Meet Pamela Schlembach, M.D.
Pamela Schlembach, M.D.
Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology
About Dr. Schlembach
Pamela J. Schlembach, M.D. is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist that holds an academic appointment as Professor in The University of Texas MD Anderson's Department of Radiation Oncology. She serves as the Center Medical Director of MD Anderson The Woodlands campus. Dr. Schlembach previously served as the Medical Director of the Gamma Knife Program, in coordination with CHI St. Luke's Hospital The Woodlands, from 2010-2017where she was chair of the tumor board for 15 years. Dr. Schlembach received her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo with numerous honors. She completed her residency in radiation oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she was awarded the Young Oncologist Award twice. With a broad background in treating all adult cancers with radiation, her research focus is improving breast cancer and central nervous system treatment and is active in clinical trial enrollment in these areas.
Dr. Schlembach is the academic representative for MD Anderson's five Houston area locations in radiation oncology on the breast and brain treatment services. She is a pioneer in the enterprise-wide expansion efforts for MD Anderson. Dr. Schlembach lead her team in developing The MD Anderson Woodlands facility beginning in 2004 and continues to serve in local and central leadership today. She is responsible for developing the first multidisciplinary team for MD Anderson in a community setting. She is active in educating patients about the innovative clinical trials available at MD Anderson which she pioneered in a community setting beginning in 2002. During her career, Dr. Schlembach has spearheaded the expansion of multiple disease site service lines in the ambulatory setting due to her primary passion for providing quality care close to home. She has also contributed to various medical publications. Dr. Schlembach is a devoted advocate for patients, her community and MD Anderson. She speaks at educational events, serves on numerous committees and leadership roles, including the executive faculty senate committee, all while treating patients. In addition, she is active in philanthropic endeavors for MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Schlembach has received numerous awards and accolades. She also volunteers in her community and facilitates the county's largest breast cancer support group, Breast Friends The Woodlands, that meets monthly for the past 16 years which has helped over 1,000 women. Dr. Schlembach enjoys mentoring younger colleagues in medicine and in her community. She has also written patient directed blogs in Cancerwise for MD Anderson. She was honored to be one of Houston's most influential women in 2015.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Medical Director, MD Anderson - The Woodlands, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX
Professor, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1997 | Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, US, MD |
| 1992 | University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, US, BS in Institutional Healthcare Management |
| 1977 | Owens Technical College, Toledo, Ohio, US, Associate Degree in Radiological Technology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1998-2002 | Clinical Residency, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1997-1998 | Clinical Residency, Mercy Healthcare Alliance, Toledo, Ohio |
| 1989-1990 | Transitional Internship, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio |
| 1979-1980 | Pre-Med, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Ohio State University Hospitals, Columbus, Ohio |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2025 | Drug Enforcement Administration |
| 2025 | Controlled Substance Registration Certificate |
| 2020 | Florida Board of Medicine |
| 2020 | Arizona Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2020 | Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2020 | Georgia Composite Medical Board |
| 2020 | Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure |
| 2020 | Oklahoma State Board of Medical licensure |
| 2020 | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2020 | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2020 | Washington State Department of Health |
| 2002 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2001 | Texas Medical License |
| 1998 | Doctor of Medicine |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Medical Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX, 2016 - Present
Associate Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX, 2002 - Present
Other Professional Positions
Improve Communication and Process Efficiencies between Clinical and Business Service Teams in The Woodlands, MD Anderson Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program and Project, The Woodlands, TX, 2021 - 2022
Champion, Service Excellence at MD Anderson, Houson, TX, 2018 - 2022
Co-Chair, Frontiers of Interdisciplinary Personalized Cancer Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center & MD Anderson Physician Network, Chicago, IL, 2012 - 2012
Medical Director, Gamma Knife, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX, 2011 - 2018
Neuroscience Committee, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX, 2010 - 2019
Quality Assurance Committee, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX, 2005 - 2016
Steering Committee for Growth, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX, 2005 - 2007
Chair, Tumor Board Committee, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands, The Woodlands, TX, 2004 - 2019
Chair, Cancer Committee, Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Lake Jackson, TX, 2003 - 2004
Chair, Tumor Board Committee, Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Lake Jackson, TX, 2003 - 2004
Reviewer, International Journal of Radiation Biology and Physics, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2006
Executive Board, American Association of Woman Radiologists, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2004
Coordinator In-House Visiting Professor for Residency Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2002
Core Curriculum Lecture Coordinator Residency Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2001
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Committee Member, Breast Service Line Leadership & Stakeholder, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present
Committee Member, Institutional Change Champions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Executive Committee Faculty Senate, Executive Committee Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2025
Member, Woodlands Health and Wellness, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Engagement Circle, Co-Leader - Wellness and Resiliency, MD Anderson Leadership Institute Mentoring Program Engagement Circle, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, Advanced Care Planning, Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Breast Radiation Oncology Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Compassionate Renewal Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Advance Care Planning Integration Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, MD Anderson Radiation Oncology Burnout Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, MD Anderson Organization for Women, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Co-Chair for Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Boot Walk, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Member, ExacTrac Integration Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, HAL Woodlands Diversity Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2023
