Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH

Title(s)Associate Professor, Medicine
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address550 16th. Street
San Francisco CA 94158
Phone415-353-7065
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    UCSFFellow2011Medical Oncology
    Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical SchoolResident2009Internal Medicine
    Medical College of GeorgiaM.D.2006
    Yale University School of Epidemiology and Public HealthM.P.H.2002
    Duke UniversityB.S.2000
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    ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation2012Young Investigator Award
    North American NeuroEndocrine Tumor Society (NANETS)2013Clinical Investigator Scholarship
    AHRQ K12 PARTNERS Program2013  - 2015Scholar
    UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 2016The Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD Commitment to Patient Care Award
    UCSF School of Medicine2017Pathways Mentorship Award
    UCSF Department of Medicine2018Hematology/Oncology Marc A. Shuman Mentoring Award
    WomenLift Health Leadership Journey2021U.S. Cohort Member
    UCSF Chancellor's Fund2022Faculty Learning and Development Award

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    Building a Cancer Research Training Program in Tanzania
    NIH D43TW011598Aug 15, 2020 - May 31, 2025
    Role: Principal Investigator

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    1. Sexual function remains persistently low in women after treatment for colorectal cancer and anal squamous cell carcinoma. J Sex Med. 2023 Feb 17. Savoie MB, Paciorek A, Van Loon K, Anwar M, Atreya CE, Johnson PC, Kenfield SA, Laffan A, Levin AO, Smith JF, Stanfield D, Venook A, Zhang L, Van Blarigan EL, Rowen T. PMID: 36805959.
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    2. Quality of life among colorectal cancer survivors participating in a pilot randomized controlled trial of a web-based dietary intervention with text messages. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Feb 10; 31(3):155. Wang L, Langlais C, Kenfield SA, Van Loon K, Laffan A, Atreya CE, Chan JM, Zhang L, Allen IE, Miaskowski C, Fukuoka Y, Meyerhardt JA, Venook AP, Van Blarigan EL. PMID: 36763183; PMCID: PMC9918568.
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    3. The radiologist's role in a multidisciplinary approach to cancer in pregnancy. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2023 Jan 27. Harwin J, Jha P, Post A, Silverstein J, Van Loon K, Poder L. PMID: 36705722.
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    4. Multi-Disciplinary Management in Rectal Cancer Survivorship: A Clinical Practice Review. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2023 Jan 09. Chan H, Savoie MB, Munir A, Moslehi J, Anwar M, Laffan A, Rowen T, Salmon R, Varma M, Van Loon K. PMID: 36622517.
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    5. Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Malignancies in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review. JCO Glob Oncol. 2023 Jan; 9:e2200259. Okerosi S, Mokoh LW, Rubagumya F, Niyibizi BA, Nkya A, Van Loon K, Buckle G, Bent S, Ha P, Fagan JJ, Ng D, Aswani J, Xu MJ. PMID: 36730877.
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    6. Phase I prospective trial of TAS-102 (trifluridine and tipiracil) and radioembolization with 90Y resin microspheres for chemo-refractory colorectal liver metastases. BMC Cancer. 2022 Dec 13; 22(1):1307. Fidelman N, Atreya CE, Griffith M, Milloy MA, Carnevale J, Cinar P, Venook AP, Van Loon K. PMID: 36514060; PMCID: PMC9749246.
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    7. Evaluation of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Expression in Gastric and Gastroesophageal Cancers in Tanzania. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2022 12 01; 146(12):1523-1529. Ngaiza A, Vuhahula E, Yahaya J, Ndayisaba MC, Kawishe GJ, Grenert JP, Zhang L, Van Loon K, Ng DL. PMID: 35344993; PMCID: PMC9515243.
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    8. Association between adherence to the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines and stool frequency among colon cancer survivors: a cohort study. J Cancer Surviv. 2022 Nov 05. Greenberg AL, Tolstykh IV, Van Loon K, Laffan A, Stanfield D, Steiding P, Kenfield SA, Chan JM, Atreya CE, Piawah S, Kidder W, Venook AP, Van Blarigan EL, Varma MG. PMID: 36335220.
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    9. Delayed diagnostic evaluation of symptomatic breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study of Tanzanian women. PLoS One. 2022; 17(10):e0275639. Sakafu LL, Philipo GS, Malichewe CV, Fundikira LS, Lwakatare FA, Van Loon K, Mushi BP, DeBoer RJ, Bialous SA, Lee AY. PMID: 36201503; PMCID: PMC9536581.
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    10. The Implications of the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade for Women With Pregnancy-Associated Cancers. JAMA Oncol. 2022 10 01; 8(10):1394-1395. Silverstein J, Van Loon K. PMID: 35951314.
