- Smilow Cancer HospitalTrumbull Radiation Oncology Center5520 Park AvenueTrumbull, CT 06611
Julie Kang, MD, PhD
Biography
Julie Kang, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck, prostate, bladder, and skin cancers. She focuses on providing compassionate care and empowering patients through education and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Kang employs advanced techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy to optimize patient outcomes and minimize side effects.
As an assistant professor of therapeutic radiology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kang conducts research aimed at improving cancer care by reducing treatment toxicity and personalizing therapy. Her work includes analyzing factors that influence cancer outcomes to enhance healthcare quality. She is actively involved in clinical trials and cooperative groups, with a particular interest in addressing cancer disparities and reducing barriers to care.
Dr. Kang completed her medical training at the University of Southern California and her residency at UCLA. She is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals in research related to head and neck and prostate cancers.
Titles
- Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
Education & Training
- MDUniversity of Southern California (2010)
- PhDUniversity of Southern California (2008)
- BSYale University (2002)
Additional Information
- Kaiser Permanente Everyday Hero Award Recipient: (2017)
- Kaiser Permanente Physician Merit Award: (2016)
- Kang J, Yu Y, Chen L, Zakeri K, Gelblum D, McBride S, Riaz N, Tsai C, Kriplani A, Hung T, Fetten J, Dunn L, Ho A, Boyle J, Ganly I, Singh B, Sherman E, Pfister D, Wong R, Lee N. Consensuses, controversies, and future directions in treatment deintensification for human papillomavirus‐associated oropharyngeal cancer. CA A Cancer Journal For Clinicians 2022, 73: 164-197. PMID: 36305841, PMCID: PMC9992119, DOI: 10.3322/caac.21758.
- Husain Z, Kang J, Lee N, Poon I. Oropharyngeal Carcinoma. Practical Guides In Radiation Oncology 2022, 15-25. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_2.
- Fan D, Kang J, Yu Y, Cahlon O, Riaz N, Lee N. Larynx Cancer. Practical Guides In Radiation Oncology 2022, 45-60. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_4.
- Ward M, Kang J, Saba N, Campbell S, Akhave N, Chang S, Spencer S, Spreafico A, Hanna G, Yom S, Heron D. Salvage of locoregionally recurrent head and neck cancer: an NRG oncology working group review. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2026, djag025. PMID: 41629764, PMCID: PMC12947746, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djag025.
- Treechairusame T, Dee E, Cao C, Wu Y, Yu Y, Gelblum D, Riaz N, McBride S, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Zakeri K, Tsai C, Kang J, Ganly I, Cracchiolo J, Patel S, Cohen M, Wong R, Lee N. Partial vs Whole Laryngeal Radiotherapy for Clinical Stage T1-2N0M0/Tis Laryngeal Carcinoma. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2025, 151: 1071-1079. PMID: 41037280, PMCID: PMC12492294, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.3214.
- Cao C, Lee A, Kang J, Yacoub I, Zakeri K, Dee E, Riaz N, Shamseddine A, Yu Y, Ma J, Treechairusame T, Cohen M, Cracchiolo J, Wong R, Wong W, Dunn L, Sherman E, Lee N. Updated Estimates of Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer in the US. JAMA Network Open 2025, 8: e2539258. PMID: 41134572, PMCID: PMC12552931, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.39258.
- Treechairusame T, Singh A, Dee E, Oh J, Zhang P, Xiong J, Aliotta E, Safavi A, Wu Y, Caineng C, Sine K, Mah D, Shim A, Lin H, Kang J, Tsai C, Gelblum D, Yu Y, McBride S, Riaz N, Zakeri K, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Wong W, Dunn L, Michel L, Sherman E, Ho A, Huryn J, Yom S, Ganly I, Cracchiolo J, Cohen M, Wong R, Estilo C, Lee N. Osteoradionecrosis as a complication following post-operative intensity-modulated radiation therapy or proton therapy for oral cavity cancer. Oral Oncology 2025, 168: 107581. PMID: 40782527, DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2025.107581.
- Zakeri K, Wren S, Shang T, Yu Y, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Safavi A, Kang J, Tsai C, Sherman E, Wong R, McBride S, Gelblum D, Riaz N, Lee N. Outcomes of Reduced Elective Nodal Radiation Dose and Volume for Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and p16‐Negative Oropharyngeal Cancers. Head & Neck 2025, 47: 2973-2981. PMID: 40515499, PMCID: PMC12947948, DOI: 10.1002/hed.28217.
