News 2013

1. Katz SJ. The Challenges of Individualizing Treatments for Breast Cancer Patients. National Cancer Institute (P01 CA163233)
   • Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (CanSORT) Research and Strategic Planning Retreat UMHS Headlines
2. Hawley ST. Facing Cancer, a Stark Choice New York Times

News 2012

1. Hawley ST. Is Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Overused? Results from a Population-Based Study. U of M Health
   • Cancer study: Most don't need double mastectomy NCI Cancer Bulletin
   • Study Explores Why Double Mastectomy Rate Is on the Rise Today Show
   • Most Women Who Choose Double Mastectomy Don't Need To, Study Shows MSN & HealthDay
2. Breast cancer awareness: Not so pretty pink. CNN Health
3. Katz SJ. The Challenges of Individualizing Treatments for Breast Cancer Patients. National Cancer Institute (P01 CA163233).
   • Improving cancer treatment through better decisions. U of M Health
   • Attacking cancer without fear. Detroit Free Press
   • Member News & Networking. Share your news and celebrate colleagues ASCO Connection Newsletter
4. Morrow M, Katz SJ. Margin Threshold for Women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. JNCI; 2012;104(7).
   • Breast Cancer Hot Topics: Clear Tumor Margins ABC News
5. Morrow M, Katz SJ. The Challenge of Developing Quality Measures for Breast Cancer Surgery. JAMA; 2012;307(5):509-510.
   • Breast Cancer Surgery Rules Are Called Unclear. The New York Times
   • Repeat Breast Cancer Surgery Varies Widely for Little Reason, Study Finds. Bloomberg

News 2011

1. Haymart MR, Banerjee M, Stewart AK, Koenig RJ, Birkmeyer JD, Griggs JJ. Use of Radioactive Iodine for Thyroid Cancer. JAMA; 2011;306(7)721-728.
   • Radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer increasing, with Wide variation in how and Where it's Used. The JAMA Report
   • Cancer Stage Not a Significant Factor in Radioiodine Use. Internal Medicine News
   • Hospital characteristics account for variations in radioactive iodine use for thyroid cancer. Endocrine today
2. Jagsi R, Abrahamse P, Hawley ST, Graff JJ, Hamilton AS, Katz SJ. Underascertainment of Radiation Therapy Receipt in SEER Data. Cancer; Epub Ahead of Print.
   • U.S. Database of Breast Cnacer Treatment May Be Inaccurate. MSN & HealthDay
   • SEER registry lacked records of radiation after surgery in 1 in 5 cases in two cities studied. U.S. News & World Report
3. Janz NK, Hawley ST, Mujahid MS, Griggs JJ, Alderman AK, Graff JJ, Jagsi R, Katz SJ. Correlates of Worry about Recurrence in a Multi-Ethnic Population-Based Sample of Women with Breast Cancer. Cancer; 2011;(9)1827-1836.
   • Some Women Worry More About Cancer Recurrence Than Other. Indentifying traits can lead to better coping and care strategies, experts says U.S. News and World Report & MSN Health
   • Breast cancer worries Latinas more United Press International
4. Dick AW, Sorbero MS, Ahrendt GM, Hayman JA, Gold HT, Schiffhauer L, Stark A, Griggs JJ. Comparative Effectiveness of Ductal Carinoma In Situ Management and the Roles of Margins and Surgeons. J Natl Cancer Inst 2011;103:92-104.
   • Doctors May Have Bigger Effect on Breast Cancer Outcomes Why This Works
   • Breast Cancer Outcome: Your Doctor Matters HealthDay
5. Giuliano AE, Hunt KK, Ballman KV, Beitsch PD, Whitworth PW, Blumencranz PW, Leitch AM, Saha S, McCall LM, Morrow M. Axillary Dissection vs No Axillary Dissection in Women with Invasive Breast Cancer and Sentinel Node Metastasis. JAMA 2011; 305(6):569-575.
   • 'Practice-Changing' Cancer Study Shows Lymph Node Surgery May Be Unnecessary. PBS NEWSHOUR

News 2010

1. Katz SK, Hawley ST, Abrahamse P, Morrow M, Friese CR, Alderman AK, Griggs JJ, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Hofer TP. Does it matter where you go for breast surgery?: Attending Surgeon’s Influence on Variation in Receipt of Mastectomy for Breast Cancer. Medical Care 2010;(10):892-9.
   • HealthFirst: Breast cancer reconstruction surgery abc12 news
   • Surgeons impact whether a woman gets breast reconstruction, U-M study finds University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center & HealthDay
   • From Birds Eye to Bedside: Getting Research Results To Surgeons Faster Commission on Cancer
2. CanSORT team member, Christina Jagielski was named by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network "Education and Outreach Coordinator of the Year" Plymouth Observer
3. Jagsi R, Abrahamse P, Morrow M, Hawley ST, Girggs JJ, Graff JJ, Hamilton AS, Katz SJ. Patterns and Correlates of Adjuvant Radiotherapy Receipt After Lumpectomy and After Mastectomy for Breast Cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2010; 28 (14):2396-2403.
   • Radiation after mastectomy underused, U-M study finds e! Science News
   • More Women Urged to Get Radiation After Mastectomy: Potentially lifesaving treatment is underused, study finds HealthyDay News
4. Katz SJ, Hawley ST, Morrow M, Griggs JJ, Jagsi R, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Friese CR, Hofer TP Coordinating Cancer Care: Patient and Practice Management Processes Among Surgeons Who Treat Breast Cancer. Medical Care 2010;48(1):45-51.
   • Few breast cancer surgeons follow quality of care standards, study finds Science Daily & UMHS News
   • Breast Surgeons Report Low Use of Interdisciplinary Communication, Patient Supports Oncology Times