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    11. An international report on bacterial communities in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Cancer. 2022 Dec 01; 151(11):1947-1959. Nomburg J, Bullman S, Nasrollahzadeh D, Collisson EA, Abedi-Ardekani B, Akoko LO, Atkins JR, Buckle GC, Gopal S, Hu N, Kaimila B, Khoshnia M, Malekzadeh R, Menya D, Mmbaga BT, Moody S, Mulima G, Mushi BP, Mwaiselage J, Mwanga A, Newton Y, Ng DL, Radenbaugh A, Rwakatema DS, Selekwa M, Schüz J, Taylor PR, Vaske C, Goldstein A, Stratton MR, McCormack V, Brennan P, DeCaprio JA, Meyerson M, Mmbaga EJ, Van Loon K. PMID: 35837755.
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    12. Invited Commentary: Role of the Radiologist in Pregnancy-associated Cancer. Radiographics. 2022 Sep-Oct; 42(5):E158-E159. Silverstein J, Van Loon K. PMID: 35839140.
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    13. Expanding oesophageal cancer research and care in eastern Africa. Nat Rev Cancer. 2022 05; 22(5):253-254. African Esophageal Cancer Consortium. PMID: 35246668; PMCID: PMC9810115.
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    14. Survival in Young-Onset Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Findings From Cancer and Leukemia Group B (Alliance)/SWOG 80405. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 03 08; 114(3):427-435. Lipsyc-Sharf M, Zhang S, Ou FS, Ma C, McCleary NJ, Niedzwiecki D, Chang IW, Lenz HJ, Blanke CD, Piawah S, Van Loon K, Bainter TM, Venook AP, Mayer RJ, Fuchs CS, Innocenti F, Nixon AB, Goldberg R, O'Reilly EM, Meyerhardt JA, Ng K. PMID: 34636852; PMCID: PMC8902338.
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    15. Developing a collaborative international partnership for cancer control in Mexico. Salud Publica Mex. 2022; 1(64):100-104. Van Loon K, Mohar A, Unger-Saldaña K, Potter MB, Sweet-Cordero EA, Breithaupt L, Espinosa-Tamez P, Sepúlveda-Amor J, Lajous M. View Publication.
    16. Capacidad de colonoscopías diagnósticas en la Ciudad de México. Salud Publica Mex. 2022; 1(64):106-108. Manzano-Robleda MDC, Espinosa-Tamez P, Potter MB, Hernández-Guerrero A, Van Loon K, Unger-Saldaña K. View Publication.
    17. Quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors participating in a pilot randomized controlled trial of physical activity trackers and daily text messages. Support Care Cancer. 2022 May; 30(5):4557-4564. Chan H, Van Loon K, Kenfield SA, Chan JM, Mitchell E, Zhang L, Paciorek A, Joseph G, Laffan A, Atreya C, Fukuoka Y, Miaskowski C, Meyerhardt JA, Venook AP, Van Blarigan EL. PMID: 35119520; PMCID: PMC8942969.
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    18. Risk Factors Associated With Early-Onset Esophageal Cancer in Tanzania. JCO Glob Oncol. 2022 02; 8:e2100256. Buckle GC, Mmbaga EJ, Paciorek A, Akoko L, Deardorff K, Mgisha W, Mushi BP, Mwaiselage J, Hiatt RA, Zhang L, Van Loon K. PMID: 35113655; PMCID: PMC8853620.
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    19. Treatment outcomes of esophageal cancer in Eastern Africa: protocol of a multi-center, prospective, observational, open cohort study. BMC Cancer. 2022 Jan 19; 22(1):82. Buckle GC, Mrema A, Mwachiro M, Ringo Y, Selekwa M, Mulima G, Some FF, Mmbaga BT, Mody GN, Zhang L, Paciorek A, Akoko L, Ayuo P, Burgert S, Bukusi E, Charles A, Chepkemoi W, Chesumbai G, Kaimila B, Kenseko A, Kibwana KS, Koech D, Macharia C, Moirana EN, Mushi BP, Mremi A, Mwaiselage J, Mwanga A, Ndumbalo J, Nvakunga G, Ngoma M, Oduor M, Oloo M, Opakas J, Parker R, Seno S, Salima A, Servent F, Wandera A, Westmoreland KD, White RE, Williams B, Mmbaga EJ, Van Loon K, of the African Esophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC). PMID: 35045815; PMCID: PMC8772224.
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    20. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Physical Activity Tracker and Text Messages to Promote Physical Activity During Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Smart Pace II). JMIR Cancer. 2022 Jan 11; 8(1):e31576. Van Blarigan EL, Dhruva A, Atreya CE, Kenfield SA, Chan JM, Milloy A, Kim I, Steiding P, Laffan A, Zhang L, Piawah S, Fukuoka Y, Miaskowski C, Hecht FM, Kim MO, Venook AP, Van Loon K. PMID: 35014958; PMCID: PMC8790683.
