Jack B. Fu, M.D.
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, US, MD |
| 1998 | University of Saint Thomas, Houston, Texas, US, Economics/Biology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2006-2007 | Clinical Fellowship, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, University of Texas-Houston/Baylor College of Medicine PM&R Alliance, Houston, Texas |
| 2003-2006 | Clinical Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Texas-Houston/Baylor College of Medicine PM&R Alliance, Houston, Texas |
| 2002-2003 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2014 | Brain Injury Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| 2007 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Texas - Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2021
Associate Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2014 - 2021
Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2014
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2016
Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Texas - Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2007
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
PM&R Safety Quality Officer, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic Director, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Supportive Care Center Associate Director, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2021
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Professional Education Committee Nominating Committee, 2023
Chair, 2022 Cancer Rehabilitation Conference Planning Committee, 2021 - 2022
Member, CARTOX Cell Therapy Group, 2020 - 2022
Member, Supportive Care Center Event Planning Committee, 2019 - Present
Member, Professional Education Committee, 2018 - 2023
Chair, 2019 Cancer Rehabilitation Conference Planning Committee, 2018 - 2019
Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral and Health Services Research Committee, 2017 - 2019
Vice Chair, 2016 Cancer Rehabilitation Conference Planning Committee, 2015 - 2016
Member, Faculty Academic Review Committee, 2015 - 2017
Member, Diversity Council, 2012 - 2015
Member, Rehabilitation Services Advisory Council, 2012 - Present
Senator, Faculty Senate, 2010 - 2013
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | Most Cited Paper of 2022, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine |
| 2023 - 2025 | Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Castle Connolly |
| 2020 | Excellence in Cancer Rehabilitation Award, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine |
| 2019 | Best Papers in Cancer Rehabilitation, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| 2019 | Fastest to Close Encounters, 14th Annual MD Anderson Cancer Center Division of Cancer Medicine Awards |
| 2019 | Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| 2017 - 2025 | Texas Super Doctors, Super Doctors |
| 2016 | Texas Rising Stars, Super Doctors |
| 2011 - 2025 | Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors |
| 2009 | Excellent Reviewer Award, Clinical Research Committee (CRC) and Psychosocial Behavioral and Health Services Research Committee (PBHSRC) |
| 2005 | Top Score, Biannual Didactics Exam, University of Texas-Houston/Baylor College of Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Alliance |
| 1998 | Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Graduated Summa Cum Laude, University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Outstanding Graduate in Economics, University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Aquinas Honor Society, University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Theta Alpha Kappa (Theology Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 - 2002 | Reliant Energy Scholarship, Reliant Energy |
| 1998 | Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1998 | Delta Epsilon Sigma (National Scholastic Honor Society), University of Saint Thomas |
| 1994 - 1998 | President's Scholarship (Full Tuition), University of Saint Thomas |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2020. Employment and Disability with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Invited. 2020 South Central Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Cancer Rehabilitation: Common Diagnoses, Precautions, & Trends. Invited. Cancer Rehabilitation: Common Diagnoses, Precautions, & Trends. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2019. Past to Future of Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Alberta Physiatry Resident's Research Day. Calgary, Alberta, CA.
- 2018. Medical Complications of Cancer Rehabilitation Patients. Invited. Kaiser Permanente Cancer Rehabilitation Conference. Berkeley, CA, US.
- 2017. Cancer Rehabilitation: Past to Future. Invited. Conferencia de Rehabilitacion Oncologica. San Juan, PR, US.
- 2016. Essentials of Rehabilitation Management in Head & Neck Cancer Survivors. Invited. Essentials of Rehabilitation Management in Head & Neck Cancer Survivors. Grand Rapids, MI, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Insights Into Physiatry on Acute Care Hospital 30 Day Readmission Rates. Conference. 2025 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
- 2025. Cancer Rehabilitation Community: Trajectory for Stem Cell Rehabilitation. Conference. 2025 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
- 2024. Venous Thromboembolism Prevention for Patients with Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Due to Cancer. Conference. ACRM 101st Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2024. Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Interventions for Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors. Conference. ACRM 101st Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2023. Frequency and Characteristics of Integrative Oncology (IO) Consults in Patients with Cancer Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Boston, MA, US.
- 2023. Botulinum Injection for Neurofibromatosis Related First Bite Syndrome. Poster. 2023 AAP Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA, US.
- 2023. Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer. Poster. 2023 AAP Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA, US.
- 2023. Corticosteroid Injection in Terminal Cancer Patient with Profound Pancytopenia. Poster. 2023 AAP Annual Meeting. Anaheim, CA, US.
- 2022. The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post-Radiation Breast Cancer Survivors with Shoulder Pain. Poster. 99th ACRM Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2022. Safety of Needle EMG in Thrombocytopenic Cancer Patients. Invited. Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine Community (Virtual Meeting), US.
- 2021. Return to the Primary Acute Care Service of Glioblastoma Multiforme Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients. Poster. 98th ACRM Annual Conference (Virtual due to COVID-19), US.
- 2021. Botox Treatment for Hemifacial Spasms Secondary to Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report. Poster. 2021 AAP Annual Meeting (Virtual due to COVID-19), US.
- 2020. Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients with Leptomeningeal Disease: Challenges and Considerations. Conference. 97th ACRM Annual Conference (Virtual due to COVID-19), US.
- 2020. Development of an Algorithm-Based Decision Support Tool for Exercise-Based Interventions for Cancer Survivors. Conference. 97th ACRM Annual Conference (Virtual due to COVID-19), US.
