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600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-265-1700
Fax+1 608-262-1982
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Summary
- Dr. James Cleary is an Oncology specialist based in Madison, WI, with a subspecialty in Hospice & Palliative care. He graduated from The University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences in 1984. His extensive experience includes hospice and palliative medicine, cancer pain, bone metastases, clinical decision support, and physician-patient relations. He has contributed significantly to several publications, most notably his piece "Redefining Palliative Care—A New Consensus-Based Definition," which has been cited 416 times. Dr. Cleary has also been involved in various clinical trials and was awarded the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Ambulatory EMR in 2011.
Education & Training
The University of Adelaide Faculty of Health SciencesClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2018 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2000 - 2027
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Clinical Trials
- Safety of Phenylephrine for Oral Mucositis Prevention Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
- Exploratory Study of Norepinephrine to Prevent Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
- Statin Discontinuation in Advanced Illness Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 03
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsAdult Cancer Pain, Version 2.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.Robert A Swarm, Jeanie M Youngwerth, Julia L Agne, Magdalena Anitescu, Madhuri Are
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2025-07-01 - 1 citationsQuality indicators and patient outcome measures for palliative care in cancer patients: a systematic review.Chase Peng Yun Ng, Moira Hegyi, Grant Lewison, Tania Pastrana, Eve Namisango
Ecancermedicalscience. 2025-01-01 - The state of global palliative care research: a bibliometric study.Mevhibe B Hocaoglu, Grant Lewison, Hamish Sharp, Tania Pastrana, Eve Namisango
Ecancermedicalscience. 2025-01-01
Journal Articles
- Significant Suppression of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients Using a Topically Applied Adrenergic VasoconstrictorDeepak Khuntia, James F Cleary, Bethany M Anderson, BioMed Central
Press Mentions
New Walther Chair in Supportive Oncology to Focus on Music Therapy for Cancer PatientsDecember 5th, 2022- IU School of Medicine Names First Walther Scholar in Psycho-OncologyApril 26th, 2022
Grant Support
- Iccs In Lung Cancer: Evaluating Survival BenefitsNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
- Protocol Review And MonitoringNational Cancer Institute2007–2011
- Treatment Of Arm Lymphedema In Breast Cancer Survivors: Pycnogenol VS PlaceboNational Center For Research Resources2007
- Comparison Of Otfc And Standard Therapy For Control Of Persistent Cancer PainNational Center For Research Resources1997–1999
- Comparison Of Otfc &Standard Therapy For Control Of Persistent Cancer PainNational Center For Research Resources1997
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