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    21. Characteristics and Growth Rate of Lung Metastases in Patients With Primary Gastrointestinal Malignancies and Lung-dominant Metastatic Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Am J Clin Oncol. 2022 01 01; 45(1):22-27. Burns S, Vella M, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Atreya CE, Feng M, Kelley RK, Tempero MA, Van Loon K, Ko AH. PMID: 34864778.
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    22. Being Present 2.0: Online Mindfulness-Based Program for Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients and Caregivers. Glob Adv Health Med. 2021; 10:21649561211044693. Dragomanovich HM, Dhruva A, Ekman E, Schoenbeck KL, Kubo A, Van Blarigan EL, Borno HT, Esquivel M, Chee B, Campanella M, Philip EJ, Rettger JP, Rosenthal B, Van Loon K, Venook AP, Boscardin C, Moran P, Hecht FM, Atreya CE. PMID: 35174001; PMCID: PMC8842457.
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    23. National and state-level colorectal cancer mortality trends in Mexico, 1998-2018. Salud Publica Mex. 2021 Aug 02; 64(1):5-13. Espinosa-Tamez P, Suazo-Zepeda E, S?nchez-Blas H, Meneses-Medina M, Huitzil-Mel?ndez FD, Van Loon K, Potter M, Lajous M. PMID: 35438913.
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    24. Evaluating Estrogen Receptor Immunohistochemistry on Cell Blocks From Breast Cancer Patients in a Low-Resource Setting. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2021 07 01; 145(7):834-841. Kimambo AH, Vuhahula EA, Mwakigonja AR, Ljung BM, Zhang L, Van Loon K, Ng DL. PMID: 33053150; PMCID: PMC9124437.
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    25. Views from Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinicians on Strengthening Cancer Care Delivery Systems in Tanzania. Oncologist. 2021 07; 26(7):e1197-e1204. Nyagabona SK, Luhar R, Ndumbalo J, Mvungi N, Ngoma M, Meena S, Siu S, Said M, Mwaiselage J, Tarimo E, Buckle G, Selekwa M, Mushi B, Mmbaga EJ, Van Loon K, DeBoer RJ. PMID: 34041817; PMCID: PMC8265360.
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    26. Molecular and Radiological Features of Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer Cases With Dramatic Responses to Immunotherapy. Anticancer Res. 2021 Jun; 41(6):2985-2992. Keenan BP, VAN Loon K, Khilnani AD, Fidelman N, Behr SC, Atreya CE, Oh DY. PMID: 34083289; PMCID: PMC8631311.
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    27. Pragmatic Solutions to Counteract the Regressive Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic for Women in Academic Oncology. JAMA Oncol. 2021 06 01; 7(6):825-826. Keenan B, Jagsi R, Van Loon K. PMID: 33570543.
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    28. Moral Distress and Resilience Associated with Cancer Care Priority Setting in a Resource-Limited Context. Oncologist. 2021 07; 26(7):e1189-e1196. DeBoer RJ, Mutoniwase E, Nguyen C, Ho A, Umutesi G, Nkusi E, Sebahungu F, Van Loon K, Shulman LN, Shyirambere C. PMID: 33969927; PMCID: PMC8265342.
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    29. A mixed methods needs assessment and gap analysis for establishment of a cancer research training program in East Africa. J Glob Health Rep. 2021; 5. Nyagabona SK, Mushi BP, Selekwa M, Philipo GS, Haddadi S, Kadhim EF, Breithaupt L, Maongezi S, Mwaiselage J, Balandya E, Leyna GH, Van Loon K, Mmbaga EJ. PMID: 34722937; PMCID: PMC8553223.
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    30. Loneliness and symptom burden in oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer. 2021 09 01; 127(17):3246-3253. Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Snowberg K, Abbott M, Borno HT, Chang SM, Chen LM, Cohen B, Cooper BA, Hammer MJ, Kenfield SA, Kober KM, Laffan A, Levine JD, Pozzar R, Rhoads K, Tsai KK, Van Blarigan EL, Van Loon K. PMID: 33905528; PMCID: PMC9508796.
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    31. Recurrence Patterns After Surgical Resection of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Analysis From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Outcomes Database. Pancreas. 2021 04 01; 50(4):506-512. Chan H, Zhang L, Choti MA, Kulke M, Yao JC, Nakakura EK, Bloomston M, Benson AB, Shah MH, Strosberg JR, Bergsland EK, Van Loon K. PMID: 33939661; PMCID: PMC8097723.
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    32. Use of advanced PET-volume metrics predicts risk of local recurrence and overall survival in anal cancer. PLoS One. 2021; 16(2):e0246535. Susko MS, Lazar AA, Wang CJ, Van Loon K, Feng M, Hope TA, Behr S, Anwar M. PMID: 33539412; PMCID: PMC7861457.