- 2019. Cancer-Related Challenges in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting. Conference. 2019 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2019. Retrospective Analysis of Acute Rehabilitation Outcomes of Cancer Inpatients with Leptomeningeal Disease. Poster. 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2019. Differences in Muscle Strength, Balance Function, Quality of Life, and Fatigue Levels Between Cancer Survivors and Healthy Subjects. Poster. 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2019. Safety in Cancer Rehabilitation: Examining the Barriers to Implementing a Safe & Effective Program. Conference. 2019 AAP Meeting: Physiatry '19. San Juan, PR, US.
- 2018. Changes in Physical Function in Stem Cell Transplant Patients at Risk for Steroid Myopathy. Poster. 95th ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2018. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients. Poster. 95th ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2018. Advancing Cancer Rehabilitation Research: Palliative Care's Advancement and How Cancer Rehabilitation Can Learn from It. Conference. 95th ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2018. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Essential Component for Cancer Survivorship. Conference. 2018 ACMA National Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Rehabilitation Video Interview. Invited. Rehabilitation Video Interview. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Cancer Rehabilitation Efforts to Develop Tools for Referral Screening and Patient Assessment. Conference. 94th ACRM Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2017. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: Considerations for Delivery of Care. Conference. 94th ACRM Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2017. Poster 476: Bleeding Events Among Hematologic Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients with Severe Thrombocytopenia. Poster. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Poster 212: Spontaneous Bilateral Hip Fractures in a Paraneoplastic Stiff Person Patient with Severe Spasticity: A Case Report. Poster. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Innovations to Improve Cancer Rehabilitation Outcome Assessment, Promote Referrals, and Build an Evidence Base: A Guide to Pragmatic Implementation. Conference. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Poster 362: Nivolumab-Induced Concurrent Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis in a Patient with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report. Poster. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Brain and Cognition. Invited. 2017 AAPM&R Annual Assembly Precourse: The Physiatrist’s Role in Cancer Recovery: Rehabilitation of Cancer-Distinct Impairments. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Rehabilitation Research Priorities for Older Adults With Cancer: A. Conference. APOS 14th Annual Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2016. Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation: Patients' Self-Reported Outcomes. Poster. 93rd ACRM Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. The Rehabilitation of Elderly Cancer Patients. Conference. 93rd ACRM Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Poster 318: Myelopathy in the Setting of a Rare Primary Breast Neoplasm. Poster. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Poster 282: Functional Gains after Diagnosis of Central Pontine Myelinolysis due to Hypophosphatemia in a Leukemia Patient on an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: A Case Report. Poster. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Brain Tumor Rehabilitation. Conference. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: Challenges and Practical Solutions. Conference. 2016 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Results of the ACRM Delphi Study to Identify Research Priorities Related to Cancer Rehabilitation for Older Adult Cancer Survivors. Conference. 8th Biennial Cancer Survivorship Conference. Washington, DC, US.
- 2016. Significant Truncal/Abdominal Lymphedema with Minimal Extremity Involvement in a Breast Cancer Patient. Poster. 2016 AAP Annual Meeting. Sacramento, CA, US.
- 2015. An Analysis of Inpatient Rehabilitation Approval Among Private Insurance Carriers at a Cancer Center. Poster. 92nd ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2015. The Rehabilitation of Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients. Conference. 92nd ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2015. Rehabilitation of the Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease Patient: Clinical Management and the Need for Further Research. Conference. 92nd ACRM Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2015. Paraneoplastic Syndrome as Cause of Polyradiculopathy in a Patient with Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma. Poster. 2015 AAP Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Musculoskeletal Disease Management at the End of Life: An Opportunity for Physiatrists to Provide Expert Consultation. Conference. 2015 AAP Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Return to the Primary Acute Care Service of Multiple Myeloma Rehabilitation Inpatients. Poster. 2015 AAP Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2014. Poster 37: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Performance of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Patients. Poster. 2014 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2013. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Poster. 2013 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Washington, DC, US.
- 2012. The Important Role of Rehabilitation in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients. Conference. 2012 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2012. Poster 64: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Cerebellopontine Angle Epidermoid Cysts: Report of 3 Cases. Poster. 2012 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2012. Poster 63: Botulinum Toxin Injection for End of Life Pain. Poster. 2012 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2010. Neurocognitive Deficits of Geriatric Cancer Patients. Conference. 2010 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2009. Palliative Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function at the End of Life. Conference. 2009 AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Austin, TX, US.
- 2009. Primary Health Care for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury. Conference. 2009 North American Brain Injury Society Annual Meeting. Austin, TX, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Cancer Prehabilitation: A Growing Field with Enormous Potential. Invited. Siracusa, IT.
- 2024. Cancer Survivor Rehabilitation: Are Our Interventions Backed by Evidence?. Invited. Siracusa, IT.
- 2023. The Past, Present, and Future of American Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. 6th Congress of Japanese Society of Physical Therapy Section on Oncology and Lymphedema. Fukushima, JP.
- 2023. Palliative Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. 3rd & 4th Sapporo Conference for Palliative and Supportive Care in Cancer. Sapporo, JP.
- 2022. Cancer Prehabilitation. Invited. 7th Singapore Rehabilitation Conference & 7th Asian Prosthetics and Orthotics Scientific Meeting (Virtual Meeting), SG.
- 2021. Rehabilitation Utilization by Cancer Patients with Pathology Confirmed Leptomeningeal Disease Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Poster, JP.
- 2021. Past, Present, and Future of Cancer Rehabilitation in the United States. Invited, JP.
- 2020. Refractory Shoulder Pain in the Sports Medicine Clinic as a Presenting Symptom for Metastatic Lung Cancer: A Case Report of a Delayed Diagnosis. Poster. 14th ISPRM World Congress and 53rd AAP Annual Meeting. Orlando, US.
