2025
Surgical Management of Breast Cancer Liver Metastasis
Rahnemai-Azar A, Selby L, Lustberg M, Pawlik T. Surgical Management of Breast Cancer Liver Metastasis. Hematology/Oncology Clinics Of North America 2025, 39: 25-35. PMID: 39510675, DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2024.08.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer liver metastasesSystemic chemotherapyHepatic resectionAblation therapyIsolated breast cancer liver metastasesLong-term outcomes of womenProlonged disease-free intervalLocal-regional therapyCancer liver metastasesDisease-free intervalOutcomes of womenBreast cancer metastasisLong-term outcomesRegional therapyLiver metastasesOverall survivalSurgery benefitMultidisciplinary settingCancer metastasisPatientsResectionChemotherapyMetastasisTherapySurgery
2024
A retrospective cohort study describing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients treated with EPOCH ± R: does HIV status matter?
McNally G, Aossey C, Wiczer T, Sinnott L, Lustberg M, Baiocchi R, Lustberg M. A retrospective cohort study describing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients treated with EPOCH ± R: does HIV status matter? Leukemia & Lymphoma 2024, 65: 1110-1116. PMID: 38648546, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2024.2340051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyIncidence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyHIV statusPeripheral neuropathyHIV-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomaCohort studyDose-adjusted EPOCHNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaLong-term patient outcomesRetrospective cohort studyNon-HodgkinComprehensive cancer centerCancer CenterHIVPatientsNeuropathyPatient outcomesPropensity scoreLymphomaAdverse effectsIncidenceStatusRegimenVincristineEyebrow and Eyelash Loss in Patients With Cancer.
Rose L, Khuhro A, Minta A, Novice M, Novice T, Lustberg M, Ruddy K, Rake E, Loprinzi C, Dulmage B. Eyebrow and Eyelash Loss in Patients With Cancer. Journal Of Drugs In Dermatology 2024, 23: 327-331. PMID: 38709698, DOI: 10.36849/jdd.8003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevention optionsRadiation therapyTopical vasoconstrictorEndocrine therapyEyelash lossTreatment optionsPrescription medicationsCancer treatmentPatientsScalp coolingHair lossRobust researchMadarosisPermanent tattoosTherapyCancerTreatmentEyebrowsEyelash hairScalpOptionsChemotherapyCryotherapyVasoconstrictorDermatologists
2023
Patient perceptions of altering chemotherapy treatment due to peripheral neuropathy
Hertz D, Tofthagen C, Rossi E, Bernasconi D, Lim J, Carlson M, Sheffield K, Nekhlyudov L, Grech L, Von Ah D, Mayo S, Ruddy K, Chan A, Alberti P, Lustberg M, Tanay M. Patient perceptions of altering chemotherapy treatment due to peripheral neuropathy. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 32: 48. PMID: 38129602, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08209-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyNeurotoxic chemotherapy treatmentChemotherapy treatmentSymptom resolutionPeripheral neuropathySevere chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyCommon reason participantsMethodsA cross-sectional online surveyBetter patient educationCross-sectional online surveyNeurotoxic chemotherapyCIPN symptomsMedian ageMost patientsTreating clinicianLong-term benefitsPatients' perceptionsPatient educationPractice guidelinesTreatment goalsClinicians' understandingTreatment efficacyConclusionsThis surveyPatientsSymptomsRetrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
Minta A, Rose L, Park C, Ramaswamy B, Stover D, Gatti-Mays M, Cherian M, Williams N, Sudheendra P, Wesolowski R, Sardesai S, Lustberg M, Loprinzi C, Ruddy K, Cathcart-Rake E, Trovato S, Dulmage B. Retrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 717. PMID: 37991653, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08160-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer patientsTherapeutic responseAdverse eventsClinical characteristicsCancer patientsCommon cutaneous adverse eventsCutaneous adverse eventsPoor systemic absorptionRetrospective cohort studyComparison of pretreatmentEIA patientsEndocrine monotherapyClinical improvementCohort studyRetrospective cohortOncologic treatmentTopical antiandrogenCombination therapySystemic absorptionAndrogenetic alopeciaDean scaleMethodsThis studyPatientsAlopeciaScore gradeEvolution of predictive risk factor analysis for chemotherapy-related toxicity
Hertz D, Lustberg M, Sonis S. Evolution of predictive risk factor analysis for chemotherapy-related toxicity. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 601. PMID: 37773300, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08074-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-related toxicityBiomarker discovery approachClinical practiceTaxane-induced peripheral neuropathyChemotherapy-related toxicitySame treatment regimenMaximum treatment benefitRisk factor analysisPrecision oncology treatmentsToxicity riskPeripheral neuropathyTreatment regimenSimilar patientsToxicity predictorsTreatment benefitPharmacogenetic predictorsOncology treatmentSide effectsTherapeutic outcomesCancer treatmentMinimal toxicityIntegrated biomarkersGermline genomicsBiomarker sciencePatientsAdolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology, Version 2.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
Bhatia S, Pappo A, Acquazzino M, Allen-Rhoades W, Barnett M, Borinstein S, Casey R, Choo S, Chugh R, Dinner S, Ermoian R, Fair D, Federman N, Folbrecht J, Gandhi S, Germann J, Goldsby R, Hayashi R, Huang A, Huang M, Jacobs L, Lee-Miller C, Link M, Livingston J, Lustberg M, Malogolowkin M, Oeffinger K, Pratilas C, Reed D, Skiles J, von Mehren M, Yeager N, Montgomery S, Hang L. Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology, Version 2.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2023, 21: 851-880. PMID: 37549914, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.0040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung Adult OncologyAYA patientsAdult oncologyNCCN guidelinesNCCN Clinical Practice GuidelinesClinical practice guidelinesSupportive care servicesFertility counselingRisk factorsComprehensive carePractice guidelinesCare servicesPatientsOlder adultsOncologyCancerUnique needsGuidelinesAdolescentsBehavioral issuesDiagnosisCareIdentifying factors that influence the decision to reduce, delay, or discontinue treatment due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A community-centered approach.
Radwan R, Hertz D, Hickey E, Vachhani H, Lustberg M, Bridges J, Sabo R, Sheppard V, Salgado T. Identifying factors that influence the decision to reduce, delay, or discontinue treatment due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A community-centered approach. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: e13123-e13123. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.16_suppl.e13123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyMetastatic breast cancerPeripheral neuropathyTreatment alterationsTreatment effectivenessMBC patientsCIPN symptomsMedical oncologistsDiscontinue treatmentClinical guidelinesOncology cliniciansCommunity-centered approachEffective therapyBreast cancerChemotherapy agentsTreatment decisionsPatient prioritiesPatient's perspectiveDose reductionAlternative treatmentOptimize outcomesPatientsSide effectsTreatment planHealthcare providersRetrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer.