Member, Ambulatory Leadership, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, Regional Operation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, HAL Woodlands Leadership Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, Woodlands Safety Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, HAL Woodlands Quality and Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, Radiation Oncology Breast Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, HAL Woodlands Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Committee Chair, MD Anderson The Woodlands Development Fund Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, MLP HAL Woodlands Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2016
Chair, The Woodlands Donor Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, HAL Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Co-Chair, Woodlands Breast Multidisciplinary Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, HAL Woodlands Quality Assurance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - Present
Member, Radiation Oncology Outreach Quality Assurance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2004 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Excellence in Service Award, Division of Radiation Oncology |
| 2023 | Community Outreach Honoree, MD Anderson Celebration of Faculty Excellence |
| 2022 | Athena Women’s Leadership Community Award nominee, Athena International |
| 2022 | Trailblazer Montgomery County Business Woman's Association, Montgomery County Association of Business Women |
| 2016 | Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2015, Houston Woman Magazine |
| 2014 | Outstanding Patient Educator Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2013 | 2013 Service of Excellence in Healthcare, Interfaith of The Woodlands |
| 2012 | 2012 Outstanding Leadership, CHI St. Luke's Hospital, The Woodlands |
| 2010 | Presidential Who's Who |
| 2008 | America's Top Oncologist Award |
| 2004 | National Registration of Who's Who |
| 2002 | Resident Travel Grant Award, American Radium Society |
| 2001 | Eleanor Montague Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2001 | Radiation Oncology Eleanor Montague Award, American Association of Women Radiologists |
| 2001 | Young Oncologist Essay Award, American Radium Society |
| 1998 | Director of Medical Education Service Award, Mercy Healthcare System |
| 1997 | Dr. Robert Tidrick Memorial Award, Medical College of Ohio |
| 1997 | Radiation Therapy Award, Medical College of Ohio |
| 1997 | Renee Stouple Award, Medical College of Ohio |
| 1996 | Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical College of Ohio |
| 1996 | Merit Scholarship, Medical College of Ohio |
| 1992 | Professional Alumnus of the Year Award, Owens Technical College |
| 1989 | President's Dean's List, University of Toledo |
| 1988 | Golden Key National Honor Society, Golden Key Society |
| 1988 | V.I.E. Award, Medical College of Ohio Hospitals |
| 1985 - 1987 | Imaging Excellence Award, Medical College of Ohio Hospital |
| 1977 | Dean's List, Owens Technical College |
| 1977 | Mallinkrodt Award for Academic Excellence |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. How to become a doctor. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Workplace Violence Presentation @ RO/RT Monthly Safety Lessons Learned. Invited. Quality and Safety. Houston, TX, US.
- 2025. Functional, integrated and traditional medicine for wellness, personalized care and prevention. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Workplace Violence. Invited. Faculty Quality Assurance Meeting - M&M. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Defining Professionalism. Invited. ECSF Professionalism Task Force - Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Surgery Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. The Power of Regret with author, Daniel Pink. Panelist. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Chief Academic Officer event. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division of Surgery Executive Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Update on the ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, President, CAO, ECSF. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division Head Faculty Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Faculty Senate. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. ECSF Professionalism Task Force. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center, President, CAO, ECSF. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. ECSF Professional task force goals. Invited. ECSF, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. On the Air Interview with Marc Prescott Consulting Show. Conference. On the Air Interview with Marc Prescott Consulting Show. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Breast Cancer Treatment and Risk Factors. Conference. Breast Cancer Treatment and Risk Factors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Lymphedema Prevention and Cancer. Conference. Lymphedema Prevention and Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Breast Cancer Awareness. Conference. Breast Cancer Awareness. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Cervix Cancer Update. Conference. Cervix Cancer Update. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Reduce Your Cancer Risk, Leadership North Houston Class. Conference. Reduce Your Cancer Risk, Leadership North Houston Class. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Cancer Support for Family. Conference. Cancer Support for Family. Houston, TX, US.
- 2006. Women's Cancer Awareness Issues. Conference. Women's Cancer Awareness Issues. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Breast Cancer Facts for the Therapist. Conference. Breast Cancer Facts for the Therapist. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Making Cancer History in The Woodlands - Updates and Future. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2023. Tips to enjoy the Holidays when you are not 100%. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2023. The social, emotional, and physical impacts of cancer. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2023. How to get through the unknown, a pandemic and cancer. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2023. Video Speaker Presentation. Conference. The Rotary Club. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2022. Understanding The Science Behind The Five Love Languages. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2021. Stories of Hope and helpful hints on the breast cancer journey. Conference. Breast Friends Survivor and Support Group Meeting. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. Updates and tour of MDA Woodlands facility (Presenter and Facilitator. Conference. Updates and Facility Tour. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. Making Cancer History in The Woodlands. Conference. Making Cancer History in The Woodlands. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. Listen to Your Body. Conference. Listen to Your Body. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. 2019 Making Cancer History Seminar. Conference. 2019 Making Cancer History Seminar. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2019. Cancer Prevention Tips. Conference. Cancer Prevention Tips. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2018. Ten Things to Never Ignore. Conference. Ten Things to Never Ignore. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2018. Making Cancer History in The Woodlands. Conference. Making Cancer History in The Woodlands. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2016. Be Aware Breast Cancer Series. Conference. Be Aware Breast Cancer Series. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2016. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer. Conference. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer. Willis, TX, US.