- Choi J, Sherman E, Dee E, Treechairusame T, Zakeri K, Kang J, Yu Y, Chen L, Shamseddine A, McBride S, Riaz N, Ho A, Tuttle R, Fagin J, Sabra M, Cracchiolo J, Shaha A, Wong R, Ghossein R, Katabi N, Lee N. Long-Term Results of External Beam Radiation Therapy with or Without Concurrent Chemotherapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Thyroid 2025, 35: 633-641. PMID: 40504742, PMCID: PMC12241838, DOI: 10.1089/thy.2025.0052.
- Shin E, Choi J, Hung T, Poon C, Riaz N, Yu Y, Kang J. Prognosis of p16 and Human Papillomavirus Discordant Oropharyngeal Cancers and the Exploration of Using Natural Language Processing to Analyze Free-Text Pathology Reports. JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics 2025, 9: e2400177. PMID: 39965177, DOI: 10.1200/cci-24-00177.
- Lee N, Sherman E, Schöder H, Wray R, Boyle J, Singh B, Grkovski M, Paudyal R, Cunningham L, Zhang Z, Hatzoglou V, Katabi N, Diplas B, Han J, Imber B, Pham K, Yu Y, Zakeri K, McBride S, Kang J, Tsai C, Chen L, Gelblum D, Shah J, Ganly I, Cohen M, Cracchiolo J, Morris L, Dunn L, Michel L, Fetten J, Kripani A, Pfister D, Ho A, Shukla-Dave A, Humm J, Powell S, Li B, Reis-Filho J, Diaz L, Wong R, Riaz N. Hypoxia-Directed Treatment of Human Papillomavirus–Related Oropharyngeal Carcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: 940-950. PMID: 38241600, PMCID: PMC10927322, DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.01308.
- Han J, Zakeri K, Raab G, Hesse J, Shamseddine A, Chen L, Yu Y, Kang J, McBride S, Riaz N, Tsai C, Gelblum D, Sherman E, Wong R, Michel L, Lee N. Concurrent carboplatin and paclitaxel definitive radiation therapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer. Head & Neck 2023, 45: 2207-2216. PMID: 37439286, PMCID: PMC10981461, DOI: 10.1002/hed.27456.
- Yu Y, Schöder H, Zakeri K, Chen L, Kang J, McBride S, Tsai C, Gelblum D, Boyle J, Cracchiolo J, Cohen M, Singh B, Ganly I, Patel S, Michel L, Dunn L, Sherman E, Pfister D, Wong R, Riaz N, Lee N. Post-operative PET/CT improves the detection of early recurrence of squamous cell carcinomas of the oral cavity. Oral Oncology 2023, 141: 106400. PMID: 37099979, PMCID: PMC10631462, DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2023.106400.
- Fan M, Yu Y, Kang J, Lee N. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Tumors. Practical Guides In Radiation Oncology 2022, 87-98. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_7.
- Youssef I, Yoon J, Mohamed N, Zakeri K, Press R, Yu Y, Kang J, Wong R, Tuttle R, Shaha A, Sherman E, Lee N. Outcomes and Toxicities of Nonmedullary Thyroid Tumors Treated with Proton Beam Radiation Therapy. International Journal Of Particle Therapy 2022, 9: 20-30. PMID: 36060412, PMCID: PMC9415751, DOI: 10.14338/ijpt-22-00005.1.
- Eita A, Mohamed N, Rybkin A, Kang J, Fiasconaro M, Zhigang Z, Zakeri K, Yu Y, Sadaka E, Sherman E, Dunn L, Cracchiolo J, Wong R, Cohen M, Lee N. Outcomes for Organ Preservation with Chemoradiation Therapy for T4 Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancer. The Laryngoscope 2022, 133: 1138-1145. PMID: 35801573, PMCID: PMC10547133, DOI: 10.1002/lary.30279.
- Tsai CJ, McBride SM, Riaz N, Kang JJ, Spielsinger DJ, Waldenberg T, Gelblum D, Yu Y, Chen LC, Zakeri K, Wong RJ, Dunn L, Pfister DG, Sherman EJ, Lee NY. Evaluation of Substantial Reduction in Elective Radiotherapy Dose and Field in Patients With Human Papillomavirus–Associated Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Treated With Definitive Chemoradiotherapy. JAMA Oncology 2022, 8: 364-372. PMID: 35050342, PMCID: PMC8778604, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.6416.