- 2018. Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes and Feasibility in Lymphoma Patients Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: A Case Series. Poster. 2018 European Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2018. Difference in Health-Related Quality of Life & Fatigue Between Cancer Survivors & Healthy Subjects. Poster. 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 2018. Improvement of Refractory Lower Extremity Edema with Multilayered Compression Bandaging: A Case Report. Poster. 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 2018. Physiatrists and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function After Inpatient Rehabilitation. Poster. 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. Vienna, AT.
- 2016. Clinical Detection of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Using Calf Measurements in Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. Poster. 10th ISPRM World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, MY.
- 2016. Disability Insurance Assistance by Physiatrists at a Cancer Center. Poster. 10th ISPRM World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, MY.
- 2014. Rehabilitation of Medically Complex Liquid Tumor Inpatients: Challenges & Solutions. Conference. 91st ACRM Annual Conference. Toronto, CA.
- 2014. Symptoms and Functional Gains in a Cancer Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Poster. 91st ACRM Annual Conference. Toronto, CA.
- 2014. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes in Adolescent Patients at a National Cancer Center. Poster. European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation Challenges & Solutions: The MD Anderson Experience. Invited. VI Conference of the Polish Society of Radiation Oncology. Poznan, PL.
- 2012. Exercise, Inflammation, and Cancer Symptom Management. Conference. 19th International Congress on Palliative Care. Montreal, CA.
- 2012. Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Rehabilitation Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Symposium. Poster. 2012 European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2012. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Leukemia Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Poster. 2012 European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2012. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care; Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Poster. European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2012. Use of Injectable Spasticity Management Agents in a Cancer Center. Poster. 2012 European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2008. Comparison of Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes for Astrocytoma Patients. Poster. 2008 Clinical Oncological Society of Australia/International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting. Sydney, AU.
Formal Peers
- 2025. Past, Present & Future of Cancer Rehab. Jacksonville, Florida, US.
- 2022. Medical Complications of Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
- 2022. 2022 Baylor College of Medicine - UT Health PM&R Residents Critical Review of the Literature. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Brain Tumor Rehabilitation. Invited. Mechanicsburg, PA, US.
- 2019. Prehabilitation Case Reports. Invited. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Specific Complications in Cancer, Lymphedema, CIPN and Radiation Fibrosis. Invited. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Overview of Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Prehabilitation Basic Concepts. Invited. Bangkok, TH.
- 2018. Cancer Rehabilitation: Past to Future. Invited. Beijing, CN.
- 2018. Distinguished Lectureship Series: The Past, Present and Future of Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Essential Component of Cancer Survivorship. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Quarterly Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Advanced Cancer Patients. Invited. New York, NY, US.
- 2016. Cancer Rehabilitation For Physiatry Residents. Invited. Brooklyn, NY, US.
- 2015. Cancer Rehabilitation: Where are we now? Where are we going?. Invited. Kobe, JP.
- 2015. Cancer Rehabilitation: The Past, The Present, and The Future. Invited. Tainan, TW.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation Challenges & Strategies. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation Experiences at MD Anderson. Invited. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2012. PM&R Grand Rounds: Cancer Rehabilitation: Clinical Strategies. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. PM&R Resident Lecture: Lymphedema Management for the Physiatrist. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2010. Glioblastoma and other CNS tumors. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ng A, Tennison J, Fu JB, Gupta E, Lu Z, Bruera E. Predictors of a Preference for Telemedicine Virtual Visits in Patients Undergoing Cancer Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(9):835-839, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38529616.
- Cheng JT, Obaisi O, Yadav R, Gupta E, Fu JB, Bruera E, Collaco A, Szewcyzk N, Popat U, 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.
- Leite VF, Oza S, Parke SC, Barksdale T, Herbert A, Bansal V, Jeon JY, McCourt O, Morishita S, Aljurf MD, Fu JB, Ngo-Huang A. Rehabilitation practices during Hematological Stem Cell Transplantation: an international survey. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 17(3):176-183, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39412753.
- Fu JB, Morishita S, Ngo-Huang A, Tennison JM, Ng AH, Woodward WA. Onabotulinum toxin injections for shoulder and chest wall muscle pain in breast cancer survivors: retrospective study - preliminary report. BMJ Support Palliat Care, 2024. PMID: 38839248.
- Leite VF, Oza S, Parke SC, Barksdale T, Herbert A, Bansal V, Fu JB, Ngo-Huang AT. Assessment of Rehabilitation Practices during Hematological Stem Cell Transplantation in the United States. Rehabil Oncol 42(2):91-99, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38912164.
- Gupta E, Ng AH, Rozman de Moraes A, Fu JB, Tennison JM, Ahmed M, Fellman BM, Bruera E. Changes in Patterns of Referral for Inpatient Rehabilitation Cancer Patients due to COVID-19: A Retrospective Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 103(1):62-65, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37602564.
- Gupta E, Tennison JM, Shin KY, Fu JB, Rozman de Moraes A, Naqvi SMA, Fellman B, Bruera E. Frequency, Characteristics, and Risk Factors for Falls at an Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. JCO Oncol Pract 19(9):741-479, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37339393.
- 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.
- Morishita S, Kasahara R, Yamamoto Y, Jinbo R, Takano A, Yasuda M, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Tsuji T. Differences in the relationships between muscle strength, muscle mass, balance function, and quality of life for middle-aged and older breast cancer survivors. Integr Cancer Ther 21(15347354221138574), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36511322.
