2021
Examination of factors associated with lymph node metastases in lung carcinoids: Results from a single institution retrospective cohort study
Pathipati MP, Yohannan TK, Tian L, Hornbacker K, Benson JA, Berry GJ, Lui NS, Kunz PL, Padda SK. Examination of factors associated with lymph node metastases in lung carcinoids: Results from a single institution retrospective cohort study. Lung Cancer 2021, 154: 186-194. PMID: 33551175, PMCID: PMC8026717, DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2021.01.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoid TumorHumansLungLung NeoplasmsLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesConceptsLung neuroendocrine tumorsLymph nodesNeuroendocrine tumorsLung carcinoidsSSTR imagingLN metastasisAtypical carcinoidExact testSingle-institution retrospective cohort studyLymph node-positive diseaseAssociation of lymphPositive lymph nodesRetrospective cohort studyLymph node diseaseLymph node involvementNode-positive diseaseLymph node metastasisMultivariable logistic regressionFisher's exact testPre-operative workupN2 diseaseAdjuvant therapyLN involvementN1 diseaseNode involvement
2015
Phase II pilot study of single-agent etirinotecan pegol (NKTR-102) in bevacizumab-resistant high grade glioma
Nagpal S, Recht CK, Bertrand S, Thomas RP, Ajlan A, Pena J, Gershon M, Coffey G, Kunz PL, Li G, Recht LD. Phase II pilot study of single-agent etirinotecan pegol (NKTR-102) in bevacizumab-resistant high grade glioma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2015, 123: 277-282. PMID: 25935109, PMCID: PMC4452613, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-015-1795-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntineoplastic AgentsBevacizumabBrain NeoplasmsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGliomaHeterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More RingsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPilot ProjectsPolyethylene GlycolsPrognosisProspective StudiesSurvival RateYoung AdultConceptsHigh-grade gliomasEtirinotecan pegolOverall survivalRANO criteriaPhase II pilot studyGrade 3 toxicityMedian overall survivalOpen-label trialFurther clinical investigationMedian KPSChemotherapy cyclesHematologic toxicityPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsPartial responseMedian agePatient agePoor prognosisHGG patientsTumor exposureClinical dataAnaplastic astrocytomaBevacizumabClinical investigationGrade gliomas
2014
Single- versus Multifraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Outcomes and Toxicity
Pollom EL, Alagappan M, von Eyben R, Kunz PL, Fisher GA, Ford JA, Poultsides GA, Visser BC, Norton JA, Kamaya A, Cox VL, Columbo LA, Koong AC, Chang DT. Single- versus Multifraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Outcomes and Toxicity. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2014, 90: 918-925. PMID: 25585785, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.06.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStereotactic body radiation therapyCumulative incidence rateSingle-fraction groupUnresectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaBody radiation therapyPancreatic adenocarcinomaToxicity gradeSurvival rateLocal recurrenceIncidence rateRadiation therapySingle-fraction stereotactic body radiation therapyGastrointestinal toxicity gradeMajority of patientsGastrointestinal toxicityMedian survivalWorse survivalIndependent predictorsPancreatic cancerLocal controlPatientsAdenocarcinomaRecurrenceTherapyMonths
2011
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Abelson JA, Murphy JD, Minn AY, Chung M, Fisher GA, Ford JM, Kunz P, Norton JA, Visser BC, Poultsides GA, Koong AC, Chang DT. Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2011, 82: e595-e601. PMID: 22197234, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.09.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticChemotherapy, AdjuvantDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFluorouracilGemcitabineHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPancreatic NeoplasmsRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateConceptsIntensity-modulated radiotherapyLocal-regional control ratesPancreatic adenocarcinomaAdjuvant patientsDefinitive patientsControl rateSurvival rateGrade 3 late toxicityRecurrence-free survival ratesThree-dimensional conformal radiotherapyOverall survival rateProspective clinical trialsRecurrence-free survivalDurable disease controlPlanning target volumeGreater acute toxicityAcute toxicityLate toxicityOverall survivalSystemic therapyMedian agePancreatic cancerClinical trialsPrescription doseGrade 3