Textbook Neoadjuvant Experience: Defining a Novel Composite Outcomes Measure for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy.

Background: Neoadjuvant therapy (NT) is increasingly utilized for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Disease progression, toxicity, and failure to undergo surgical resection are common during NT, yet little research has focused on efforts to optimize care delivery. We sought to define and validate a novel composite outcomes metric that characterizes the successful delivery of NT.

Association of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) with textbook outcomes among patients undergoing surgery for rectal cancer.

Background: Surgical resection is the cornerstone of rectal cancer treatment but can be associated with adverse short-term postoperative outcomes. We sought to assess the factors associated with achievement of optimal outcomes among patients undergoing surgery for rectal cancer.

Methods: In this multicenter retrospective cohort study, the US Rectal Cancer Consortium database was used to identify patients who underwent surgery for nonmetastatic rectal cancer between 2007 and 2018.

Access to care and the Hispanic paradox among Hispanic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Purpose: Despite the disproportionate impact of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on Hispanic patients, reported outcomes are limited, particularly among subpopulations. Our study aimed to evaluate outcomes in access to care and survival among racial and ethnic Hispanic subpopulations.

Methods: The National Cancer Database was utilized to identify patients diagnosed with HCC between 2004 and 2020.

Assessment of Myocardial Perfusion in Patients After CABG: An Update and Clinical Implications.

Stress radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) has been well-established as a useful modality for assessing the status of the coronary circulation in post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients. CABG by itself escalates progression of atherosclerosis or thrombosis in bypassed native coronary arteries. In most cases MPI will be employed in post-CABG patients who are experiencing symptoms.

Early Palliative Care Following Aborted Cancer Surgery: Results of a Prospective Feasibility Trial.

Background: Although resection is generally necessary for curative-intent treatment of most solid organ cancers, surgery is occasionally aborted due to intraoperative findings. Following aborted cancer surgery, patients have unique care needs that specialized palliative care (PC) providers may be best equipped to manage. We hypothesized that early ambulatory PC referral following aborted cancer surgery would be feasible and acceptable.