- Covington K, Wood KC, Pergolotti M, Marshall T, Leach HJ, Sharp JL, Campbell G, Williams GR, Fu JB, Kendig T, Howe N, Bundy A. Usability, acceptability and implementation strategies for the Exercise in Cancer Evaluation and Decision Support (EXCEEDS) Algorithm: a patient-centered decision support tool for an exercise oncology clinical pathway. Supp Care Cancer 30(9):7407-7418, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35614154.
- Guo Y, Pattavana F, Siangco C, Ngo-Huang A, Fu JB, 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.
- Zein M, Tummala S, Prince L, Fu JB. Review of Needle Electromyography Complications in Thrombocytopenic Cancer Patients. Muscle Nerve 65(4):452-456, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35040143.
- Morishita S, Kasahara R, Yamamoto Y, Jinbo R, Takano A, Yasuda M, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Tsuji T. Differences in the relationships between muscle strength, muscle mass, balance function, and quality of life for middle-aged and older breast cancer survivors. Integr Cancer Ther 21:15347354221138574, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36511322.
- Morishita S, Hirabayashi R, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Relationship between balance function and QOL in cancer survivors and healthy subjects. Medicine 100(46):e27822, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34797310.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Hotta K, Inoue T, Qin W, Kojima S, Fu JB, Onishi H. Face Pain scale and Borg scale compared to physiological parameters during cardiopulmonary exercise testing. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 61(11):1464-1468, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33269889.
- Covington KR, Marshall T, Campbell G, Williams GR, Fu JB, Kendig TD, Howe N, Alfano CM, Pergolotti M. Development of the Exercise in Cancer Evaluation and Decision Support (EXCEEDS) Algorithm. Supp Care Cancer 29(11):6469-6480, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33900458.
- Ng AH, Molinares DM, Guo Y, Fu JB, Bruera E. Functional impairments and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with immunotherapy-induced Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis and Myositis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 100(10):1015-1019, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33886237.
- Nakano J, Fukushima T, Tanaka T, Fu JB, Morishita S. Physical Function Predicts Mortality in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Supp Care Cancer 29(10):5623-5634, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33770257.
- Tennison JM, Fricke BC, Fu JB, Patel TA, Chen M, Bruera E. Medical Complications and Prognostic Factors for Medically Unstable Conditions During Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. JCO Oncol Pract 17(10):e1502-e1511, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33683918.
- Ng AH, Ngo-Huang A, Vidal M, Reyes-Garcia A, Liu DD, Williams JL, Fu JB, Rajesh Y, Bruera E. Exercise Barriers and Adherence to Recommendations in Advanced Cancer Patients. JCO Oncol Pract 7(17):e972-e981, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33739853.
- Gupta E, Ng AH, Yadav R, Fu JB, Ngo-Huang A, Bansal S, Bruera E. Cancer Rehabilitation Providers and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function after Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM R 13(7):729-736, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33470547.
- 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.
- Fu JB, Ng AH, Molinares DM, Pingenot EA, Morishita S, Silver JK, Bruera E. Rehabilitation Utilization by Cancer Patients with Pathology Confirmed Leptomeningeal Disease Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 100(1):100-104, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33534219.
- Ng AH, Fu JB, Nedoma KL, Bruera E. Impact of COVID-19 on Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Caregiver Training. J Cancer Rehabil 3:40-42, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33665649.
- Morishita S, Hamaue Y, Fukushima T, Tanaka T, Fu JB, Nakano J. Effect of exercise on mortality and recurrence in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Integr Cancer Ther 19:1-10, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32476493.
- Fu JB, Molinares DM, Morishita S, Silver JK, Dibaj SS, Guo Y, Bruera E. Retrospective Analysis of Acute Rehabilitation Outcomes of Cancer Inpatients with Leptomeningeal Disease. PM R 12(3):263-270, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31222952.
- Gupta E, Fu JB, Bruera E. A Case Report on the Communication between Oncologists and Physiatrists in the Establishment of Functional Prognosis while Undergoing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy. J Med Life 13(1):94-97, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32341708.
- Francis GJ, Fu JB. What are the Attitudes and Beliefs of Oncologists Regarding Potential Cancer Rehabilitation in a Tertiary Cancer Center?. Rehabil Oncol 37(4):176-179, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31777688.
- Morishita S, Hirabayashi R, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Assessment of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test, Timed Up and Go test, and body sway test between cancer survivors and healthy participants. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 69:28-33, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31288138.
- Almigbal TH, Almutairi KM, Fu JB, Vinluan JM, Alhelih E, Alonazi WB, Batais MA, Alodhayani A, Mubaraki MA. Assessment of Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Treatment in Saudi Arabia. Psychol Res Behav Manag 12:691-700, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31693712.
- Yadav R, 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 Programs. J Cancer Educ 34(2):402-405, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 29926435.
- Tennison J, Ngo-Huang A, Fu JB, Bruera E, Dade V, Seyedeh D. 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.
- Marshall TF, Alfano CM, Sleight AG, Moser RP, Silver JK, Raj VS, Fu JB, Radomski MV, Lyons KD, Padgett LS, Zucker DS, Rice EL, McKenna R, Pergolotti M. Consensus-Building Efforts to Identify Best Tools for Screening and Assessment for Supportive Services in Oncology. Disabil Rehabil(19):1-8, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30777476.
- Yadav R, 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.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Nashimoto S, Fu JB, Onishi H. Face Scale Rating of Perceived Exertion During Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 4(1):e000474, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30622732.
- Morishita S, Mitobe Y, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Differences in Balance Function Between Cancer Survivors and Healthy Subjects; A Pilot Study. Integr Cancer Ther 17(4):1144-1149, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30043664.
