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Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 06, November - December 1979

Walter Hittelman PhD, Lowanda C. Broussard, Kenneth B. McCredle MD, and Samuel G. Murphy MD
- Predicting Response to Remission-Induction Therapy
- Twenty-Fourth Annual clinical Conference Held
- Christmas Card Sales
- Jeffrey A. Gottlieb Memorial Award
- Guy R. Newell Joins MDAH Staff
- Noteworthy
- New Positions Created
- New Staff Appointments, June – November 1979
Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 05, September - October 1979

Daniel L. Stout PhD, Frederick L. Becker MD, Norah duV Tapley MD, and Keith A. Aldinger MD
- Progressive DNA Damage in Hepatic Nodules during Acetylaminofluorene Carcinogenesis
- Radiation Therapy with the Electron Beam
- Thoracic Oncology Clinic
- History of Human Cytogenetics Published
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Prolactin Levels in Breast Cancer
- New Books on Nutrition Published
- Regents Appoint New Chair and Professorship
Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 04, July - August 1979

Gerald P. Bodey MD, Emil J. Freireich MD, and Kenneth B. McCredle MD
- Prolonged Remissions in Adults with Acute Leukemia
- Conference on Sexual rehabilitation
- Citation Classic Designated
- Regional Hyperthermia
- Therapy-Related Sequelae for Childhood Urologic Cancer
- Hilkemeyer Honored
- Staff Members Honored
- Portrait Univeiled
- Clark Attends Dubrovnik Meeting
Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 03, May - June 1979

William Au PhD, T.C. Hsu PhD, Betty Pfefferbaum PhD, and Richard H. Lucas PhD
- John Higginson Discusses Future of Cancer Research
- Clastogenic Effects of Biological Stains and Dyes
- Systemic Hyperthermia at MDAH
- Pioneer in Maxillofacial Prothetics Dies
- Psychological Considerations in Pediatric Oncology
- Chairman Reappointed to Texas Board of Health
- Addendum to MDAH Referral Guide
Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 02, March - April 1979

Luis A. DeSantos MD, Adilson Prando MD, and Emil J. Freireich MD
- Synovial Hyperemia in Giant Cell Tumors of Bone, Luis A. DeSantos, MD, and Adilson Prando, MD
- Linus Pauling speaks at MDAH
- Medical Oncology Course Offered
- Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Cancer Patients, Emil J. Freireich, MD.
- Follow-up Report: Carcinogenic Inhibition by Wheat Extracts
- Laser Microsurgery Technique Available
- Book on Hematologic Malignancies Published
- Nutritionist develop Video Presentations
Newsletter, Volume 24, Number 01, January - February 1979

Theodore McLemore PhD, Marilyn Arnott PhD, Myles Mace PhD, and Russell Martin MD
- Phagocytosis of Asbestos Fibers
- The Noninvasive Cardiac Laboratory
- Sexual Rehabilitation Seminar to be Held
- Agricultural Agents’ Training Program
- Intra-arterial Infusion for Metastatic Liver Cancer
- MDAH Referral Guide
- Drs LeMaistre and Drane Honored
- Tamoxifen in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 06, November - December 1978

Theodore L. McLemore PhD; Marilyn S. Arnott PhD; Anthony J. Mastromarino PhD; and Gorman L. Rasmussen MSSW, SP
- Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylase Induction in Human Lymphocytes by Asbestos,
- Nutritional Factors and Cancer of the Digestive Tract, Anthony J. Mastromarino, PhD
- Nurses’ Cancer Screening Manual to be Published
- Third Annual Jeffery A. Gottlieb Memorial Award
- The Cancer Patient’s Return to the World Outside the Hospital, Gorman L. Rasmussen, MSSW, SP
- Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated With Combination Chemotherapy
- Employee Support System at MDAH
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 05, September - October 1978

Naguib A. Samaan MD, PhD; M. Khalil Ali MD, PhD; and Charles K. Tashima MD
- Dr LeMaistre Assumes Presidency
- Hypopituitarism After Irradiation, Naguib A. Samaan, MD, PhD
- Dear Texas Physician, Dr. Charles A LeMaistre, MD
- To Refer a Patient
- CIS Adds Bilingual Program
- Nurses Receive B&PW Funds
- Respiratory Failure in Cancer Patients, M. Khalil Ali, MD, PhD
- In Memoriam: Olga Keith Wiess
- Cancer Rehabilitation and the Medical Oncologist, Charles K. Tashima, MD
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 04, July - August 1978

