DR. GABRIELA B. MASKO, M.D.

PROVIDENCE, RI

Research Active
Radiology - Radiation Oncology NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1991 – 2002 NPI: 1285637256
Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Head and Neck NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Squamous CellBreast NeoplasmsLymphatic MetastasisSentinel Lymph Node BiopsySurvival RateRadiotherapy DosageNeoplasm InvasivenessMastectomy, SegmentalRadiotherapyAxillaSurgical Instruments

Practice Location

825 N MAIN ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904-5707

Phone: (401) 521-9700

What does GABRIELA MASKO research?

Dr. Masko studies how different radiation treatment methods can affect cancer, focusing particularly on breast and head and neck cancers. She investigates how radiation can be effectively targeted at crucial areas, like the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer, which plays an important role in the spread of the disease. Her work seeks to refine radiation protocols so that patients receive the most effective treatment, aiming for better tumor control and improved survival rates.

Key findings

  • In her breast cancer study, 94% of the 36 women had their sentinel lymph node covered by radiation, with half receiving a dose over 4,400 cGy, which is essential for effective treatment.
  • In the head and neck cancer study, 67% of patients treated with the accelerated superfractionated technique achieved local tumor control compared to only 40% of those receiving standard treatment, indicating a significant improvement.
  • Her research demonstrates that more intense and faster radiation schedules can lead to better patient outcomes, particularly in advanced cases.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Masko study breast cancer?
Yes, Dr. Masko focuses on enhancing radiation treatment for women with invasive breast cancer.
What treatments has Dr. Masko researched?
She has researched different radiation techniques, including tangential breast radiotherapy for breast cancer and accelerated superfractionated irradiation for head and neck cancer.
Is Dr. Masko's work relevant to advanced head and neck cancer?
Absolutely, her research demonstrates that innovative radiation methods can significantly improve tumor control and survival rates in patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

Publications in plain English

Treatment of the axilla by tangential breast radiotherapy in women with invasive breast cancer.

2002

American journal of surgery

Chung MA, DiPetrillo T, Hernandez S, Masko G, Wazer D +1 more

Plain English
This study looked at whether breast radiation treatment effectively targets a key lymph node (the sentinel lymph node) in women with invasive breast cancer. Researchers found that in 94% of the 36 women studied, the lymph node was covered by the radiation fields, and half of the women received a radiation dose of over 4,400 cGy to that area. This is important because ensuring the sentinel lymph node is adequately treated can improve outcomes for these patients. Who this helps: This helps patients with invasive breast cancer.

PubMed

Accelerated superfractionated irradiation for advanced carcinoma of the head and neck: concomitant boost technique.

1991

International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics

Schmidt-Ullrich RK, Johnson CR, Wazer DE, Masko G, Chasin WD +1 more

Plain English
This study looked at the effects of two different radiation treatment methods on 94 patients with advanced head and neck cancer. It found that patients receiving a newer, faster treatment method (accelerated superfractionation) had better tumor control and survival rates, with 67% achieving local tumor control compared to 40% in those receiving standard treatment. This is important because it shows that a more intense and quicker radiation schedule can lead to better outcomes for patients. Who this helps: This benefits patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Maureen A Chung Thomas DiPetrillo Sophie Hernandez David Wazer Blake Cady R K Schmidt-Ullrich C R Johnson D E Wazer W D Chasin C S Karmody

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