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    33. Improving Access to Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Patients With Esophageal Cancer in Eastern Africa: A Stepwise Implementation Strategy. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 01; 7:118-126. Mushi BP, Mwachiro MM, Buckle G, Kaimila BN, Mulima G, Kayamba V, Kelly P, Akoko L, Mmbaga EJ, Selekwa M, Ringo Y, Pritchett N, White RE, Topazian MD, Fleischer DE, Dawsey SM, Van Loon K. PMID: 33449802; PMCID: PMC8081508.
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    34. Feasibility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Immediate Triage in Breast Cancer Screening in Tanzania. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 01; 7:146-152. Philipo GS, Vuhahula E, Kimambo A, Mmbaga EJ, Van Loon K, Ng DL. PMID: 33493018; PMCID: PMC8081537.
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    35. Multisector Collaborations and Global Oncology: The Only Way Forward. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 01; 7:153-161. Blanchard C, Lubuzo B, Asirwa FC, Dlamini X, Msadabwe-Chikuni SC, Mwachiro M, Shyirambere C, Ruhangaza D, Milner DA, Van Loon K, DeBoer R, Mtshali P, Dugan U, Baker E, Shulman LN. PMID: 33493021; PMCID: PMC8081550.
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    36. A Case-Control Study to Evaluate Environmental and Lifestyle Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer in Tanzania. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2021 02; 30(2):305-316. Mmbaga EJ, Mushi BP, Deardorff K, Mgisha W, Akoko LO, Paciorek A, Hiatt RA, Buckle GC, Mwaiselage J, Zhang L, Van Loon K. PMID: 33144280.
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    37. Optimal management of esophageal cancer in Africa: A systemic review of treatment strategies. Int J Cancer. 2021 03 01; 148(5):1115-1131. Buckle GC, Mahapatra R, Mwachiro M, Akoko L, Mmbaga EJ, White RE, Bent S, Van Loon K. PMID: 32930395.
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    38. Association of Diet Quality With Survival Among People With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in the Cancer and Leukemia B and Southwest Oncology Group 80405 Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 10 01; 3(10):e2023500. Van Blarigan EL, Zhang S, Ou FS, Venlo A, Ng K, Atreya C, Van Loon K, Niedzwiecki D, Giovannucci E, Wolfe EG, Lenz HJ, Innocenti F, O'Neil BH, Shaw JE, Polite BN, Hochster HS, Atkins JN, Goldberg RM, Mayer RJ, Blanke CD, O'Reilly EM, Fuchs CS, Meyerhardt JA. PMID: 33125497; PMCID: PMC7599454.
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    39. Stress and Symptom Burden in Oncology Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2020 Nov; 60(5):e25-e34. Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Snowberg K, Abbott M, Borno H, Chang S, Chen LM, Cohen B, Hammer MJ, Kenfield SA, Kober KM, Levine JD, Pozzar R, Rhoads KF, Van Blarigan EL, Van Loon K. PMID: 32889039; PMCID: PMC7462969.
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    40. Multidisciplinary Management of Cancer During Pregnancy. JCO Oncol Pract. 2020 09; 16(9):545-557. Silverstein J, Post AL, Chien AJ, Olin R, Tsai KK, Ngo Z, Van Loon K. PMID: 32910882.
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    41. Applying Lessons Learned From Low-Resource Settings to Prioritize Cancer Care in a Pandemic. JAMA Oncol. 2020 09 01; 6(9):1429-1433. DeBoer RJ, Fadelu TA, Shulman LN, Van Loon K. PMID: 32761149.
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    42. Oncology patients' perceptions of and experiences with COVID-19. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Apr; 29(4):1941-1950. Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Snowberg K, Abbott M, Borno H, Chang S, Chen LM, Cohen B, Cooper BA, Hammer MJ, Kenfield SA, Laffan A, Levine JD, Pozzar R, Tsai KK, Van Blarigan EL, Van Loon K. PMID: 32809060; PMCID: PMC7431899.
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    43. The Effect of Disclosing Life Expectancy Information on Patients' Prognostic Understanding: Secondary Outcomes From a Multicenter Randomized Trial of a Palliative Chemotherapy Educational Intervention. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 01; 61(1):1-11.e3. Enzinger AC, Uno H, McCleary N, Frank E, Sanoff H, Van Loon K, Matin K, Bullock A, Cronin C, Bagley J, Schrag D. PMID: 32777456; PMCID: PMC7769864.
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    44. Effectiveness of a Multimedia Educational Intervention to Improve Understanding of the Risks and Benefits of Palliative Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2020 08 01; 6(8):1265-1270. Enzinger AC, Uno H, McCleary N, Frank E, Sanoff H, Van Loon K, Matin K, Bullock A, Cronin C, Cibotti H, Bagley J, Schrag D. PMID: 32672806; PMCID: PMC7366281.
