Associate Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Department Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Clinical Medical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2018
Clinical Medical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, HCA Bayshore Medical Center, Pasadena, TX, 2009 - 2016
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Teacher Assistant for Gross Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2002
President, Marlowe Consulting Company, San Antonio, TX, 1995 - 2000
Director of Marketing, The InMar Group, Inc, San Antonio, TX, 1994 - 1995
Project Leader, IBM, San Antonio, TX, 1993 - 1994
Advisory Marketing Representative, IBM, San Antonio, TX, 1992 - 1993
Account Marketing Representative, IBM, San Antonio, TX, 1989 - 1992
Financial Analyst and Strategic Planner, IBM U.S. Marketing Headquarters, White Plains, NY, 1988 - 1989
Teacher Assistant for Economics, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 1987 - 1988
Teacher Assistant for Financial Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 1986 - 1988
Customer Support Representative, IBM, Austin, TX, 1985 - 1987
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology - Operating Models - Capacity Workgroup, 2023 - Present
Representative, Faculty Senate Professionalism Committee, 2023 - Present
Representative, Faculty Senate Wellness Committee, 2023 - Present
Representative, Faculty Search Committee, 2022 - Present
Member, RO ACP Working Group, 2022 - Present
Representative, NRG Cervix Contouring Committee, 2022 - Present
Faculty Liaison, Radiation Oncology Quality and Safety Committee, 2021 - Present
Member, Financial Clearance Metrics Committee, 2021 - Present
Member, Radiation Oncology Finance Committee, 2021 - Present
Reviewer, ROSI Non Faculty Seed Award Review Committee, 2020 - Present
Faculty Senator, Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Senate, 2020 - 2023
Member, Faculty Senate Welfare Committee, 2020 - 2023
Member, Faculty Senate Finance/Audit Committee, 2020 - 2023
Member, Radiation Oncology HAL Working Group, 2020 - Present
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology Communication Workstream for COVID Recovery, 2020 - Present
Chair, Houston Area Locations (HALS)-West Houston Interdisciplinary (IDR)/Tumor Board - MORC 2303, 2020 - Present
Member, Clinical Revenue Cycle Committee (CRCC) Denials Prevention Subcommittee, 2020 - Present
Member, HAL Procedures Steering Committee, 2020 - Present
Member, GYN Clinical Operations Committee, 2020 - Present
West Campus Lead, Assistant Clinical Operations Lead (aCOLs), 2019 - Present
Member, One RO Patient Experience Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology Section Chief-HALs Search Committee, 2019 - 2019
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy Work Group, 2019 - Present
Faculty Lead, Division of Radiation Oncology Denials Committee, 2019 - Present
Community Outreach Speaker, Ambassador of Radiation Oncology, 2019 - Present
Member, PRS Clinical Revenue Cycle Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology Brocade Planning Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology HDR Planning Committee, 2018 - Present
Member, Division of Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy Planning Committee, 2018 - Present
Medical Executive Committee Member, St. Joseph's Medical Center, 2016 - 2018
Member, Gynecology Fellows Board Preparation Review for Radiation Oncology, 2012 - 2014
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Center for Professionalism Support & Success (CPSS) Award for Professional Excellence (APEX), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2024 | Golden Glove QS Award, MD Anderson Quality & Safety Team |
| 2022 | Top Performer - Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, MD Anderson Cancer Center - Physicians Referral Service (PRS) |
| 2021 | Awesome Job Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | Texas Rising Young Doctors 2020, 2021 American Registry, LLC |
| 2017 | Super Doctors Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine |
| 2017 | NVC International Intensive Training Certificate, Center for Non-violent Communications |
| 2016 | Optune Treatment Certification, Novocure |
| 2016 | Stereotactic Radiosurgery Training, UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 2013 | Houstonia Top Doctors List, Houstonia Magazine |
| 2013 | Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award Winner |
| 2002 | Paul C. Weinberg Scholarship |
| 2001 | Summer Medical Student Research Stipend Award - Medical Dean's Office, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| 1986 | Dean’s List |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Seo, A, Xiao, W, Gjyshi, O, Court, K, Wei, P, Swanson, D, Napravnik, TC, Grippin, A, Venkatesan, AM, Jacobsen, MC, Fuentes, DA, Lynn, EJ, Sammouri, J, Jhingran, A, Joyner, MM, Lin, LL, Colbert, LE, Gillison, M, Klopp, AH. Human Papilloma Virus Circulating Cell-Free DNA Kinetics in Patients with Cervical Cancer Undergoing Definitive Chemoradiation. Clinical Cancer Research 31(4):697-706, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39680029.
