Arthur D. Forman, M.D.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Research Interests
Neuro-toxicity of cancer therapy
Clinical Interests
Peripheral nerve disorders and malignancy
Complications from systemic malignancies
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1976 | Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA, MD, MD |
| 1972 | Washington Square College, New York City, NY, USA, BA, English |
Postgraduate Training
| 1986-1988 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY |
| 1984-1986 | Resident and Fellow, Neuropathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 1983-1984 | Senior Registrar, Neurology, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford |
| 1982-1983 | Clinical Fellowship, Neurophysiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 1979-1983 | Clinical Residency, Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA |
| 1978-1979 | Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1976-1978 | Intern and Resident, Internal Medicine, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA |
Board Certifications
| 1986 | Neurology |
Honors & Awards
| 2003 | Outstanding Educator |
| 2002 | Clinical Ethics Recognition of Service, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1977 | Upjohn Award |
| 1976 | C.V. Mosby Award |
| 1976 | Honors in Anatomy and Oncology |
| 1975 | Alpha Omega Alpha |
| 1973 | Summer Fellow, American Cancer Society |
| 1966 | Summer Fellow, National Science Foundation |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Groves MD, Glantz MJ, Chamberlain MC, Baumgartner KE, Conrad CA, Hsu S, Wefel JS, Gilbert MR, Ictech S, Hunter KU, Forman AD, Puduvalli VK, Colman H, Hess KR, Yung WKA. A multicenter phase II trial of intrathecal topotecan in patients with meningeal malignancies. Neuro Oncol 10((2)):208-215, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18316473.
- Grewal J, Grewal HK, Forman AD. Seizures and epilepsy in cancer: etiologies, evaluation, and management. Curr Oncol Rep 10(1):63-71, 2008. PMID: 18366962.
- Forman AD. Neoplastic meningitis in patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer 103(11):2355-62, 2005. PMID: 15856426.
- Wong R, Beguelin GZ, de Lima M, Giralt SA, Hosing C, Ippoliti C, Forman AD, Kumar AJ, Champlin R, Couriel D. Tacrolimus-associated posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Br J Haematol 122(1):128-34, 2003. PMID: 12823354.
- Chan LL, Kumar AJ, Leeds NE, Forman AD. Post-epidural analgesia spinal cord infarction: MRI correlation. Acta Neurol Scand 105(4):344-8, 2002. PMID: 11939953.
Invited Articles
- Forman AD. Peripheral Neuropathy and Cancer. Curr Oncol Rep 6(1):20-25, 2004. PMID: 14664756.
Other Articles
- Forman, Arthur D. Neuropathy: Detailed Information, Lance Armstrong Foundation. LiveStrong web site, http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.670193/k.8F6/Detailed_Information.htm, 2004.
Abstracts
- Paker AM, Forman A, Sheikh K, Tummala S. Clinical features of inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy in cancer patients who received stem cell transplant. Neurology In: 63rd Annual Meeting Program April 9 - 16 2011 Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu 76(9 suppl 4):A571, 2011.
- Groves MD, Baumgartner KE, Conrad CA, Chamberlain M, Hsu S, Glantz M, Gilbert M, Forman A, Puduvalli V, Colman H, Yung WKA. A phase II study of intrathecal topotecan in patients with meningeal malignancies. 56th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, San Francisco, CA and Neurology 62:A475, 2004.
Book Chapters
- Forman AD, Meyers CA, Levin VA. Neurotoxic Effects of Pharmaceutical Agents IV: Cancer chemotherapeutic agents. In: Clinical Neurotoxicology: Syndromes, Substances, Environments. Elsevier: Philadelphia PA, Chpt 33: 372-381, 2009.
- Levin VA, Groves MD, Forman AD. Intraventricular and Intrathecal Therapy. In: The Chemotherapy Source Book. 4. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia PA, Chpt 8: 65-74, 2008.
- Forman AD. Neurologic Complications of Breast Cancer. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease. 2. BC Decker: Hamilton, Ontario, Chpt 61: 610-617, 2004.
- Manzullo E, Rhines LD, Forman AD. Neurologic Emergencies. In: Oncologic Emergencies. BC Decker, 270-280, 2002.