A5007458509- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Family Support in Illness
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Saint Louis University
2015-2025
Washington University in St. Louis
2018-2023
Medical University of South Carolina
2023
UCLouvain Saint-Louis Brussels
2018-2022
Saint Louis University Hospital
2021-2022
John Cochran VA Medical Center
2020
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
2019
University of Pennsylvania
2011-2014
University of Southern California
2014
Head and neck cancer (HNC) is more common among socioeconomically disenfranchised individuals, making financial burden particularly relevant.To assess the burdens of HNC compared with other cancers.In this retrospective review nationally representative, publicly available survey, data from Medical Expenditure Panel Survey were extracted January 1, 1998, to December 31, 2015. A total 444 867 adults surveyed, which extrapolates a population 221 503 108 based on weighted survey design. Data...
To determine whether marital status independently predicts survival in a head and neck cancer (HNC) survivor population.In this retrospective cohort study, we analysed data from 460 adult patients (59.31 ± 11.42) years diagnosed with HNC at an academic tertiary referral centre between 1997 2012. Cox proportional hazards model estimated the effect of on survival.Our study had 73% men, 82.2% were Whites. We found association survival. Unmarried 66% increase hazard death compared to married...
ABSTRACT Objective Effective implementation of timely postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) as a quality metric for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) care may reduce survival disparities in subgroups with the highest risk mortality—advanced stage Black race. We sought to determine if association between PORT varies among clinical demographic high‐risk subgroups. Methods In this retrospective cohort study using National Cancer Database 2004–2020, patients HPV‐negative HNSCC...
Objective Improved head and neck cancer survival has been associated with traveling farther distances for treatment, potentially due to patients seeking higher‐quality facilities. This study investigates the role of both facility confounding patient factors on this relationship. Study Design Review national registry data. Setting National Cancer Database. Subjects Methods Adults diagnosed from 2004 2014 were identified. Overall was compared among distance‐to‐facility quartiles via univariate...
The aim of the study was to estimate hospitalization cost, and factors associated with costs length stay (LOS) patients treated for head neck cancer in United States.Data on 71,440 weighted hospital admissions from 2014 National Inpatient Sample a diagnosis were examined. Multivariable linear regression models estimated costs, negative binomial used identify LOS. Factor variables included characteristics patient, clinical, characteristics.The average cost US $18,371 LOS 6.6 days....
Objective This study aims to characterize the performance plateau in adult cochlear implant recipients after initial postimplantation increase by using word recognition testing and an explicit definition of plateau. Study Design Retrospective review. Setting Urban, tertiary referral center. Patients One hundred twenty-five patients with 138 devices tested AzBio were matched 130 HINT based on performed CNC monosyllable tests. Intervention Patient's was measured overtime tests determine when...
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Abstract Background There has been conflicting evidence on the independent prognostic role of human papillomavirus (HPV) status in sinonasal cancer. The objective this study was to assess whether survival patients with cancer differs based various HPV statuses, including HPV‐negative, positive for high‐risk HPV‐16 and HPV‐18 (HPV16/18) subtypes, other low‐risk subtypes. Methods In retrospective cohort study, data from National Cancer Database were extracted years 2010–2017 who had primary (...
Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers account for about 9% of the cancer mortality burden in United States; however, survival differs among sociodemographic factors. We determine and clinical variables associated with HPV-associated survival.
Oncologic treatment is costly to the health care system and individuals, but patients with head neck cancer (HNC) also have long-term needs after treatment. Survivors of HNC require specific consideration given their rapidly growing numbers. This subpopulation survivors often experiences treatment-associated morbidity.To describe total out-of-pocket (OOP) costs associated survivorship risk factors for financial toxicity among this population.This was a retrospective review economic...
Abstract Background HPV‐related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with a favorable prognosis, yet patients of color and low socioeconomic status (SES) continue to experience inferior outcomes. We aim understand how the emergence HPV has impacted race SES survival disparities in OPSCC. Methods A retrospective cohort 18,362 OPSCC cases from 2010 2017 was assembled using SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results) database. Cox proportional regression Fine Gray...
Uninsured individuals age 55-64 experience disproportionately poor outcomes compared to their insured counterparts. Adequate coverage may prevent these delays. This study investigates a "Medicare-effect" on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) diagnosis treatment.The Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results (SEER) database was queried for persons ages 60-70 years in the United States from 2000 2016 with HNSCC. A "Medicare effect" defined as an increase incidence, reduction advanced...
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) prognosis strongly correlates with demographic factors. This study aimed to determine whether predictors of HNSCC survival differ between age cohorts, an emphasis on the growing elderly demographic.Outcomes research.Adults upper aerodigestive tract were identified from Surveillance, Epidemiology End Results 18 database. Demographic oncologic factors compared three groups: 49, 50 74, >75 years. Factors associated cancer-specific assessed in each...
The epidemiology of head and neck cancer (HNC) sites differ substantially. This study compares HNC incidence trends by site demographic subgroups.