- Hahn, EA, Pugh, S, Lu, HL, Vela, AM, Gillespie, EF, Nichols, EM, Wright, JL, MacDonald, SM, Cahlon, O, Baas, C, Braunstein, L, Fang, LC, Freedman, GM, Jimenez, RB, Kesslering, C, Mishra, M, Mutter, R, Ohri, N, Rosen, LR, Urbanic, JJ, Jagsi, R, Mitchell, SA, Bekelman, JE, Cella, D, Godette, K, Patel, SA, Langen, KM, Zielan, RR, DeBlois, D, Pang, D, Rudra, S, Benhabib, S, Chawla, A, Chen, K, Dadkhah, H, Majithia, L, Rao, AD, Stephenson, L, Wang, P, Croog, V, Li, H, Smith, KL, Stinson, S, Walker, AJ, Poenisch, F, Hoffman, K, Joyner, MM, Mitchell, MP, Smith, B, Strom, EA. Validation of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients With Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer Receiving Comprehensive Nodal Irradiation in the RadComp Trial. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 120(1):149-161, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38739047.
- Andring, L, Corrigan, KL, Reeve, BB, Meyer, LA, Wang, XS, Smith, GL, Bailard, NS, Domingo, M, Fellman, B, Varkey, J, Foster-Mills, T, Lin, L, Jhingran, A, Colbert, LE, Eifel, PJ, Klopp, AH, Joyner, MM. The Value of Patient-Reported Outcomes to Predict Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life After Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer. Practical radiation oncology 14(5):e353-e361, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38825227.
- Schaverien MV, Singh P, Smith BD, Qiao W, Akay CL, Bloom ES, Chavez-MacGregor M, Chu CK, Clemens MW, Colen JS, Ehlers RA, Hwang RF, Joyner MM, Largo RD, Mericli AF, Mitchell MP, Shuck JW, Tamirisa N, Tripathy D, Villa MT, Woodward WA, Zacharia R, Kuerer HM, Hoffman KE. Premastectomy Radiotherapy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 7(4):e245217, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38578640.
- Sammouri J, Venkatesan AM, Lin LL, Jhingran A, Klopp AH, Joyner MM, Eifel PJ, Colbert LE. Management and long-term clinical outcomes of patients with stage IVA cervical cancer with bladder involvement. Gynecol Oncol 180:24-34, 2024. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38041900.
- Manzar GS, Alam MBE, Lynn EJ, Karpinets TV, Harris T, Lo D, Yoshida-Court K, Napravnik TC, Sammouri J, Lin D, Andring LM, Bronk J, Wu X, Sims TT, Mathew G, Schmeler KM, Eifel PJ, Jhingran A, Lin LL, Joyner MM, Zhang J, Futreal A, Klopp AH, Colbert LE. Exploratory analysis of the cervix tumoral HPV antigen-specific T-cell repertoire during chemoradiation and after brachytherapy. Brachytherapy 23(2):123-135, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38129211.
- Colbert LE, El Alam MB, Wang R, Karpinets T, Lo D, Lynn EJ, Harris TA, Elnaggar JH, Yoshida-Court K, Tomasic K, Bronk JK, Sammouri J, Yanamandra AV, Olvera AV, Carlin LG, Sims T, Delgado Medrano AY, Napravnik TC, O'Hara M, Lin D, Abana CO, Li HX, Eifel PJ, Jhingran A, Joyner M, Lin L, Ramondetta LM, Futreal AM, Schmeler KM, Mathew G, Dorta-Estremera S, Zhang J, Wu X, Ajami NJ, Wong M, Taniguchi C, Petrosino JF, Sastry KJ, Okhuysen PC, Martinez SA, Tan L, Mahmud I, Lorenzi PL, Wargo JA, Klopp AH. Tumor-resident Lactobacillus iners confer chemoradiation resistance through lactate-induced metabolic rewiring. Cancer Cell 41(11):1945-1962.e11, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37863066.
