2023
Relative Burden of Cancer and Noncancer Mortality Among Long-Term Survivors of Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer in the US
Kc M, Fan J, Hyslop T, Hassan S, Cecchini M, Wang S, Silber A, Leapman M, Leeds I, Wheeler S, Spees L, Gross C, Lustberg M, Greenup R, Justice A, Oeffinger K, Dinan M. Relative Burden of Cancer and Noncancer Mortality Among Long-Term Survivors of Breast, Prostate, and Colorectal Cancer in the US. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2323115. PMID: 37436746, PMCID: PMC10339147, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.23115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term survivorsCancer-specific mortalityColorectal cancerCancer cohortReceptor statusInitial diagnosisGleason scoreProstate cancerBreast cancerLong-term adult survivorsMedian cancer-specific survivalEnd Results cancer registryProstate-specific antigen levelRectal cancer cohortCancer-specific survivalStage III diseaseYear of diagnosisProgesterone receptor statusEstrogen receptor statusProportion of deathsSurvival time ratioEarly-stage cancerNononcologic outcomesIndex cancerLocalized disease
2020
Cost-Effectiveness of Neoadjuvant-Adjuvant Treatment Strategies for Women With ERBB2 (HER2)–Positive Breast Cancer
Kunst N, Wang SY, Hood A, Mougalian SS, DiGiovanna MP, Adelson K, Pusztai L. Cost-Effectiveness of Neoadjuvant-Adjuvant Treatment Strategies for Women With ERBB2 (HER2)–Positive Breast Cancer. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e2027074. PMID: 33226431, PMCID: PMC7684449, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.27074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAdultAgedAnthracyclinesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesCost-Benefit AnalysisCross-Linking ReagentsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsMiddle AgedNeoadjuvant TherapyPaclitaxelQuality-Adjusted Life YearsReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabTubulin ModulatorsUnited StatesConceptsErbB2-positive breast cancerAdjuvant treatment strategiesAdjuvant T-DM1Pathologic complete responseT-DM1Treatment strategiesBreast cancerKATHERINE trialResidual diseaseNeoadjuvant regimenHigher health benefitsHealth care payer perspectiveAdjuvant trastuzumab emtansineAnthracycline/cyclophosphamideDifferent adjuvant therapiesFlatiron Health databaseIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioNeoadjuvant treatment optionsHealth benefitsPositive breast cancerCare payer perspectiveCost-effectiveness ratioBase-case analysisDecision analytic modelH. PatientsRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Population-Level Covid-19 Mortality
Gross CP, Essien UR, Pasha S, Gross JR, Wang SY, Nunez-Smith M. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Population-Level Covid-19 Mortality. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2020, 35: 3097-3099. PMID: 32754782, PMCID: PMC7402388, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06081-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChanges in community mental health services availability and suicide mortality in the US: a retrospective study
Hung P, Busch SH, Shih YW, McGregor AJ, Wang S. Changes in community mental health services availability and suicide mortality in the US: a retrospective study. BMC Psychiatry 2020, 20: 188. PMID: 32334552, PMCID: PMC7183673, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02607-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuicide mortalityNational Mental Health Services SurveySuicide deathsMental health service availabilityHealth service availabilityMental health servicesMental health careHealth Services SurveySuicide prevention effortsMethodsRetrospective analysisRetrospective studyOutpatient settingHealth servicesDisease controlResultsFrom 2014Same time periodEpidemiologic researchCMHCsPrevention effortsMortalityHealth careServices SurveySuicide ratesAssociationDeath
2017
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Oncotype DX Test Receipt in a Statewide Population-Based Study.