- Silver JK, Raj VS, Fu JB, Wisotzky EM, Smith SR, Knowlton S, Silver AJ. Most National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center Websites Do Not Provide Survivors with Information about Cancer Rehabilitation Services. J Cancer Educ 33(5):947-953, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 28064402.
- Fu JB, Tennison JM, Rutzen-Lopez IM, Silver JK, Morishita S, Dibaj SS, Bruera E. Bleeding Characteristics Among Hematologic Malignancy Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients with Severe Thrombocytopenia. Support Care Cancer 26(9):3135-3141, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29594490.
- Tennison JM, Fu JB, Bruera E. Improvement of Refractory Lower Extremity Edema with Multilayered Compression Bandaging: A Case Report. Phys Ther 98(9):763-766, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30085127.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Fu JB, Mitobe Y, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Cancer Survivors Exhibit a Different Relationship Between Muscle Strength and Health-Related Quality of Life/Fatigue Compared to Healthy Subjects. Eur J Cancer Care 27(4):e12856, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29767832.
- Guo Y, Chang E, Bozkurt M, Liu D, Park M, Fu JB. Factors Affecting Hospital Length of Stay Following Pelvic Exenteration Surgery. J Surg Oncol 117(3):529-534, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29044540.
- 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.
- Ng AH, Gupta E, Fontillas RC, Bansal S, Willams JL, Park M, 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: 28461228.
- Ng AH, Goldman L, Fu JB, Oo TH, Chisholm GB, Liu DD, Bedi A, Bruera E. Frequency of Venous Thromboembolism Events During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation in a Comprehensive Cancer Centre. J Rehabil Med 49(9):758-764, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28929167.
- 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.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Shin BC, Silver JK, Smith DW, Shah JJ, Bruera E. Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Patients with Multiple Myeloma on an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. PM R 9(6):571-578, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28082181.
- Lyons KD, Radomski MV, Alfano CM, Finkelstein M, Sleight AG, Marshall TF, McKenna R, Fu JB. A Delphi Study to Determine Rehabilitation Research Priorities for Older Adults with Cancer. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 98(5):904-914, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28007446.
- Guo Y, Fu JB, Guo H, Camp J, Shin KY, Tu S, Palmer L, Yadav R. Post-Acute Care in Cancer Rehabilitation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 28(1):19-34, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27912997.
- 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.
- Smith SR, Fu JB. Paraneoplastic Stiff Person Syndrome: Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes of a Rare Disease from Two Cancer Rehabilitation Programmes. J Rehabil Med 48(7):639-42, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27157044.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Tran KB, Siangco CS, Ng AH, Smith DW, Bruera E. Symptom Burden and Functional Gains in a Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. Int J Ther Rehabil 22(11):517-523, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26929772.
- Guo Y, Palmer JL, Brown XS, Fu JB. Sural and Radial Sensory Responses in Patients with Sensory Polyneuropathy. Clin Med Rev Case Rep 2(4), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 27019870.
- Fu JB, Dhah SS, Bruera E. Corticosteroid Injections for Knee Pain at the End of Life. J Palliat Med 18(7):570-1, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26091416.
- Fu JB, Raj VS, Asher A, Lee J, Guo Y, Konzen B, Bruera E. Inpatient Rehabilitation Performance of Patients with Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. Arch Phys Med Rehab 95(12):2496-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25051460.
- Fu JB, Nelson M, Bruera E. Inpatient Rehabilitation of Cerebellopontine Angle Epidermoid Cysts: 3 Case Reports. Neurosurg Q 24(3):197-202, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25328367.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Smith DW, Shin K, Guo Y, Bruera E. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM R 6(7):629-34, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24384360.
- 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. PMID: 24127815.
- Fu JB, Ngo A, Shin K, Bruera E. Botulinum Toxin Injection and Phenol Nerve Block for Reduction of End of Life Pain. J Palliat Med 16(12):1637-40, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24236959.
- Fu JB, Gutierrez C, Guo Y, Palla S, Bruera E. Use of Injectable Spasticity Management Agents in a Cancer Center. Support Care Cancer 21(5):1227-32, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23142955.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Smith DW, Bruera E. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Leukemia Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 92(3):215-22, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23117267.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Smith DW, Guo Y, Bruera E. Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. Arch Phys Med Rehab 94(2):356-61, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23022262.
- Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen B, Fu JB, Yadav R, Bruera E. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: The Experience of a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 90((5 Suppl 1)):S63-8, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21765265.
- Guo Y, Fu JB, Palmer JL, Hanohano J, Cote C, Bruera E. Comparison of Post-operative Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients Undergoing Internal and External Hemipelvectomy. Arch Phys Med Rehab 92(4):620-5, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21440708.
- 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.
Invited Articles
- Tennison JM, Fu JB, Hui D. Palliative Rehabilitation: Definitions, Structures, Processes, and Outcomes. Curr Oncol Rep 26(11):1283-1292, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39102013.
- Fu JB, Morishita S. Inpatient Rehabilitation of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients: Managing Challenging Impairments and Medical Fragility. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 1(103 (3S Suppl 1)):S45-S51, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38364030.
- Fu JB. The Past, Present & Future of American Cancer Rehabilitation. Phys Ther Res 24(3):187-194, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 35036251.
- Capozzi LC, Daun JT, Ester M, Mosca S, Langelier D, Francis GJ, Chang E, Mina DS, Fu JB, Culos-Reed SN. Physical Activity for Individuals Living with Advanced Cancer: Evidence and Recommendations. Semin Oncol Nurs 37(4):151170, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34281734.
