DerrickJ.BeechMD, FACS

PubMed

• 126 citations
  Triple Negative Breast Cancer - An Overview.
  Kartik Aysola, Akshata Desai, Crystal Welch, Jingyao Xu, Yunlong Qin
  Hereditary Genetics. 2012-12-01
• 30 citations
  A Tailored Prostate Cancer Education Intervention for Low-income African Americans: Impact on Knowledge and Screening
  Flora A. Ukoli, Kushal Patel, Margaret K. Hargreaves, Katina Beard, Pierre J. Moton
  Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 2013-02-01
• 30 citations
  Hepatitis B and C infections among homeless adolescents.
  Bettina M. Beech, Leann Myers, Derrick J. Beech
  Family & Community Health. 2002-07-01

Journal Articles

• Hospital-based, Multidisciplinary, Youth Mentoring and Medical Exposure Program Positively Influences and Reinforces Health Care Career Choice: "The Reach One Each On...  
  Omar Danner, MD, Carl Lokko, MD; Felicia Mobley, MHA; Montreka Dansby, PhD; Michael Maze, EdD; Brene' Bradley, EdD; Elizabeth Williams, MPH, CHES; Leslie R Matthews, M..., The American Journal of Surgery, 1/1/2016
• Higher CCR6 in colon cancer is associated with advanced disease and supports epithelial to mesenchymal transition  
  Kapur N, Mir H, Clark C III, Krishnamurti U, Beech D, Lillard JW Jr, Singh S, British Journal of Cancer, 1/1/2016
• Molecular Mechanism linking BRCA1 Dysfunction to HGSEOC with peritoneal permeability and ascites  
  Arpita Desai , Jingyao Xu, Kartik Aysola , Olufunke Akinbobuyi , Michelle White, Vaishali E. Reddy, Joel Okoli , Clarence Clark , Edward E Partridge, Ed Childs , Derr..., J Gynecol Res, 1/1/2015
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer – An Overview  
  Aysola K, Desai A, Welch C, Xu J, Qin Y, Reddy V, Matthews R, Owens C, Okoli J, Beech DJ, Piyathilake J, Reddy S, Rao V, Hereditary Genetics, 1/19/2013
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer-An overview  
  Kartik Aysola, Akshata Desai , Crystal Welch, Jingyao Xu, Yunlong Qin, Vaishali Reddy, Roland Matthews, Charlotte Owens, Joel Okoli , Derrick J. Beech , Chandrika Piy..., Hereditary Genetics, 1/1/2013
• A tailored prostate cancer education intervention for low-income African Americans: impact on knowledge and screening  
  Ukoli FA, Patel K, Hargreaves M, Beard K, Moton PJ, Bragg R, Beech D, Davis R, J Health Care Poor Underserved, 1/1/2013
• Marjolin’s Ulcer of a Primarily Grafted Burn  
  Johnson P, Brookins S, Beech DJ, Ternovits C, Brurnette R, J Natl Med Assoc, 1/1/2012
• Subungal Melanoma: Diagnosis and Management  
  Woods C, Bacon L, Ballard B, Beech DJ, Tenn Med, 1/1/2012
• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Medical Students  
  Beech DJ, Journal of the Student National Medical Association, 1/11/2011
• The Role of Dietary Fat in Prostate Cancer Risk in Jamaican Men: A Pilot Study  
  Osho A, Adane T, Aung M, Ukoli F, Beech DJ, Infectious Agents and Cancer, 1/1/2011
• Primary Breast Lymphoma: A Rare Clinical Entity  
  Offodile RS, Arce V, Cross J, Reed J, Beech DJ, World Journal of Oncology, 1/1/2011
• The association of plasma fatty acids with prostate cancer risk in African-Americans and Africans  
  Ukoli, FA, Fowke JH, Akumabor P, Oguike T, Murff HJ, Amaefuna E, Kittles R, Ahaghotu C, Osime U, Beech D, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1/1/2010
• Incarcerated Spigelian Hernia: A Rare Cause of Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction  
  Ramones T, Beech DJ, Journal of the National Medical Association, 1/1/2010
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma with Metastasis to the Stomach: A Case Report  
  Dent LL, Cardona C, Buchholz M, Peebles R, Putnam JB, Beech DJ, World Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
• Dental Impression Material: A Rare Cause of Small-Bowel Obstruction  
  Dent L, Peterson A, Pruett D, Beech DJ, Journal of the National Medical Association, 1/1/2009
• The Association of Plasma Fatty Acids with Prostate Cancer Risk in Nigerians  
  Ukoli FA, Akumabor P, Oguike T, Dent LL, Amaefuna E, Fowke JH, Beech DJ, Osime U, Ethnicity & Disease, 1/1/2009
• Association of self-reported consumption of cooked Meat, Fish and Egg Intake in Prostate Cancer Risk Among Nigerians  
  Ukoli F, Taher K, Lomotey M, Oguike T, Akumabor P, Osime U, Beech DJ, Infect Agent Cancer, 1/1/2009
• Angiosarcoma of Scalp: A Case Report and Literature Review  
  Stokes M, Bennett J, Ballard B, Beech DJ, Am Surg, 1/1/2008
• Suppression of breast cancer metastasis through the inhibition of VEGF-mediated tumor angiogenesis  
  Zhang J, Lu A, Beech DJ, Lu Y, Cancer Therapy, 1/1/2007
• Foreign Body Ingestion and Management: “I Swallowed a Crack pipe”  
  Young J, Beech DJ, Offodile R, Am Surg, 1/1/2007
• Cancer in the Gastric Remnant Presenting Early After Gastric Bypass  
  Harper JL, Beech DJ, Tichansky DS, Madan AK, Obes Surg, 1/1/2007
• Incarcerated Diaphragmatic Hernia Presenting as Gastric Outlet Obstruction  
  Mulukutla R, Green L, Disher A, Beech DJ, Surgical Rounds, 1/1/2007
• Poor Knowledge of basic cancer facts in physicians-in-training  
  Madan AK, Aliabadi-Wahle S, Beech DJ, J Natl Med Assoc, 1/1/2006
• Paget’s Disease of the breast areola mimicking cutaneous melanoma  
  Mitchell S, Lachica R, Randall MB, Beech DJ, Breast Journal, 1/1/2006
• Ageism in breast cancer surgery options by medical students  
  Madan A, Beech DJ, Tenn Med, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

• Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Cancer Therapeutics 
  Chapter: Clinical Trials and Translational Applications in Cancer Therapy 
  Khabele D, Beech DJAAPS Press. Springer2009
• Race and Research in focus: perspectives on minority participation in health studies 
  Chapter: For-profit clinical trials 
  Beech DJ, Beech BEditors: Beech B and Goodman M.American Public Health Association2004
• Inherited Cancer Syndromes 
  Ackerman T, Acton R, Austin J, Mack B, Beech DJ, Beenken S, Bland K, Chichakli R, Ellis N, Gingrich J, Grubbs E, Ludwig K, Mason R, Nabell L, Weiman D, Yelland JSpringer-Verlag, New York2003
• Reconstructive Plastic Surgery for Cancer 
  Chapter: Soft Tissue Sarcoma 
  Beech DJ, Pollock REditors: Kroll S.Mosby-Year Book, Inc., Philadelphia, PA1996
• Treatment of the Patient with Lung Metastasis 
  Beech DJ, Roth J, Pollock RE, et al.1996
• General Surgery 
  Chapter: Special Problems in Abdominal Trauma 
  Buckman RJ, Badellino M, Beech DJEditors: WP Ritchie Jr., Glen Steele Jr., Richard Dean.J.B.Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, PA1995
• MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Handbook 
  Chapter: Oncologic Emergencies 
  Beech DJ, Lowy AEditors: Berger D, Feig B, Furhman G.Little, Brown, and Company Publishers, Boston, MA1994
• Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America 
  Beech DJ, Pollock R
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Abstracts/Posters

