2017
Impact of vaginal cylinder diameter on outcomes following brachytherapy for early stage endometrial cancer
Qian JM, Stahl JM, Young MR, Ratner E, Damast S. Impact of vaginal cylinder diameter on outcomes following brachytherapy for early stage endometrial cancer. Journal Of Gynecologic Oncology 2017, 28: 0. PMID: 29027402, PMCID: PMC5641534, DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2017.28.e84.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBody Mass IndexBrachytherapyConstriction, PathologicDatabases, FactualEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesGravidityHumansHysterectomyLymph Node ExcisionMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingOvariectomyRadiation InjuriesRadiotherapy, AdjuvantSalpingectomyTreatment OutcomeVaginaVaginal DiseasesConceptsVaginal brachytherapyVaginal symptomsLate grade 3 toxicityEarly-stage endometrial cancerNormal body mass indexAdjuvant vaginal brachytherapyGrade 3 toxicityShorter vaginal lengthStage endometrial cancerEndometrial cancer patientsBody mass indexRate of recurrenceAcute gastrointestinalTreatment tolerabilityVaginal stenosisEndometrial cancerVaginal lengthMass indexRecurrence rateCancer patientsVaginal toxicityTreatment characteristicsHigh riskSide effectsPatients
2010
Impact of Dose on Local Failure Rates After Image-Guided Reirradiation of Recurrent Paraspinal Metastases
Damast S, Wright J, Bilsky M, Hsu M, Zhang Z, Lovelock M, Cox B, Zatcky J, Yamada Y. Impact of Dose on Local Failure Rates After Image-Guided Reirradiation of Recurrent Paraspinal Metastases. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2010, 81: 819-826. PMID: 20888133, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.06.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImage-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapyLocal failure rateParaspinal metastasisImpact of doseDaily fractionsIncidence of myelopathySingle-fraction regimensRecords of patientsRisk of myelopathyIntensity-modulated radiotherapyCumulative incidenceEpidural diseaseField recurrenceDose groupProspective dataFailure rateTreatment characteristicsLF incidenceMetastasisIncidenceSignificant decreaseGyMyelopathyDoseIg