2017
On the use of bolus for pacemaker dose measurement and reduction in radiation therapy
Yan H, Guo F, Zhu D, Stryker S, Trumpore S, Roberts K, Higgins S, Nath R, Chen Z, Liu W. On the use of bolus for pacemaker dose measurement and reduction in radiation therapy. Journal Of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 2017, 19: 125-131. PMID: 29152840, PMCID: PMC5768029, DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12229.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
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Sen S, Wang SY, Soulos PR, Frick KD, Long JB, Roberts KB, Yu JB, Evans SB, Chagpar AB, Gross CP. Response. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2014, 106: dju198. PMID: 25114276, PMCID: PMC4200056, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/dju198.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesBreast NeoplasmsCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHumansRadiotherapy, ConformalRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedExamining the Cost-Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy Among Older Women With Favorable-Risk Breast Cancer
Sen S, Wang SY, Soulos PR, Frick KD, Long JB, Roberts KB, Yu JB, Evans SB, Chagpar AB, Gross CP. Examining the Cost-Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy Among Older Women With Favorable-Risk Breast Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2014, 106: dju008. PMID: 24598714, PMCID: PMC3982782, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/dju008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBrachytherapyBreast NeoplasmsComorbidityCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHealth ExpendituresHumansLife ExpectancyMedicareNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingQuality of LifeQuality-Adjusted Life YearsRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSampling StudiesSEER ProgramUnited StatesConceptsExternal beam radiation therapyIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioQuality-adjusted life yearsBreast cancerOlder womenRadiation therapyEnd Results-Medicare databaseRisk breast cancerBeam radiation therapyCost-effectiveness ratioNewer radiation therapy modalitiesQuality of lifeRadiation therapy modalitiesLocal recurrenceTrial criteriaRT modalityTherapy modalitiesLife yearsCancerIncremental costTherapyWomenBaseline stateNew modality
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 System
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
2011
Testicular Doses in Image-Guided Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer
Deng J, Chen Z, Yu JB, Roberts KB, Peschel RE, Nath R. Testicular Doses in Image-Guided Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2011, 82: e39-e47. PMID: 21489702, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.01.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImage-guided radiotherapyTesticular dosesFull-fan modeProstate cancerFemoral headLess doseCBCT scansHalf-fan modeProstate cancer patientsKilovoltage cone-beamCancer patientsIntensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatmentKilovoltage CBCTSuperior-inferior directionCone beamDosesCBCT fieldProstate patientsRectumDoseProstateMore doseRadiotherapy treatmentPatientsRadiotherapy
2010
Integrated Prostate Cancer Centers and Over-Utilization of IMRT: A Close Look at Fee-for-Service Medicine in Radiation Oncology
Falit BP, Gross CP, Roberts KB. Integrated Prostate Cancer Centers and Over-Utilization of IMRT: A Close Look at Fee-for-Service Medicine in Radiation Oncology. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2010, 76: 1285-1288. PMID: 20338470, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.10.060.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersMeSH KeywordsCancer Care FacilitiesConflict of InterestDisclosureEconomic CompetitionFee-for-Service PlansFees and ChargesHealth ResourcesHumansMaleOwnershipPhysician Self-ReferralProstatic NeoplasmsProvider-Sponsored OrganizationsRadiation OncologyRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUrology