American journal of clinical oncology
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2014
Radiation therapy use and outcomes among older women with ER-positive and ER-negative stage I breast cancer.
We performed a population-based analysis to evaluate changes in patterns of radiation therapy (RT) usage after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and outcomes among women aged 70 years or older with stage I breast cancer. ⋯ Among older women with stage I breast cancer treated with BCS, use of any RT has been omitted more frequently and BT utilized more often. Further studies are necessary to evaluate potential under-utilization of RT, particularly among women with ER-negative tumors.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2014
Comparative StudyA comparative study of stereotactic radiosurgery, hypofractionated, and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy in the treatment of skull base meningioma.
To compare the outcomes of skull base meningiomas treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (hFSRT), and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT). ⋯ There is no significant difference in the radiographic and clinical response in patients with skull base meningioma treated with SRS, hFSRT, or FSRT and thus gives the clinician the impetus to tailor treatment techniques to the location and size of the tumor at presentation.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Apr 2014
Review GuidelineACR appropriateness Criteria® early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer.
Early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is diagnosed in about 15% to 20% of lung cancer patients at presentation. In order to provide clinicians with guidance in decision making for early-stage NSCLC patients, the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria Lung Cancer Panel was recently charged with a review of the current published literature to generate up-to-date management recommendations for this clinical scenario. For patients with localized, mediastinal lymph node-negative NSCLC, optimal management should be determined by an expert multidisciplinary team. ⋯ As a general statement, the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed every 2 years by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and review include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer-reviewed journals and the application of a well-established consensus methodology (modified Delphi) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures by the panel. In those instances where evidence is lacking or not definitive, expert opinion may be used to recommend imaging or treatment.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Apr 2014
Phase 2 trial of paclitaxel polyglumex with capecitabine for metastatic breast cancer.
Capecitabine and paclitaxel are established effective treatments, alone and combined with other cytotoxic and targeted agents, for metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Paclitaxel polyglumex (a macromolecular conjugate of paclitaxel bound to poly-L-glutamic acid) has potential advantages over conventional paclitaxel, including little alopecia, short infusion time with no premedication, enhanced tumor permeability/retention effect, and improved tolerability. We therefore examined tolerability and efficacy of paclitaxel polyglumex with capecitabine in patients with MBC. ⋯ Although the trial failed to reach goal of 21 confirmed tumor responses among the first 41 evaluable patients, paclitaxel polyglumex and capecitabine is well tolerated and effective in MBC.