- Kunz JN, Huang YJ, Casper AC, Suneja G, Burt LM, Jhingran A, Joyner MM, Harkenrider MM, Small W, Grant JD, Kidd EA, Boucher K, Gaffney DK. Dosimetric Evaluation of OARs from SAVE Protocol. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 117(1):274-280, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37023988.
- Gjyshi O, Grippin A, Andring L, Jhingran A, Lin LL, Bronk J, Eifel PJ, Joyner MM, Sastry JK, Yoshida-Court K, Solley TN, Napravnik TC, O'Hara MP, Hegde VL, Colbert LE, Klopp AH. Circulating neutrophils and tumor-associated myeloid cells function as a powerful biomarker for response to chemoradiation in locally advanced cervical cancer. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 39:100578, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36935860.
- Andring LM, Corrigan KL, Rooney M, Bailard N, Domingo M, Fellman B, Varkey J, Foster-Mills T, Kazantsev T, Lin L, Jhingran A, Colbert L, Eifel P, Klopp AH, M|| J. Patient reported outcomes for women undergoing definitive chemoradiation for gynecologic cancer: A prospective clinical trial. Pract Radiat Oncol 13(6):e538-e546, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37597615.
- Andring LM, Diao K, Sun S, Patel M, Whitman GJ, Schlembach P, Arzu I, Joyner MM, Shaitelman SF, Hoffman K, Stauder MC, Smith BD, Woodward WA. Locoregional Management and Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancer With Ipsilateral Internal Mammary and Axillary Lymph Node Involvement. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 113(3):552-560, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35248602.
- Corrigan KL, Yoder A, De B, Lin L, Jhingran A, Joyner MM, Eifel PJ, Colbert LE, Lu KH, Klopp AH. Long-term survival following definitive radiation therapy for recurrence or oligometastases in gynecological malignancies: A landmark analysis. Gynecol Oncol 164(3):550-557, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34974906.
- Corrigan KL, Lei X, Ahmad N, Arzu I, Bloom E, Chun SG, Goodman C, Hoffman KE, Joyner M, Mayo L, Mitchell M, Nead KT, Perkins GH, Reed V, Reddy JP, Schlembach P, Shaitelman SF, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Wiederhold L, Woodward WA, Smith BD. Adoption of Ultrahypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer. Adv Radiat Oncol 7(2):100877, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35387420.
- Singer L, McLaughlin PY, Alban G, Joyner M, King M, Lee L. Simulation-Based Graduate Medical Education in MR-Guided Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer. Brachytherapy 19(6):725-731, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33183971.
- Fields EC, Joyner MM, Singer L, Todor D. A new development in ultrasound-compatible gynecologic brachytherapy simulators. Brachytherapy 19(6):783-786, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33168476.
- Ning MS, Venkatesan AM, Stafford RJ, Bui TP, Carlson R, Bailard NS, Vedam S, Davis R, Olivieri ND, Guzman AB, Incalcaterra JR, McKelvey FA, Thaker NG, Rauch GM, Tang C, Frank SJ, Joyner MM, Lin LL, Jhingran A, Eifel PJ, Klopp AH. Developing an Intraoperative 3T MRI-Guided Brachytherapy Program within a Diagnostic Imaging Suite: Methods, Process Workflow, and Value-Based Analysis. Brachytherapy 19(4):427-437, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31786169.
- Ning MS, Vedam S, Ma J, Stafford RJ, Bruno TL, Cunningham M, Starks C, Lawyer A, Venkatesan AM, Wang L, Wang J, Olivieri ND, Guzman AB, Incalcaterra JR, Thaker NG, Joyner MM, Lin LL, Jhingran A, Eifel PJ, Klopp AH. Clinical Utility and Value Contribution of an MRI-Positive Line Marker for Image-Guided Brachytherapy in Gynecologic Malignancies. Brachytherapy 19(3):305-315, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32265119.
- Singer L, Braunstein S, Klopp A, Joyner M. Development and Implementation of a Simulation-Based Educational Workshop on Gynecological Brachytherapy: Pilot Study at a National Meeting. Pract Radiat Oncol 9(5):e465-e472, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31128303.
