Dr. Robert Allen Vescio M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Boulevard C-2000 Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. Robert Vescio is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Vescio specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1986
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- HHV-8 and multiple myeloma.
- HHV-8 is present in multiple myeloma patients.
- Cloning of the first invertebrate MAGE paralogue: an epitope that activates T-cells in humans is highly conserved in evolution.
- The role of human and viral cytokines in the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma.
- A phase I dose-ranging trial of monthly infusions of zoledronic acid for the treatment of osteolytic bone metastases.
- Phase I/II trial assessing bortezomib and melphalan combination therapy for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
- Safety and efficacy of bortezomib and melphalan combination in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: updated results of a phase 1/2 study after longer follow-up.
- Correlation of histology and drug response of human tumors grown in native-state
- Replacement of bortezomib with carfilzomib for multiple myeloma patients progressing from bortezomib combination therapy.
- Multiple myeloma: the cells of origin--a two-way street.
Fellowships
- U.C.L.A. Medical Center 1993
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