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Association between treatment with brachytherapy vs whole-breast irradiation and subsequent mastectomy, complications, and survival among older women with invasive breast cancerGrace L Smith
Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
JAMA 307:1827-37. 2012..Because results of long-term randomized trials will not be reported for years, detailed analysis of clinical outcomes in a nonrandomized setting is warranted...
Adoption of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for breast cancer in the United StatesBenjamin D Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1202, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst 103:798-809. 2011..It is thus controversial whether such treatment justifies billing for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)...- The future of radiation oncology in the United States from 2010 to 2020: will supply keep pace with demand?Benjamin D Smith
The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1202, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Clin Oncol 28:5160-5. 2010..Accordingly, we projected demand for radiation therapy and supply of radiation oncologists in 2010 and 2020 to determine whether a similar shortage may exist for this specialty... - Fractionation for whole breast irradiation: an American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) evidence-based guidelineBenjamin D Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 81:59-68. 2011..However, it remains controversial whether these results apply to all subgroups of patients. We therefore developed an evidence-based guideline to provide direction for clinical practice... - Improvement in breast cancer outcomes over time: are older women missing out?Benjamin D Smith
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
J Clin Oncol 29:4647-53. 2011.... - Effectiveness of radiation for prevention of mastectomy in older breast cancer patients treated with conservative surgeryJeffrey M Albert
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
Cancer 118:4642-51. 2012..Accordingly, we used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare observational cohort to determine the effect of RT on the risk of mastectomy among older women with stage I, ER-positive breast cancer... - Impact of evidence-based clinical guidelines on the adoption of postmastectomy radiation in older womenShervin M Shirvani
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
Cancer 117:4595-605. 2011..Accordingly, the authors used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare cohort to determine whether the use of PMRT has increased in response to evidence-based guidelines... - Hypothyroidism in older patients with head and neck cancer after treatment with radiation: a population-based studyGrace L Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
Head Neck 31:1031-8. 2009..In patients with head and neck cancer, radiation treatment (RT) is a risk factor for hypothyroidism. However, the specific magnitude of risk after RT in older patients is not known... - Breast-conserving surgery in older patients with invasive breast cancer: current patterns of treatment across the United StatesGrace L Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The Section of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Am Coll Surg 209:425-433.e2. 2009..But earlier studies report low BCS use rates of 12% to 43% nationally, especially in older patients. We sought to determine current patterns and predictors of BCS use... - Racial disparities in the use of radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery: a national Medicare studyGrace L Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Cancer 116:734-41. 2010..Therefore, in a comprehensive, national cohort of Medicare patients, racial disparities in the use of radiotherapy (RT) after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for invasive breast cancer were quantified... - Comparative effectiveness of 5 treatment strategies for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer in the elderlyShervin M Shirvani
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 84:1060-70. 2012.... - Risk of hypothyroidism in older breast cancer patients treated with radiationGrace L Smith
Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Cancer 112:1371-9. 2008..The authors assessed risk of hypothyroidism in breast cancer patients who were receiving RT to a supraclavicular field, which typically includes a portion of thyroid... - Brachytherapy for accelerated partial-breast irradiation: a rapidly emerging technology in breast cancer careGrace L Smith
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Clin Oncol 29:157-65. 2011..It is currently used in the community setting, although its efficacy has yet to be validated in prospective comparative trials. Frequency and factors influencing use have not been previously identified... - Cerebrovascular disease risk in older head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapyGrace L Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Clin Oncol 26:5119-25. 2008..Cerebrovascular disease is common in head and neck cancer patients, but it is unknown whether radiotherapy increases the cerebrovascular disease risk in this population... - Nomogram to predict the benefit of radiation for older patients with breast cancer treated with conservative surgeryJeffrey M Albert
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
J Clin Oncol 30:2837-43. 2012..However, it is not known whether this recommendation should extend to other older women. Accordingly, we developed a nomogram to predict the likelihood of long-term breast preservation with and without RT... - Baseline utilization of breast radiotherapy before institution of the Medicare practice quality reporting initiativeBenjamin D Smith
Radiation Oncology Flight, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 74:1506-12. 2009..As a first step in evaluating the potential impact of this measure, we assessed baseline use of radiotherapy among women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer before implementation of PQRI... - Patterns of care and locoregional treatment outcomes in older esophageal cancer patients: The SEER-Medicare CohortGrace L Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 77030, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 74:482-9. 2009..Optimal management of elderly patients with nonmetastatic esophageal cancer is unclear. Outcomes data after locoregional treatment are lacking for this group... - Controversies over the role of radiation therapy for ductal carcinoma in situBenjamin D Smith
Department of Radiation Oncology, 2200 Bergquist Dr, Ste 1, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA
Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 8:433-41. 2008..At present, results of these trials are conflicting, and, therefore, radiation therapy is generally recommended following conservative surgery, even for patients with favorable pathologic characteristics... - Hormone receptor status influences the locoregional benefit of trastuzumab in patients with nonmetastatic breast cancerMichelle M Kim
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Cancer 118:4936-43. 2012..In this study, the role of HR and HER2 status on the locoregional benefit of trastuzumab treatment was investigated in patients with nonmetastatic breast cancer... - Topical hyaluronic acid vs. standard of care for the prevention of radiation dermatitis after adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer: single-blind randomized phase III clinical trialCHELSEA PINNIX
Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 83:1089-94. 2012..To determine the efficacy of an emulsion containing hyaluronic acid to reduce the development of ≥ Grade 2 radiation dermatitis after adjuvant breast radiation compared with best supportive care... - The value of ultrasound in detecting extra-axillary regional node involvement in patients with advanced breast cancerPuneeth Iyengar
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235, USA
Oncologist 17:1402-8. 2012..Therefore, regional ultrasound is beneficial in the initial staging evaluation for such patients... - Emergence of integrated urology-radiation oncology practices in the State of TexasPavan M Jhaveri
Section of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 84:15-9. 2012..We sought to characterize the emergence of such practices in Texas, their extent of physical integration, and their potential effect on patient travel times for radiation therapy...