- Haque WM, Endres EC, Szeja S, Hatch SS, Joyner MM. Simultaneous Integrated Boost using Conformal Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Cervical Cancer. Int J Cancer Oncol 3(1):1-7, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Hatch SS, Eltorky MA, Cox JA, Wolski M, Joyner MM, Swanson T, Wiednerhold L. Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma of the Breast: A Review of 35 Cases at a Single Institution. Breast Can Curr Res 1(105), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Joyner MM, Richardson G, Levine L, Hatch SS. Retrospective Review of Chemoradiation in the Preoperative or Definitive Management of Locally Advanced Vulvar Cancer. Onc 29(4 Supplement 1):61, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25930866.
- Al-Zoubaidi M, Qui S, Bonnen M, Joyner M, Roehl K, Silva C, Chao C. Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report. The Open Breast Cancer Journal 3:45-48, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Joyner MM. Resident Exposure in Brachytherapy: An Analysis of ACGME Case Logs for Intracavitary and Interstitial Brachytherapy from 2007-2018 for International Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Joyner MM, Salter BJ, Papanikolaou N, Fuss M. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Centrally Located Lung Lesions. Acta Oncologica 45(7):802-807, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16982543.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Joyner MM, Klopp A. Vaginal Cuff Treatment Guidelines. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Regional Care Centers, 2020.
Other Articles
- Fields, EC, Erickson, B, Hubbard, A, Chino, JP, Small, C, Weiner, A, Petereit, DG, Mayadev, J, Yashar, CM, Joyner, MM Erratum to. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 118(3):869, 2024. PMID: 38340775.
- Tann AW, Hatch SS, Joyner MM, Wiederhold LR, Swanson TA Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Past, Present, and Future. World J Clin Oncol 7(5):370-379, 2016. PMID: 27777879.
- Eng TY, Boersma MG, Fuller CD, Goytia V, Jones III WE, Joyner M, Nguyen DD A Comprehensive Review of the Treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Am J Clin Oncol 30(6):624-636, 2007. PMID: 18091058.
- Kauh J, Koshy M, Gunthel C, Joyner MM, Landry J, Jr TC Management of Anal Cancer in the HIV-Positive Population. Onc 19(12):1634-1638; discussion 1638-40, 1645 passim, 2005. PMID: 16396154.
- Koshy M, Kauh J, Gunthel C, Joyner M, Landry J, Thomas CR State of the Art: Gastrointestinal Malignancies in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Population. Int J Gastrointest Cancer 36(1):1-14, 2005. PMID: 16227631.
Editorials
- Fields, EC, Erickson, B, Chino, JP, Small, C, Weiner, A, Petereit, DG, Mayadev, J, Yashar, CM, Joyner, MM. Tipping the Balance. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 117(5):1138-1142, 2023. PMID: 37980140.
Abstracts
- Stubbs S, Lewis GD, Vakil H, Hatch SS, Joyner MM. (P58) Multiple Recurrences of Granular Cell Tumor in the Skin: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 101(2):E43, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Szeja S, Joyner MM, Teh BS, Hatch SS. Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Servix: Presentation, Prognosis, and Treatment Response. Intl J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 96(2):E313, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Haque WM, Endres EC, Hatch SS, Joyner MM. Effectiveness of Chemoradiation with Simultaneous Integrated Boost for Treatment of Cervical Cancer. Gyn Onc 135(2):407, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Cox JA, Eltorky MA, Wolski MJ, Sturgeon JD, Joyner MM, Markowitz AB, Hatch SS. Phleomorphic Lobular Breast Carcinoma: A Review of 35 Cases at a Single Institution. J Clin Oncol 29(27):175, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 27958040.
- Tynan P, Joyner M, Smith M, Gutierrez A, Stathakis S, Mavroidis P, Papanikolaou N, Swanson G. Comparison of Pre- and Post-Implant Prostate Volume Segmentation using Trans-Rectal Ultrasound and Computed Tomography. Med Phys 36(6):2705, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Smith M, Stathakis S, Swanson G, Joyner M, Gutierrez A, Papanikolaou N. Dosimetric Analysis of Real Time and Post Implantation Dosimetry for Prostate. Med Phys 35(6):2731, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Joyner M, Salter BJ, Papanikolaou N, Fuss N. Sterotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Centrally Located Lung Lesions. Acta Oncologica 45(7):802-807, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16982543.