- Silver JK, Stout NL, Fu JB, Pratt-Chapman ML, Haylock PJ, Sharma R. The State of Cancer Rehabilitation in the United States. J Cancer Rehabil 1(1):1-8, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30882090.
- 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.
- Fu JB. Exercise for the Cancer Survivor. Coping with Cancer 32(1):18-19, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Lie DA, Fu JB, Schmitt P, Kodish E, Mukherjee D. Ethical Legal Feature: Cultural Factors in Ethics Consultations. PM R 9(10):1030-1037, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29031322.
- Fu JB, Raj VS, Guo Y. A Guide to Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: Focusing on Patient Selection and Evidence-Based Outcomes. PM R 9(9S2):S324-S334, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28942907.
- Raj VS, Silver JK, Pugh TM, Fu JB. Palliative Care and Physiatry in the Oncology Care Spectrum: An Opportunity for Distinct and Collaborative Approaches. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 28(1):35-47, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27912999.
- Fu JB. Providing Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation for Patients With Advanced Cancer. ASCO Post 7(11), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Asher A, Fu JB, Bailey C, Hughes JK. Fatigue Among Patients with Brain Tumors: A Review. CNS Oncol 5(2):91-100, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26987038.
- Raj VS, Fu JB, O'Dell M. Point/Counterpoint: Hospital-Based Rehabilitation for Recurrent Glioblastoma. PM R 7(11):1182-1188, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26608717.
Professional Educational Materials
- Fu JB, Francis GF. Brain Tumors, AAP Residency Curriculum Online Module. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2020.
Other Articles
- Stout, NL, Fu, J, Silver, JK PREHABILITATION IS THE GATEWAY TO BETTER FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CANCER. Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation 4:283-286, 2021.
- Stout NL, Fu JB, Silver JK Prehabilitation is the Gateway to Better Functional Outcomes for Individuals with Cancer. J Cancer Rehabil 4:283-286, 2021. PMID: 35048084.
- 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. PMID: 32043130.
- Morishita S, Nakano J, Fu JB, Tsuji T Physical exercise is safe and feasible in thrombocytopenic patients with hematologic malignancies: A Narrative Review. Hematology 25(1):95-100, 2020. PMID: 32075567.
- Lyons KD, Padgett L, Marshall TF, Greer JA, Silver JK, Raj VS, Zucker DS, Fu JB, Pergolotti M, Sleight AG, Alfano CM Follow the Trail: Using Insights from the Growth of Palliative Care to Propose a Roadmap for Cancer Rehabilitation. CA Cancer J Clin 69(2):113-126, 2019. PMID: 30457670.
- Morishita S, Atsuhiro T, Hotta K, Fu JB, Fuji S The Benefit of Exercise in Patients who Undergo Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Int Soc Phys Rehabil Med 1(2):54-61, 2019. PMID: 31131374.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Nakamura M, Nashimoto S, Fu JB, Onishi H Rating of Perceived Exertion on Resistance Training in Elderly Subjects. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 17(2):135-142, 2019. PMID: 30569775.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Takabayashi T, Fu JB Relationship Between the Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale and the Load Intensity of Resistance Training: A Narrative Review. Strength Cond J 40(2):94-109, 2018. PMID: 29674945.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Fu JB Does Physical Activity Improve Survival and Mortality Among Patients with Different Types of Cancer?. Future Oncol 13(12):1053-1055, 2017. PMID: 28492089.
- Silver JK, Raj VS, Fu JB, Wisotzky EM, Smith SR, Kirch RA Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care: Critical Components in the Delivery of High-Quality Oncology Services. Support Care Cancer 23(12):3633-43, 2015. PMID: 26314705.
- Steinberg A, Asher A, Bailey C, Fu JB The Role of Physical Rehabilitation in Stem Cell Transplantation Patients. Support Care Cancer 23(8):2447-60, 2015. PMID: 25971213.
Editorials
- Fu JB, Stout NL, Egleston BL. The Critical Need to Implement and Utilize Patient-Reported Measures of Function in Cancer Care Delivery. Cancer 128(17):3155-3157, 2022. PMID: 35789997.
- Fu JB, Morishita S. The Future of Rehabilitation in Oncology. Future Oncol 13(7):585-587, 2017. PMID: 28118748.
- Fu JB. The State of Cancer Rehabilitation. J Palliat Care Med 2(4):e117, 2012. PMID: 26877894.
Abstracts
- Manne R, Fu JB. Botulinum Injection for Neurofibromatosis Related First Bite Syndrome, 2023 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 102(4 (Suppl)):a175, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36928360.
- Fu JB. Corticosteroid Injection in Terminal Cancer Patient with Profound Pancytopenia, 2023 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 102(4 (Suppl)):a106, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36928360.
- Naumann H, Fu JB. Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer, 2023 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 102(4 (Suppl)):a199, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36928360.
- Fu JB, Gupta E, Guo Y. The Use of Botulinum Toxin Injection for Post-Radiation Breast Cancer Survivors with Shoulder Pain, 99th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 103(12):e115-e116, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Fu JB, Gupta E. Return to the Primary Acute Care Service of Glioblastoma Multiforme Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients, 98th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference (Virtual due to COVID-19 Pandemic). Arch Phys Med Rehab 102(10):e48, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Zein M, Prince L, Fu JB. Botox treatment for hemifacial spasms secondary to Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report, 2021 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting (Virtual due to COVID-19 Pandemic). Am J Phys Med Rehabil 100(4S2):a38, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33734126.
- Fricke B, Fu JB. Refractory Shoulder Pain in the Sports Medicine Clinic as a Presenting Symptom for Metastatic Lung Cancer: A Case Report of a Delayed Diagnosis, 2020 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 99(3S1):a219-a220, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32134759.
