2017
Regional variation in breast cancer surgery: Results from the National Cancer Database (NCDB)
Chiu AS, Thomas P, Killelea BK, Horowitz N, Chagpar AB, Lannin DR. Regional variation in breast cancer surgery: Results from the National Cancer Database (NCDB). The American Journal Of Surgery 2017, 214: 907-913. PMID: 28736057, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Characteristics and treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive breast cancer: 43,485 cases from the National Cancer Database treated in 2010 and 2011
Killelea BK, Chagpar AB, Horowitz NR, Lannin DR. Characteristics and treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive breast cancer: 43,485 cases from the National Cancer Database treated in 2010 and 2011. The American Journal Of Surgery 2016, 213: 426-432. PMID: 27769548, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.05.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularChemotherapy, AdjuvantDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansIncidenceInflammatory Breast NeoplasmsLymphatic MetastasisMaleMastectomyMastectomy, SegmentalMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessPaget's Disease, MammaryRacial GroupsReceptor, ErbB-2United StatesConceptsHER2-positive tumorsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor-2-positive breast cancerNational Cancer DatabasePositive breast cancerPositive tumorsBreast cancerCancer DatabaseHER2-negative tumorsInvasive breast cancerAmerican Cancer SocietyAsian/Pacific IslandersNon-Hispanic whitesBreast preservationPositive nodesHER2 positivityLymphovascular invasionNegative tumorsTumor sizeHER2 statusTreatment characteristicsCancer casesCancer SocietyAmerican CollegeTumorsYoung women
2001
Multicenter Trial of Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Using Both Technetium Sulfur Colloid and Isosulfan Blue Dye
Tafra L, Lannin D, Swanson M, Van Eyk J, Verbanac K, Chua A, Ng P, Edwards M, Halliday B, Henry C, Sommers L, Carman C, Molin M, Yurko J, Perry R, Williams A. Multicenter Trial of Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Using Both Technetium Sulfur Colloid and Isosulfan Blue Dye. Annals Of Surgery 2001, 233: 51-59. PMID: 11141225, PMCID: PMC1421166, DOI: 10.1097/00000658-200101000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSentinel node biopsyMulticenter trialTechnetium sulfur colloidNode biopsyIsosulfan blueFalse negative rateOlder patientsSulfur colloidBreast cancerComplete lymph node dissectionInexperienced surgeonsLymph node dissectionMetastatic axillary nodesIsosulfan blue dyeSingle-institution seriesSentinel node localizationBreast cancer metastasisAnalysis of tumorsFalse-negative resultsNode dissectionAxillary nodesIndependent predictorsSentinel nodesPoor success ratePatients
1998
Influence of Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors on Racial Differences in Late-Stage Presentation of Breast Cancer
Lannin D, Mathews H, Mitchell J, Swanson M, Swanson F, Edwards M. Influence of Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors on Racial Differences in Late-Stage Presentation of Breast Cancer. JAMA 1998, 279: 1801-1807. PMID: 9628711, DOI: 10.1001/jama.279.22.1801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer stageBreast cancerCancer stageRacial differencesMajor health care facilitiesMultivariate logistic regression modelAfrican AmericansBreast cancer mortalityTNM stage IIICase-control studySignificant predictorsUniversity Medical CenterSocioeconomic factorsHealth care facilitiesArea of residenceLogistic regression modelsAfrican American womenSocioeconomic variablesControl womenBreast surgeryCancer mortalityPrivate health insuranceMedical CenterEffective treatmentStage III
1995
Breast Cancer in African‐American Families
ROYAK‐SCHALER R, DEVELLIS B, SORENSON J, WILSON K, LANNIN D, EMERSON J. Breast Cancer in African‐American Families. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1995, 768: 281-285. PMID: 8526367, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1995.tb12141.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Coming to terms with advanced breast cancer: Black women's narratives from Eastern North Carolina
Mathews H, Lannin D, Mitchell J. Coming to terms with advanced breast cancer: Black women's narratives from Eastern North Carolina. Social Science & Medicine 1994, 38: 789-800. PMID: 8184330, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(94)90151-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Difficulties in diagnosis of carcinoma of the breast in patients less than fifty years of age.
Lannin D, Harris R, Swanson F, Edwards M, Swanson M, Pories W. Difficulties in diagnosis of carcinoma of the breast in patients less than fifty years of age. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 1993, 177: 457-62. PMID: 8211596.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageDiagnosis of carcinomaYoung womenBreast clinicPhysical examinationPatient visitsOlder womenBreast Cancer Detection Demonstration ProjectAge groupsMore patient visitsDiffuse growth patternNon-palpable tumorsPercent of carcinomasPositive predictive valueMalpractice suitsMammary densityMedical factorsCarcinomaPredictive valueSignificant causeTumorsBreastDiagnosisPhysician errorWomen
1991
Mammography and age: Are we targeting the wrong women? A community survey of women and physicians
Harris R, Fletcher S, Gonzalez J, Lannin D, Degnan D, Earp J, Clark R. Mammography and age: Are we targeting the wrong women? A community survey of women and physicians. Cancer 1991, 67: 2010-2014. PMID: 2004318, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19910401)67:7<2010::aid-cncr2820670730>3.0.co;2-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Fine‐needle aspiration cytology of breast masses in pregnant and lactating women
Finley J, Silverman J, Lannin D. Fine‐needle aspiration cytology of breast masses in pregnant and lactating women. Diagnostic Cytopathology 1989, 5: 255-259. PMID: 2791833, DOI: 10.1002/dc.2840050305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFine-needle aspiration biopsyBreast massesAspiration biopsyFine needle aspiration cytologyAbundant vacuolated cytoplasmFalse-positive diagnosesInflammatory backgroundLobular hyperplasiaPregnant womenCytologic examinationPostpartum periodMicrotissue fragmentsAspiration cytologyClinical utilityEpithelial groupsNuclear pleomorphismVacuolated cytoplasmCellular smearsIrregular nucleoliMorphologic featuresProteinaceous debrisEpithelial cellsWomenBiopsySecretory type
1987
The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Silverman J, Lannin D, O'Brien K, Norris H. The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Acta Cytologica 1987, 31: 731-6. PMID: 3425133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFine-needle aspiration biopsyNeedle aspiration biopsyFalse-positive diagnosesFNA biopsyTriage roleMedical CenterAspiration biopsyFrozen section confirmationFrozen section biopsyTertiary medical centerPalpable breast massesFNA breast biopsyOutpatient biopsyHistologic confirmationExcisional biopsyLocal anesthesiaPrimary diagnosisSuspicious diagnosisInpatient proceduresBreast carcinomaNegative groupPositive groupBiopsyInsufficient diagnosisBreast biopsy
1986
Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls.
Silverman J, Lannin D, Unverferth M, Norris H. Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls. Acta Cytologica 1986, 30: 413-9. PMID: 3461650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubareolar abscessFalse-positive diagnosesForeign body reactionCytomorphologic findingsCytologic findingsFine needle aspiration cytologyFine-needle aspiration biopsyType giant cellsComplete surgical excisionDifferent treatment modalitiesFNA cytologic findingsSheets of histiocytesNeedle aspiration cytologyPotential diagnostic pitfallNeedle aspiration biopsyAtypical ductal cellsSquamous atypiaSurgical excisionCharacteristic findingsChronic inflammationSquamous metaplasiaNumerous neutrophilsExuberant granulation tissueTreatment modalitiesAspiration cytology