I enjoyed learning about MD Anderson Cancer Center Global Oncology efforts during this morning's Division Grand Rounds. Thank you to Kathleen Schmeler MD and Sarah Berger for their engaging presentations

#teachingimages The epidural space is likely contiguous with surrounding fascial planes! Shown here is spinal needle placement outside the L5/S1 neuroforamen, but presumably in erector spinal plane, yielding epidural contrast spread.

Save this image! Cervical MRI scans can be hard to read and comes with practice. Note the important landmarks on this T2 axial MRI cut📌

Thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the following Dove Medical Press publication with leaders in our field: dovepress.com/evidence-based… (awbs://www.dovepress.com/evidence-based-clinical-practice-guidelines-on-regenerative-medicine-t-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JPR)  #EndCancer

Another recruitment season is officially in the books! Thanks to each of the applicants who applied and interviewed with our program. I expect that you all will do wonderful things at your respective programs. We’re excited about our incoming group! MD Anderson Cancer Center Saba Javed, MD

Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is on the rise, but evidence for optimal use and certain indications is still emerging. ⚡️📊 Our survey uncovers big differences in practice patterns! Understanding these variances is key to driving PNS forward. 🔑 🔗 bit.ly/4eDOaFS

This project was made possible with collaboration from Eellan Sivanesan, MD, FASA Saba Javed, MD Ryan D'Souza, MD Nasir Hussain Vinita Singh Bhavana Yalamuru @SounSheen and others!

Check out our latest publication! Ryan D'Souza, MD Jay Karri, MD, MPH

Per Lundy et al, the AP diameter of the thecal sac at S1 should be greater than at L4. However, dural ectasia and vertebral scalloping can also occur in the lumbar spine.

Join us in congratulating our 2025 Lisa Stearns Award recipient, Dr. Saba Javed, MD! 👏 Honoring the legacy of Lisa Stearns, MD, this award encourages clinical and scientific work in cancer pain interventional therapies and #neuromodulation. MD Anderson Cancer Center #NANS25

.NANS Official has announced its 2025 award winners ahead of the NANS annual meeting, recognising “individuals who are making strides in the field of #Neuromodulation” Jason Pope Dawood Sayed, MD Nicole Provenza Saba Javed, MD neuronewsinternational.com/north-american…

Had an incredible time at #NANS25 . Honored to be part of an insightful multidisciplinary panel on the use of neuromodulation beyond pain NANS Official Ryan D'Souza, MD Saba Javed, MD Neha Santucci MD Sanjeet Narang Exciting news: Call for #NANS2026 proposals is now OPEN! 📢

Vinita Singh Ryan D'Souza, MD Saba Javed, MD Neha Santucci MD Sanjeet Narang Emory University Mayo Clinic MD Anderson Cancer Center Emory Anesthesiology Thank you so much for speaking at #NANS25! Hope to see you for NANS 2026 in Vegas!

Global study on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) 👉🏾~11,000 pts 👉🏾28 countries 👉🏾41.22% with CIPN reported chronic pain 👉🏾platinum-based agents, taxanes, and lung cancer subgroups had highest chronic painful CIPN Check out landmark study 🔗 rapm.bmj.com/content/early/…

🎗️ Chemotherapy and Neuropathy - A Global Change 🌍 This systematic review and meta-analysis of 77 studies from 28 countries showed that 4 in 10 patients undergoing chemotherapy experience persistent neuropathy. 💡 Read more: bit.ly/4gw7jtC @Ryan_s_DSouzaMD Chandan Saini

Healio spoke with Ryan D'Souza, MD of Mayo Clinic about study data showing that more than 40% of patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy develop persistent peripheral nerve pain. #CIPN #Chemotherapy bit.ly/41Ab6C2

HemOnc Today Mayo Clinic Nasir Hussain Saba Javed, MD Chandan Saini Mayo Clinic Department of Anesthesiology

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we celebrate Saba Javed, MD—recipient of the 2025 Lisa Stearns Award—for her volunteer efforts with NANS to advance research, mentor the next generation, and educate the #neuromodulation community 👏 Thanks for all you do!

I'm honored to be a co-director for MD Anderson's Cancer Pain Management Symposium. From personalized care to multidisciplinary strategies, this is a must for managing cancer-related pain. Join me virtually on Nov. 1!mdanderson.cloud-cme.com/course/courseo…

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