- 2015. Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk. Conference. Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk. Spring, TX, US.
- 2015. Cancer Prevention. Conference. Cancer Prevention. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2015. Reducing Your Risk. Conference. Reducing Your Risk. Spring, TX, US.
- 2014. Radiation Treatment Updates for Breast Cancer. Conference. Radiation Treatment Updates for Breast Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2014. Information About Cancer Screening and Resources. Conference. Information About Cancer Screening and Resources. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2014. Reducing Your Cancer Risks. Conference. Reducing Your Cancer Risks. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2014. Cancer Prevention Methods. Conference. Cancer Prevention Methods. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2014. Updates in Radiation Treatments Strategies. Conference. Updates in Radiation Treatments Strategies. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2014. Closing Ceremony Speech. Conference. Closing Ceremony Speech. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2012. Pink Lighting Opening Ceremony. Conference. Pink Lighting Opening Ceremony. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2012. Breast Cancer Treatment Updates. Conference. Breast Cancer Treatment Updates. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2012. Multidisciplinary Breast Team in Montgomery County. Conference. Multidisciplinary Breast Team in Montgomery County. Conroe, TX, US.
- 2012. 2012 Research Update in Lymphoma and Leukemia. Conference. 2012 Research Update in Lymphoma and Leukemia, US.
- 2011. Be Aware, Speaker. Conference. Be Aware, Speaker. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2011. General Cancer Information. Conference. General Cancer Information. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2010. Be Aware, Speaker. Conference. Be Aware, Speaker. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2010. Cancer Awareness. Conference. Cancer Awareness. Conroe, TX, US.
- 2009. Relay for Life Speaker. Conference. Relay for Life Speaker. Polk County, TX, US.
- 2008. Cancer Screening. Conference. Cancer Screening. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2007. Cancer Screening. Conference. Cancer Screening. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2007. Cancer Information Session. Conference. Cancer Information Session. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2007. Breast Friends. Conference. Breast Friends. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2007. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. Conference. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2007. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. Conference. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. The Woodlands, UT, US.
- 2007. Relay for Life Speaker. Conference. Relay for Life Speaker. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2006. Skin Cancer. Conference. Skin Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2006. Cancer Information and Resource Group, Lessons in Medicine and Faith. Conference. Cancer Information and Resource Group, Lessons in Medicine and Faith. Humble, TX, US.
- 2006. Cancer Screening. Conference. Cancer Screening. Spring, TX, US.
- 2006. St. Luke's Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Conference. St. Luke's Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2006. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. Conference. Signs and Symptoms of Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2005. Breast Cancer Screening. Conference. Breast Cancer Screening. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2005. Panel for Breast Cancer. Conference. Panel for Breast Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2005. Cancer Awareness. Conference. Cancer Awareness. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2005. Breast Cancer. Conference. Breast Cancer. Spring, TX, US.
- 2005. Cancer Awareness. Conference. Cancer Awareness. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2004. Question and Answers on Cancer. Conference. Question and Answers on Cancer. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2004. Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Information Session. Conference. Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Information Session. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2004. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Conference. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2004. Skin Cancer. Conference. Skin Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2004. Cancer. Conference. Cancer. West Columbia, TX, US.
- 2003. Breast Cancer. Conference. Breast Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Breast Cancer Seminar Forum. Conference. Breast Cancer Seminar Forum. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Cancer Prevention for Women. Conference. Cancer Prevention for Women. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Lung Cancer. Conference. Lung Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Glioblastoma Multiforme. Conference. Glioblastoma Multiforme. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Skin Deep Woman's Support Group, Ask the Doctor Night. Conference. Skin Deep Woman's Support Group, Ask the Doctor Night. Angleton, TX, US.
- 2003. Renal Cell Carcinoma. Conference. Renal Cell Carcinoma. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Uterus. Conference. Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Uterus. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. MD Anderson Outreach Radiation Oncology Services in Lake Jackson. Conference. MD Anderson Outreach Radiation Oncology Services in Lake Jackson. Angleton, TX, US.
- 2003. Relay for Life Speaker. Conference. Relay for Life Speaker. Angleton, TX, US.
- 2003. MD Anderson Outreach Radiation Oncology Services in Lake Jackson. Conference. MD Anderson Outreach Radiation Oncology Services in Lake Jackson. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Anal Cancer. Conference. Anal Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Base of Tongue Cancer. Conference. Base of Tongue Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2003. Cervical Esophageal Cancer. Conference. Cervical Esophageal Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Lymphoma of the Lip. Conference. Lymphoma of the Lip. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Cervical Cancer. Conference. Cervical Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Testicular-Seminoma. Conference. Testicular-Seminoma. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Small Cell Lung Cancer. Conference. Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Pyriform Sinus Cancer. Conference. Pyriform Sinus Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Early Cancer Detection. Conference. Early Cancer Detection. Clute, TX, US.
- 2002. Prostate Cancer. Conference. Prostate Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. Colon Cancer. Conference. Colon Cancer. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2002. The Integration of IMRT into Community Practice. Conference. The Integration of IMRT into Community Practice. Lake Jackson, TX, US.
