Meet Lois Ramondetta, M.D.
Lois M. Ramondetta, M.D.
Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Surgery
About Dr. Ramondetta
Dr. Lois Ramondetta is a full Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine where she provides surgical and chemotherapy directed patient care as well as resident and fellow training for all types of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Ramondetta also specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ramondetta has a joint appointment in the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, & Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Ramondetta is passionate about building a network that will eliminate and eradicate HPV related disease in Texas and beyond. In this effort, she has a co-lead for MD Anderson Cancer Center HPV Cancer Prevention effort as well as serving on the American Cancer Society (ACS) HPV Roundtable and chairs the Texas HPV Provider Education Work Group.
Dr. Ramondetta has co-authored over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research interests include cancer prevention, HPV vaccination, yoga therapy, clinical trials, supportive care, and the effect of psychological coping style and stress on cancer and quality of life. In 2008, she co-wrote " THE LIGHT WITHIN " with Deborah Sills, PhD published by William Morrow that explores the sanctity of the doctor patient relationship. To better care for patients, she became boarded in Hospice and Palliative Care in 2010 and a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2020. Uniting these interests, she initiated clinical trials targeting the adrenergic pathway, yoga and stress responses in gynecologic cancer patients. Importantly, she incorporates stress reduction/lifestyle wellness techniques into her patient’s lives. In 2019 she became a 500hr RYS certified Yoga Teacher and is exploring new methods to further enhance her lifestyle focused and patient-centered holistic practice.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1993 | Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, Piscataway, NJ, USA, MD, Medical School |
| 1989 | Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA, BA, Religion |
| 1989 | Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA, BS, Biology |
| 1988 | Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA, BA, Lay Chaplaincy Program |
Postgraduate Training
| 1997-2000 | Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 1993-1997 | Resident, OB/GYN, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA |
Board Certifications
| 2020 | ABLM Certified, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine |
| 2010 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Diplomate, Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
| 2005 | American College of Surgeons - Fellow |
| 2003 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Diplomate, Gynecologic Oncology |
| 2001 | American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Diplomate, Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 1994 | National Board of Medical Examiners of the United States - Diplomate |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, ACS HPV Vaccination Roundtable Provider Education Task Group, N/A, 2018 - 2019
Member, Council of Science and Public Health, TMA Committee, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2023
Chair, Provider Education Work Group, ACS Texas HPV Coalition, Austin, TX, 2017 - 2022
Member, TMA HPV working group, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Member, Texas HPV Coalition Steering Committee, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2018
Member, ASCO Vaccine Work Group - Under the purview Cancer Prevention Committee, Alexandria, VA, 2016 - 2018
Member, Consultant, Immunize Advisory Panel, Texas Medical Association, Austin, TX, 2015 - 2019
Member, SGO Palliative Care working group Taskforce Committee, New Orleans, LA, 2010 - 2019
Member, Cancer Committee, Texas Medical Association, Austin, TX, 2008 - Present
Chairman, District Cancer Committee, Harris County Hospital District, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2009
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Clinical Ethics Committee, 2023 - Present
Member, Credentialing Committee, 2018 - 2023
Co-Program Leader, MDACC HPV Cancer Related Moon Shot, 2014 - 2018
Member, PROSPR Advisory Committee, 2011 - 2018
Chair, MDACC Comprehensive Cancer Center Initiative - Cervix Work Group, 2010 - 2014
Advisory Board, GAP Sister Institution KHCC, 2010 - 2014
Chair, Endometrial Working Group, 2006 - 2009
Member, The University of Texas M.D. Cancer Center Uncompensated Care Advisory Committee, 2005 - 2012
Member, Clinical Ethics Committee, 2003 - 2006
Member, Task Force, Spirituality in the Workplace, Office of Institutional Diversity, 2003 - 2005
Member, Cervix Working Group, 2003 - 2008
Honors & Awards
| 2017 | John B. Boettiger, Jr. Award for Community Partnership to MDACC for HPV outreach from The Immunization Partnership, TIP, Awarded to HPV Moonshot |
| 2017 | Adult Safety Net Program Innovation Certificate, The Harris Health System |
| 2017 | Post-Operative family consultation room built and dedicated to Dr. Ramondetta "The Ramondetta Room", LBJ Hospital |
| 2014 | Honoree for Hearts of Gold Gala Honoring Women in Health & Medical Science, The Health Museum, Houston TX |
| 2014 | Top Doctors in Cancer/Oncology, Houstonia Magazine |
| 2013 | The Kathryn S. Stream Award for Excellence in Women's Health, Texas Medical Center Women's Health Network |
| 2012 | APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2011 | Top Doctors in Cervical Cancer, U.S. News and World Report |
| 2010 | Shawnee High School Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee, Shawnee High School Alumni |
| 2009 | Excellence in Patient Care Award Nominee, Katherine Stream Foundation |
| 2009 | Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Julie and Ben Rogers Foundation |
| 2008 | National Minority Cancer Awareness Week Community Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2008 | Who's Who of Executive and Professional Women, Brittmore |
| 2005 | Educator of the Month, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2003 | Outstanding Educator, The Education Week Committee, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2003 | Nursing Professional Development & Education Award, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Yaniv D, Ramondetta LM, Cohen L, Amit M. Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for cancer-related anxiety and depression. Int J Gynecol Cancer 33(8):1327-1328, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37463745.
