2022
Does perceived stigma or shame affect stage of presentation in Iraqi Kurdish women diagnosed with breast cancer?
Chagpar A, Qader S, Baqri M, Khoshnood K, Ahmed H. Does perceived stigma or shame affect stage of presentation in Iraqi Kurdish women diagnosed with breast cancer? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: e18680-e18680. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18680.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage 1 diseaseBreast cancerStage diseaseStage 1 breast cancerHigher stage diseaseLate-stage diseaseStage of presentationCancer Stigma ScaleMonthly household incomeBCSS scoreMost patientsCancer patientsBreast centerPatientsStigma ScaleFeelings of shameFeelings of stigmaCancerDiseaseWomenPossible scoreMarital statusIraqi womenDiagnosisStage 1Are patients with alcohol-related cancers (ARCs) more likely to quit drinking than the general population? Results of a national population-based survey.
Ishani K, Chagpar A. Are patients with alcohol-related cancers (ARCs) more likely to quit drinking than the general population? Results of a national population-based survey. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: e18716-e18716. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.e18716.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-related cancersGeneral populationAnnual household incomeNational Health Interview Survey (NHIS) datasetHeavy drinkersNational population-based surveyThird of patientsRisk of recurrencePopulation-based surveyCurrent heavy drinkersVariety of cancersProportion of peopleIndependent predictorsPrivate health insuranceHigh school educationPatientsSociodemographic factorsMultivariate analysisPublic insuranceHousehold incomeCancerHealth insuranceDrinkersLower ratesDrinkingThe Effect of Black Cohosh on Ki67 expression and Tumor Volume: A Pilot Study of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Patients
Trant A, Chagpar A, Wei W, Neumeister V, Rimm D, Stavris K, Lurie B, Frederick C, Andrejeva L, Raghu M, Killelea B, Horowitz N, Lannin D, Knill-Selby E, Sturrock T, Hofstatter E. The Effect of Black Cohosh on Ki67 expression and Tumor Volume: A Pilot Study of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Patients. Integrative Cancer Therapies 2022, 21: 15347354221137290. PMID: 36444764, PMCID: PMC9716631, DOI: 10.1177/15347354221137290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor volumeBlack cohoshSitu patientsDuctal carcinomaAnti-inflammatory effectsTumor cellular proliferationBreast cancer treatmentCellular proliferationWilcoxon signed-rank testDCIS patientsAdverse eventsEligible subjectsWindow trialsCore biopsyInvasive diseaseKi67 expressionSigned-rank testBreast cancerGrade 3Hormone changesPatientsQuantitative immunofluorescenceBC extractSignificant toxicityCancer treatment
2021
ASO Visual Abstract: Assessing Interobserver Variability of Cosmetic Outcome Assessment in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast Conservation Surgery
Chagpar A, Berger E, Alperovich M, Zanieski G, Avraham T, Lannin D. ASO Visual Abstract: Assessing Interobserver Variability of Cosmetic Outcome Assessment in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast Conservation Surgery. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2021, 28: 632-632. DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10584-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Surgical Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer
Plasilova M, Chagpar A. Surgical Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer. Current Breast Cancer Reports 2015, 7: 43-47. DOI: 10.1007/s12609-014-0169-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Does three-dimensional intraoperative specimen imaging reduce the need for re-excision in breast cancer patients?
Chagpar A, Butler M, Killelea B, Horowitz N, Stavris K, Lannin D. Does three-dimensional intraoperative specimen imaging reduce the need for re-excision in breast cancer patients? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 107-107. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.30_suppl.107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMargin statusIntraoperative imagingFinal margin statusMedian tumor sizeBreast cancer patientsRe-excision ratesIntraoperative specimen radiographyCohort of interestIntraoperative marginsResidual tumorPartial mastectomyPositive marginsProspective studyTumor sizeCancer patientsInvasive cancerFurther excisionPathology resultsIntraoperative resectionPatientsDefinitive specimenSpecimen radiographyIntraoperative specimenSurgeonsA risk score model predictive of the presence of additional disease in the axilla in early-breast cancer patients with one or two metastatic sentinel lymph nodes Canavese G, Bruzzi P, Catturich A, et al (IRCCS-AOU San Martino – IST, Genova, Italy) Eur J Surg Oncol 40:835-842, 2014§
Chagpar A. A risk score model predictive of the presence of additional disease in the axilla in early-breast cancer patients with one or two metastatic sentinel lymph nodes Canavese G, Bruzzi P, Catturich A, et al (IRCCS-AOU San Martino – IST, Genova, Italy) Eur J Surg Oncol 40:835-842, 2014§. Breast Diseases A Year Book Quarterly 2014, 25: 332-333. DOI: 10.1016/j.breastdis.2014.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Factors associated with unplanned breast cancer readmissions.