- 2000. Clinical Presentations of Cancer for the Family Practice Physician. Conference. Clinical Presentations of Cancer for the Family Practice Physician. Toledo, OH, US.
- 2000. Clinical Presentations of Cancer for the Family Practice Physician. Conference. Clinical Presentations of Cancer for the Family Practice Physician. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1999. Mrs. Jones, You have Breast Cancer: A Guide for the Family Practice Physician. Conference. Mrs. Jones, You have Breast Cancer: A Guide for the Family Practice Physician. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1998. Cases in Cancer Misdiagnosis. Conference. Cases in Cancer Misdiagnosis. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1997. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Blufton, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Bowling Green, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Bowling Green, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Spencerville, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Cridersville, OH, US.
- 1996. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
- 1989. Basic Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Residents. Conference. Basic Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Residents. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1989. Renal Transplant Imaging. Conference. Renal Transplant Imaging. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1989. Changes in Nuclear Medicine. Conference. Changes in Nuclear Medicine. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1989. Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Radiology Residents. Conference. Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Radiology Residents. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1988. Basic Nuclear Medicine. Conference. Basic Nuclear Medicine. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1988. Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Radiology Residents. Conference. Nuclear Medicine Board Review for Fourth Year Radiology Residents. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1987. Triphasic Bone Scanning. Conference. Triphasic Bone Scanning. Dayton, OH, US.
- 1987. Renal Transplant Imaging. Conference. Renal Transplant Imaging. Dayton, OH, US.
- 1987. Gallium Imaging. Conference. Gallium Imaging. Dayton, OH, US.
- 1987. Basic Nuclear Medicine. Conference. Basic Nuclear Medicine. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1987. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine. Conference. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1986. Nuclear Medicine and Pharmacy. Conference. Nuclear Medicine and Pharmacy. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1985. Renal Transplant Imaging. Conference. Renal Transplant Imaging. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1985. Hepatic Arterial Pump Imaging. Conference. Hepatic Arterial Pump Imaging. Toledo, OH, US.
- 1966. Cancer and the Elderly. Conference. Cancer and the Elderly. Lima, OH, US.
National Presentations
- 2022. Optimizing Houston Area Locations (HALs) Ambulatory Radiation Oncology Consult Workflow Using Patient Flow Analysis with Real-Time Patient Tracking. Conference. Optimizing Houston Area Locations (HALs) Ambulatory Radiation Oncology Consult Workflow Using Patient Flow Analysis with Real-Time Patient Tracking. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2021. (Poster) Locoregional Management and Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancer Patients with Ipsilateral Internal Mammary and Axillary Lymph Node Involvement. Conference. (Poster) Locoregional Management and Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancer Patients with Ipsilateral Internal Mammary and Axillary Lymph Node Involvement. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2021. (Poster) Optimizing Preventive Adjuvant Linac (OPAL) Radiation: A Phase II Trial of Daily Partial Breast Irradiation. Conference. (Poster) Optimizing Preventive Adjuvant Linac (OPAL) Radiation: A Phase II Trial of Daily Partial Breast Irradiation. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2021. 5-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Cosmesis in a Randomized Trial of Conventionally Fractionated versus Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Irradiation. Conference. 5-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Cosmesis in a Randomized Trial of Conventionally Fractionated versus Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Irradiation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Prospective Comparison of Late Toxicity and Cosmetic Outcome after Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation with Conformal External Beam Radiotherapy or Single-entry Multi-lumen Intracavitary Brachytherapy. Conference. Prospective Comparison of Late Toxicity and Cosmetic Outcome after Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation with Conformal External Beam Radiotherapy or Single-entry Multi-lumen Intracavitary Brachytherapy. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. The Long-Term Economic Value of Hypofractionated Prostate Radiation: A Cost Minimization Analysis of a Randomized Trial. Conference. The Long-Term Economic Value of Hypofractionated Prostate Radiation: A Cost Minimization Analysis of a Randomized Trial, US.
- 2012. Who Should Receive Regional Nodal Irradiation?. Conference. Who Should Receive Regional Nodal Irradiation?. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Hypofractionated Whole Breast Irradiation vs Standard Fractionation. Conference. Hypofractionated Whole Breast Irradiation vs Standard Fractionation. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Does It Fit In?. Conference. Partial Breast Irradiation: Where Does It Fit In?. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2003. Comparison of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy versus Conventional Treatment Planning in Bilateral and Unilateral Post-operative Thyroid Cancer. Conference. Comparison of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy versus Conventional Treatment Planning in Bilateral and Unilateral Post-operative Thyroid Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Relationship of Sentinel and Axillary Level I-II Lymph Nodes to Tangential Fields used in Breast Irradiation. Conference. Relationship of Sentinel and Axillary Level I-II Lymph Nodes to Tangential Fields used in Breast Irradiation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Relationship of Sentinel and Axillary Level I-II Lymph Nodes to Tangential Fields used in Breast Irradiation. Conference. Relationship of Sentinel and Axillary Level I-II Lymph Nodes to Tangential Fields used in Breast Irradiation. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2000. Impact of Involved Field Radiotherapy after CHOP-based Chemotherapy on Clinical Stage III-IV, Intermediate Grade and Large Cell Immunoblastic Lymphomas. Conference. Impact of Involved Field Radiotherapy after CHOP-based Chemotherapy on Clinical Stage III-IV, Intermediate Grade and Large Cell Immunoblastic Lymphomas. Boston, MA, US.