• Leptin induces early onset and aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer
  Adriana Harbuzariu, Antonio Rampoldi, Danielle S. Daley-Brown, Tia L. Harmon, Derrick J. Beech, Gabriela Oprea-Ilies, Ruben R. Gonzalez-Perez, Proceedings of the AACR, New Orleans, LA, 1/16/2016
• The Efficacy of a Metabolic Disease Registry for Managing Diabetes in Underserved Communities
  Tania Anderson, Alexis Maynor, Brandon Epps, Earnest Alema-Mensah, Derrick J Beech, Eighth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Atlanta, GA, 1/13/2015
• The Efficacy of a Breast Cancer Registry for Improved Survival in Under Resourced Environments
  Alexis Maynor, Tania Anderson, Brandon Epps, Earnest Alema-Mensah, Derrick J Beech, Eighth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Atlanta, GA, 1/13/2015
• Molecular targets in early detection and differentiation of inflammatory bowel disease-associated colon-rectal-anal cancer disparities
  Joan C. Smith · Richard M. Caprioli · Samuel E. Adunyah · Amosy E. M'Koma · M. W. Schaffer · Roland S. Cooper · Derrick J. Beech · Steven N. Wolff · Erin H. Seeley · H..., Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 1/1/2011
• The role of dietary fat in prostate cancer risk in Jamaican men: a pilot study
  Ayokunle Osho · Tirsit Adane · Maung Aung · Flora AM Ukoli · Derrick J Beech, Infectious Agents and Cancer, 1/1/2011
• Short-term cancer research experiences for medical students: Goals and outcomes
  Ananta Bhatt · May Cho · Derrick Beech · Dana Marshall, Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 1/1/2010
• Multidisciplinary team approach improves breast cancer survival in minority women
  Beech DJ, Atanda A, Weatherspoon B, Third Annual AACR Conference of the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, 1/1/2010
• Increased IGF-I Receptor Expression In Breast Cancer
  Fallucco M., Deng N., Beech DJ, AACR, 1/1/2002
• Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Antagonism Result In Increased Cytotoxicity In Osteogenic Sarcoma (SAO-2 And U2OS) Cell Line
  Kellum E., Beech DJ, AACR, 1/1/2002
• Cancer Preventative Practices Of Medical And Public Health Students
  Madan A., Beech B., Naganna, L., Myers L., Beech DJ, AACR, 1/1/2002
• ZD1839 Results In Increased Cytotoxicity to 5-FU In Esophageal Cancer Cells
  Beech DJ, Deng, N, AACR Website & ARS Website, 1/1/2002
• EGFR Antagonism Using AD1839 (Iressa)Results and Increased Cytoxic Response to 5-FU in Colon Cancer Cells
  Beech DJ, Deng, N, AACR, 1/1/2002
• Elevated Levels of Hyaluronidase in Normal and Neoplastic Breast Tissue
  Deng N, Beech DJ, The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting; AACR Proceedings, New Orleans, LA, 1/24/2001
• The Role of Hyaluronidase in Tumor Metastasis
  Beech DJ, Madan AK, Proceedings of the Abstracts of The 5th World Congress on Advances in Oncology, and 3rd International Symposium on Molecular Medicine, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, 1/19/2000
• Use of Mammogram Magnification Views Decrease Biopsy rates
  Madan AK, Nguyen M, Wakabayashi M, Beech DJ, 90th Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1/10/1999
• Ethnic-Based Differences of Smoking Cessation in Women Undergoing Routine Screening Mammogram
  Barden C, Madan AK, Beech BM, Fay K, Sintich M, Beech DJ, 90th Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1/10/1999
• Ethnic-Based Dietary Differences in Women Undergoing Routine Screening for Breast Cancer
  Barden C, Madan AK, Beech BM, Fay K, Sintich M, Beech DJ, 90th Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1/10/1999
• Socioeconomic Factors, Not Race, Predict Breast Self Examination
  Madan AK, Barden C, Beech BM, Fay K, Sintich M, Beech DJ, 90th Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1/10/1999
• Lymph Node Status of T1 Primary Breast Adenocarcinoma in a Diverse Population
  Madan AK, Macareo L, Winfrey K, Beech DJ, 90th Annual American Association for Cancer Research, Philadelphia, PA, 1/10/1999
• Age Bias: A Cause of Underutilization of Breast Conservation Treatment in the Elderly
  Madan AK, Aliabadi-Wahle S, Beech DJ, AACE, Cleveland, OH, 1/7/1999
• Improving Medical Student Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening Knowledge
  Madan AK, Colbert P, Beech B, Beech DJ, AACE, Cleveland, OH, 1/7/1999
• Differences in Cancer Screening Between Medical Students and Residents
  Aliabadi-Wahle S, Madan AK, Beech DJ, AACE, Cleveland, OH, 1/7/1999
• Age Bias: A Cause of Underutilization of Breast Conservation Treatment in the Elderly
  Madan AK, Shaghayegh A, Beech DJ, J of Cancer Education, 1/1/1999
• Characterization of Obesity in Women Presenting to a Health Clinic
  Madan AK, Barden C, Beech B, Fay K, Sintich M, Beech DJ, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/1999
• Ethnic Differences in Hormone Use in Patients Presenting to a Breast Health Clinic
  Madan AK, Barden C, Beech B, Fay K, Sintich M, Beech DJ, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/1999
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Lectures

