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John Ruckdeschel, MD, Oncology, Jackson, MS

JohnCharlesRuckdeschelMD

Oncology Jackson, MS

Hematologic Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Retired

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  • Office

    University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute
    2500 N. State Street Guyton 2 Suite 751
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone+1 601-815-6803
    Fax+1 601-815-6806

Summary

  • Retired as Director of the University of Mississippi Cancer Institute and the Ergon Chair in Cancer Research. Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine and Professor of Population Health Science in the John D Bower School of Population Health

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1972 - 1975
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1995 - 2017
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2009 - 2017
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Alumni Award John Hopkins School of Medicine, 2009
  • Spirit of Collaboration Award Michigan Cancer Consortium, 2007
  • Top Doctors in Detroit Hour Magazine, 2006
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Implementing a Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program in an Integrated Hospital System: Outcomes After Initial Round of Screening  
    Miller AT, Krueger P, Conner K, Robertson T, Rowley B, Sause W, Ruckdeschel JC, Blagev D, J Amer Coll Radiol, 1/1/2016
  • Use of post-treatment imaging and biomarkers in survivors of early-stage breast cancer: Inappropriate surveillance or necessary care?  
    Hahn EE, Tang T, Lee JS, Munoz-Plaza C, Adesina O, Shen E, Rowley B, Maeda JL, Mosen DM, Mosen DM, Ruckdeschel JC, Gould MK, Cancer, 1/9/2015
  • Randomized clinical trial of a brief and extensive dyadic intervention for advanced cancer patients and their family caregivers  
    Northouse LL, Mood DW, Schafenacker A, Kalemkerian G, Zalupski M, LoRusso P, Hayes DF, Hussain M, Ruckdeschel JC, Fendrick MA, Trask PC, Ronis DL, Kershaw T, Psycho-Oncology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Use of advanced imaging for staging of early breast cancer in two integrated health care systems: Adherence with a Choosing Wisely Recommendation
    Hahn EE, Tang T, Lee JS, Munoz-Plaza C, Adesina O, Shen E, Rowley B, Maeda JL, Mosen DM, Ruckdeschel JC, Gould M, J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2015
  • First-Year Patient Outcomes in a Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program
    Miller AT, Krueger P, Conner K, Robertson T, Rowley B, Sause W, Ruckdeschel JC, Blagev D, American Thoracic Society, 1/1/2015
  • Patient Characteristics and Symptoms at Time of Enrollment in First-Year Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program
    Miller AT, Krueger P, Conner K, Robertson T, Rowley B, Sause W, Ruckdeschel JC, Blagev D, American Thoracic Society, 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Locally advanced lung cancer - controversies in management 
    Ruckdeschel JC, Wagner H, Robinson L, ASCO Educational Book
    1/1/1996
  • MPE II: recent findings in the clinical management of malignant pleural effusions 
    Ruckdeschel JC, Moores D, LP Communications
    New York, NY - 1/1/1990
  • Non-small cell lung cancer: a multimodality approach to treatment 
    Ruckdeschel JC, Moores D, LP Communications
    New York, NY - 1/1/1989
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Grant Support

  • Program Planning And EvaluationNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Core--Protocol Specific Research SupportNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Core--Protocol Review And Monitoring SystemNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Core--Informatics- Shared ResourceNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Core--Developmental FundsNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Core--Clinical Trials OfficeNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Cancer Center Support GrantNational Cancer Institute2002–2008
  • Staff InvestigatorsNational Cancer Institute2005
  • Senior LeadershipNational Cancer Institute2005
  • Extramural Research Facilities Construction: HIV In In Vivo ModelNational Center For Research Resources2002
  • Extramural RES Facil Construction: Stem CellNational Center For Research Resources2002
  • Extramural RES Facil Construction: AlzheimerNational Center For Research Resources2002
  • Extramural RES Facil Construction: AgingNational Center For Research Resources2002
  • Moffitt Cancer Center Support GrantNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
  • Partnership--Moffitt Cancer--Puerto Rico Cancer CenterNational Cancer Institute2001
  • Cancer Center And Research InstituteNational Cancer Institute1998–2000
  • Extramural Research Facilities ConstructionNational Cancer Institute1998
  • Lung Cancer Study GroupNational Cancer Institute1987–1989

Professional Memberships