- 1987. Radionuclide Assessment of the Hepatic Arterial Chemotherapy Infusion Pump. Conference. Radionuclide Assessment of the Hepatic Arterial Chemotherapy Infusion Pump. Chicago, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2015. Controversies in Post-mastectomy Breast Radiation. Conference. Controversies in Post-mastectomy Breast Radiation. Adana, TR.
- 2015. Radiation Breast Cancer Treatment of Early Stage Disease, Treat or Not to Treat. Conference. Radiation Breast Cancer Treatment of Early Stage Disease, Treat or Not to Treat. Adana, TR.
- 2015. DCIS, Treat or Not to Treat. Conference. DCIS, Treat or Not to Treat. Adana, TR.
- 2015. Breast Cancer Updates-Roundtable Discussion. Conference. Breast Cancer Updates-Roundtable Discussion. Istanbul, TR.
- 2015. Breast Cancer-Early Stage: Hypofractionation and APBI; Cardiac Sparing; Locally Advanced. Conference. Breast Cancer-Early Stage: Hypofractionation and APBI; Cardiac Sparing; Locally Advanced. Adana, TR.
- 2015. International Collaboration for Cancer Program Development. Conference. International Collaboration for Cancer Program Development. Mersin, TR.
- 2000. Treatment Results of Primary Mediastinal Seminoma with Sequential Radiation and Chemotherapy. Conference. Treatment Results of Primary Mediastinal Seminoma with Sequential Radiation and Chemotherapy. London, GB.
Formal Peers
- 2023. Planning clinic Practical Breast VMAT contour. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Frank, SJ, Busse, PM, Lee, JJ, Rosenthal, D, Hernandez, M, Swanson, DM, Garden, AS, Gunn, GB, Patel, SH, Snider, JW, Ma, DJ, Molitoris, JK, Lee, N, Parvathaneni, U, McDonald, MW, Kalman, NS, Lin, A, Mohammed, N, Henson, CE, Hyde, C, Bajaj, GK, Katz, SR, Dagan, R, Morrison, WH, Reddy, JP, Fuller, C, Shah, SJ, Phan, J, Chronowski, G, Mayo, LL, Sturgis, EM, Ferrarotto, R, Zhu, XR, Zhang, X, Wang, L, Hutcheson, KA, El-Naggar, AK, Moreno, AC, Lee, A, Spiotto, MT, Gross, N, Lai, SY, Liao, JJ, Paly, JJ, Liao, Z, Foote, RL, Bates, JE, Chambers, MS, Chun, SG, Kaiser, A, Lester, SC, Lukens, JN, McGee, LA, Neben-Wittich, MA, Nguyen, Q, Routman, DM, Schlembach, PJ, Skinner, H, Soike, MH, Rwigema, JM, Wiederhold, LR, Blanchard, P, Choi, I, Koong, A, Langendijk, H, Mohan, R, Carlson, BJ, Mapps, A, Sarmiento, JG, Teferra, MY, Bosch, WR, Followill, DS, Taylor, PA, Fuentes, SY, Ning, M, Toumazis, I, Wogan, CF, De Gracia, B, Fink, K, Grippin, A, Ma, J, Pettersen, EA, Sareyeldin, RM, Cronin, C, Muise, S, Johnson, M, Pyfferoen, K, Tranby, BN, Leonard, J, Watkin, S, Eggleston, C, Barrow, B, Wolcott, J, Antonio, J, Brand, J, Cleverdon, A, Drake, M, Peters, E, Small, C, Clark, K, Holder, R. Proton versus photon radiotherapy for patients with oropharyngeal cancer in the USA. The Lancet 407(10524):174-184, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41391462.
- Hassanzadeh, CJ, Kuban, DA, Pasyar, S, Bassett Jr, R, Troncoso, P, Ansari, M, Schlembach, PJ, McGuire, SE, Nguyen, Q, Frank, SJ, Mok, H, Mohamad, O, Park, RJ, Tang, C, Du, W, Kudchadker, RJ, Choi, S, Hoffman, K. Hypofractionated, Dose-Escalated Radiation Versus Conventionally Fractionated Radiation for Localized Prostate Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 43(18):2044-2048, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40367400.
- Jacomina LE, Swanson DM, Mitchell MP, Woodward WA, Smith BD, Hoffman KE, Goodman CR, Garber HR, Sun SX, Yap TA, Meric-Bernstam F, Arzu IY, Bloom ES, Schlembach PJ, Strom EA, Stauder MC, Shaitelman SF. Outcomes After Palliative Radiotherapy in Patients with Symptomatic Locoregionally Advanced Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 122(2):278-291, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39549757.
- Weng JK, Virk R, Kaiser K, Hoffman KE, Goodman CR, Mitchell M, Shaitelman S, Schlembach P, Reed V, Wu CF, Xiao L, Smith GL, Smith BD. Automated, Real-Time Integration of Biometric Data From Wearable Devices With Electronic Medical Records: A Feasibility Study. JCO Clin Cancer Inform 8:e2400040, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39348612.