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    45. Faecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening in Mexico: an initial experience. Fam Pract. 2020 07 23; 37(3):321-324. Remes-Troche JM, Hinojosa-Garza G, Espinosa-Tamez P, Meixueiro-Daza A, Grube-Pagola P, Van Loon K, Potter MB, Lajous M. PMID: 31961429; PMCID: PMC7377340.
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    46. Fecal Immunologic Test Results and Diagnostic Colonoscopy in a Mexican Population at Average Risk for Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2020 11; 13(11):959-966. Manzano-Robleda MDC, Espinosa-Tamez P, Potter MB, Lajous M, Van Loon K, Zhang L, Jimenez-Pe?a A, S?nchez Del Monte J, Mohar A, Hern?ndez-Guerrero A. PMID: 32655008.
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    47. Barriers and facilitators for colorectal cancer screening in a low-income urban community in Mexico City. Implement Sci Commun. 2020; 1:64. Unger-Salda?a K, Salda?a-Tellez M, Potter MB, Van Loon K, Allen-Leigh B, Lajous M. PMID: 32885219; PMCID: PMC7427948.
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    48. Factors Impacting Differential Outcomes in the Definitive Radiation Treatment of Anal Cancer Between HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Patients. Oncologist. 2020 09; 25(9):772-779. Susko M, Wang CJ, Lazar AA, Kim S, Laffan A, Feng M, Ko A, Venook AP, Atreya CE, Van Loon K, Anwar M. PMID: 32390297; PMCID: PMC7485368.
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    49. Development of a theory-driven implementation strategy for cancer management guidelines in sub-Saharan Africa. Implement Sci Commun. 2020; 1:24. DeBoer RJ, Ndumbalo J, Meena S, Ngoma MT, Mvungi N, Siu S, Selekwa M, Nyagabona SK, Luhar R, Buckle G, Lin TK, Breithaupt L, Kennell-Heiling S, Mushi B, Philipo GS, Mmbaga EJ, Mwaiselage J, Van Loon K. PMID: 32885183; PMCID: PMC7427872.
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    50. Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Impact of Oophorectomy for Ovarian Metastases from Colorectal Cancer. Oncologist. 2020 07; 25(7):564-571. Ursem C, Zhou M, Paciorek A, Atreya CE, Ko AH, Venook A, Zhang L, Van Loon K. PMID: 32031306; PMCID: PMC7356671.
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    51. Postoperative Exacerbation of Oxaliplatin-induced Neurotoxicity in Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Case Series. Anticancer Res. 2020 02; 40(2):865-871. Gonzalez A, Walker EJ, Van Loon K, Cinar P, Atreya CE. PMID: 32014930.
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    52. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Web-Based Dietary Intervention with Text Messages for Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Pilot Trial. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2020 04; 29(4):752-760. Van Blarigan EL, Kenfield SA, Chan JM, Van Loon K, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Chan H, Savoie MB, Bocobo AG, Liu VN, Wong LX, Laffan A, Atreya CE, Miaskowski C, Fukuoka Y, Meyerhardt JA, Venook AP. PMID: 31941707; PMCID: PMC7125029.
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    53. Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Before and After Treatment Initiation. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2019 Dec; 50(4):769-779. Savoie MB, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Van Blarigan EL, Sommovilla N, Abrams D, Atreya CE, Bergsland EK, Chern H, Kelley RK, Ko A, Laffan A, Sarin A, Varma MG, Venook AP, Van Loon K. PMID: 30058032; PMCID: PMC6650370.
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    54. A multi-disciplinary model of survivorship care following definitive chemoradiation for anal cancer. BMC Cancer. 2019 Sep 11; 19(1):906. Savoie MB, Laffan A, Brickman C, Daniels B, Levin A, Rowen T, Smith J, Van Blarigan EL, Hope TA, Berry-Lawhorn JM, Anwar M, Van Loon K. PMID: 31510960; PMCID: PMC6737598.
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    55. Patients' information needs and attitudes about post-treatment surveillance for colorectal cancer in the United States: a multi-perspective, mixed methods study. BMJ Open. 2019 08 15; 9(8):e025888. Lowenstein LM, Volk RJ, Cuddy A, Hempstead AP, You YN, Van Loon K, Millas S, Meyerhardt JA, Gavin P, Chang GJ. PMID: 31420381; PMCID: PMC6701633.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    56. Correlation of DOTATOC Uptake and Pathologic Grade in Neuroendocrine Tumors. Pancreas. 2019 08; 48(7):948-952. Chan H, Moseley C, Zhang L, Bergsland EK, Pampaloni MH, Van Loon K, Hope TA. PMID: 31268975.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    57. Hormone receptor expression of colorectal cancer diagnosed during the peri-partum period. Endocr Connect. 2019 Aug; 8(8):1149-1158. Silverstein J, Kidder W, Fisher S, Hope TA, Maisel S, Ng D, Van Ziffle J, Atreya CE, Van Loon K. PMID: 31370007; PMCID: PMC6686950.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2  
    58. Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Matched Household Members. J Clin Nutr Food Sci. 2019; 2. Savoie MB, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Sommovilla N, Venook AP, Van Blarigan EL, Van Loon K. PMID: 31423489; PMCID: PMC6697376.