- Morishita S, Hirabayashi R, Tsubaki A, Aoki O, Fu JB, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Differences in Muscle Strength, Balance Function, Quality of LIfe, and Fatigue Levels Between Cancer Survivors and Healthy Subjects, 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, San Francisco, CA. Support Care Cancer 27(Suppl 1):S108, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31102057.
- Fu JB, Molinares DM, Morishita S, Silver JK, Dibaj SS, Guo Y, Bruera E. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes of Cancer Patients with Leptomeningeal Disease, 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, San Francisco, CA. Support Care Cancer 27(Suppl 1):S228-S229, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31102057.
- Yadav R, Ngo-Huang A, Gupta E, Ng A, Nelson MB, Zucker D, Fu JB, Silver JK, Bruera E. A Survey Regarding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Physiatrists Providing Care to Cancer Patients, 95th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. Arch Phys Med Rehab 99(12):e191, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Ngo-Huang A, Yadav RR, Bansal S, Williams JL, Liu D, Wu J, Alousi A, Fu JB, Bruera E. Changes in Physical Function in Stem Cell Transplant Patients at Risk for Steroid Myopathy, 95th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. Arch Phys Med Rehab 99(12):e194, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Tennison JM, Ngo-Huang A, Fu JB, Bruera E. Characteristics of Interventions From Interdisciplinary Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Monthly Team Meetings, 95th American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. Arch Phys Med Rehab 99(10):e22, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Fu JB, Gupta E. Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes and Feasibility in Lymphoma Patients Receiving Intrathecal Chemotherapy for Leptomeningeal Disease: A Case Series. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologica, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Gupta E, Ng A, Fu JB, Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Bansal S, Park M, Shin K, Guo Y, Bruera E. Physiatrists and Oncology Patient Expectations Regarding Function After Inpatient Rehabilitation, 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, Vienna, Austria. Support Care Cancer 26(Suppl 2):S283, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29682691.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Fu JB, Mitobe Y, Onishi H, Tsuji T. Difference in Health-Related Quality of Life & Fatigue Between Cancer Survivors & Healthy Subjects, 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, Vienna, Austria. Support Care Cancer 26(Suppl 2):S268, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29682691.
- Tennison J, Guo Y, Fu JB, Bruera E. Improvement of Refractory Lower Extremity Edema with Multilayered Compression Bandaging: A Case Report, 2018 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer, Vienna, Austria. Support Care Cancer 26(Suppl 2):S286, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29682691.
- Rutzen-Lopez IM, Fu JB, Yadav R. Poster 212: Spontaneous Bilateral Hip Fractures in a Paraneoplastic Stiff Person Patient with Severe Spasticity Patient, 2017 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Denver, CO 9(9S1):S200, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Fu JB, Tennison JM, Rutzen-Lopez IM, Morishita S, Silver JK, Dibaj S. Poster 476: Bleeding Events Among Hematologic Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients with Severe Thrombocytopenia, 2017 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Denver, CO. PM R 9(9S1):S284, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Rutzen-Lopez IM, Fu JB, Arias-Berrios JE. Poster 362: Nivolumab-Induced Concurrent Guillain-Bare Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis in a Patient with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report, 2017 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Denver, CO. PM R 9(9S1):S246–S247, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Ng A, Liu DD, Bansal S, Williams JL, Fu JB, Guo Y, Yadav R, Shin KY, Bruera E. Patient Reported Outcomes in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation in a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Clin Oncol 34(15 Suppl), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Ng A, Bansal S, Liu DD, Park M, Williams JL, Fu JB, Bruera E. Usefulness of Acute Cancer Rehabilitation: Patients' Self-Reported Outcomes, 93rd American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Arch Phys Med Rehab 97(10):e96, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Gupta E, Fu JB. Poster 282 Functional Gains after Diagnosis of Central Pontine Myelinolysis due to Hypophosphatemia in a Leukemia Patient on an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: A Case Report, 2016 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, New Orleans, LA. PM R 8(9S):S252, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27673041.
- Dragojlovic N, Fu JB. Poster 318 Myelopathy in the Setting of a Rare Primary Breast Neoplasm: A Case Report, 2016 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, New Orleans, LA. PM R 8(9S):S264, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27673074.
- Fu JB, Osborn MP, Silver JK, 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.
- Engle J, Fu JB. Significant Truncal/Abdominal Lymphedema with Minimal Extremity Involvement in a Breast Cancer Patient, 2016 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 95(3S1):a59, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26863162.
- 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, 92nd American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Dallas, TX. Arch Phys Med Rehab 96(10):e25, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Dhah S, Fu JB. Musculoskeletal Disease Management at the End of Life: An Opportunity for Physiatrists to Provide Expert Consultation, 2015 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 94(3S1), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25679295.
- Gupta E, Fu JB. Paraneoplastic Syndrome as a Cause of Polyradiculopathy in a Patient with Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma, 2015 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 94(3S1), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25679295.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Shin B, Shah J, Bruera E. Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Return to the Primary Acute Care Service of Multiple Myeloma Rehabilitation Inpatients, 2015 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 94(3S1), 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25679295.
- Fu JB, Raj VS, Asher A, Lee J, Shin K. Poster 37: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Performance of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Patients, 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, San Diego, CA. PM R 6(9):S194, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Fu JB, 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.