- Hesse J, Chen L, Yu Y, Kang J, Riaz N, Tsai C, McBride S, Gelblum D, Zakeri K, Lee N. Peer Review of Head and Neck Cancer Planning Target Volumes in Radiation Oncology. Advances In Radiation Oncology 2022, 7: 100917. PMID: 35647395, PMCID: PMC9133360, DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2022.100917.
- Rybkin A, Kang JJ, Lee A, Kitpanit S, Fan M, Mohamed N, Cartano O, Zakeri K, Gelblum D, Sherman E, Dunn L, Boyle J, Wong R, Chen L, Yu Y, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Riaz N, Lee NY. The effect of short radiation treatment breaks on chemo‐radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancers. Head & Neck 2021, 43: 3796-3809. PMID: 34585792, PMCID: PMC9414892, DOI: 10.1002/hed.26879.
- Yu Y, Fan D, Song X, Zakeri K, Chen L, Kang J, McBride S, Tsai CJ, Dunn L, Sherman E, Katabi N, Dogan S, Cracchiolo J, Cohen M, Boyle JO, Lee M, Valero C, Wang J, Wong R, Morris L, Riaz N, Lee N. TERT Promoter Mutations Are Enriched in Oral Cavity Cancers and Associated With Locoregional Recurrence. JCO Precision Oncology 2021, 5: 1259-1269. PMID: 34381934, PMCID: PMC8345918, DOI: 10.1200/po.20.00515.
- Lee A, Kang J, Bernstein H, Marqueen K, Neal B, Kelly C, Dickson M, Tsai C, Tap W, Singer S, Alektiar K, Lee N. Proton radiotherapy for recurrent or metastatic sarcoma with palliative quad shot. Cancer Medicine 2021, 10: 4221-4227. PMID: 34085781, PMCID: PMC8267151, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3646.
- Li X, Kitpanit S, Lee A, Mah D, Sine K, Sherman EJ, Dunn LA, Michel LS, Fetten J, Zakeri K, Yu Y, Chen L, Kang JJ, Gelblum DY, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Riaz N, Lee NY. Toxicity Profiles and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Nonmetastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treated With Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy vs Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy. JAMA Network Open 2021, 4: e2113205. PMID: 34143193, PMCID: PMC8214161, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.13205.
- Kang JJ, Tchekmedyian V, Mohammed N, Rybkin A, Kitpanit S, Fan M, Wang H, Lobaugh SM, Zhang Z, Lee A, Chen L, Yu Y, Zakeri K, Gelblum DY, Riaz N, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Cohen MA, Cracchiolo JR, Morris LG, Singh B, Patel S, Ganly I, Boyle JO, Wong RJ, Eng J, Zhi WI, Ng K, Ho AL, Dunn LA, Michel L, Fetten JV, Pfister DG, Lee NY, Sherman EJ. Any day, split halfway: Flexibility in scheduling high‐dose cisplatin—A large retrospective review from a high‐volume cancer center. International Journal Of Cancer 2021, 149: 139-148. PMID: 33586179, PMCID: PMC9380235, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33518.
- Zakeri K, Wang H, Kang JJ, Lee A, Romesser P, Mohamed N, Gelblum D, Sherman E, Dunn L, Boyle J, Wong R, Chen L, Yu Y, Tsai CJ, McBride SM, Riaz N, Lee N. Outcomes and prognostic factors of major salivary gland tumors treated with proton beam radiation therapy. Head & Neck 2021, 43: 1056-1062. PMID: 33606323, PMCID: PMC9371938, DOI: 10.1002/hed.26563.
- Impact of Telemedicine on Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions of Care Quality in Radiation OncologyShaverdian N, Gillespie EF, Cha E, Kim SY, Benvengo S, Chino F, Kang JJ, Li Y, Atkinson TM, Lee N, Washington CM, Cahlon O, Gomez DR. Impact of Telemedicine on Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions of Care Quality in Radiation Oncology. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2021, 19: 1174-1180. PMID: 33395627, PMCID: PMC8254817, DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.7687.
- Kang JJ, Wong RJ, Sherman EJ, Rybkin A, McBride SM, Riaz N, Tsai CJ, Yu Y, Chen L, Zakeri K, Gelblum DY, Gillespie EF, Cohen MA, Cracchiolo JR, Ganly I, Patel S, Singh B, Boyle JO, Roman BR, Morris LG, Shaha AR, Dunn LA, Ho AL, Fetten JV, Shah JP, Pfister DG, Lee NY. The 3 Bs of cancer care amid the COVID‐19 pandemic crisis: “Be safe, be smart, be kind”—A multidisciplinary approach increasing the use of radiation and embracing telemedicine for head and neck cancer. Cancer 2020, 126: 4092-4104. PMID: 32639615, PMCID: PMC7361524, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33031.
