2015
Pretreatment lab values to predict overall survival in patients with primary unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with SBRT.
Alagappan M, Pollom E, von Eyben R, Kunz P, Fisher G, Ford J, Poultsides G, Visser B, Norton J, Kamaya A, Columbo L, Koong A, Chang D. Pretreatment lab values to predict overall survival in patients with primary unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with SBRT. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 433-433. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.33.3_suppl.433.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnresectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaStereotactic body radiotherapyHigh NL ratioPrior radiation therapyOverall survivalBlood cell countStart of treatmentPancreatic adenocarcinomaTumor marker valuesNL ratioResectable diseaseEntire cohortCA 19Univariate analysisRadiation therapyCell countWhite blood cell countTumor marker CA 19Marker valuesLab valuesBorderline resectable diseasePre-treatment CEAMedian overall survivalAbsolute lymphocyte countAbsolute neutrophil count
2014
Outcomes and toxicity of SBRT for patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Pollom E, Alagappan M, Chan C, Shultz D, Kunz P, Koong A, Chang D. Outcomes and toxicity of SBRT for patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 317-317. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.3_suppl.317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStereotactic body radiotherapyUnresectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaGy x 5Pancreatic adenocarcinomaPrior RTCurrent chemoResectable diseaseTumor locationTime of SBRTToxicity of SBRTLocal controlBorderline resectable diseaseGood local controlUse of chemotherapyDate of diagnosisCommon treatment regimensBetter OSMedian OSOS ratesAdvanced diseaseGI toxicityCumulative incidenceLocal recurrenceBody radiotherapyTreatment regimens
2011
Single-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Sequential Gemcitabine for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Schellenberg D, Kim J, Christman-Skieller C, Chun CL, Columbo LA, Ford JM, Fisher GA, Kunz PL, Van Dam J, Quon A, Desser TS, Norton J, Hsu A, Maxim PG, Xing L, Goodman KA, Chang DT, Koong AC. Single-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Sequential Gemcitabine for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2011, 81: 181-188. PMID: 21549517, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle-fraction stereotactic body radiotherapyAdvanced pancreatic cancerSequential gemcitabinePancreatic cancerGrade 3Local controlIntensity-modulated radiotherapy techniqueStereotactic body radiation therapyGreater nonhematologic toxicityLate grade 3Nonmetastatic pancreatic adenocarcinomaAcute grade 3Cycles of chemotherapyFraction Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyExcellent local controlPhase II trialStereotactic body radiotherapyBody radiation therapyInternal target volumeInstitutional review boardNonhematologic toxicityAlive patientsII trialLocal progressionDuodenal perforation
2010
18Fluorodeoxyglucose PET Is Prognostic of Progression-Free and Overall Survival in Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer Treated With Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Schellenberg D, Quon A, Minn AY, Graves EE, Kunz P, Ford JM, Fisher GA, Goodman KA, Koong AC, Chang DT. 18Fluorodeoxyglucose PET Is Prognostic of Progression-Free and Overall Survival in Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer Treated With Stereotactic Radiotherapy. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2010, 77: 1420-1425. PMID: 20056345, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.06.049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCA-19-9 AntigenDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalFluorodeoxyglucose F18GemcitabineHumansMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPancreatic NeoplasmsPositron-Emission TomographyRadiopharmaceuticalsRadiosurgeryRadiotherapy DosageRetrospective StudiesConceptsMetabolic tumor burdenStereotactic body radiotherapyPancreas cancer patientsPositron emission tomographyMedian survivalCancer patientsOverall survivalMultivariate analysisHigh metabolic tumor burdenMaximum standardized uptake valueAdvanced pancreas cancerProgression-free survivalGemcitabine-based chemotherapyLength of survivalStandardized uptake valuePET scan parametersProgression-FreeChemotherapy cyclesHigher SUVmaxIndependent predictorsTumor burdenBody radiotherapyPancreas cancerPrognostic valueMedian SUVmax
2008
Phase II Trial of Single Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Delivered by Trilogy Linear Accelerator for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
Schellenberg D, Kim J, Columbo L, Lee C, Fisher G, Kunz P, Maxim P, Goodman K, Chang D, Koong A. Phase II Trial of Single Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Delivered by Trilogy Linear Accelerator for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2008, 72: s127. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.06.428.Peer-Reviewed Original Research