- Foster KI, Flores Legarreta A, Kamat R, Handley KF, Glassman D, How JA, Lawson BC, Westin SN, Ramondetta LM, Frumovitz M, Gershenson DM, Sood AK, Hillman RT. Clinical outcomes of leuprolide acetate in the treatment of recurrent ovarian granulosa cell tumors. Am J Obstet Gynecol 228(6):724.e1-724.e9, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36907533.
- Ben-Arye E, Lavie O, Heyl W, Ramondetta L, Berman T, Samuels N. Integrative Medicine for Ovarian Cancer. Curr Oncol Rep 25(6):559-568, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36939963.
- Wiley RL, Urbauer DL, Nugent E, Gallegos J, Ramondetta L. Endometrial cancer patients understanding and interest in weight loss surgery. Gynecol Oncol 175:88-92. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37329873.
- Tewari KS, Sill MW, Birrer MJ, Penson RT, Huang H, Moore DH, Ramondetta LM, Landrum LM, Oaknin A, Reid TJ, Leitao MM, Michael HE, Monk BJ. Final survival analysis of topotecan and paclitaxel for first-line treatment of advanced cervical cancer: An NRG oncology randomized study. Gynecol Oncol 171:141-150, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36898292.
- Vidrine JI, Sutton SK, Wetter DW, Shih YT, Ramondetta LM, Elting LS, Walker JL, Smith KM, Frank-Pearce SG, Li Y, Jones SR, Kendzor DE, Simmons VN, Vidrine DJ. Efficacy of a Smoking Cessation Intervention for Survivors of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia or Cervical Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Oncol:JCO2201228. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36921237.
- Berenson AB, Chang M, Hawk ET, Ramondetta LM, Hoang T. Vulvar cancer incidence in the US and its relationship to human papillomavirus vaccinations, 2001-2018. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 15(11):777-784, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35969832.
- Karpinets TV, Wu X, Solley T, El Alam MB, Sims TT, Yoshida-Court K, Lynn E, Ahmed-Kaddar M, Biegert G, Yue J, Song X, Sun H, Petrosino JF, Mezzari MP, Okhuysen P, Eifel PJ, Jhingran A, Lin LL, Schmeler KM, Ramondetta L, Ajami N, Jenq RR, Futreal A, Zhang J, Klopp AH, Colbert LE. Metagenomes of rectal swabs in larger, advanced stage cervical cancers have enhanced mucus degrading functionalities and distinct taxonomic structure. BMC Cancer 22(1):945, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36050658.
- Wiley RL, Bondre IL, Jalloul R, Klopp AH, Taylor JS, Ramondetta LM. Definitive vs palliative pelvic radiation for patients with newly diagnosed stage IVB cervical cancer treated with bevacizumab – An exploratory study. Gynecol Oncol, 2022. PMID: 35345549.