Gavankar C, Gross C, Lilenbaum R, Chagpar A. Factors associated with unplanned breast cancer readmissions. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 131-131. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.31_suppl.131.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer patientsCancer patientsCharlson/Deyo scoreNational Cancer DatabaseUnplanned hospital readmissionLymph node statusAmerican Cancer SocietyDeyo scoreHospital readmissionMargin statusNode statusTumor sizeInsurance statusCancer DatabaseCancer casesCancer SocietyAmerican CollegePatientsMultivariate analysisReadmissionFacility typeUHRSHAVE: A randomized controlled trial of routine shave margins versus standard partial mastectomy.
Chagpar A, Stavris K, Killelea B, Tsangaris T, Horowitz N. SHAVE: A randomized controlled trial of routine shave margins versus standard partial mastectomy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: tps1145-tps1145. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.tps1145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStandard partial mastectomyPositive margin ratePartial mastectomyRe-excision ratesShave marginsCosmetic outcomeMargin rateBreast cancerVolume of tissueCavity shave marginsNeoadjuvant chemotherapyPrimary endpointMastectomy groupLocal recurrenceOperative timeOutcome measuresStage 0Intraoperative timeMargin groupMost seriesPatientsMastectomyInformed consentAdditional tissueOperating roomState of the Art in Imaging and Chemoprevention for High-Risk Patients
Hofstatter E, Andrejeva L, Chagpar A. State of the Art in Imaging and Chemoprevention for High-Risk Patients. Current Breast Cancer Reports 2013, 5: 125-133. DOI: 10.1007/s12609-013-0104-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer preventionCancer preventionBreast cancerAccurate breast cancer risk assessmentAppropriate breast cancer screeningBreast cancer risk assessmentChemoprevention clinical trialsHigh-risk patientsBreast cancer screeningPromising new optionCancer risk assessmentCancer screeningClinical trialsPractical updatePatientsEarly detectionCancerPreventionNew optionsRiskRisk assessmentChemopreventionOptionsBreastClinicians
2012
Predictors of microinvasion and its prognostic role in ductal carcinoma in situ.
Sue G, Lannin D, Killelea B, Horowitz N, Chagpar A. Predictors of microinvasion and its prognostic role in ductal carcinoma in situ. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 188-188. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.27_suppl.188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPossible microinvasionPrognostic roleDuctal carcinomaActuarial overall survivalRetrospective cohort studyHigh-grade DCISRisk of recurrenceLikelihood of recurrenceSPSS software version 19DCIS sizeSolid histologyChart reviewFinal pathologyGrade DCISOverall survivalSoftware version 19Cohort studyConsecutive patientsIndependent predictorsMedian ageSurgical excisionBreast centerMicroinvasionDCISPatientsAccuracy of breast MRI in predicting pathologic tumor size.
Caprio K, Chagpar A, Hooley R, Tavassoli F, Honarpishe H, Lannin D, Killelea B, Horowitz N. Accuracy of breast MRI in predicting pathologic tumor size. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 1109-1109. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.1109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPathologic tumor sizeTumor sizeAccuracy of MRIMRI sizePathologic sizePathology sizeBreast cancerMRI lesion sizeSitu breast cancerPreoperative planning toolFinal pathologyNeoadjuvant chemotherapyPatient agePathologic findingsTumor histologyPreoperative MRILesion sizeLesionsBreast MRISpearman's rho coefficientPatientsMRICancerModest correlationSpearman coefficient
2011
P3-05-08: Hormone Receptor Heterogeneity in Ductal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) of the Breast.