- Joyner MM, Fuller C, Wong A, Siddiqi A, Thomas CRJ, Dorman J, Fuss M. Treatment of Advanced Uppergastrointestinal Adenocarcinoma with Capecitabine and Concurrent Radiation Therapy: Preliminary Experience of the San Antonio Cancer Institute. European Journal of Cancer Supplements 3(2):184-185, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Letters to the Editor
- Singer L, Damast S, Lin L, Taunk N, Lee LJ, Albuquerque K, Chino J, Petereit D, Joyner MM, Fields E. Development of a Multi-Institutional Simulation-Based Gynecologic Brachytherapy Curriculum. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 104: 1175-1176, 2019.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. M & M Presentation - Stop the Line. Conference. Radiation Oncology Faculty QA Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Nuances of Brachytherapy. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Development of an Interventional 3T MRI-Guided Brachytherapy Program within Diagnostic Imaging: Addressing a Critical Unmet Need for Advanced Image-Guided RT. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Up to Date in Gynecologic Brachytherapy: Practical Applicator Insertion Techniques. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2018. Management of Brachytherapy Complications. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. 77030, TX, US.
- 2018. Strengthening Our Minds, Bodies & Souls with Healthy Living. Conference. A Third Ward Collaborative Health Fair, US.
- 2017. Breast Cancer Challenges. Conference. Second Annual Women of Wellness Pink Power Luncheon, US.
- 2016. Abstract: Locally Advanced Vulvar Cancer Outcomes Following Chemoradiation: A Retrospective Review. Conference. Gynecologic Oncology-2016, US.
- 2016. Breast Cancer: Overview of Screening, Prevention and Diagnosis. Conference. Women of Wellness Conference, US.
- 2016. Abstract: Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Gynecologic Tract Presentation, Prognosis and Treatment Response. Conference. Gynecologic Oncology-2016, US.
- 2014. Poster on “Effectiveness of Chemoradiation with Simultaneous Integrated Boost for Treatment of Cervical Cancer”. Conference. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists, 2014 Annual Meeting, US.
- 2011. Glioblastoma. Conference. Bayshore Medical Center Grand Rounds, US.
- 2010. General Radiation Oncology. Conference. Bayshore Medical Center, US.
- 2010. Past and Present Trends: Cervical Brachytherapy Cancer. Conference. Grand Rounds at the University of Texas Medical Branch, US.
- 2010. General Radiation Oncology. Conference. East Houston Regional Medical Center, US.
- 2008. Abstract: Target volume analysis using ultrasound and computed tomography in pre and post implant prostate brachytherapy planning. Conference. RSNA, US.
- 2006. Abstract: Use of Amifostine in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Conference. Center for Medical Knowledge, US.
- 2005. Abstract: Right Breast Primary Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma. Conference. Southern Medical Association Meeting, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Socioeconomic Session II: Current Landscape in Brachytherapy: Status, Needs and Perspectives. Invited. 2024 American Brachytherapy Society Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD, US.
- 2024. Managing Side Effects with Focus on Sexual Function Rehabilitation. Conference. American Radium Society (ARS). Palm Springs, CA, US.
- 2023. Poster Presentation - 10-year Clinical Outcomes of Stage IVA Cervical Cancer by Bladder Involvement Treated with Definitive Chemoradiation. Conference. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting 2023. Tampa, FL, US.
- 2022. Baseline Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Brachytherapy for Gynecologic Cancer (GYN-BT) and the Role for an Enhanced Recovery Pathway (ERP). Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2022. The Impact of Brachytherapy on the TCR Repertoire. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Denver, CO, US.
- 2022. Brachytherapy is a Team Sport: How to Build the Ultimate Team. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Denver, CO, US.
- 2022. Impact of Para-aortic Lymph Node Count on Survival in Patients with Cervical Cancer and Para-aortic Lymph Node Involvement Treated with Definitive Radiation Therapy. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Denver, CO, US.
- 2022. Dosimetric Review to Organs at Risk from Short Course Adjuvant Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy in Early Endometrial Cancer Compared to Standard of Care. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Denver, CO, US.
- 2022. Kinetic antigen-specific T-cell receptor profiling in cervical cancer patients treated with standard-of-care chemoradiation and brachytherapy. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Denver, CO, US.
- 2019. Perspective From An Experienced Brachytherapy Physician. Conference. American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2019. Optimizing Safety and Efficiency in Brachytherapy. Conference. American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2019. Radiation Oncology Payment Policy Changes. Invited. American Brachytherapy Society (ABS). Miami, FL, US.