- Colbert LE, El MB, Lynn EJ, Bronk J, Karpinets TV, Wu X, Chapman BV, Sims TT, Lin D, Kouzy R, Sammouri J, Biegert G, Delgado Medrano AY, Olvera A, Sastry KJ, Eifel PJ, Jhingran A, Lin L, Ramondetta LM, Futreal AP, Jazaeri AA, Schmeler KM, Yue J, Mitra A, Yoshida-Court K, Wargo JA, Solley TN, Hegde V, Nookala SS, Yanamandra AV, Dorta-Estremera S, Mathew G, Kavukuntla R, Papso C, Ahmed-Kaddar M, Kim M, Zhang J, Reuben A, Holliday EB, Minsky BD, Koong AC, Koay EJ, Das P, Taniguchi CM, Klopp A. Expansion of Candidate HPV-Specific T Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment during Chemoradiotherapy Is Prognostic in HPV16+ Cancers. Cancer Immunol Res 10(2):259-271, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35045973.
- Jones SR, Vidrine DJ, Wetter DW, Shih YT, Sutton SK, Ramondetta LM, Elting LS, Walker JL, Smith KM, Frank-Pearce SG, Li Y, Simmons VN, Vidrine JI. Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cervical Cancer Survivors and Women With High-Grade Cervical Dysplasia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 10(12):e34502, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34967755.
- Schmeler KM, Pareja R, Lopez Blanco A, Humberto Fregnani J, Lopes A, Perrotta M, Tsunoda AT, Cantú-de-León DF, Ramondetta LM, Manchana T, Crotzer DR, McNally OM, Riege M, Scambia G, Carvajal JM, Di Guilmi J, Rendon GJ, Ramalingam P, Fellman BM, Coleman RL, Frumovitz M, Ramirez PT. ConCerv: a prospective trial of conservative surgery for low-risk early-stage cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 31(10):1317-1325, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34493587.
- How JA, Patel S, Fellman B, Lu KH, Hwu P, Ramondetta LM, Westin SN, Fleming ND, Soliman PT, Jazaeri AA. Toxicity and efficacy of the combination of pembrolizumab with recommended or reduced starting doses of lenvatinib for treatment of recurrent endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 162(1):24-31, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33958211.
- How JA, Jazaeri A, Westin SN, Sood AK, Ramondetta LM, Xu M, Abonofal A, Karp DD, Subbiah V, Stephen B, Rodon JA, Yang F, Naing A. The clinical efficacy and safety of single-agent pembrolizumab in patients with recurrent granulosa cell tumors of the ovary: a case series from a phase II basket trial. Invest New Drugs 39(3):829-835, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33415580.
- Westin SN, Fellman B, Sun CC, Broaddus RR, Woodall ML, Pal N, Urbauer DL, Ramondetta LM, Schmeler KM, Soliman PT, Fleming ND, Burzawa JK, Nick AM, Milbourne AM, Yuan Y, Lu KH, Bodurka DC, Coleman RL, Yates MS. Prospective phase II trial of levonorgestrel intrauterine device: nonsurgical approach for complex atypical hyperplasia and early-stage endometrial cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol 224(2):191.e1-191.e15, 2021. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32805208.
- El Alam MB, Sims TT, Kouzy R, Biegert GWG, Jaoude JABI, Karpinets TV, Yoshida-Court K, Wu X, Delgado-Medrano AY, Mezzari MP, Ajami NJ, Solley T, Ahmed-Kaddar M, Lin LL, Ramondetta L, Jazaeri A, Jhingran A, Eifel PJ, Schmeler KM, Wargo J, Klopp AH, Colbert LE. A prospective study of the adaptive changes in the gut microbiome during standard-of-care chemoradiotherapy for gynecologic cancers. PLoS One 16(3):e0247905, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33662003.
- Wiley R, Shelal Z, Bernard C, Urbauer D, Toy E, Ramondetta L. Team Based Learning Module for Undergraduate Medical Education: A Module focused on the Human Papilloma Virus to Increase Willingness to Vaccinate. J Cancer Educ 34(2):357-362, 2019. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29280059.
- Armbruster SD, Sun CC, Westin SN, Bodurka DC, Ramondetta L, Meyer LA, Soliman PT. Prospective assessment of patient-reported outcomes in gynecologic cancer patients before and after pelvic exenteration. Gynecol Oncol. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29622276.
- Prinsloo S, Novy D, Driver L, Lyle R, Ramondetta L, Eng C, Lopez G, Li Y, Cohen L. The Long-Term Impact of Neurofeedback on Symptom Burden and Interference in Patients with Chronic Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Symptom Manage. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29421164.
- Gunther JR, Christensen EN, Allen PK, Ramondetta LM, Jhingran A, Fleming ND, Euscher ED, Lu KH, Eifel PJ, Klopp AH. Role of Radiation Therapy in the Multidisciplinary Management of Uterine Carcinosarcoma. Int J Gynecol Cancer 28(1):114-121, 2018. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28930812.
