2014
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Comparison of Toxicity
Yu JB, Cramer LD, Herrin J, Soulos PR, Potosky AL, Gross CP. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Comparison of Toxicity. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 1195-1201. PMID: 24616315, PMCID: PMC3986382, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.53.8652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overHumansMaleMedicareProstatic NeoplasmsRadiosurgeryRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsStereotactic body radiation therapyIntensity-modulated radiation therapyGU toxicityIMRT patientsRadiation therapyTreatment initiationProstate cancerTreatment costsSBRT patientsMedicare beneficiaries ageBody radiation therapyMean treatment costProstate cancer treatmentRandom-effects modelUrinary incontinenceBiologic doseRandomized trialsRetrospective studyPrimary treatmentLower treatment costsBeneficiaries agePatientsMedicare programRadiation therapy treatmentProspective correlation
2013
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Yu JB, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Cramer LD, Roberts KB, Gross CP. Response. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2013, 105: 748-749. PMID: 23814886, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djt076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDirect Service CostsHumansMaleProstatic NeoplasmsProton TherapyRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedUrogenital SystemUse of New Treatment Modalities for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Care in the Medicare Population
Vest MT, Herrin J, Soulos PR, Decker RH, Tanoue L, Michaud G, Kim AW, Detterbeck F, Morgensztern D, Gross CP. Use of New Treatment Modalities for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Care in the Medicare Population. CHEST Journal 2013, 143: 429-435. PMID: 23187634, PMCID: PMC3566996, DOI: 10.1378/chest.12-1149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerStage I non-small cell lung cancerVideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgeryProportion of patientsOlder patientsCancer careNon-small cell lung cancer careEarly-stage non-small cell lung cancerStage non-small cell lung cancerEnd Results-Medicare databaseLung cancer careCell lung cancerCurative local therapyNew treatment modalitiesOverall useNew surgical techniqueType of treatmentNew radiation modalitiesRadiation therapy modalitiesSurgical resectionCurative therapyLocal therapyMore patientsThoracoscopic surgeryMean age
2012
Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity
Yu JB, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Cramer LD, Potosky AL, Roberts KB, Gross CP. Proton Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patterns of Care and Early Toxicity. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2012, 105: 25-32. PMID: 23243199, PMCID: PMC3536640, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djs463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensity-modulated radiotherapyProstate cancerMedicare beneficiariesGenitourinary toxicityEarly toxicityProton radiotherapyMultivariable logistic regressionPatterns of careMain outcome measuresType of radiotherapyMedicare reimbursementClinical benefitRetrospective studyPRT patientsOutcome measuresComprehensive cohortPRT useIMRT patientsPatientsSociodemographic characteristicsRadiotherapyCancerLogistic regressionMonthsSignificant differencesThe Adoption of New Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Modalities Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Breast Cancer: Clinical Correlates and Cost Implications
Roberts KB, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Yu JB, Long JB, Dostaler E, Gross CP. The Adoption of New Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Modalities Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Breast Cancer: Clinical Correlates and Cost Implications. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2012, 85: 1186-1192. PMID: 23182396, PMCID: PMC3606652, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal beam radiation therapyRadiation therapy modalitiesRadiation therapy costsBreast cancerRadiation therapyTherapy modalitiesTherapy costsBrachytherapy useRadiation oncologistsEnd Results-Medicare databaseConventional external beam radiation therapyAdoption of intensityBreast-conserving surgeryRadiation therapy useUse of IMRTBeam radiation therapyNewer radiation therapy modalitiesHierarchical logistic regressionHospital-based facilitiesTherapy useClinical factorsClinical correlatesTreatment optionsTreatment choicePhysician preference