- Garg AK, Hernandez M, Schlembach PJ, Bowers JR, McAleer MF, Brown PD, Gopal R, Wiederhold L, Swanson T, Shah SJ, Li J, Ferguson SD, Philip NV, DeGracia L, Bloom ES, Chun SG. A Phase II Clinical Trial of Frameless Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Brain Metastases. JNCI Cancer Spectr 7(6), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37944053.
- Reddy JP, Lei X, Bloom ES, Reed VK, Schlembach PJ, Arzu I, Mayo L, Chun SG, Ahmad NR, Stauder MC, Gopal R, Kaiser K, Fang P, Smith BD, Investigators OT. Optimizing Preventive Adjuvant Linac-Based (OPAL) Radiation: A Phase 2 Trial of Daily Partial Breast Irradiation. International Journal of Radiation Oncology *Biology*Physics 115(3):629-644, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36216274.
- 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 Patients 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, 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.
- Andring LM, Diao K, Sun SX, Patel MM, Schlembach PJ, Arzu IY, Joyner MM, Shaitelman SF, Hoffman KE, Stauder MC, Smith BD, Woodward WA. Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancer Patients With Clinical N3b (Ipsilateral Internal Mammary and Axillary) Diseas. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 111(3):e195-e196, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Weng JK, Lei X, Schlembach P, Bloom ES, Shaitelman SF, Arzu IY, Chronowski G, Dvorak T, Grade E, Hoffman K, Perkins G, Reed VK, Shah SJ, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Hortobagyi GN, Hunt KK, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Five-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Cosmesis in a Randomized Trial of Conventionally Fractionated Versus Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 111(2):360-370, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33992718.
- Ludmir EB, Adlakha EK, Chun SG, Reed VK, Arzu IY, Ahmad N, Bloom E, Chronowski GM, Delclos ME, Mayo LL, Schlembach PJ, Liao Z, Koong AC, Herman JM, Shah SJ. Enhancing clinical trial enrollment at MD Anderson Cancer Center satellite community campuses. Acta Oncol 58(8):1135-1137, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30958082.
- Stecklein SR, Shaitelman SF, Babiera GV, Bedrosian I, Black DM, Ballo MT, Arzu I, Strom EA, Reed VK, Dvorak T, Smith BD, Woodward WA, Hoffman KE, Schlembach PJ, Kirsner SM, Nelson CL, Yang J, Guerra W, Dibaj S, Bloom ES. Prospective comparison of toxicity and cosmetic outcome after accelerated partial breast irradiation with conformal external beam radiotherapy or single-entry multilumen intracavitary brachytherapy. Pract Radiat Oncol 9(1):e4-e13, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30125673.
- Grossberg AJ, Lei X, Xu T, Shaitelman SF, Hoffman KE, Bloom ES, Stauder MC, Tereffe W, Schlembach PJ, Woodward WA, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Association of transforming growth factor β polymorphism C-509T with radiation-induced fibrosis among patients with early-stage breast cancer: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol 4(12):1751-1757, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30027292.
- Moningi S, Kuban DA, Allen PK, Kanke J, Anscher M, Chapin B, Choi S, Chun SG, Chronowski GM, Delclos ME, Garg AK, Mayo LL, McGuire SE, Nguyen QN, Pettaway CA, Schlembach PJ, Shah SJ, Tang C, Hoffman KE. Prospective Cancer Control and Patient-reported Quality of Life after Post-prostatectomy Salvage Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 102(3):e130-e131, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Fang P, Bloom E, Woodward WA, Stauder MC, Tereffe W, Chun SG, Schlembach PJ, Mayo LL, Ahmad NR, Arzu IY, Reed VK, Chronowski GM, Delclos ME, Smith BD. A Phase 2 Study of Hypofractionated Partial Breast Irradiation (HF-PBI) in Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 102(3):e584-e585, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Hoffman KE, Voong KR, Levy LB, Allen PK, Choi S, Schlembach PJ, Lee AK, McGuire SE, Nguyen Q, Pugh TJ, Frank SJ, Kudchadker RJ, Du W, Kuban DA. Randomized trial of hypofractionated, dose-escalated, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) versus conventionally fractionated IMRT for localized prostate cancer. J Clin Oncol 36(29):2943-49, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30106637.
- Shaitelman SF, Lei X, Thompson A, Schlembach P, Bloom ES, Arzu IY, Buchholz D, Chronowski G, Dvorak T, Grade E, Hoffman K, Perkins G, Reed VK, Shah SJ, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Amaya DN, Shen Y, Hortobagyi GN, Hunt KK, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Three-year outcomes with hypofractionated versus conventionally fractionated whole-breast irradiation: results of a randomized, noninferiority clinical trial. J Clin Oncol:JCO1800317. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30379626.
- Hoffman KE, Skinner H, Pugh TJ, Voong KR, Levy LB, Choi S, Frank SJ, Lee AK, Mahmood U, McGuire SE, Schlembach PJ, Du W, Johnson J, Kudchadker RJ, Kuban DA. Patient-reported urinary, bowel, and sexual function after hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiation therapy for prostate cancer: results from a randomized trial. Am J Clin Oncol 41(6):558-567, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 27635624.