- Pal N, Broaddus RR, Urbauer DL, Balakrishnan N, Milbourne A, Schmeler KM, Meyer LA, Soliman PT, Lu KH, Ramirez PT, Ramondetta L, Bodurka DC, Westin SN. Treatment of Low-Risk Endometrial Cancer and Complex Atypical Hyperplasia With the Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Device. Obstet Gynecol 131(1):109-116, 2018. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29215513.
- Hwang JP, Ahmed S, Ariza-Heredia EJ, Duan Z, Zhao H, Schmeler KM, Ramondetta L, Parker SL, Suarez-Almazor ME, Ferrajoli A, Shih YT, Giordano SH, Chiao EY. Low Rate of Cervical Cancer Screening among Women with Hematologic Malignancies after Stem Cell Transplant. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29378304.
- Fu S, Lairson DR, Chan W, Wu CF, Ramondetta L. Mean medical costs associated with vaginal and vulvar cancers for commercially insured patients in the United States and Texas. Gynecol Oncol. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29274828.
- Tewari KS, Sill MW, Penson RT, Huang H, Ramondetta LM, Landrum LM, Oaknin A, Reid TJ, Leitao MM, Michael HE, DiSaia PJ, Copeland LJ, Creasman WT, Stehman FB, Brady MF, Burger RA, Thigpen JT, Birrer MJ, Waggoner SE, Moore DH, Look KY, Koh WJ, Monk BJ. Bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer: final overall survival and adverse event analysis of a randomised, controlled, open-label, phase 3 trial (Gynecologic Oncology Group 240). Lancet. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28756902.
- Suidan RS, He W, Sun CC, Zhao H, Ramondetta LM, Badgwell BD, Bodurka DC, Lu KH, Giordano SH, Meyer LA. Treatment Patterns, Outcomes, and Costs for Bowel Obstruction in Ovarian Cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28574929.
- Essel KG, Bruegl A, Gershenson DM, Ramondetta LM, Naumann RW, Brown J. Salvage chemotherapy for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: Utility or futility?. Gynecol Oncol. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28473205.
- Taylor JS, Rajan SS, Zhang N, Meyer LA, Ramondetta LM, Bodurka DC, Lairson DR, Giordano SH. End-of-Life Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Patients With Ovarian Cancer. J Clin Oncol:JCO2016702894. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28388292.
- Brown AJ, Shen MJ, Urbauer D, Taylor J, Parker PA, Carmack C, Prescott L, Rosemore C, Kolawole E, Sun C, Ramondetta L, Bodurka DC. The Advance Care Planning Readiness Scale: Development and Validation of a Measure of Willingness to Discuss and Acceptance of End-of-Life Care in Gynecologic Cancer Patients. Int J Gynecol Cancer. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28399031.
- Lairson DR, Fu S, Chan W, Xu L, Shelal Z, Ramondetta L. Mean direct medical care costs associated with cervical cancer for commercially insured patients in Texas. Gynecol Oncol 145(1):108-113, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28196673.
- Prinsloo S, Novy D, Driver L, Lyle R, Ramondetta L, Eng C, McQuade J, Lopez G, Cohen L. Randomized controlled trial of neurofeedback on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study. Cancer. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28257146.
- Brown AJ, Thaker PH, Sun CC, Urbauer DL, Bruera E, Bodurka DC, Ramondetta LM. Nothing left to chance? The impact of locus of control on physical and mental quality of life in terminal cancer patients. Support Care Cancer. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28175997.
- Wang Z, Shi N, Naing A, Janku F, Subbiah V, Araujo DM, Patel SR, Ludwig JA, Ramondetta LM, Levenback CF, Ramirez PT, Piha-Paul SA, Hong D, Karp DD, Tsimberidou AM, Meric-Bernstam F, Fu S. Survival of patients with metastatic leiomyosarcoma: the MD Anderson Clinical Center for targeted therapy experience. Cancer Med. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27882721.
- Soliman PT, Zhang Q, Broaddus RR, Westin SN, Iglesias D, Munsell MF, Schmandt R, Yates M, Ramondetta L, Lu KH. Prospective evaluation of the molecular effects of metformin on the endometrium in women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer: A window of opportunity study. Gynecol Oncol. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27745917.