Minta A, Rose L, Park C, Trovato S, Lustberg M, Sudheendra P, Cherian M, Gatti-Mays M, Stover D, Wesolowski R, Sardesai S, Ramaswamy B, Williams N, Dulmage B. Retrospective cohort study of CDK4/6-inhibitor-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: e13083-e13083. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.16_suppl.e13083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancerEIA patientsDermatology referralsOnset of alopeciaRetrospective cohort studyMetastatic breast cancerRisk of alopeciaCyclin-dependent kinase 4Endocrine monotherapyOral minoxidilEndocrine therapyClinical improvementCohort studyRetrospective cohortFemale patientsTherapeutic optionsCombination therapyGrade severityTherapeutic responseFavorable outcomeAndrogenetic alopeciaDean scaleCDK4/6iPatientsSignificant improvementOnline description of services provided in adult survivorship programs across U.S. accredited cancer centers
Anampa-Guzmán A, Contreras-Chavez P, Lustberg M, Nekhlyudov L. Online description of services provided in adult survivorship programs across U.S. accredited cancer centers. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2023, 18: 79-83. PMID: 36933086, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01361-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer CenterSurvivorship programsAdult survivorsCancer survivorship servicesCancer SurvivorsOur studyChildhood-onset cancersCancer survivorship programNew cancer casesSpecific cancer typesSurvivorship servicesMetastatic diseaseSmoking cessationPurposeThe American CollegeCancer casesAmerican CollegeCare plansCancer typesProgram websitesGenetic counselingPatientsCancerSurvivorsAdultsPsychology servicesLimited descriptionHair loss during and after breast cancer therapy
Rose L, Lustberg M, Ruddy K, Cathcart-Rake E, Loprinzi C, Dulmage B. Hair loss during and after breast cancer therapy. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 186. PMID: 36826602, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07634-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment optionsHair lossDistressing side effectsChemotherapy-induced alopeciaCancer therapyBreast cancer therapyEndocrine therapyMajor surgeryPatient counselingTelogen effluviumBreast cancerBreast oncologistsSide effectsPrevention strategiesAlopeciaTherapyChemotherapyPatientsSurgeryOncologistsOptionsEtiologyCancerIdentification of a SNP cluster associated with taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy risk in patients being treated for breast cancer using GWAS data derived from a large cooperative group trial
Lustberg M, Wu X, Fernández-Martínez J, de Andrés-Galiana E, Philips S, Leibowitz J, Schneider B, Sonis S. Identification of a SNP cluster associated with taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy risk in patients being treated for breast cancer using GWAS data derived from a large cooperative group trial. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 139. PMID: 36707490, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07595-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyLarge cooperative group trialsCooperative group trialsIndependent patient cohortsCancer chemotherapy regimenCIPN riskCommon toxicitiesTaxane exposureChemotherapy regimenNeuropathy riskPeripheral neuropathyPatient cohortClinical trialsBreast cancerGroup trialsEffective interventionsPatientsRisk determinationInconsistent resultsECoGTrialsPresent studyRiskDiscriminatory powerHigh predictive accuracyRetrospective cohort study of scalp cooling in breast cancer patients
Rose L, Schnell P, Radcliff L, Lustberg M, Dulmage B. Retrospective cohort study of scalp cooling in breast cancer patients. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 31: 118. PMID: 36645520, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07562-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsScalp coolingChemotherapy regimenPatient ageInsurance statusRetrospective cohort studyCommon side effectsRetrospective chart reviewNon-white patientsBreast cancer patientsStage of cancerQuality of lifeChart reviewCohort studyWhite patientsPatient's likelihoodChemotherapy infusionCancer patientsTreatment optionsOncology settingBreast cancerPatient decisionSide effectsPatientsTreatment planHealthcare providers
2022
Right Sizing Systemic Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer. Where are we Today?