- Xu AJ, Luo L, Leeman JE, Romesser PB, Spielsinger D, Sabol C, Waldenberg T, Brinkman T, Riaz N, McBride S, Kang J, Lee N, Tsai CJ. Beyond reirradiation: Efficacy and safety of three or more courses of radiation for head and neck malignancies. Clinical And Translational Radiation Oncology 2020, 23: 30-34. PMID: 32382663, PMCID: PMC7200775, DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2020.04.009.
- Last-line local treatment with the Quad Shot regimen for previously irradiated head and neck cancersFan D, Kang JJ, Fan M, Wang H, Lee A, Yu Y, Chen L, Tsai C, McBride SM, Riaz N, Gelblum DY, Neal BP, Fetten J, Dunn LA, Michel LS, Boyle JO, Cohen MA, Roman BR, Ganly I, Singh B, Wong RJ, Sherman EJ, Lee NY. Last-line local treatment with the Quad Shot regimen for previously irradiated head and neck cancers. Oral Oncology 2020, 104: 104641. PMID: 32182548, PMCID: PMC8480112, DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104641.
- Kitpanit S, Lee A, Pitter KL, Fan D, Chow JCH, Neal B, Han Z, Fox P, Sine K, Mah D, Dunn LA, Sherman EJ, Michel L, Ganly I, Wong RJ, Boyle JO, Cohen MA, Singh B, Brennan CW, Gavrilovic IT, Hatzoglou V, O'Malley B, Zakeri K, Yu Y, Chen L, Gelblum DY, Kang JJ, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Riaz N, Lee NY. Temporal Lobe Necrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients after Proton Therapy to the Skull Base. International Journal Of Particle Therapy 2020, 6: 17-28. PMID: 32582816, PMCID: PMC7302730, DOI: 10.14338/ijpt-20-00014.1.
- Fan M, Kang JJ, Lee A, Fan D, Wang H, Kitpanit S, Fox P, Sine K, Mah D, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Riaz N, Dunn LA, Sherman EJ, Michel L, Singh B, Ganly I, Wong RJ, Boyle JO, Cohen MA, Lee NY. Outcomes and toxicities of definitive radiotherapy and reirradiation using 3‐dimensional conformal or intensity‐modulated (pencil beam) proton therapy for patients with nasal cavity and paranasal sinus malignancies. Cancer 2020, 126: 1905-1916. PMID: 32097507, PMCID: PMC7304541, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32776.
- Beckham TH, Barney C, Healy E, Wolfe AR, Branstetter A, Yaney A, Riaz N, McBride SM, Tsai CJ, Kang J, Yu Y, Chen L, Sherman E, Dunn L, Pfister DG, Tan J, Rupert R, Bonomi M, Zhang Z, Lobaugh SM, Grecula JC, Mitchell DL, Wobb JL, Miller ED, Blakaj DM, Diavolitsis VM, Lee N, Bhatt AD. Platinum‐based regimens versus cetuximab in definitive chemoradiation for human papillomavirus‐unrelated head and neck cancer. International Journal Of Cancer 2019, 147: 107-115. PMID: 31609479, DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32736.
- Fan D, Ma J, Bell AC, Groen AH, Olsen KS, Lok BH, Leeman JE, Anderson E, Riaz N, McBride S, Ganly I, Shaha AR, Sherman EJ, Tsai CJ, Kang JJ, Lee NY. Outcomes of multimodal therapy in a large series of patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Cancer 2019, 126: 444-452. PMID: 31593317, PMCID: PMC7302673, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32548.
- Xiao R, Joshi RR, Husain Q, Cracchiolo JR, Lee N, Tsai J, Yu Y, Chen L, Kang JJ, McBride S, Riaz N, Roman BR, Ganly I, Tabar V, Gray ST, Cohen MA. Timing of surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy for sinonasal malignancies: Effect of surgical approach. Head & Neck 2019, 41: 3551-3563. PMID: 31294897, PMCID: PMC6742559, DOI: 10.1002/hed.25873.
