Nora Janjan
诺拉·扬扬
MD, MPSA, FACR
Senior Medical Advisor; Former Professor of Radiation Oncology高级医疗顾问；前放射肿瘤学教授
👥Biography 个人简介
Dr. Nora Janjan is a radiation oncologist who pioneered the integration of palliative radiotherapy with supportive oncology at MD Anderson. Her work established evidence-based protocols for palliative radiation in bone metastases, brain metastases, and spinal cord compression, improving quality of life in advanced cancer.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
🎓Key Contributions 主要贡献
Palliative Radiotherapy Protocols
Developed evidence-based palliative radiation protocols for bone and brain metastases, now standard of care in oncology centers worldwide.
Symptom Control Through Radiation
Established palliative radiotherapy as a critical tool for pain control, reducing opioid requirements and improving functional outcomes in advanced cancer.
Radiation Oncology and Palliative Integration
Championed integration of radiation oncology within palliative care teams, improving multidisciplinary symptom management for advanced cancer patients.
Representative Works 代表性著作
Radiotherapy for Bone Metastases: Conventional and Hypofractionated Approaches
International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (2002)
Defined hypofractionated palliative radiation schedules that balance efficacy and patient convenience in bone metastasis treatment.
Palliative Radiotherapy in Oncology: Principles and Practice
Cancer (1998)
Comprehensive review establishing palliative radiotherapy as an evidence-based specialty within supportive oncology.
🏆Awards & Recognition 奖项与荣誉
📄Data Sources 数据来源
Last updated: 2026-01-15 | All information from publicly available academic sources
Related Experts 相关专家
Diane Meier
Mount Sinai / Center to Advance Palliative Care
Betty Ferrell
City of Hope National Medical Center
Eduardo Bruera
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ira Byock
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center / Institute for Human Caring
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