Medical Student Research Fellowship for Summer 2003

Mentor: Elizabeth Naftalis
Department: Surgery
Room number: NC3.442
Mail Code: 9161
Phone number: 214-648-7756
E-mail: Elizabeth.Naftalis@utsouthwestern.edu
Project title: Ductal Carcinoma in situ treated with partial mastectomy without radiation therapy.

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Project Type (patient-based research, animal-based research, or basic research; this characterization is only to permit a general classification for grouping similar types of projects) patient-based

Brief Description of Projects:

Project 1

Retrospective study of patients with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast treated with partial mastectomy alone, no radiation therapy. Follow-up via chart review to determine status, i.e. any evidence of recurrence.

Project 2

Retrospective study of patients with locally-advanced breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast conservation surgery. Will determine response to treatment locally, ability to preserve breast, follow-up for current status via chart review.

Project 3

Project title: Retrospective review of patients undergoing hysterectomy, bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction.

Brief Description of Project:

Review the outcome of patients who undergo hysterectomy, bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction in one operative setting.

Previous Research Activities or Publications with Medical Students:

Peer-Reviewed Publication: Poster

B. Akkanti, E. Naftalis, C. Chacko, G. Peters, A.M. Leitch, D. Euhus. Histopathological Markers Predicting Positive Resection Margins in Breast Conserving Surgery. UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care. April 9, 2002.

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