- 2019. Development and Pilot of a Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy Simulation Training Program for Graduate Medical Education in Radiation Oncology. Invited. ABS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, US.
- 2019. Radiation Oncology Payment Policy: Anticipated Changes and the Role in Brachytherapy in Value-Based Care. Invited. American Brachytherapy Society (ABS). Miami, FL, US.
- 2018. (P58) Multiple Recurrences of Granular Cell Tumor in the Skin: A Case Report and Review of the Literaturn. Conference. 60th Annual American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2018. Practical Techniques for Gynecologic Brachytherapy Applicator Insertion. Invited. 2018 American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2016. Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix: Presentation, Prognosis and Treatment Response. Conference. 58th Annual American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2015. New Paradigms in Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer. Conference. 2015 Robert E. Askew MD Cancer Symposium, US.
- 2015. Retrospective Review of Chemoradiation in the Preoperative or Definitive Management of Locally Advanced Vulva Cancer. Invited. 97th Annual Meeting of The American Radium Society (ARS). Kauai, HI, US.
- 2014. High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for treatment of GYN malignancies. Invited. Da Nang Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Da Nang, US.
- 2014. Effectiveness of Chemoradiation with Simultaneous Integrated Boost for Treatment of Cervical Cancer. Conference. 43rd Annual Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO) Meeting. Lake Tahoe, CA, US.
- 2008. Target Volume Analysis Using Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Pre- and Post-implant Prostate Brachytherapy Planning. Conference. 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Chicago, IL, US.
- 2006. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Centrally Located Lung Malignancies: Tumor Control and Toxicity. Invited. 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2006. The underestimation of rectal and bladder doses in intracavitary brachytherapy in the treatment of cervical cancer. Conference. RSNA, US.
- 2005. Altered Fractionation Chemoradiotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Experience of the San Antonio Cancer Institute. Invited. 91st Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2005. Prophylactic Concomitant Pyroxidine Administration with Capecitabine (Xeloda) in the Treatment of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Adenocarcinoma Receiving Radiation Therapy (RT) Ameliorates Hand-Foot Syndrome: Preliminary Experience from the San Antonio Cancer Institute. Conference. 91st Annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2005. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy Following Surgery for Gastric Adenocarcinoma. Conference. 47th Annual American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting. Denver, CO, US.
- 2005. Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Adenocarcinoma - Preliminary Experience from the San Antonio Cancer Institute Using Concomitant Pyroxidine Administration with Capecitabine (Xeloda) Ameliorates Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy (RT). Invited. ASTRO Translational Research in Radiation Oncology Symposium. San Francisco, CA, US.
International Presentations
- 2023. Opportunities for advancing brachytherapy education on the topic of Current state of simulation based medical education in brachytherapy. Invited. American Brachytherapy Society, CA.
- 2023. Poster Discussion: ERAS pathway for gynecologic cancer patients receiving brachytherapy: A prospective clinical trial. Invited. European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Vienna, AT.
- 2020. Use of Ultrasound-Compatible Models for Simulation-Based Gynecological Education. Conference. World Congress of Brachytherapy (WCB). Vienna, AT.
- 2020. Practical Brachytherapy Techniques for Cervical Cancer, a Hands-on Workshop, WCB GYN Workshop. Invited. European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Vienna, AT.
- 2011. Pleomorphic Lobular Breast Carcinoma: A Review of 35 Cases at a Single Institution. Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium. San Francisco, US.
- 2011. Applications of High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Implants for Challenging Locally Advanced Cervical Cancers. Invited. BIT’s 4th World Cancer Congress, CN.
- 2008. Target Volume Segmentation Discrepancies Between Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Modalities in Prostate Brachytherapy. Conference. 27th Annual Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). Goteborg, SE.
- 2006. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy For Centrally Located Lung Malignancies: Tumor Control And Toxicity. Invited. 3rd Acta Oncologic Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2005. Treatment of Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Adenocarcinoma with Capecitabine and Concurrent Radiation Therapy: Preliminary Experience of the San Antonio Cancer Institute. Invited. 2005 Annual Meeting of The European Cancer Conference. Paris, FR.
Formal Peers
- 2014. Gynecologic Cancer Group - Teaching. Visiting. Vietnam. Da Nang, VN.
- 2013. Gynecology Residents Teaching. Visiting. Houston Methodist Hospital. Houston, TX, US.
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