- Bui TC, Thai TN, Tran LT, Shete SS, Ramondetta LM, Basen-Engquist KM. Association between vaginal douching and genital human papillomavirus infection among women in the United States. J Infec Dis. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27553042.
- Brown AJ, Shen MJ, Urbauer D, Taylor J, Parker PA, Carmack C, Prescott L, Kolawole E, Rosemore C, Sun C, Ramondetta L, Bodurka DC. Room for improvement: An examination of advance care planning documentation among gynecologic oncology patients. Gynecol Oncol. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27439968.
- Javaid M, Ashrawi D, Landgren R, Stevens L, Bello R, Foxhall L, Mims M, Ramondetta L. Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in Texas pediatric care settings: a statewide survey of healthcare professionals. J Community Health. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27473752.
- Prinsloo S, Novy D, Driver L, Ramondetta L, Eng C, Lopez G, Lee R, Lyle R, Cohen L. (552) Neurofeedback to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). J Pain 17(4S):S112-S113, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28162360.
- Taylor JS, Brown AJ, Prescott LS, Sun CC, Ramondetta LM, Bodurka DC. Dying well: How equal is end of life care among gynecologic oncology patients?. Gynecol Oncol 140(2):295-300, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26706661.
- Kim YJ, Munsell MF, Park JC, Meyer LA, Sun CC, Brown AJ, Bodurka DC, Williams JL, Chase DM, Bruera E, Ramondetta LM. Retrospective review of symptoms and palliative care interventions in women with advanced cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol 139(3):553-8, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26432043.
- Ramondetta LM, Meyer LA, Schmeler KM, Daheri ME, Gallegos J, Scheurer M, Montealegre JR, Milbourne A, Anderson ML, Sun CC. Avoidable tragedies: Disparities in healthcare access among medically underserved women diagnosed with cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol 139(3):500-5, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26498912.
- Watkins JL, Thaker PH, Nick AM, Ramondetta LM, Kumar S, Urbauer DL, Matsuo K, Squires KC, Coleman RL, Lutgendorf SK, Ramirez PT, Sood AK. Clinical impact of selective and nonselective beta-blockers on survival in patients with ovarian cancer. Cancer 121(19):3444-51, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26301456.
- Bradford A, Fellman B, Urbauer D, Gallegos J, Meaders K, Tung C, Ramondetta L. Assessment of sexual activity and dysfunction in medically underserved women with gynecologic cancers. Gynecol Oncol 139(1):134-40, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26325527.
- Brown AJ, Sun CC, Urbauer DL, Bodurka DC, Thaker PH, Ramondetta LM. Feeling Powerless: Locus of control as a potential target for supportive care interventions to increase quality of life and decrease anxiety in ovarian cancer patients. Gynecol Oncol 138(2):388-93, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25988961.
- Montealegre JR, Landgren RM, Anderson ML, Hoxhaj S, Williams S, Robinson DJ, Scheurer ME, Ramondetta LM. Acceptability of self-sample papillomavirus testing among medically underserved women visiting the Emergency Department. Gynecol Oncol 138(2):317-22, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26026733.
- Brown AJ, Sun CC, Urbauer D, Zhukovsky DS, Levenback C, Frumovitz M, Thaker PH, Bodurka DC, Ramondetta LM. Targeting those with decreased meaning and peace: a supportive care opportunity. Support Care Cancer 23(7):2025-32, 2015. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25519758.
- Penson RT, Huang HQ, Wenzel LB, Monk BJ, Stockman S, Long HJ, Ramondetta LM, Landrum LM, Oaknin A, Reid TJ, Leitao MM, Method M, Michael H, Tewari KS. Bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer: patient-reported outcomes of a randomised, phase 3 trial (NRG Oncology-Gynecologic Oncology Group protocol 240). Lancet Oncol 16(3):301-11, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25638326.
Invited Articles
- Ramondetta L, Cohen L. The Vital Role of Yoga Therapy in Oncology Care, 2023.
- Ramondetta LM. The importance of hope during treatment. Coping Magazine:20-21, 2012.