Sowden M, Flynn C, Bossuyt V, Lannin D, Chagpar A. P3-05-08: Hormone Receptor Heterogeneity in Ductal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) of the Breast. Cancer Research 2011, 71: p3-05-08-p3-05-08. DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs11-p3-05-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDuctal intraepithelial neoplasiaHormone receptor statusReceptor statusNuclear gradeIntraepithelial neoplasiaSame tumorHormonal therapyDifferent nuclear gradesHospital tumor registryMedian patient ageMajority of patientsLobular intraepithelial neoplasiaDin-2DIN 1Cohort of interestDIN patientsPR positivityPatient ageER statusPR statusTumor RegistrySingle pathologistInvasive tumorsSame patientPatientsAcute Toxicity and Early Cosmetic Outcome in Patients Treated With Multicatheter Balloon Brachytherapy With Skin Spacing ≤7.0 Millimeters
Lee K, Sowards K, Dillon D, Hatmaker A, Brown C, Quillo A, Chagpar A, Dragun A. Acute Toxicity and Early Cosmetic Outcome in Patients Treated With Multicatheter Balloon Brachytherapy With Skin Spacing ≤7.0 Millimeters. Brachytherapy 2011, 10: s46. DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2011.02.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntraoperative Considerations in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer
Chagpar A. Intraoperative Considerations in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer. TouchREVIEWS In Oncology & Haematology 2011, 07: 111. DOI: 10.17925/ohr.2011.07.2.111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSentinel lymph node biopsyLymph node biopsyNode biopsySLN-positive patientsAxillary node dissectionIsolated tumor cellsBreast cancer patientsBreast cancer managementNode dissectionSLN biopsyCancer patientsIntraoperative considerationsSurgical techniqueBreast cancerCancer managementTumor cellsBiopsyPatientsSubject of debateMicrometastasesLymphCancerMainstaySLNsDissection
2010
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy May Not Be Necessary in All Patients Undergoing Prophylactic Mastectomy But Should Be Considered in Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer and/or Extensive Ipsilateral Axillary Disease
Nasser S, Smith S, Chagpar A. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy May Not Be Necessary in All Patients Undergoing Prophylactic Mastectomy But Should Be Considered in Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer and/or Extensive Ipsilateral Axillary Disease. Journal Of Surgical Research 2010, 158: 263-264. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2009.11.260.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Use of intraoperative breast cancer sentinel lymph node (SLN) assay to predict of ≥4 positive (+) lymph nodes (LN)
Chagpar A, Blumencranz P, Whitworth P, Deck K, Rosenberg A, Simmons R, Reintgen D, Beitsch P, Saha S, Julian T. Use of intraoperative breast cancer sentinel lymph node (SLN) assay to predict of ≥4 positive (+) lymph nodes (LN). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: 530-530. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSentinel lymph nodesLymph nodesFinal pathologyTumor sizeMedian cycle timeBreast cancer sentinel lymph nodesTotal lymph nodesMedian tumor sizePositive lymph nodesImmediate breast reconstructionHematoxylin-eosin stainingReceiver operator curveCohort of interestBLN AssayQuantitative RT-PCRSLN metastasisProspective studyBreast reconstructionReal-time RT-PCR analysisMedian numberClinical utilityRadiation therapyPatientsMultivariate analysisMammaglobinOptimal timing of radioactive tracer for sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer patients
Reuter N, Bower M, Scoggins C, Martin R, McMasters K, Chagpar A. Optimal timing of radioactive tracer for sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer patients. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: 611-611. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.611.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSentinel node biopsyBreast cancer patientsNode biopsySentinel nodesCancer patientsFalse negative rateOptimal timingFN rateSN identification rateMean tumor sizeProspective multicenter studyOverall false-negative rateNon-significant trendCohort of interestMulticenter studyTumor sizeMean ageSulfur colloidBreast cancerSN identificationPatientsInvasive meansNegative rateSignificant financial relationshipHot nodes
2008
Validation of clinical prediction rules for a low probability of nonsentinel and extensive lymph node involvement in breast cancer patients
Chagpar A. Validation of clinical prediction rules for a low probability of nonsentinel and extensive lymph node involvement in breast cancer patients. Breast Diseases A Year Book Quarterly 2008, 19: 159. DOI: 10.1016/s1043-321x(08)80104-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQS127. Response of Axillary Lymph Nodes to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Parallels Primary Tumor Response in Breast Cancer Patients
Pilavas J, Napper L, Clements K, Chagpar A. QS127. Response of Axillary Lymph Nodes to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Parallels Primary Tumor Response in Breast Cancer Patients. Journal Of Surgical Research 2008, 144: 318. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.12.367.Peer-Reviewed Original Research