Publications by authors named "A Chachoua"

Article Synopsis
  • Brain metastases (BM) from non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have historically been viewed as a fatal condition, but advancements like stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and new systemic therapies have improved survival rates.
  • Recent data from 606 NSCLC patients treated with SRS between 2008 and 2020 indicate a median overall survival of 17 months, with factors such as younger age, high performance status, fewer brain metastases, and the use of targeted therapies associated with better outcomes.
  • The study identifies long-term survival (≥5 years) as a possibility, with 16% of these patients maintaining stable disease without requiring active treatment for three or more years.
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To identify potential gaps in attitudes, knowledge, and practices towards LGBTQ2S + patients with a cancer diagnosis, a survey of clinical providers (CP) and allied health staff (AHS) was conducted to identify areas of improvement and guide development for future education and training. A previously published, validated survey was adapted at the direction of a LGBTQ2S + Patient and Family Advisory Council, and modified to include AHS. The survey was disseminated to all faculty and staff, and was adapted to the participants' self-identified level of patient interaction/care responsibilities.

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Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) including oligorecurrent and oligoprogressive disease.

Methods: Single-institution retrospective analysis of 60 NSCLC patients with 62 discrete lesions treated with SBRT between 2008 and 2017. Patients were stratified into three groups, including early stage, locally recurrent, and oligoprogressive disease.

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Purpose: Breast cancer survivors may demonstrate elevated psychological distress, which can also hinder adherence to survivorship care plans. Our goal was to study heterogeneity of behavioral health and functioning in breast cancer survivors, and identify both risk and protective factors to improve targets for wellness interventions.

Methods: Breast cancer survivors (n = 187) consented to complete self-reported psychological measures and to access their medical records.

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Objective: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) metastatic to the brain are living longer. The risk of new brain metastases when these patients stop systemic therapy is unknown. The authors hypothesized that the risk of new brain metastases remains constant for as long as patients are off systemic therapy.

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