- Lee A, Kang J, Yu Y, McBride S, Riaz N, Cohen M, Sherman E, Michel L, Lee N, Tsai CJ. Trends and Disparities of Proton Therapy Use among Patients with Head and Neck Cancer: Analysis from the National Cancer Database (2005-14). International Journal Of Particle Therapy 2019, 5: 1-10. PMID: 31773036, PMCID: PMC6871620, DOI: 10.14338/ijpt-19-00051.1.
- Joshi R, Husain Q, Roman B, Cracchiolo J, Yu Y, Tsai J, Kang J, McBride S, Lee N, Morris L, Ganly I, Tabar V, Cohen M. Comparing Kadish, TNM, and the modified Dulguerov staging systems for esthesioneuroblastoma. Journal Of Surgical Oncology 2018, 119: 130-142. PMID: 30466166, PMCID: PMC6352736, DOI: 10.1002/jso.25293.
- Kang JJ, Reiter RE, Steinberg ML, King CR. First Postprostatectomy Ultrasensitive Prostate-specific Antigen Predicts Survival in Patients with High-risk Prostate Cancer Pathology. European Urology Oncology 2018, 1: 378-385. PMID: 31158076, DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2018.07.008.
- Rodriguez L, Kazemi T, Cheng C, Kang J, Beron P, Kozma B, Gee S. Focal multimodality radiation therapy: A promising treatment for recalcitrant Darier disease. Dermatologic Therapy 2018, 31: e12641. PMID: 30028557, DOI: 10.1111/dth.12641.
- Kang J, Selch M, Gage D. Treatment of Bony and Soft Tissue Sarcomas by Radiation Therapy. 2018, 293-301. DOI: 10.1142/9789813236332_0038.
- Kang J, Steinberg M, Kupelian P, Alexander S, King C. Whole Versus Partial Bladder Radiation. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 41: 107-114. PMID: 26535994, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000237.
- Kang JJ, Reiter RE, Kummer N, DeKernion J, Steinberg ML, King CR. Wrong to be Right. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 41: 1-5. PMID: 26237192, PMCID: PMC6946377, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000216.
- Kishan AU, Lamb JM, Jani SS, Kang JJ, Steinberg ML, King CR. Pelvic Nodal Dosing With Registration to the Prostate: Implications for High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2015, 91: 832-839. PMID: 25752398, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.11.035.
- Kang JJ, Reiter RE, Steinberg ML, King CR. Ultrasensitive Prostate Specific Antigen after Prostatectomy Reliably Identifies Patients Requiring Postoperative Radiotherapy. Journal Of Urology 2014, 193: 1532-1538. PMID: 25463990, PMCID: PMC4527538, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.11.017.
- Lee P, Kang J. In Reply to Sharma et al. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2013, 87: 631-632. PMID: 24138906, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.07.027.
- Palaniswamy C, Aronow W, Sugunaraj J, Kang J, Kar K, Kalra A. Brugada electrocardiographic pattern in carbon monoxide poisoning. Archives Of Medical Science 2013, 9: 377-380. PMID: 23671453, PMCID: PMC3648833, DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2013.34538.
- Kang J, Toma I, Sipos A, Meer E, Vargas S, Peti-Peterdi J. The Collecting Duct Is the Major Source of Prorenin in Diabetes. Hypertension 2008, 51: 1597-1604. PMID: 18413493, PMCID: PMC2398652, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.107.107268.
- Sipos A, Toma I, Kang J, Rosivall L, Peti-Peterdi J. Advances in renal (patho)physiology using multiphoton microscopy. Kidney International 2007, 72: 1188-1191. PMID: 17667980, PMCID: PMC2424113, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002461.
- Smilow Cancer HospitalTrumbull Radiation Oncology Center5520 Park AvenueTrumbull, CT 06611
Biography
Julie Kang, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck, prostate, bladder, and skin cancers. She focuses on providing compassionate care and empowering patients through education and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Kang employs advanced techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy to optimize patient outcomes and minimize side effects.
As an assistant professor of therapeutic radiology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Kang conducts research aimed at improving cancer care by reducing treatment toxicity and personalizing therapy. Her work includes analyzing factors that influence cancer outcomes to enhance healthcare quality. She is actively involved in clinical trials and cooperative groups, with a particular interest in addressing cancer disparities and reducing barriers to care.
Dr. Kang completed her medical training at the University of Southern California and her residency at UCLA. She is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals in research related to head and neck and prostate cancers.
