John P. Donohue
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John P. Donohue, M.D. was the Chairman of the Urology Department and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Indiana University School of Medicine
. He pioneered treatments for testicular cancer
, including the nerve-sparing technique. His work with Dr. Lawrence Einhorn
led to an increase in cure rate of testicular cancer from 5% to 90%. He studied under Wyland F. Leadbetter and began his career as the Ship's Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp
.
, New Rochelle
, New York and Holy Cross College in Worchester
, Massachusetts in 1954. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, completed initial surgical training at the New York Hospital and received his urologic training at Massachusetts General Hospital. After completing his training, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana
.
Indiana University School of Medicine
The Indiana University School of Medicine is a leading medical school and medical research powerhouse connected to Indiana University. With several teaching campuses in the state, the School of Medicine has its predominant research and medical center at the Indiana University – Purdue University...
. He pioneered treatments for testicular cancer
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system.In the United States, between 7,500 and 8,000 diagnoses of testicular cancer are made each year. In the UK, approximately 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. Over his lifetime, a man's risk of...
, including the nerve-sparing technique. His work with Dr. Lawrence Einhorn
Lawrence Einhorn
Dr. Lawrence Einhorn is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and an oncologist.- Overview :Dr. Einhorn pioneered the development of the life-saving medical treatment in 1974 for testicular cancer, increasing the survival rate from 10% to 95% .Dr. Einhorn...
led to an increase in cure rate of testicular cancer from 5% to 90%. He studied under Wyland F. Leadbetter and began his career as the Ship's Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp
USS Wasp (CV-18)
USS Wasp was one of 24 s built during World War II for the United States Navy. The ship, the ninth US Navy ship to bear the name, was originally named Oriskany, but was renamed while under construction in honor of the previous , which was sunk 15 September 1942...
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Training
Donohue graduated from Iona Preparatory SchoolIona Preparatory School
Iona Preparatory School is an all-boys National School of Excellence Catholic high school located in New Rochelle, NY in suburban Westchester County. Named for the Scottish island of Iona, the school was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1916...
, New Rochelle
New Rochelle, New York
New Rochelle is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States, in the southeastern portion of the state.The town was settled by refugee Huguenots in 1688 who were fleeing persecution in France...
, New York and Holy Cross College in Worchester
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
, Massachusetts in 1954. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, completed initial surgical training at the New York Hospital and received his urologic training at Massachusetts General Hospital. After completing his training, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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