Steven J. Culbert MD, Chiu-Nan Lai PhD, Joseph Sinkovics MD, and Carl Plager MD
- Dr Clark Retires
- Nuclear Fallout Effects in the Marshall Islands, Steven J. Culbert, MD
- Newsletter Mailing List Conversion
- Metabolic Activation of Carcinogens Inhibited by Wheat Extracts, Chiu-Nan Lai, PhD
- Upton Speaks at Science Park Dedication
- Solid Tumor Service Activities
- Distinguished Service Awards
- Chemotherapy-Induced Stomatitis and Periodontal Disease
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 03, May - June 1978

Jan van Eys MD, PhD; Aman U. Buzdar MD; Robert M. Byers MD; and Gary M. Dosik MD
- Toward a Definition of Childhood Lymphocytic Leukemia, Jan van Eys, MD, PHD
- Possible Synergistic Cardiotoxicity of Mitomycin-C, Aman U. Buzadar, MD
- Newsletter Mailing List Conversion
- Thirty-First Annual Symposium Held
- Televised Education System
- MDAH Acquires Apartment Complex
- Wilson S. Stone Award
- Bivens to Head Anesthesiology Department
- Dr. Mastromario Appointed to Board
- Symposium Proceedings
- Postoperative Irradiation at MDAH, Robert M. Byers, MD
- Nephrotoxicity of C. parvum, Gary M Dosik, MD, Jordan U. Gutterman, MD, Evan M. Hersh, MD, and Mohammed Akhtar, MD
- Preoperative and Modified Care Units Established
- Manual for Staging of Cancer Published
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 02, March - April 1978

Louise C. Strong MD, William Au PhD, Sen Pathak PhD, and Cheryl Collie BS
- NIH Chimpanzee Grant
- National Large bowel cancer Project Renewed
- Manual for Staging of Cancer Published
- Reproductive Considerations for Young Cancer Patients, Louise C. Strong, MD
- Genetic Marker for Breast Cancer
- Ernst W. Bertner Memorial Award
- Cytogenetic Toxicity of Gentian Violet and Crystal Violet, William Au, PhD, Sen Pathak, PhD, Cheryl Collie, BS, T.C. Hus, PhD
- AHH Enzyme Activity Related to Lung Cancer
- MDAH Establishes Nutrition Classes
Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 01, January - February 1978

Aman U. Buzdar MD and Victorio Rodriguez MD
- CIDAC Established at MDAH
- Breast Cancer Adjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy, Aman U. Buzdar, MD
- Dr. Jackson Appointed to Institute of Medicine
- Hill Award and Russell Lectureship Presented
- Twenty-Second Clinical Conference Held
- Radiotherapist Receives Gold Medal
- Kilgo Memorial Fountain Dedicated
- Acute Infections in Cancer Patients, Victorio Rodriquez, MD
- Antimicrobial Agents for Treatment of Infections in cancer Patients
- Twelfth Annual Heath Award Presented
- Dr. Gallager elected to ACR
- MDAH Referral Guide
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 06. November - December 1977

Yehuda Z. Patt MD, Murray M. Copeland MD, Hwee-Young Yap MD, and Agop Y. Bedikian MD
- Ultrasonography at MDAH
- Clinical Trails of Thymic Humoral Factor, Yehuda Z. Patt, MD
- Volunteers to Serve as Research Assistants
- Patient and Family Library Expansion
- The Challenge of Breast Cancer, Murray M. Copeland, MD
- New Urology Department
- Cancer Trends
- Second Annual Jeffrey A. Gottlieb Memorial Award
- Meningeal Carcinomatosis in Breast Cancer, Hwee-Yong Yap, MD
- Glycerol as an Alternative to Dexamethasone, Agop Y. Bedikian, MD
- Additions to Cancer Series Published
- MDAH Automates and Computerizes Laboratory Hematology, Ehsan Youness, MD
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 05. Septemeber - October 1977

