Dr. Tom R Fitch M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale AZ, 85259Rating
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Dr. Tom Fitch is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Fitch 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin for patients with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) phase I study.
- Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group phase II study.
- A phase I study of radiation therapy and twice-weekly gemcitabine and cisplatin in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
- Nausea and emesis remain significant problems of chemotherapy despite prophylaxis with 5-hydroxytryptamine-3 antiemetics: a University of Rochester James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Community Clinical Oncology Program Study of 360 cancer patients treated
- A phase II study of the dolastatin 15 analogue LU 103793 in the treatment of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer.
- Cancer patients' expectations of experiencing treatment-related side effects: a University of Rochester Cancer Center--Community Clinical Oncology Program study of 938 patients from community practices.
- Gemcitabine and ISIS-2503 for patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group phase II trial.
- PS-341 and gemcitabine in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) randomized phase II study.
- 5-Hydroxytryptamine-receptor antagonists versus prochlorperazine for control of delayed nausea caused by doxorubicin: a URCC CCOP randomised controlled trial.
- Pilot evaluation of citalopram for the treatment of hot flashes in women with inadequate benefit from venlafaxine.
- Oxaliplatin and capecitabine in patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction and gastric cardia: a phase II study from the North Central Cancer Treatment Group.
- Decision-making role preferences of patients receiving adjuvant cancer treatment: a university of Rochester cancer center community clinical oncology program.
- Phase II trial of sorafenib in patients with metastatic breast cancer previously exposed to anthracyclines or taxanes: North Central Cancer Treatment Group and Mayo Clinic Trial N0336.
- A phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of gabapentin in the management of hot flashes in men (N00CB).
- Pilot study using molecular profiling of patients' tumors to find potential targets and select treatments for their refractory cancers.
Awards
- 2012 Phoenix Super Doctors
Treatments
- Breast Cancer, Sarcoma (bone And Soft Tissue Cancer), Palliative Care
Fellowships
- Fellow - Medical Oncology: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Fellow - Medical Hematology: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- (Hematology/Oncology), MAYO SCHOOL OF GRADUATE EDUCATION, ROCHESTER, MN 1985
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