Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Alberto Parra

Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, USA

Biography

Alberto Parra, MD offers advanced cancer treatment to patients in Fort Worth. He spends time with each patient and works closely with a team of surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, dieticians, patient navigators, and other support staff to ensure that each individual receives a customized treatment plan. This approach provides the best opportunity for a cure while focusing on maintaining the patient’s quality of life. Dr. Parra is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association.

Publications

The Development of a Minority Recruitment Plan for Cancer Clinical Trials

Background: Cancer does not occur in all ethnic and racial groups at similar rates. In addition, responses to treatment also vary in certain ethnic and racial groups. For Hispanics, the overall cancer incidence is generally lower yet for some specific tumor types, the incidence rates are higher compared to other populations. Objectives: Although di... Read More»

Monica Trevino, Susan Padalecki, Anand Karnad, Alberto Parra, Steve Weitman, Melissa Nashawati, Brad H. Pollock, Amelie Ramirez and Ian M. Thompson

Research Article: J Community Med Health Edu 2013, 3: 230

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000230

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