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    59. Periprocedural Management of Patients Undergoing Liver Resection or Embolotherapy for Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastases. Pancreas. 2019 04; 48(4):496-503. Kwon DH, Paciorek A, Mulvey CK, Chan H, Fidelman N, Meng L, Nakakura EK, Zhang L, Bergsland EK, Van Loon K. PMID: 30946246.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    60. Exposure to household tobacco smoke and risk of cancer morbidity and mortality: Analysis of data from the Afghanistan Demographic and Health Survey 2015. Prev Med. 2019 06; 123:217-224. Bhatta DN, Hiatt RA, Van Loon K, Glantz SA. PMID: 30940572.
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    61. Attitudes and Barriers to Research Among Oncology Trainees in East Africa. Oncologist. 2019 09; 24(9):e864-e869. Rubagumya F, Nyagabona SK, Msami KH, Manirakiza A, Longombe AN, Maniragaba T, Chan H, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Balandya E, Germana LH, Mmbaga EJ, Dharsee N, Van Loon K. PMID: 30902914; PMCID: PMC6738315.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    62. Self-monitoring and reminder text messages to increase physical activity in colorectal cancer survivors (Smart Pace): a pilot randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer. 2019 Mar 11; 19(1):218. Van Blarigan EL, Chan H, Van Loon K, Kenfield SA, Chan JM, Mitchell E, Zhang L, Paciorek A, Joseph G, Laffan A, Atreya CE, Fukuoka Y, Miaskowski C, Meyerhardt JA, Venook AP. PMID: 30866859; PMCID: PMC6417122.
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    63. Efficacy of an Intensive, Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Training Workshop in Tanzania. J Glob Oncol. 2018 10; 4:1-9. Ng DL, Vuhahula E, Zhang L, Waterhouse EG, White KL, Mushi BP, Nyeriga MS, Philipo GS, Mmbaga EJ, Sheth S, Van Loon K, Lee AY, Balassanian R. PMID: 30372401; PMCID: PMC7010453.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    64. The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium: A Call to Action. J Glob Oncol. 2018 09; 4:1-9. Van Loon K, Mwachiro MM, Abnet CC, Akoko L, Assefa M, Burgert SL, Chasimpha S, Dzamalala C, Fleischer DE, Gopal S, Iyer PG, Kaimila B, Kayamba V, Kelly P, Leon ME, Mathew CG, Menya D, Middleton D, Mlombe Y, Mmbaga BT, Mmbaga E, Mulima G, Murphy G, Mushi B, Mwanga A, Mwasamwaja A, Parker MI, Pritchett N, Sch?z J, Topazian MD, White RE, McCormack V, Dawsey SM. PMID: 30241229; PMCID: PMC6223465.
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    65. Does Extended PET Acquisition in PET/MRI Rectal Cancer Staging Improve Results? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018 10; 211(4):896-900. Bailey JJ, Jordan EJ, Burke C, Ohliger MA, Wang ZJ, Van Loon K, Varma MG, Hope TA. PMID: 30106609; PMCID: PMC7000107.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    66. The vitamin D receptor gene as a determinant of survival in pancreatic cancer patients: Genomic analysis and experimental validation. PLoS One. 2018; 13(8):e0202272. Innocenti F, Owzar K, Jiang C, Etheridge AS, Gord?n R, Sibley AB, Mulkey F, Niedzwiecki D, Glubb D, Neel N, Talamonti MS, Bentrem DJ, Seiser E, Yeh JJ, Van Loon K, McLeod H, Ratain MJ, Kindler HL, Venook AP, Nakamura Y, Kubo M, Petersen GM, Bamlet WR, McWilliams RR. PMID: 30107003; PMCID: PMC6091939.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsCTClinical Trials
