2021
A reply to “Randomized controlled clinical trial is needed for toxicity of IMRT VS 3D-CRT in PORT for LA-NSCLC”
Jairam V, Soulos PR, Gross CP, Yu JB, Park HS, Decker RH. A reply to “Randomized controlled clinical trial is needed for toxicity of IMRT VS 3D-CRT in PORT for LA-NSCLC”. Lung Cancer 2021, 168: 84-85. PMID: 34933760, DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2021.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungHumansLung NeoplasmsRadiotherapy, ConformalRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedPost-operative radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer: A comparison of radiation therapy techniques
Jairam V, Pasha S, Soulos PR, Gross CP, Yu JB, Park HS, Decker RH. Post-operative radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer: A comparison of radiation therapy techniques. Lung Cancer 2021, 161: 171-179. PMID: 34607209, DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2021.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMedicareRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy, ConformalRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedUnited StatesConceptsPost-operative radiation therapyNon-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerRadiation therapyPropensity-score matchingLA-NSCLCCardiac toxicityLung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerClinical risk factorsProportion of patientsMultivariable logistic regressionPrior treatment historyPredictors of receiptUse of IMRTConformal radiation therapyLong-term toxicityChi-squared testRadiation therapy techniquesRadiotherapy treatment techniquesUpfront surgeryElderly patientsTreatment toxicityMean ageMedicare database
2020
Quantifying treatment selection bias effect on survival in comparative effectiveness research: findings from low-risk prostate cancer patients
Miccio JA, Talcott WJ, Jairam V, Park HS, Yu JB, Leapman MS, Johnson SB, King MT, Nguyen PL, Kann BH. Quantifying treatment selection bias effect on survival in comparative effectiveness research: findings from low-risk prostate cancer patients. Prostate Cancer And Prostatic Diseases 2020, 24: 414-422. PMID: 32989262, DOI: 10.1038/s41391-020-00291-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate cancer-specific survivalLow-risk prostate cancerExternal beam radiotherapyTreatment selection biasOverall survivalRadical prostatectomyProstate cancerOS differenceLow-risk prostate cancer patientsCancer-specific survivalEnd Results (SEER) databaseProstate cancer patientsClinical trial designEffectiveness researchComparative effectiveness researchPropensity-score matchingMethodsThe SurveillanceTreatment guidelinesResults databaseEntire cohortResultsA totalCancer patientsTreatment modalitiesNational registryPatient management
2016
Promoting the Appropriate Use of Advanced Radiation Technologies in Oncology: Summary of a National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop
Smith G, Ganz P, Bekelman J, Chmura S, Dignam J, Efstathiou J, Jagsi R, Johnstone P, Steinberg M, Williams S, Yu J, Zietman A, Weichselbaum R, Shih Y. Promoting the Appropriate Use of Advanced Radiation Technologies in Oncology: Summary of a National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2016, 97: 450-461. PMID: 28011046, PMCID: PMC6044722, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.10.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCosts and Cost AnalysisDecision MakingDiffusion of InnovationHumansNational Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine DivisionNeoplasmsProgram EvaluationProton TherapyRadiation OncologyRadiotherapyRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedResearch PersonnelTechnology, RadiologicUnited StatesConceptsRadiation oncology communityRadiation oncology treatmentsRadiation oncologyAdvanced radiation technologiesOncology communityOncological treatmentNational Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies of SciencesNational Cancer Policy ForumPractice of radiation oncologyRadiation oncology practiceProspective registry dataCancer care decisionsGeneration of scientific evidenceRadiation therapyScientific evidenceEvidence-based effortsComparative effectiveness dataCancer careClinical effectsCare decisionsQuality benchmark dataDe-adoptionRegistry dataThe National Academy of SciencesOncology practice
2014
Stereotactic body radiation therapy: Let’s not give up on progress
Yu J, Sandler H. Stereotactic body radiation therapy: Let’s not give up on progress. Practical Radiation Oncology 2014, 5: 193-196. PMID: 25413388, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2014.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Radiation Therapy Definitions and Reporting Guidelines for Thymic Malignancies
Gomez D, Komaki R, Yu J, Ikushima H, Bezjak A. Radiation Therapy Definitions and Reporting Guidelines for Thymic Malignancies. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2011, 6: s1743-s1748. PMID: 21847057, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e31821ea60c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansPractice Guidelines as TopicRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedTerminology as TopicThymus NeoplasmsHippocampal-Sparing Whole-Brain Radiotherapy: A “How-To” Technique Using Helical Tomotherapy and Linear Accelerator-Based Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: In Regard to Gondi V, et al. (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2010;78:1244–1252)
Knisely J, Yu J. Hippocampal-Sparing Whole-Brain Radiotherapy: A “How-To” Technique Using Helical Tomotherapy and Linear Accelerator-Based Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy: In Regard to Gondi V, et al. (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2010;78:1244–1252). International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2011, 79: 957-958. PMID: 21281899, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.11.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
A Dosimetric Evaluation of Conventional Helmet Field Irradiation Versus Two-Field Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Technique
Yu J, Shiao S, Knisely J. A Dosimetric Evaluation of Conventional Helmet Field Irradiation Versus Two-Field Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy Technique. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2007, 68: 621-631. PMID: 17276616, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.12.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrain NeoplasmsCranial IrradiationHumansRadiographyRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedConceptsIntensity-modulated radiotherapyDose uniformityCompare dose-volume histogramsIntensity-modulated radiotherapy fieldsIntensity-modulated radiotherapy plansOptimal dose uniformityDose-volume histogramsPlanning target volumeDosimetric differencesDose inhomogeneityDosimetric evaluationField irradiationTarget volumeField anglePrescribed doseLong-term cognitive functionBrain radiotherapyRadiotherapy portalsPercentage of brainRadiotherapy fieldEBRTSpinal cordDosePatientsClinical implications