Davis BA, Aminawung JA, Abu-Khalaf MM, Evans SB, Su K, Mehta R, Wang SY, Gross CP. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Oncotype DX Test Receipt in a Statewide Population-Based Study. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2017, 15: 346-354. PMID: 28275035, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2017.0034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsConnecticutFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGenetic TestingHealth Services AccessibilityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm StagingOdds RatioPatient Outcome AssessmentPopulation SurveillanceRegistriesRetrospective StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsYoung AdultConceptsPopulation-based studyOncotype DXODX testingBreast cancerHispanic womenHormone receptor-positive breast cancerReceptor-positive breast cancerRetrospective population-based studyWhite womenRacial disparitiesGEP test resultsBreast cancer careBreast cancer outcomesStudy inclusion criteriaGene expression profiling testsMore white womenClinical characteristicsTest receiptCancer outcomesCancer careInclusion criteriaLogistic analysisEthnic disparitiesStatewide populationWomen
2016
Association between Time since Cancer Diagnosis and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Population-Level Analysis
Wang SY, Hsu SH, Gross CP, Sanft T, Davidoff AJ, Ma X, Yu JB. Association between Time since Cancer Diagnosis and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Population-Level Analysis. Value In Health 2016, 19: 631-638. PMID: 27565280, PMCID: PMC5002308, DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2016.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComponent summary scoresSF-6D scoresMental component summary scoresSurvivors of prostateYear of diagnosisPoor-prognosis cancerCancer survivorsSummary scoresCancer diagnosisCervical cancerLower mental component summary scoresLower SF-6D scoresPhysical component summary scoreCancer typesSurvivors of breastHealth-related qualityLevel of HRQoLPatient demographic characteristicsBreast cancer survivorsDecade of diagnosisDemographic characteristicsMost cancer survivorsMedical Expenditure Panel SurveyQuality of lifePoor mental health
2015
Racial Differences in the Use and Outcome of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Results From the National Cancer Data Base
Killelea BK, Yang VQ, Wang SY, Hayse B, Mougalian S, Horowitz NR, Chagpar AB, Pusztai L, Lannin DR. Racial Differences in the Use and Outcome of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Results From the National Cancer Data Base. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 4267-4276. PMID: 26598753, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.63.7801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsAsianBiomarkers, TumorBlack or African AmericanBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularChemotherapy, AdjuvantComorbidityDatabases, FactualFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInsurance CoverageInsurance, HealthMiddle AgedNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm StagingReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneTreatment OutcomeTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsUnited StatesWhite PeopleConceptsPathologic complete responseNational Cancer Data BaseNeoadjuvant chemotherapyBreast cancerEstrogen receptorWhite womenPositive tumorsAsian womenHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2HER2-positive breast cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Timing of chemotherapyClinical T stageGrowth factor receptor 2Triple-negative tumorsPatient's zip codeHigh-grade tumorsRacial differencesZip codesFactor receptor 2Chemotherapy useComorbidity indexComplete responseT stageGrade tumorsSubsequent skin cancer in patients with early‐onset basal cell carcinoma
Berlin NL, Ferrucci LM, Cartmel B, Wang SY, Leffell DJ, McNiff JM, Mayne ST. Subsequent skin cancer in patients with early‐onset basal cell carcinoma. Australasian Journal Of Dermatology 2015, 56: 236-237. PMID: 26201376, DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12338.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Health care utilization and health outcomes: a population study of Taiwan
Wang SY, Chen LK, Hsu SH, Wang SC. Health care utilization and health outcomes: a population study of Taiwan. Health Policy And Planning 2012, 27: 590-599. PMID: 22258470, DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czr080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care utilizationCare utilizationDiabetes mellitusSystem diseasesCerebrovascular diseaseHealth outcomesMortality rateReduced health care utilizationSARS epidemicHealth careCause-specific mortality ratesGenitourinary system diseasesNervous system diseasesNational Health Insurance programRespiratory system diseasesDigestive system diseasesHealth care expendituresHealth Insurance ProgramVascular diseaseMonthly mortality ratesShort-term reductionMellitusInfectious diseasesDiseaseCare expenditures
2010
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Risk Factors and Impact of Screening
Virnig BA, Wang SY, Shamilyan T, Kane RL, Tuttle TM. Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Risk Factors and Impact of Screening. JNCI Monographs 2010, 2010: 113-116. PMID: 20956813, PMCID: PMC5161075, DOI: 10.1093/jncimonographs/lgq024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, Intraductal, NoninfiltratingChemopreventionFemaleHormone Replacement TherapyHumansIncidenceMammographyMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMulticenter Studies as TopicRaloxifene HydrochlorideRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk FactorsTamoxifenYoung AdultConceptsInvasive breast cancerBreast cancerDCIS incidenceDuctal carcinomaRisk factorsIncidence of DCISManagement of DCISRole of chemopreventionPositive family historyUse of mammographyImpact of screeningIncident DCISComedo necrosisMammography useFamily historyDCISHealth OfficeOlder ageIncidenceCancerNational InstituteCarcinomaFurther investigationAgeLiterature reviewAssociation Between Patient and Tumor Characteristics With Clinical Outcomes in Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Shamliyan T, Wang SY, Virnig BA, Tuttle TM, Kane RL. Association Between Patient and Tumor Characteristics With Clinical Outcomes in Women With Ductal Carcinoma In Situ. JNCI Monographs 2010, 2010: 121-129. PMID: 20956815, PMCID: PMC5161074, DOI: 10.1093/jncimonographs/lgq034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedBody Mass IndexBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Intraductal, NoninfiltratingFemaleGonadal Steroid HormonesHumansMammographyMenopauseNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasms, Hormone-DependentPrognosisRacial GroupsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneRiskSocioeconomic FactorsTreatment OutcomeTumor BurdenConceptsDuctal carcinomaClinical outcomesRecurrent cancerTumor characteristicsWorse outcomesNegative estrogen receptor statusAdvanced recurrent cancerPositive surgical marginsEstrogen receptor statusLarger tumor sizeHigh-risk categoryComposite prognostic indicesReceptor statusSurgical marginsPrognostic indexTumor sizeComedo necrosisPathological gradingClinical trialsObservational studyHigh riskHER2 receptorSynthesis of evidenceHigh mortalityYoung women