- Moningi S, Kuban D, Allen P, Choi S, Frank S, Nguyen Q, McGuire S, Skinner H, Schlembach P, Voong R, Hoffman K. Consideration of patient characteristics and comorbidity in selecting candidates for moderately hypofractionated radiation: secondary analysis from a randomized trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 99(2):S155-56, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Voong KR, Lal LS, Kuban DA, Pugh TJ, Swint JM, Godby J, Choi S, Lee AK, Schlembach PJ, Frank SJ, McGuire SE, Hoffman KE. Long-term economic value of hypofractionated prostate radiation: secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Adv Radiat Oncol 2(3):249-258, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29114589.
- Swanick CW, Lei X, Shaitelman SF, Schlembach PJ, Bloom ES, Fingeret MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Stauder MC, Dvorak T, Thompson AM, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Longitudinal analysis of patient-reported outcomes and cosmesis in a randomized trial of conventionally fractionated versus hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation. Cancer 122(18):2886-94, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27305037.
- Pan HY, Shaitelman SF, Perkins GH, Schlembach PJ, Woodward WA, Smith BD. Implementing a real-time electronic data capture system to improve clinical documentation in radiation oncology. J Am Coll Radiol 13(4):401-7, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26681164.
- Shaitelman SF, Schlembach PJ, Arzu I, Ballo M, Bloom ES, Buchholz D, Chronowski GM, Dvorak T, Grade E, Hoffman KE, Kelly P, Ludwig M, Perkins GH, Reed V, Shah S, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Ensor J, Baumann D, Thompson AM, Amaya D, Davis T, Guerra W, Hamblin L, Hortobagyi G, Hunt KK, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Acute and short-term toxic effects of conventionally fractionated vs hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol 1(7):931-41, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26247543.
- Shaitelman SF, Buchholz TA, Hunt KK, Hortobagyi GN, Schlembach P, Arzu I, Bloom E, Chronowski G, Dvorak T, Grade E, Hoffman KE, Perkins GH, Reed V, Shah S, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Ensor J, Smith BD. Hypofractionated whole breast irradiation results in less acute toxicity and improved quality of life at six months compared to conventionally fractionated whole breast irradiation: results of a randomized trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 90(5):1264, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25539386.
- Schlembach PJ. Guest Editor. Breast cancer treatment decision-making: are we asking too much of patients?. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 25(3):212-14, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Reed VK, Shah SJ, Schlembach PJ. PNO (i+) Breast Cancer: treatment patterns, locoregional recurrence, and survival outcomes. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 87:731-37, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Smith, B, Schlembach, PJ. Healthcare disparities in the local-regional treatment of breast cancer. Breast Diseases 24(2):122-126, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Smith BD, Schlembach PJ. Healthcare Disparities in the Local-Regional Treatment of Breast Cancer. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 24(2), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Ballo MT, Chronowski GM, Schlembach PJ, Bloom ES, Arzu I, Gopal R, Sims J, Buchholz TA. A weekly peer review quality assurance program for outpatient radiotherapy 78(3):S570, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Schlembach, PJ. Dose received by the sentinel node volume during tangential radiation therapy to the breast. Breast Diseases 19(1):73, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Schlembach PJ, Salehpour M, Wong PF, Gopal R, Ang KK, Garden AS. Comparison of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Versus Conventional Treatment Planning in Bilateral and Unilateral Post-Operative Thyroid Cancer. The Cancer Journal 9(6):509, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Schlembach PJ, Wilder RB, Jones D, Ha CS, Fayad LE, Younes A, Hagemeister F, Hess M, Cabanillas F, Cox JD. Radiotherapy alone for lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's disease. Cancer J 8(5):377-83, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12416895.
- Wilder RB, Schlembach PJ, Jones D, Chronowski GM, Ha CS, Younes A, Hagemeister FB, Barista I, Cabanillas F, Cox JD. European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte very favorable and favorable, lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin disease. Cancer 94(6):1731-8, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 11920535.
- Schlembach PJ, Buchholz TA, Ross MI, Kirsner SM, Salas GJ, Strom EA, McNeese MD, Perkins GH, Hunt KK. Relationship of sentinel and axillary level I-II lymph nodes to tangential fields used in breast irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 51(3):671-8, 2001. e-Pub 2001. PMID: 11597808.
- Schlembach PJ, Wilder RB, Tucker SL, Ha CS, Rodriguez MA, Hess MA, Cabanillas FF, Cox JD. Impact of involved field radiotherapy after CHOP-based chemotherapy on stage III-IV, intermediate grade and large-cell immunoblastic lymphomas. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 48(4):1107-10, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 11072169.
- Schlembach, PJ, Salehpour, M, Wong, P, Copal, R, Ang, K, Garden, AS. Comparison of intensity modulated radiotherapy versus conventional treatment planning in bilateral and unilateral postoperative thyroid cancer. Cancer Journal (United States) 9(6):509, 1996. e-Pub 1996.