William L. Collinsworth PhD, Gerald P. Bodey MD, and Charann Gamble BS
- Cancer Detection Program for Nurses
- Protease Theory of Cancer
- Handbook on Injectable Drugs
- MDAH Establishes Hand Clinic
- UICC Travel Awards
- New Test Procedures Available, William L. Collinsworth, PhD
- Oncology Training for Family Practitioners
- Cancer Trends
- Dial Access Addition
- Special Interest Group Chairman Appointed
- Researchers Test New Penicillins, Gerald P. Bodey, MD
- Investigational Drug Guidelines, Charann Gamble, BS
- Computer File System
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 04, July - August 1977
- Public Screening for Oral Cancer
- The Anderson Mayfair
- Dr. Becker Elected to Council
- The Pharmacy Department
- Twenty-Second Annual Clinical Conference - Immunotherapy of Human Cancer
- American College of Nutrition
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 03, May - June 1977
- MDAH Researchers Test New Drug
- Genetic Patterns in Retinoblastoma
- Distinguished Service Awards
- Department of Developmental Therapeutics
- Spanish Classes Held at MDAH
- Anderson Clinic Moves to New Facilities
- New Developments in radiology
- National Conference on Breast Cancer
- Pediatrics Workshop
- MDAH Symposium Held
- Workshop Discussions of Childhood Cancer Published
- Book on Cancer Immunology
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 02, March - April 1977
- Valley Radiotherapy Center Opens
- National Study of Prostatic Carcinoma
- Quick Messages for Referring Physicians
- Cancer Trends
- Environmental Carcinogenesis Conference Held in Houston
- Cancer Detection Workshop
- Symposium Proceedings Published
- Pathology department Reorganized
- New Appointments
Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 01, January - February 1977
- National and International Scientists Meet at MDAH
- Regional Office Established
- First Annual Jeffrey A. Gottlieb memorial Award Given
- Dr. Hsu Appointed to Board
- Twenty-First Clinical Conference Held
- Twentieth Clinical Conference Proceedings
- Dial Access Expands Nationwide
- Cancer Information Service Assists Public
- Chapel Dedication Service
- Heath Award Given
- Dr. Painter Named to New Post
- Radiation Therapy Seminar
- Enterostomal Therapists Trained
- Cancer Patient Care Published
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 06, November - December 1976
- First Lady at Dedication
- Carcinogenic Effects of Anesthetics Studied
- Cancer: A Comprehensive Treatise Published
- Patients Helped at Cancer Rehabilitation Center
- Research Institute Renamed
- Two Meetings in January
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 05, September - October 1976
- New Complex Dedicated
- Dental Oncology Department Created
- Board of Visitors Aids MDAH
- New Facilities Expand Patient Services
- Cancer Treatment Policy
- UICC Provides Directory of Facilities
- Advisory Committee of New Carcinogenesis Center Meets
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Gynecologic Oncology
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 04, July - August 1976
- Thermography and Mammography Evaluated – Breast Cancer Detection Techniques
- Dr. Clark Supports National Cancer Institute
- MDAH Facts
- Dedication Planned
- Large Bowel Cancer Exhibit
- Pediatrics Workshop Held
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 03, May - June 1976
- Annual Laredo Award Presented: Dr. Clark Named Mr. South Texas
- Patients Screened at Immunosurveillance Laboratory
- Dr. Becker Joins Staff
- Dr. Freireich Receives Karnofsky Award
- B&PW Clubs Raise Funds
- Postirradiation Dental Care
- MDAH Teaching Services Expanded
- Dr. Nelson Named Society President
- Mammography and Thermography Training Course
- Cancer Detection Training for Nurses
- Enviro-Care Units Simplify Patient Care
- Dial Access Serves Texas Physicians
- Weekend Pediatric Services
- Dr. Copeland Honored
- Orientation Film Televised in Patients’ Rooms
- New Research Programs Announced
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 02, March - April 1976
- Buescher Division construction Begins
- Cancer Information Service Established
- Dr. Gehan Honored
- MDAH Symposium Held
- Proceedings Published
- New Patient Orientation Programs
- Grand Rounds Telecast
Newsletter, Volume 21, Number 01, January - February 1976
- To the Physicians of Texas, R. Lee Clark
- MDAH Experience with clear Cell Adenocarcinoma in Young Women
- Liquid Infusion System for Outpatients Designed
- Companion Volumes on Chemotherapy
- Dr. Gunn Joins Staff
- Neoplasms of the Skin and Malignant Melanoma Subjects of 20th Annual Clinical Conference
- Dr. R. Lee Clark Named American Cancer Society President
- To Refer a Patient
- Drug Information Service
- Heath Memorial Award Presented to Dr. Helwig
- Dr. Moreton Appointed to Texas Board
- Dr. Jirgensons Honored
- Dr. Painter Appointed Associate Director
- Eight Annual special Pathology Program
- Dr. Shullenberger Heads Harris County Medical Society
Newsletter, Volume 20, Number 02, April 1975
- MDAH Staff Members Devise Safe Splenectomy Procedure for Patients with Leukemia
- Abercrombie and Inbar Honored Speakers at 28th Annual Symposium
- Clinical Abstracts
- Dial Access
- New Staff