- Shin KY, Aschenbrenner M, Fu JB, Konzen B, Ng A, Ngo-Huang A, Yadav R, Guo Y. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes in Adolescent Patients at a National Cancer Center. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologica, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- 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, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Smith D, Guo Y, Shin K, Bruera E. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation, 2013 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Washington, DC. PM R 5(9):S144, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Fu JB, Ngo A. Poster 63: Botulinum Toxin Injection for End of Life Pain. 2012 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Atlanta, GA. PM R 4(10):S210, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, Nelson MB, Bruera E. Poster 64: Inpatient Rehabilitation of Cerebellopontine Angle Epidermoid Cysts: Report of 3 Cases. 2012 American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Atlanta, GA. PM R 4(10):S210-S211, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, Lee J, Smith DW. Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. J Clin Oncol, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, 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 Oncologica, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Shin KY, Guo Y, Fu JB, Konzen B, Yadav R, Ng A. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care: Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologica European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, Gutierrez C, Guo Y, Palla S, Bruera E. Use of Injectable Spasticity Management Agents in a Cancer Center. Proceedings of the Acta Oncologica, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, 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 Oncologica, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Fu JB, Parsons H, Konzen B. Poster 87: Functional Outcomes and Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients. Arch Phys Med Rehab 90(10):e38, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Fu JB, Parson HA, Bianty JR, Smith DW. Comparison of Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes for Astrocytoma Patients. 35th Clinical Oncologic Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 4(Suppl. 2):A111, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Book Chapters
- Fu JB, Ene C, Rexer JL. Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Tumors. In: Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Third Edition. Springer, 493-501, 2026.
- Morishita S, Fu JB, Tsubaki A. Cancer rehabilitation or physical exercise effect on immune function. In: Handbook of Cancer and Immunology. First. Springer Nature Reference Living Edition, 1-21, 2025.
- Fu JB, Cunningham C, Lucks P. Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Across the Continuum of Care. In: Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation. First. Elsevier, 2025.
- Fu JB, Morishita S, Connelly K. Physical Rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology. In: Neuropsychological & Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology. Elsevier Medical Publishers, 487-494, 2024.
- Fu JB, Francis GF, Morishita S, Silver JK. Rehabilitation Medicine. In: Palliative Care for Hematologic Malignancies and Serious Blood Disorders: A Clinical Guide. Springer, 197-203, 2023.
- Morishita S, Jinbo R, Tsubaki A, Fu JB. Physical function and health related QOL in cancer survivors. In: Physical Therapy and Research in Patients with Cancer. Springer Nature, 3-23, 2022.
- Fu JB, Asher A. Exercise Therapy and Fatigue Management. In: Essentials of Interventional Cancer Pain Medicine. Springer, 395-402, 2019.
- Fu JB, Rao G, Rexer JL. Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Tumors. In: Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Second Edition. Demos Medical, 587-600, 2019.
- Fu JB, Cristian A. Cancer Rehabilitation Continuum of Care and Delivery Models. In: Central Nervous System Cancer Rehabilitation. Elsevier, 1-7, 2019.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Fu JB. Physical Exercise for Cancer Patients Treated with Chemotherapy. In: Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Anti-Cancer Agents. Bentham Science Publishers, 22-49, 2019.
- Morishita S, Tsubaki A, Fu JB. Understanding Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Physical Exercise in Patients with Cancer. In: Frailty and Sarcopenia - Onset, Development and Clinical Challenges. Intech, 123-132, 2017.
- Fu JB, Lee J. The Present Status of Cancer Rehabilitation in the United States. In: Physical Therapy MOOK Series: 21 Physical Therapy for Cancer Patients. Miwa-Shoten, 263-269, 2017.
- Dhah SS, Fu JB, Shin KY. Rehabilitation. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. Third Edition. McGraw Hill, 1189-1210, 2016.
- Asher A, Fu JB. Case Number 51: Patient with metastatic breast cancer, who had a mastectomy complicated by lymphedema. In: Case Studies in Pain Management. Cambridge University Press, 367-371, 2015.
- Fu JB. CNS Radiation Effects. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 116-117, 2014.
- Fu JB. Rehabilitation. In: Advances in Cancer Survivorship Management (MD Anderson Cancer Care Series). Springer, 385-399, 2014.
- Fu JB. Performance Measures. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 8-10, 2014.
- Fu JB. Spasticity. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 128-129, 2014.
- Fu JB. Metastatic Brain Tumors. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 22-24, 2014.
- Fu JB. Primary Brain Tumors. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 24-25, 2014.
- Fu JB. Leptomeningeal Disease. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 20-21, 2014.
- Fu JB, Asher A. Rehabilitation management of hematologic malignancies and bone marrow transplant (adults and pediatrics). In: PM&R Knowledge Now, 2013.
- Fu JB, Shin KY. Rehabilitation. In: M. D. Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. Second Edition. McGraw Hill, 1351-65, 2011.
- Fu JB, Shin KY, Gillis TA. Rehabilitation Medicine Interventions. In: Cancer Pain. Second Edition. Cambridge University Press, 354-376, 2009.
- Fu JB, Cheng JT, Francis GJ. Cancer Rehabilitation. In: DeLisa's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. 6th. Wolters Kluwer.
Books (edited and written)
- Shin KY, Fu JB, Guo Y, Konzen B, Ng AH, Yadav RR. Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference. Demos Medical, 2014.
Letters to the Editor
- Tralongo P, Fu JB. A Survey of Cancer Rehabilitation Professionals Regarding Emerging Topics in the Field. J Cancer Rehabil 3: 3-4, 2020.
- Silver JK, Smith SR, Wisotzky EM, Raj VS, Fu JB, Kirch RA. Response to editorial by Richard Crevenna, MD, regarding "cancer rehabilitation and palliative care: critical components in the delivery of high-quality oncology services". Support Care Cancer 23: 3409-10, 2015.
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