    67. Association Between Intensity of Posttreatment Surveillance Testing and Detection of Recurrence in Patients With Colorectal Cancer. JAMA. 2018 05 22; 319(20):2104-2115. Snyder RA, Hu CY, Cuddy A, Francescatti AB, Schumacher JR, Van Loon K, You YN, Kozower BD, Greenberg CC, Schrag D, Venook A, McKellar D, Winchester DP, Chang GJ, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Network Cancer Surveillance Optimization Working Group. PMID: 29800181; PMCID: PMC6151863.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 42     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    68. Emerging treatment options for BRAF-mutant colorectal cancer. Gastrointest Cancer. 2018; 8:13-23. Ursem C, Atreya CE, Van Loon K. PMID: 29628780; PMCID: PMC5889076.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 27  
    69. International cancer seminars: a focus on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Ann Oncol. 2017 Sep 01; 28(9):2086-2093. Murphy G, McCormack V, Abedi-Ardekani B, Arnold M, Camargo MC, Dar NA, Dawsey SM, Etemadi A, Fitzgerald RC, Fleischer DE, Freedman ND, Goldstein AM, Gopal S, Hashemian M, Hu N, Hyland PL, Kaimila B, Kamangar F, Malekzadeh R, Mathew CG, Menya D, Mulima G, Mwachiro MM, Mwasamwaja A, Pritchett N, Qiao YL, Ribeiro-Pinto LF, Ricciardone M, Schüz J, Sitas F, Taylor PR, Van Loon K, Wang SM, Wei WQ, Wild CP, Wu C, Abnet CC, Chanock SJ, Brennan P. PMID: 28911061; PMCID: PMC5834011.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 77     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    70. Characteristics of Esophageal Cancer Cases in Tanzania. J Glob Oncol. 2018 09; 4:1-10. Mmbaga EJ, Deardorff KV, Mushi B, Mgisha W, Merritt M, Hiatt RA, Mwaiselage J, Zhang L, Van Loon K. PMID: 30241222; PMCID: PMC6180793.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    71. Complicated Case Presentation: Management of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1. Pancreas. 2017 03; 46(3):416-426. Mulvey CK, Van Loon K, Bergsland EK, Masharani U, Nakakura EK. PMID: 28187108.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    72. Treatment-related Hypertension as a Pharmacodynamic Biomarker for the Efficacy of Bevacizumab in Advanced Pancreas Cancer: A Pooled Analysis of 4 Prospective Trials of Gemcitabine-based Therapy With Bevacizumab. Am J Clin Oncol. 2016 12; 39(6):614-618. Pant S, Martin LK, Geyer S, Wei L, Van Loon K, Sommovilla N, Zalupski M, Iyer R, Fogelman D, Ko AH, Bekaii-Saab T. PMID: 25068471; PMCID: PMC4305484.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    73. Radioembolization with 90Y glass microspheres for the treatment of unresectable metastatic liver disease from chemotherapy-refractory gastrointestinal cancers: final report of a prospective pilot study. J Gastrointest Oncol. 2016 Dec; 7(6):860-874. Fidelman N, Kerlan RK, Hawkins RA, Pampaloni M, Taylor AG, Kohi MP, Kolli KP, Atreya CE, Bergsland EK, Kelley RK, Ko AH, Korn WM, Van Loon K, McWhirter RM, Luan J, Johanson C, Venook AP. PMID: 28078110; PMCID: PMC5177572.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 11  
    74. Differential Radiographic Appearance of BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Patients Matched by Primary Tumor Location. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2016 12; 14(12):1536-1543. Atreya CE, Greene C, McWhirter RM, Ikram NS, Allen IE, Van Loon K, Venook AP, Yeh BM, Behr SC. PMID: 27956538; PMCID: PMC5551390.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    75. SNMMI Comment on the 2016 Society of Surgical Oncology "Choosing Wisely" Recommendation on the Use of PET/CT in Colorectal Cancer. J Nucl Med. 2017 01; 58(1):11-12. Zukotynski K, Jadvar H, Hope T, Subramaniam RM, Van Loon K, Varma M, Niederkohr RD, PET Center of Excellence. PMID: 27688471.
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    76. Adjuvant Therapy Trials. Cancer J. 2016 May-Jun; 22(3):196-8. Ursem C, Van Loon K, Venook A. PMID: 27341598; PMCID: PMC5349297.
