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Department of Internal Medicine

Hematology, Oncology and Blood & 
Marrow Transplantation Faculty


Thorvardur R. Halfdanarson, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Halfdanarson's clinical interests focus on oncology.

His research interests include cancer epidemiology, symptom management in advanced cancer, and hematologic manifestations of copper deficiency.

Honors, Awards, and Organizations

  • Icelandic Medical Association, 1995-present
  • American Medical Association, 2001-present
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2005-present
  • American College of Physicians (ACP), 2006-present
  • ASCO Merit Award

Select Publications

  1. Halfdanarson TR, Hogan WJ, Moynihan TJ. Oncologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Treatment. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006;81:835-848.
  2. Halfdanarson TR, Jatoi A. Theobromine, a Substance Intrinsic to Dark Chocolate, as a Cough Suppressant: Rationale and Justification for an Upcoming Clinical Trial. Supportive Cancer Therapy, 2007.
  3. Halfdanarson TR, Litzow MR, Murray JA. Hematologic manifestations of celiac disease. Blood. 2007;109:412-421.

Thor Halfdanarson

Medical School:
University of Iceland

Residency:
Reykjavik Hospital
The University of Iowa

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

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