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Heather Gatcombe

  • Department of Radiation Oncology
    Assistant Professor
  • (404) 501-6925
  • heather.grace.gatcombe@emory.edu
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Overview

Heather G. Gatcombe, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. A board certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Gatcombe practices general radiation oncology and sees patients at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Decatur Hospital. Prior to joining Emory, she served as the medical director of the WellStar Cobb Hospital Cancer Center.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from Emory University School of Medicine
  • BS/BA from University of Florida

Research

Publications

  • Metastatic primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a pediatric patient with a complete response to systemic chemotherapy and definitive radiation therapy: case report and review of the literature.
    J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 32 Page(s): 192 - 194
    04/01/2010 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Olson TA; Esiashvili N
  • Calypso 4D Localization and Cone-beam CT Evaluation of Cervical Motion during External Beam Radiotherapy for Intact Cervix Cancer
    Volume: 78 Page(s): S41 - S42
    01/01/2010 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Liu T; Chen H; Godette KD; Diaz R; Rossi P
  • Excellent local control from radiation therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys Volume: 74 Page(s): 1549 - 1554
    08/01/2009 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Marcus RB; Katzenstein HM; Tighiouart M; Esiashvili N
  • Evolution of Combined Chemotherapy and Radiation for Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma from Conventional 2-Dimensional Techniques to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT): A 30-Year Experience from a Single Institution
    Volume: 75 Page(s): S515 - S515
    01/01/2009 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Qayed M; Katzenstein H; Olson T; Rapkin L; George B; Esiashvili N
  • Excellent local control from radiation therapy for high risk neuroblastoma
    Volume: 69 Page(s): S33 - S34
    01/01/2007 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Marcus RB; Esiashvili N
  • Role of erbB2 in the sensitivity of EGFR signaling to quinazoline-based EGFR inhibitors in glioma cell lines
    Volume: 8 Page(s): 411 - 411
    10/01/2006 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Chang C-M; Shu H-KG
  • Treatment related myelitis in Hodgkin's lymphoma following stem cell transplant, chemotherapy and radiation: a case report and review of the literature.
    J Neurooncol Volume: 79 Page(s): 293 - 298
    09/01/2006 Authors: Gatcombe H; Lawson J; Phuphanich S; Crocker I
  • Primary retroperitoneal teratomas: a review of the literature.
    J Surg Oncol Volume: 86 Page(s): 107 - 113
    05/01/2004 Authors: Gatcombe HG; Assikis V; Kooby D; Johnstone PAS
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