• Write Your Life and Career Story – Purpose and Passion 
  Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA - 1/17/2016
• Dispelling Common Cancer Myths 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/25/2015
• Innovation in Delivery of Clinical Care 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/16/2015
• Dispelling Cancer Myths 
  Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence, Atlanta, GA - 1/26/2014
• Colorectal Cancer: Innovations, Equity and Outcomes 
  Boston, MA - 1/9/2014
• When Air Hits It---Cancer Disparities and Myths 
  Macon, GA - 1/27/2013
• Developing a Foundation for Careers in Medicine 
  South Atlanta High School, Atlanta, GA - 1/5/2013
• Contemporary Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer 
  St. Simons Island, GA - 1/1/2013
• Surgical Management of Breast Cancer 
  Georgia Cancer Center-Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA - 1/30/2012
• Why We Can’t Wait: Expanding the Role of Minority Providers in the Healthcare Debate 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/27/2012
• Living the Dream: A Day in the Life of a Surgeon 
  Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA - 1/23/2012
• Surgical Management of Melanoma 
  Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA - 1/12/2012
• Contemporary Management of Colon Cancer 
  Cornwall Regional Hospital, Montego Bay, Jamaica West Indies - 1/9/2011
• Innovative Approaches to Eliminating Disparities in Cancer Outcomes 
  Pigeon Forge, TN - 1/22/2010
• The Role of Minorities in Clinical Research 
  Scaritt Bennett Center, Nashville, TN - 1/20/2010
• When Air Hits It’ Disparities in Cancer Care-A Surgeon’s Perspective 
  Nashville, TN - 1/24/2009
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students 
  Meharry Medical College. Nashville, TN - 1/17/2009
• Contemporary Management of Colorectal Cancer 
  Meharry Medical College. Nashville, TN - 1/3/2009
• Contemporary Management of Advanced Esophageal and Gastric Cancer 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/28/2008
• Contemporary Management of Colon and Rectal Cancer 
  Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - 1/27/2008
• Committee on Young Surgeon’s Panel Discussion 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/27/2008
• Management of Locally Advanced Breast Cancer 
  Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN - 1/19/2008
• Attacking Healthcare Disparities 
  Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN - 1/11/2008
• Contemporary Surgical Management of Colon Cancer 
  Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN - 1/8/2008
• Helpful Hints for a Healthy Career in Medicine 
  University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Student Alumni Center Memphis, TN - 1/3/2008
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Other

• Faith to Heal 
  Beech DJ, Createspace
  1/1/2013
• Closing The Gap 
  Beech DJ, Brown K, American Family Health Magazine
  1/1/2003
• The Importance of Breast Self-Exam 
  Elizabeth Speck, Beech DJ, Physician Q and A, Magazine
  1/1/2003
• First, Do No Harm 
  Beech DJ, America
  1/1/2003
• Breast Cancer 
  D.J. Beech, Radio Show "Health Call with UT Medical Group" on WMC-AM 790
  1/3/1999
• Mind, Body and Cancer 
  D.J. Beech, WLAE Television Segment
  New Orleans, LA - 1/15/1997
• Life’s Maze 
  Beech DJ
  poetry.com
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