- Zeiss J, Merrick HW, Savolaine ER, Woldenberg LS, Kim K, Schlembach PJ. Fatty liver change as a result of hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy. Am J Clin Oncol 13(2):156-60, 1990. e-Pub 1990. PMID: 2138409.
- Savolaine ER, Schlembach PJ. Gallium scan diagnosis of sarcoidosis in the presence of equivocal radiographic and CT findings: value of lacrimal gland biopsy. Clin Nucl Med 15(3):198-9, 1990. e-Pub 1990. PMID: 2318004.
- Savolaine ER, Schlembach PJ. Scintigraphy compared to other imaging modalities in benign superior vena caval obstruction accompanying fibrosing mediastinitis. Clin Imaging 13(3):234-8, 1989. e-Pub 1989. PMID: 2819591.
- Savolaine ER, Schlembach PJ, Robinson MG, McCann K. Wandering spleen presenting as a pediatric pelvic mass. Clin Nucl Med 14(8):623-4, 1989. e-Pub 1989. PMID: 2805544.
- Savolaine ER, Zeiss J, Schlembach PJ, Skeel RT, McCann K, Merrick HW. Role of scintigraphy in establishing optimal perfusion in hepatic arterial infusion pump chemotherapy. Am J Clin Oncol 12(1):68-74, 1989. e-Pub 1989. PMID: 2463753.
Review Articles
- Ballo MT, Chronowski GM, Schlembach PJ, Bloom ES, Arzu IY, Kuban DA. Prospective peer review quality assurance for outpatient radiation therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol 4(5):279-284, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25194094.
Other Articles
- Schlembach, PJ Breast cancer treatment decision-making. Breast Diseases 25(3):212-214, 2014.
- Reed, VK, Shah, SJ, Schlembach, PJ PN0(i+) breast cancer. Breast Diseases 25(2):129-130, 2014.
- Cotelesse, Chris Doctor Gives Cancer Survivor Reasons to "Move on in Life". Houston Community Newspapers, 2013.
Editorials
- Editor G. Breast Diseases, 2008.
- Editor G. Breast Diseases, 2007.
Abstracts
- Schlembach P. Association of VMAT versus 3D-CRT Radiotherapy Treatment Technique with Acute Toxicity of Regional Nodal Irradiation: A Secondary Analysis of the SAPHIRe Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial. San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium(31):1557-3265, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Schlembach P. Circulating Tumor Cell Clearance Kinetics in Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Node-Positive Breast Cancer: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study. ASTRO 2024 - American Society for Radiation Oncology, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Shi JJ, Lei X, Chen YS, Chavez-MacGregor M, Bloom E, Schlembach P, Shaitelman SF, Buchholz TA, Kaiser K, Ku K, Smith BD, Smith GL. Socioeconomic Barriers to Randomized Clinical Trial Retention in Patients Treated With Adjuvant Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 116(1):122-131, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36724858.
- Grossberg A, Lei X, Xu T, Shaitelman SF, Hoffman KE, Bloom E, Stauder MC, Tereffe W, PJ <, Woodward WA, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Prospective Validation of Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-β) Polymorphism C509T as a Predictor of Radiation-Induced Fibrosis in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 99(5):1318, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Schlembach PJ, Reed V. Three-Dimensional Breast Radiotherapy and the Elective Radiation Dose at the Sentinel Lymph Node Site in Breast Cancer: van Roozendaal LM, Schipper R-J, Smit LHM, et al (Maastricht Univ Med Ctr, The Netherlands) Ann Surg Oncol 22:3824-3830, 2015. Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly 27(1):69-70, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Bloom E, Nelson C, Babiera G, Arzu I, Schlembach P, Robinson R, Mason B, Kirsner S. Mean Cardiac Dose Less With Adjuvant Breast Brachytherapy Than With Whole Breast Irradiation With Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold Technique. International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 90(1):S223, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ballo, Matthew, Chronowski, Gregory, Schlembach, Pamela, Bloom, Elizabeth, Arzu, Isadora, Kuban, Deborah. General Poster Session A: Science of Quality. J Clin Oncol (31)(#13), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Weng J, Chronowski G, Smith R, Ehlers R, Elrod-Joplin D, Schlembach P, Mayo L, Joyner M, Shah S, Bloom E, Ahmad N, Arzu I, Chun S, Reed V, Delclos M, Reddy J, Koong AC, Ning M, French K, Mesko S, Nguyen Q. Optimizing Houston Area Locations (HALs) Ambulatory Radiation Oncology Consult Workflow Using Patient Flow Analysis with Real-Time Patient Tracking.
- Kwong F, Bloom E, Schlembach P, Weiguo H, Reed VK, Arzu I, Mayo L, Reddy JP, Smith BD. Optimizing Preventive Adjuvant Linac-Based (OPAL) Radiation: Final Results of a Phase II Trial of Daily Partial Breast Irradiation. American Radium Society 107th Annual Meeting: Advancing Cancer Care in the Era of Personalized Medicine.
Books (edited and written)
- West LC, Schlembach PJ. The Breast Cancer Journey: Stories of Hope with Action Items for Survival. West Bow Press, 2016.
Patient Reviews
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