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    77. A Phase I First-in-Human Study of Nesvacumab (REGN910), a Fully Human Anti-Angiopoietin-2 (Ang2) Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Clin Cancer Res. 2016 Mar 15; 22(6):1348-55. Papadopoulos KP, Kelley RK, Tolcher AW, Razak AR, Van Loon K, Patnaik A, Bedard PL, Alfaro AA, Beeram M, Adriaens L, Brownstein CM, Lowy I, Kostic A, Trail PA, Gao B, DiCioccio AT, Siu LL. PMID: 26490310.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 27     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    78. Cell-Free DNA Next-Generation Sequencing in Pancreatobiliary Carcinomas. Cancer Discov. 2015 Oct; 5(10):1040-8. Zill OA, Greene C, Sebisanovic D, Siew LM, Leng J, Vu M, Hendifar AE, Wang Z, Atreya CE, Kelley RK, Van Loon K, Ko AH, Tempero MA, Bivona TG, Munster PN, Talasaz A, Collisson EA. PMID: 26109333; PMCID: PMC4592417.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 119     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    79. The incidence of oesophageal cancer in Eastern Africa: identification of a new geographic hot spot? Cancer Epidemiol. 2015 Apr; 39(2):143-9. Cheng ML, Zhang L, Borok M, Chokunonga E, Dzamamala C, Korir A, Wabinga HR, Hiatt RA, Parkin DM, Van Loon K. PMID: 25662402; PMCID: PMC4470609.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 28     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    80. Bone metastases and skeletal-related events from neuroendocrine tumors. Endocr Connect. 2015 Mar; 4(1):9-17. Van Loon K, Zhang L, Keiser J, Carrasco C, Glass K, Ramirez MT, Bobiak S, Nakakura EK, Venook AP, Shah MH, Bergsland EK. PMID: 25430999; PMCID: PMC4285767.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 28  
    81. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels and survival in advanced pancreatic cancer: findings from CALGB 80303 (Alliance). J Natl Cancer Inst. 2014 Aug; 106(8). Van Loon K, Owzar K, Jiang C, Kindler HL, Mulcahy MF, Niedzwiecki D, O'Reilly EM, Fuchs C, Innocenti F, Venook AP, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. PMID: 25099612; PMCID: PMC4155431.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 22     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    82. Should combination chemotherapy serve as the backbone in clinical trials of advanced pancreatic cancer? A pooled analysis of phase II trials of gemcitabine-containing doublets plus bevacizumab. Pancreas. 2014 Apr; 43(3):343-9. Van Loon K, Espinoza AM, Fogelman DR, Wolff RA, Javle MM, Iyer RV, Picozzi VJ, Martin LK, Bekaii-Saab T, Tempero MA, Foster NR, Kim GP, Ko AH. PMID: 24622062; PMCID: PMC3955845.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    83. Baseline serum albumin is a predictive biomarker for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer treated with bevacizumab: a pooled analysis of 7 prospective trials of gemcitabine-based therapy with or without bevacizumab. Cancer. 2014 Jun 15; 120(12):1780-6. Pant S, Martin LK, Geyer S, Wei L, Van Loon K, Sommovilla N, Sommovilla N, Zalupski M, Iyer R, Fogelman D, Ko AH, Bekaii-Saab T. PMID: 24633933; PMCID: PMC4265390.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    84. Curable patient with metastatic colorectal cancer: balancing effective therapies and toxicities. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Apr 01; 32(10):991-6. Van Loon K, Venook AP. PMID: 24516031.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    85. Biomarkers in colon cancer: the chasm between expectations and reality. Oncology (Williston Park). 2013 Aug; 27(8):758, 763. Van Loon K, Venook AP. PMID: 24133822.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    86. Gene Profiling in Colon Cancer: How to Integrate Profiling into Practice. Personalized Medicine in Oncology. 2013; 2(4):204-11. Van Loon K, Atreya CE, Kelley RK, Venook AP. View Publication.
    87. Comparison of dietary and lifestyle habits among stage III and metastatic colorectal cancer patients: findings from CALGB 89803 and CALGB 80405. Clin Colorectal Cancer. 2013 Jun; 12(2):95-102. Van Loon K, Wigler D, Niedzwiecki D, Venook AP, Fuchs C, Blanke C, Saltz L, Goldberg RM, Meyerhardt JA. PMID: 23317558; PMCID: PMC3790266.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    88. Counterpoint: Adjuvant therapy in stage II colon cancer: pain not justified by the gain. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2012 Nov 01; 10(11):1379-86. Van Loon K, Venook AP. PMID: 23138166.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    89. Metastatic colorectal cancer: a curable disease. Oncology (Williston Park). 2012 Mar; 26(3):275-6, 282. Van Loon K, Venook AP. PMID: 22545312.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    90. 20q- clonality in a case of oral sweet syndrome and myelodysplasia. Am J Clin Pathol. 2012 Feb; 137(2):310-5. Van Loon K, Gill RM, McMahon P, Chigurupati R, Siddiqi I, Fox L, Damon L, McCalmont TH, Jordan R, Wolf J. PMID: 22261459.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    91. Adjuvant treatment of colon cancer: what is next? Curr Opin Oncol. 2011 Jul; 23(4):403-9. Van Loon K, Venook AP. PMID: 21537178.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    92. Structured antiretroviral treatment interruptions in chronically HIV-1-infected subjects. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2001 Nov 06; 98(23):13288-93. Ortiz GM, Wellons M, Brancato J, Vo HT, Zinn RL, Clarkson DE, Van Loon K, Bonhoeffer S, Miralles GD, Montefiori D, Bartlett JA, Nixon DF. PMID: 11687611; PMCID: PMC60863.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 50     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsCTClinical Trials
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