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450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Phone+1 617-632-3352
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Summary
- Dr. Ting Bao is an oncologist based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in breast cancer and complementary and integrative medicine. She completed her medical education and training at Johns Hopkins University, including a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Bao is currently the Co-Director at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Zakim Center, where she has worked since 2023. Her expertise spans breast cancer, acupuncture, pain measurement, and breast pathology. She has partaken in clinical trials focusing on integrative approaches such as acupuncture and yoga for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and other side effects. Dr. Bao has published multiple articles on topics like integrative oncology and Tai Chi in reputable journals.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2006 - 2009- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
MA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2025
NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2023
MD State Medical License 2005 - 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Clinical Trials
- Acupuncture in Reducing Muscle and Bone Symptoms in Women Receiving Letrozole, Exemestane, or Anastrozole for Stage 0, Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 May 01
- 1068GCC Evaluate Efficacy & Explore Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Bortezomib-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (BIPN) in Multiple Myeloma Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
- Acupuncture to Prevent Chemotherapy Dose Reduction Due to Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Patients (GCC1232) Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effects and safety of traditional Chinese medicine approaches in cancer symptom care: A systematic review of phase 3 randomized clinical trials.Mingxiao Yang, Linda Zhong, Rose W Y Fok, Yan Yin Tjioe, Bo Siang Teo
Cancer. 2025-11-15 - Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey.Alexandre Chan, Reem Nasr, Daniela Arcos, Dalia Kagramanov, Chioma Asuzu
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2025-11-03 - How to build a thriving integrative oncology programme.Irene Martyniuk, Victoria Kennedy, Judith Rose, Michelle Bombacie, Tara Berman
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2025-10-27
Authored Content
- What It Was like to Attend SABCS, Despite OmicronDecember 2021
- Prevalence and Risk Factors for Fatigue Among Breast Cancer Survivors on Aromatase InhibitorsAugust 2018
- A Phase IIA Trial of Acupuncture to Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Severity During Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Weekly Paclitaxel Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer PatientsAugust 2018
Press Mentions
Cancer Health 25: Ting Bao, MDJune 15th, 2022- Debunking Myths About CancerJune 10th, 2022
- Barrie Cassileth, Medical SociologyMarch 29th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Yoga for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (YCT) TrialDANA-FARBER CANCER INST2021–2026
- Yoga for Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy Treatment (YCT)NIH2021–2026
- Acupuncture for Chemothrapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (ACT) TrialDANA-FARBER CANCER INST2023–2025
- Acupuncture for chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy treatment (ACT) trialNIH2020–2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society for Integrative MedicineMember
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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