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Janet Abrahm, MD, Oncology, Boston, MA

JanetLeeAbrahmMDFACP, FAAHPM

Oncology Boston, MA

Hematologic Oncology, Hospice & Palliative

Division of Adult Palliative Care DFCI and BWH

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  • Office

    450 Brookline AVe
    Dana Farber Cancer Institute JF 812
    Boston, MA 02215
    Phone+1 617-632-6464
    Fax+1 617-632-6180

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1975 - 1976
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1973
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineB.S., Medical Sciences, 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1977 - 2000
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Society for Clinical Oncology, 2024
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2022
  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008-2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ask the Hematologist What is your approach to assessment and management of patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy  
    Abrahm JL, The Hematologist, 1/1/2014
  • Bridging the gap: a palliative care consultation service in a hematological malignancy-bone marrow transplant unit  
    Selvaggi KJ, Vick JB, Jessell SA, Lister J, Abrahm JL, Bernacki R, J Commun Support Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • Integrating palliative care into comprehensive cancer care  
    Abrahm JL, JNCCN, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Creating evidence-based computable algorithms providing real-time specific symptom management suggestions in both a community and an academic outpatient thoracic oncol...
    Abrahm JL, Lobach DF, Johns E, Halpenny B, Saunders T-A, Del Fiol G, Rabin MS, Calarese P, Berenbaum II, Zaner K, Finn K, Berry DL, Cooley ME, MACC Annual Meeting, Berlin, Germany, 6/28/2013
  • Programmatic approach and educational resources for mesothelioma
    Abrahm JL, International Mesothelioma Interest Group Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2012
  • A systematic approach for testing complex clinical decision algorithms implemented through Web Services. (Poster Session)
    Cooley ME, Halpenny B, Saunders T-A, Abrahm J, Kawa M, Guilherme D, Loback D, AMIA Annual Symposium, 10/24/2011
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Lectures

  • Topics from Palliative Medicine and Psychosocial Oncology. 
    1/1/2014
  • Topics from palliative medicine and care for patients at the end of life. 
    1/1/2014
  • Pain assessment and management; palliative care aspects of pain; nausea and vomiting. 
    1/1/2014
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Other

  • Intranet based pain competency examination and Pain Resource Document 
    Abrahm J, DFCI
    1/1/2014
  • Guidelines for assessment and management of nausea and vomiting. (Clinical Resource and Teaching Tool) 
    M. Lynch, B Fowler, J Abrahm, DFCI and BWH
    1/1/2013
  • Pain Management Tables and Guidelines. (Clinical Resource and Teaching Tool) 
    Fowler B, Lynch M, Abrahm J, Phantumvanit. V, Greenberg H, Robins E, Correll D, DFCI and BWH
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Managing Cancer Pain: Assessing the Risk for Nonmedical Opioid Use
    Managing Cancer Pain: Assessing the Risk for Nonmedical Opioid UseFebruary 22nd, 2019
  • Clinical Trials Show Promise in Treating Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, and Glioblastoma
    Clinical Trials Show Promise in Treating Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, and GlioblastomaJune 2nd, 2024
  • How Telehealth Is Broadening Access to Early Palliative Care and Improving Outcomes for Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer
    How Telehealth Is Broadening Access to Early Palliative Care and Improving Outcomes for Patients with Advanced Lung CancerFebruary 18th, 2025