Williams N, Grimm M, Gast K, Lustberg M. Right Sizing Systemic Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer. Where are we Today? Current Breast Cancer Reports 2022, 14: 142-152. DOI: 10.1007/s12609-022-00463-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly-stage breast cancerBreast cancerSystemic therapyClinical outcomesER-positive breast cancerTriple-negative breast cancerBreast cancer supportRobust clinical outcomesOptimized clinical outcomesQuality of lifePersonalized medicine approachNeoadjuvant regimensAdditional therapyEndocrine therapySelect patientsClinical trialsBest therapyPrognostic biomarkerPatientsCancer supportTherapyMedicine approachCancerRoutine useGenomic testingPatterns of Neuropathy in ALL Patients Treated with Vincristine Based Regimens with and without Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Sigmund A, Fullmer M, Li R, Freeman T, Clemons B, Quimjian S, Haag H, Ni A, Hu S, Mims A, McNally G, Lustberg M, Bhatnagar B. Patterns of Neuropathy in ALL Patients Treated with Vincristine Based Regimens with and without Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. Blood 2022, 140: 5180-5182. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2022-166961.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCLO22-079: A Phase II Open-Label Study of Subcutaneous CpG ODN (PF03512676) in Combination With Trastuzumab in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Quiroga D, Pinette A, Benner B, Schwarz E, Wesolowski R, Stiff A, Zelinskas S, Macrae E, Lustberg M, Mrozek E, Ramaswamy B, Carson W. CLO22-079: A Phase II Open-Label Study of Subcutaneous CpG ODN (PF03512676) in Combination With Trastuzumab in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2022, 20: clo22-079. DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.7196.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Patient-centric decision framework for treatment alterations in patients with Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Hertz DL, Childs DS, Park SB, Faithfull S, Ke Y, Ali NT, McGlown SM, Chan A, Grech LB, Loprinzi CL, Ruddy KJ, Lustberg M. Patient-centric decision framework for treatment alterations in patients with Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). Cancer Treatment Reviews 2021, 99: 102241. PMID: 34174668, DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2021.102241.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyNeurotoxic chemotherapy treatmentTreatment alterationsCIPN severityPeripheral neuropathyPatient factorsChemotherapy treatmentRelative dose intensityClinical Oncology guidelinesNeurotoxic chemotherapyDose intensityProspective trialOncology guidelinesRetrospective analysisAdult cancersIndividual patientsInconsistent recommendationsPatientsTreatment efficacyClinical decisionSeverityNeuropathyAmerican SocietyTreatmentCliniciansDelay Discounting and Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Adherence in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer
Vaughn JE, Ammermann C, Lustberg MB, Bickel WK, Stein JS. Delay Discounting and Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Adherence in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer. Health Psychology 2021, 40: 398-407. PMID: 34323542, DOI: 10.1037/hea0001077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndocrine therapy adherenceTherapy adherenceHormone receptor-positive breast cancerAdjuvant endocrine therapy adherenceReceptor-positive breast cancerOral endocrine therapyBreast cancer survivorsBreast cancer patientsSelf-reported adherencePatient-centered factorsBrief behavioral interventionCross-sectional associationsPotential therapeutic targetMaladaptive health behaviorsEndocrine therapyMedication nonadherenceCancer survivorsCancer patientsRisk factorsBreast cancerTherapeutic targetHealth behaviorsPatientsBehavioral interventionsSurvivorsReal-world data on usage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy associated alopecia in the United States.
Williams N, Paxman R, Thornhill E, Kassem M, Grimm M, Dulmage B, Cathcart-Rake E, Ruddy K, Pariser A, Gatti-Mays M, Cherian M, VanDeusen J, Stover D, Sardesai S, Wesolowski R, Ramaswamy B, Loprinzi C, Lustberg M. Real-world data on usage of scalp cooling for chemotherapy associated alopecia in the United States. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: e18739-e18739. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18739.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchScalp coolingNational Comprehensive Cancer NetworkMedical Oncology guidelinesComprehensive Cancer NetworkMajority of patientsOncology guidelinesCategory 2ABreast cancerHair lossCancer NetworkSide effectsChemotherapyLargest reportPatientsReal-world useOlder adultsScalpEuropean SocietyFurther studiesAlopeciaCancerDescriptive statisticsGenitourinaryLungGynecologyAdverse Events and Perception of Benefit From Duloxetine for Treating Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Arthralgias
Schnell PM, Lustberg MB, Henry NL. Adverse Events and Perception of Benefit From Duloxetine for Treating Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Arthralgias. JNCI Cancer Spectrum 2021, 5: pkab018. PMID: 33842832, PMCID: PMC8023424, DOI: 10.1093/jncics/pkab018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-perceived benefitsAdverse eventsBrief Pain Inventory-Short FormAromatase Inhibitor–Associated ArthralgiaDuloxetine-treated patientsOriginal primary outcomeDouble-blind trialLow-grade toxicityEffect of duloxetineSubgroup of patientsAverage painComparable patientsAppropriate patientsPrimary outcomeMusculoskeletal symptomsBreast cancerPlaceboDuloxetineSide effectsFunctional assessmentPatientsSecondary analysisFavorable effectTreatmentPerceptions of benefits