- Diekem DS, Fallat ME, Antommaria AH, Holzman IR, Katz AL, Leuthner SR, Ross LF, Webb SA, Weise KL, Ralston SJ, Lyerly AD, Bernstein J, Brincat CA, Burda ML, Childress JF, Farrell RM, Frederickson HL, Kroncke FG, Marshall MF, Minkoff HL, Ramondetta LM, Spillman MA, Werden JJ. Maternal-fetal Intervention and fetal care centers. Pediatrics 128(2):473-478, 2011. PMID: 21788223.
- Ramondetta LM. End of life issues. Obstetrics and Gynecology: ACOG Ethics Committee-Opinion, 2008.
- Ramondetta L. Lymphatic anatomy and physiology. Op Tech Gyn Surg 6:7-12, 2001.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Ramondetta, LM. Patient Education Information (Update). Cervical Cancer Module for US News & World Report website, 2009.
- Ramondetta LM. Patient Education Information. Cervical Cancer Module for US News & World Report website, 2007.
- Ramondetta, LM. Resident and student responsibilities of the gynecologic oncology and colposcopy service handbook, 2001.
Other Articles
- Ramondetta LM HPV inoculations gaining acceptance. Cover story, Section K, 2013.
- Ramondetta LM The Time Is Now, First Cervical Cancer Summit review article, A patchwork of partners, Annual Report:43, 2011.
- Aga I, Ramondetta LM, Kilpatrick CC, Orejuela FJ Intra-operative Anaphylaxis-Undiagnosed Latex Allergy. The Female Patient.
- Hosemann S, Jhingran A, Ramondetta LM Researchers seek to understand the mysteries of uterine cancer and to find better treatments. OncoLog. MD Anderson OncoLog 49((10)), 2004.
- Ramondetta L Gott I The cancer that sends out an early warning. The University of Health Science Center, Houston publication, Health Leader, 2002.
- Ramondetta L Gott I CA-125: Not the "Ah-HAH" for diagnosing ovarian cancer. Part I. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston publication, Health Leader, 2002.
- Ramondetta L Gott I CA-125 and ovarian cancer. It may not be the "Ah-HAH", but it might be the Hmmm Part II. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston publication, Health Leader, 2002.
- Burke T, Jhingran A, Ramondetta L Guidelines for endometrial cancer. Clinical Discussion: Endometrial cancer. MD Anderson OncoLog 47((12)), 2002.
Editorials
- Ramondetta LM, Jhingran A. Eleven Years: The Long and Winding Road. Gynecol Oncol 107(2)(2):166-168, 2007. PMID: 17950382.
Book Chapters
- Ramondetta LM, Fields MM, Fisch MJ. Supportive Care: Chapter 14. In: Ovarian Cancer: State of the Art. Remecia Medical Education and Publishing: London, UK, 185-227, 2009.
- Ramondetta LM, Sills D. Spirituality and Religion in the "Art of Dying". In: Annual Editions: Dying, Death, and Bereavement, Unit 3. The Dying Process. Contemporary Learning Series: Dubuque, IA, 89-91, 2007.
- Euscher E, Lacour R, Ramondetta L. Predictors of Outcome in Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumors of the Uterus (Chapter 15). In: In Prognostic and Predictive Factors in Gynecologic Cancers. Informa HealthcareUK Ltd, London: London, England, 2007.
- Ramondetta LM, Bodurka DC, Deavers M, Jhingran A. The treatment of uterine sarcomas. In: Eifel PJ, Gershenson DM, Kavanagh JJ, Silva EG (eds.) M. D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, Gynecologic Cancer, 125-147, 2006.
- Ramondetta LM, Burke TW, Broaddus R, Jhingran A.. Treatment of endometrial cancer. In: Eifel PJ, Gershenson DM, Kavanagh JJ, Silva EG (eds.) M. D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, Gynecologic Cancer, 148-174, 2006.
- Ramondetta LM, Jenkins D.. Spiritual Suffering of the Cancer Pain Patient. In: Practical Aspects of Cancer Pain Management. McGraw-Hill Publishers: Columbus, OH, 2006.
- Ramondetta LM Lu KH. Controversies in endometrial cancer screening, diagnosis, and staging. Chapter 17. In: Gynecologic Cancer: Controversies in Management. Churchill Livingstone, The Curtis Center, 241-247, 2004.
Books (edited and written)
- Lois M. Ramondetta, MD and Deborah Rose Sills, Ph.D.. The Light Within; If not now, when?. William Morrow, Harper Collins, 2008.
Patient Reviews
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