Search Results - "Golafshar, Michael"
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Germline Cancer Susceptibility Gene Testing in Unselected Patients With Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Multicenter Prospective Study
Published in Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology (01-03-2022)“…Hereditary factors play a role in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Identification of germline predisposition can have implications on treatment and…”
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Germline Pathogenic Variants Identified in Patients With Genitourinary Malignancies Undergoing Universal Testing: A Multisite Single-Institution Prospective Study
Published in The Journal of urology (01-10-2024)“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in hereditary cancer genes utilizing a universal testing approach and to…”
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Investigation Into the Effects of Using Normal Distribution Theory Methodology for Likert Scale Patient-Reported Outcome Data From Varying Underlying Distributions Including Floor/Ceiling Effects
Published in Value in health (01-05-2020)“…Utilization of parametric or nonparametric methods for testing Likert scale data is often debated. This 2-part simulation study aims to investigate the…”
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Germline Genetic Testing in Unselected Squamous and Non-Squamous Head and Neck Cancers
Published in The Laryngoscope (01-12-2023)“…This study describes the prevalence of pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) in head and neck cancer patients, the incremental yield compared to a…”
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Physician- and Patient-Reported Outcomes of the MC1635 Phase 3 Trial of Ultrahypofractionated Versus Moderately Hypofractionated Adjuvant Radiation Therapy After Breast-Conserving Surgery
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (15-03-2024)“…Our aim was to report physician- and patient-reported outcomes of patients with localized breast cancer treated with moderate versus ultrahypofractionated…”
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Long‐term experience with intraoperative electron radiation therapy boost in extremity sarcoma
Published in Journal of surgical oncology (01-12-2022)“…Background In patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma (eSTS), we describe outcomes of preoperative external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), limb‐sparing…”
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Quantification of Potential Inequities in Breast Cancer Incidence in New Mexico Through Bayesian Disease Mapping
Published in Preventing chronic disease (11-03-2021)“…The incidence of breast cancer among non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women varies across the United States. We applied county-level…”
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Machine learning helps predict long-term mortality and graft failure in patients undergoing heart transplant
Published in General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-12-2020)“…Objective We aimed to develop a risk prediction model using a machine learning to predict survival and graft failure (GF) 5 years after orthotopic heart…”
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Patient Versus Caregiver: Correlation and Differences in Pediatric Quality of Life Using a Prospective Registry in a Large-Volume, Multisite Practice
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-11-2022)“…Patient-reported outcomes provide quality of life (QOL) data during and after radiation. When pediatric patients are unable to complete patient-reported…”
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Utilizing open-source platforms to build and deploy interactive patient-reported quality of life tracking tools for monitoring protocol adherence
Published in Quality of life research (01-11-2021)“…Purpose Tracking patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and quality-of-life response rates is essential for clinical trials. Historically, rates are monitored…”
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Dose Deintensified 3-Day Photon, Proton, or Brachytherapy: A Nonrandomized Controlled Partial Breast Irradiation Trial
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (17-09-2024)“…The optimal approach for partial breast irradiation (PBI) is unknown. We investigated a novel de-intensified 3-fraction PBI regimen for photons, protons, and…”
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Analytical Methods for Observational Data to Generate Hypotheses and Inform Clinical Decisions
Published in Seminars in radiation oncology (01-10-2019)“…Randomized controlled trials have been considered the gold standard in informing clinical decision-making while observational studies have generally been…”
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Germline Cancer Susceptibility Gene Testing in Unselected Patients with Hepatobiliary Cancers: A Multi-Center Prospective Study
Published in Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) (01-02-2022)“…Data from germline testing in unselected patients with hepatobiliary cancers are limited. Identification of germline predisposition can have important…”
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A Multi-Institutional Experience of Proton Beam Therapy for Sinonasal Tumors
Published in Advances in radiation oncology (01-10-2019)“…AbstractPurposeTo report the outcomes of sinonasal tumors treated with proton beam therapy (PBT) on the Proton Collaborative Group registry study. Methods and…”
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Patient-reported outcomes for patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy: A single-center registry experience
Published in Frontiers in oncology (26-08-2022)“…BackgroundWe present Patient-Reported Outcomes Version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) for patients undergoing adjuvant…”
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A Comparison of Perceived Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk to Calculated Lifetime Risk Using the Gail Risk Assessment Tool
Published in Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002) (01-03-2022)“…Understanding the accuracy of a woman's perceived breast cancer risk can enhance shared decision-making about breast cancer screening through provider and…”
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Acute Toxicities and Short-Term Patient Outcomes After Intensity-Modulated Proton Beam Radiation Therapy or Intensity-Modulated Photon Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Carcinoma: A Mayo Clinic Experience
Published in Advances in radiation oncology (01-09-2020)“…Intensity modulated proton beam radiation therapy (IMPT) has a clinically significant dosimetric advantage over intensity modulated photon radiation therapy…”
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Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Initial Clinical Experience
Published in Advances in radiation oncology (01-07-2021)“…Our purpose was to assess the safety and efficacy of intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A…”
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Breast Cancer Screening: Women's Attitudes and Beliefs in Light of Updated United States Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society Guidelines
Published in Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002) (01-03-2019)“…In recently updated breast cancer screening guidelines, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended…”
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Risk of Recurrence and 10-Year Outcomes in Surgically Treated Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Cardiac and Liver Transplant Recipients
Published in American journal of clinical oncology (01-05-2020)“…To report long-term outcomes of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in immunosuppressed cardiac and liver transplant recipients (CLTR). The authors reviewed CLTR at…”
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