News 2009

1. Katz SK, Hawley ST Exploring the Reasons Women Choose Mastectomies NCI Cancer Bulletin
2. Janz NK, Mujahid MS, Hawley ST, Griggs JJ, Alderman AK, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Katz SJ Racial/Ethnic Differences in Quality of Life and Fear of Recurrence after Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2009;3(4):212-222
   • Journal article was featured in The Breast Cancer Network News
3. Katz SK, Griggs JJ Breast cancer patients advised to consider options CNN health
4. Alderman AK, Information Please; Why aren't more women having breast reconstruction? CureToday
5. Morrow M, Jagsi R, Alderman AK, Griggs JJ, Hawley ST,Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Katz SJ , Why do women get mastectomy?: The role of patients and their surgeons in treatment decision-making.JAMA 2009;302(14):1551-1556.
   • Research suggests mastectomies not overused in the initial treatment of breast cancer JAMA Report Video
   • Study Examines Mastectomy and Breast-Conserving Surgery Rates Breast-Conserving Surgery Offered to the Majority of Patients Memorial Sloan-Kettering Press Release & UMHS News
   • Too Many Mastectomies? Maybe Not; Mastectomy Rate Not Driven by Surgeon Recommendation Web MD
6. Alderman AK, Power in Numbers; How one physician uses group sessions to educate patients Inside View
7. Alderman AK, Hawley ST, Janz NK, Mujahid MS, Morrow M, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Katz SJ. Racial/ethnic disparities in the use of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: results from a population-based study.
   • Breast reconstruction varies by race, U-M study finds: Less-acculturated Latinas least likely to have reconstruction after breast cancer surgery UMHS News
8. Hawley ST, Hamilton AS, Graff JJ, Janz NK, Griggs JJ, Morrow M, Jagsi R, Salem B, Katz SJ. Decision Involvement and Receipt of Mastectomy among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Breast Cancer Patients. Journal of National Cancer Institute 2009;101:1-11 .
   • Breast Cancer: Women Often Choose Mastectomy. Surgeon, Family Opinions Affect Patients' Decisions Web MD
   • U of M Study: Friends & Family Influence Breast Treatment Decisions Michigan Radio
   • Breast Cancer Patients Look to Their Supporters for Surgery Decisions Oncology Nursing News
9. Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions. Patients' supporters often play role in treatment discussions, study finds HealthDay
10. Jagsi R, U-M doctor chosen for innovative training program in cancer research UMHS News
11. Jagsi R, Abrahamse P, Morrow M, Griggs JJ, Schwartz K, Katz SJ. Post-mastectomy radiotherapy for breast cancer. Cancer 2009;115(6) 1185-1193
    • 19% of women don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy UMHS News
12. Hawley ST, Hamilton A, Janz NK, Griggs JJ, Alderman AK, Mujahid M, Katz SJ. Latina patient perspectives about informed treatment decision making for breast cancer. Patient Education & Counseling 2008;73(2):363-370.
    • Study: Treatment Satisfaction Tied to Language & Culture: Spanish-Speaking Latinas Express More Regret Over Breast-Cancer Surgery than Women of Other Ethnicities Do Oncology Times

News 2008

1. Alderman AK, Hawley ST, Waljee J, Mujahid M, Morrow M, Katz SJ. Understanding the impact of breast reconstruction on the surgical decision-making process for breast cancer. Cancer 2008;112(3): 489-494.
   • The Price of Beauty: Some Hidden Choices in Breast Reconstruction The New York Times
2. Hawley ST, Fagerlin A, Janz NK, Katz SJ. Racial/ethnic disparities in knowledge about risks & benefits of breast cancer treatment: does It matter where you go? Health Services Research, April 1, 2008
   • Minorities less likely to know about breast cancer options UMHS News
3. Hawley ST, Hamilton A, Janz NK, Griggs JJ, Aldeman AK, Mujahid M, Katz SJ. Latina patient perspectives about informed treatment decision making for breast cancer. Patient Education & Counseling 2008, 73(2): 363-370
   • Latinas more likely to regret breast cancer treatment decisions UMHS News

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