This oral history interview was conducted with William J. Donelan on March 10, 2020 by Emily Stewart as part of the Dr. David Sabiston Oral History Project. During the interview, Donelan discusses his early life; educational background; his...
Background: Hispanic patients exhibit a wide range of skin colors and represent one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. However, most cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) treatment and follow-up guidelines are based on...
Background: Current guidelines recommend exploratory laparotomy for pediatric patients with abdominal firearm injuries. Recent research in adults suggests that laparoscopy may be preferable in selected populations. This study compared clinical...
Background: Malnutrition is a significant driver of mortality in cancer patients – with estimates that between 10-20% of cancer patients die due to the consequences of malnutrition rather than due to the tumor itself. Patients with head and neck...
Background: While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an effective treatment for hematological malignancies, it is associated with several potential complications. Recent studies have associated beta-blocker (BB) use in critical care...
Background: Despite improvements, patients with advanced cancer often do not receive goal-concordant care at the end of life (EOL). Challenges with prognostication contribute to delays ACP conversations and result in more aggressive care, gaps in...