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Dubois_small.jpgRaymond N. DuBois, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. is the Provost & Executive Vice President of MD Anderson and a Professor of Cancer Biology & Cancer Medicine. In his role as Provost and EVP DuBois provides executive leadership for the development of research programs and policies and the allocation of institutional resources. The DuBois Laboratory at MD Anderson stives to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of colorectal cancer.
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fisch.jpgMichael Fisch, MD, MPH. is the Chair of Department of General Oncology. His focus is on the human element; how to care for patients, applying our knowledge of science, compassion, communication and negotiating into the goals of care. In this role he oversees clinical programs like the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) General Hospital Medical Oncology Program, and the M. D. Anderson satellite locations.
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Lee_Prostate_proton.jpgAndrew K. Lee, M.D., M.P.H. is an Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology Dr Lee is a part of MD Anderson's genitourinary radiation oncology team in the Proton Therapy Center. This team treats prostate and kidney cancers, both as a primary treatment or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy.
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ramirez.jpgPedro T. Ramirez, M.D. Dr. Ramirez is associate professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and the director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Research and Education program. As director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Research and Education, Dr. Ramirez oversees training of surgeons in the use of techniques such as laparoscopy and the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
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Phyddy.jpgPhyddy Tacchi, R.N., C.N.S., L.M.F.T., L.P.C. Phyddy Tacchi is a psychiatric advanced practice nurse who specializes in  the emotional difficulties patients and caregivers encounter in adjusting to living a life with cancer. Her interests include a focus on the emotional strengths and challenges of the family caregiver; working with couples struggling with the impact the cancer experience has placed upon their relationship; and training staff to enhance their communication skills during difficult conversations with patients and families using innovative role training techniques.
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Younes.jpgAnas Younes, M.D. Dr. Younes is a Professor in the Department of Lymphoma / Myeloma, in the Division of Cancer Medicine. Dr. Younes writes about primarily about Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and the application of internet based technologies in patient/physician communication.
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FZandstra_BW.jpgFran Zandstra, B.S.N., M.B.A., R.N., A nursing leader with more than 30 years of diverse oncology experience in health care organizations, Ms. Zandstra is the director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at M. D. Anderson. In this capacity, she is leading the institution-wide initiative to address the long-term clinical, psychological and social consequences of cancer and its treatment through integrated programming in patient care, education, research, prevention and education.
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