Titles
- Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
Education & Training
- MDUniversity of Southern California (2010)
- PhDUniversity of Southern California (2008)
- BSYale University (2002)
Additional Information
- Kaiser Permanente Everyday Hero Award Recipient: (2017)
- Kaiser Permanente Physician Merit Award: (2016)
- Kang J, Yu Y, Chen L, Zakeri K, Gelblum D, McBride S, Riaz N, Tsai C, Kriplani A, Hung T, Fetten J, Dunn L, Ho A, Boyle J, Ganly I, Singh B, Sherman E, Pfister D, Wong R, Lee N. Consensuses, controversies, and future directions in treatment deintensification for human papillomavirus‐associated oropharyngeal cancer. CA A Cancer Journal For Clinicians 2022, 73: 164-197. PMID: 36305841, PMCID: PMC9992119, DOI: 10.3322/caac.21758.
- Husain Z, Kang J, Lee N, Poon I. Oropharyngeal Carcinoma. Practical Guides In Radiation Oncology 2022, 15-25. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_2.
- Fan D, Kang J, Yu Y, Cahlon O, Riaz N, Lee N. Larynx Cancer. Practical Guides In Radiation Oncology 2022, 45-60. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_4.
- Ward M, Kang J, Saba N, Campbell S, Akhave N, Chang S, Spencer S, Spreafico A, Hanna G, Yom S, Heron D. Salvage of locoregionally recurrent head and neck cancer: an NRG oncology working group review. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2026, djag025. PMID: 41629764, PMCID: PMC12947746, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djag025.
- Treechairusame T, Dee E, Cao C, Wu Y, Yu Y, Gelblum D, Riaz N, McBride S, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Zakeri K, Tsai C, Kang J, Ganly I, Cracchiolo J, Patel S, Cohen M, Wong R, Lee N. Partial vs Whole Laryngeal Radiotherapy for Clinical Stage T1-2N0M0/Tis Laryngeal Carcinoma. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2025, 151: 1071-1079. PMID: 41037280, PMCID: PMC12492294, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.3214.
- Cao C, Lee A, Kang J, Yacoub I, Zakeri K, Dee E, Riaz N, Shamseddine A, Yu Y, Ma J, Treechairusame T, Cohen M, Cracchiolo J, Wong R, Wong W, Dunn L, Sherman E, Lee N. Updated Estimates of Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer in the US. JAMA Network Open 2025, 8: e2539258. PMID: 41134572, PMCID: PMC12552931, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.39258.
- Treechairusame T, Singh A, Dee E, Oh J, Zhang P, Xiong J, Aliotta E, Safavi A, Wu Y, Caineng C, Sine K, Mah D, Shim A, Lin H, Kang J, Tsai C, Gelblum D, Yu Y, McBride S, Riaz N, Zakeri K, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Wong W, Dunn L, Michel L, Sherman E, Ho A, Huryn J, Yom S, Ganly I, Cracchiolo J, Cohen M, Wong R, Estilo C, Lee N. Osteoradionecrosis as a complication following post-operative intensity-modulated radiation therapy or proton therapy for oral cavity cancer. Oral Oncology 2025, 168: 107581. PMID: 40782527, DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2025.107581.
- Zakeri K, Wren S, Shang T, Yu Y, Chen L, Shamseddine A, Safavi A, Kang J, Tsai C, Sherman E, Wong R, McBride S, Gelblum D, Riaz N, Lee N. Outcomes of Reduced Elective Nodal Radiation Dose and Volume for Laryngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and p16‐Negative Oropharyngeal Cancers. Head & Neck 2025, 47: 2973-2981. PMID: 40515499, PMCID: PMC12947948, DOI: 10.1002/hed.28217.
- Choi J, Sherman E, Dee E, Treechairusame T, Zakeri K, Kang J, Yu Y, Chen L, Shamseddine A, McBride S, Riaz N, Ho A, Tuttle R, Fagin J, Sabra M, Cracchiolo J, Shaha A, Wong R, Ghossein R, Katabi N, Lee N. Long-Term Results of External Beam Radiation Therapy with or Without Concurrent Chemotherapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Thyroid 2025, 35: 633-641. PMID: 40504742, PMCID: PMC12241838, DOI: 10.1089/thy.2025.0052.
- Shin E, Choi J, Hung T, Poon C, Riaz N, Yu Y, Kang J. Prognosis of p16 and Human Papillomavirus Discordant Oropharyngeal Cancers and the Exploration of Using Natural Language Processing to Analyze Free-Text Pathology Reports. JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics 2025, 9: e2400177. PMID: 39965177, DOI: 10.1200/cci-24-00177.
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