Publications for Michael Back
Publications for Michael Back
2016
Khasraw, M., Lee, A., McCowatt, S., Kerestes,
Z., Buyse, M., Back, M., Kichenadasse, G.,
Ackland, S., Wheeler, H. (2016). Cilengitide
with metronomic temozolomide, procarbazine,
and standard radiotherapy in patients with
glioblastoma and unmethylated MGMT gene
promoter in ExCentric, an open-label phase II
trial. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 128(1),
163-171. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11060-016-209
4-0">[More Information]</a>
Gzell, C., Wheeler, H., Huang, D., Gaur, P.,
Chen, J., Kastelan, M., Back, M. (2016).
Proliferation Index Predicts Survival after
Second Craniotomy within 6 Months of
Adjuvant Radiotherapy for High-grade Glioma.
Clinical Oncology, 28(3), 215-222. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clon.2015.08.0
09">[More Information]</a>
Charles (nee Slaviero), K., Harris, B., Haddad,
C., Clarke, S., Guminski, A., Stevens, M.,
Dodds, T., Gill, A., Back, M., Veivers, D., Eade,
T. (2016). Systemic inflammation is an
independent predictive marker of clinical
outcomes in mucosal squamous cell carcinoma
of the head and neck in oropharyngeal and
nonoropharyngeal patients. BMC Cancer, 16(1).
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12885-016-208
9-4">[More Information]</a>
2015
Back, M., Gzell, C., Kastelan, M., Guo, L.,
Wheeler, H. (2015). Large volume re-irradiation
with bevacizumab is a feasible salvage option for
patients with refractory high-grade glioma.
Neuro-oncology practice, 2(1), 48-53. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/nop/npu031">[
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Haddad, C., Guo, L., Clarke, S., Guminski, A.,
Back, M., Eade, T. (2015).
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in head and neck
cancer. Journal of Medical Imaging and
Radiation Oncology, 59(4), 514-519. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.1230
5">[More Information]</a>
2014
Gzell, C., Wheeler, H., Guo, L., Kastelan, M.,
Back, M. (2014). Elderly patients aged 65-75
years with glioblastoma multiforme may benefit
from long course radiation therapy with
temozolomide. Journal of Neuro-Oncology,
119(1), 187-196. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11060-014-147
2-8">[More Information]</a>
Gzell, C., Wheeler, H., Guo, L., Kastelan, M.,
Back, M. (2014). Employment following
chemoradiotherapy in glioblastoma: A
prospective case series. Journal of Cancer
Survivorship, 8(1), 108-113. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-013-031
1-9">[More Information]</a>
Patterson, M., Brain, R., Chin, R., Veivers, D.,
Back, M., Wignall, A., Eade, T. (2014).
Functional Swallowing Outcomes in
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treated with IMRT at 6
to 42 months Post-Radiotherapy. Dysphagia: an
international multidisciplinary journal devoted
to swallowing and its disorders, 29(6), 663-670.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00455-014-955
9-0">[More Information]</a>
2013
Acharya, U., Cox, J., Rinks, M., Gaur, P., Back,
M. (2013). Ability of radiation therapists to
assess radiation-induced skin toxicity. Journal of
Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology,
57(3), 373-377. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.1203
4">[More Information]</a>
Johnston, M., Guo, L., Back, M., Guminski, A.,
Lee, A., Hanna, C., Veivers, D., Wignall, A.,
Eade, T. (2013). Intensity-modulated
radiotherapy using simultaneous-integrated boost
for definitive treatment of locally advanced
mucosal head and neck cancer: Outcomes from a
single-institution series. Journal of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 57(3),
356-363. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.1203
3">[More Information]</a>
2012
Thompson, A., Cone, R., Gao, H., Hammond, E.,
Fraser, D., Back, M. (2012). Is advanced age a
barrier to effective cancer treatment? The
experience of nonagenarians receiving radiation
therapy. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical
Oncology, 8(3), 255-259. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-7563.201
1.01497.x">[More Information]</a>
2011
Wong, S., Kaur, A., Back, M., Lee, K.,
Baggarley, S., Lu, J. (2011). An ultrasonographic
evaluation of skin thickness in breast cancer
patients after postmastectomy radiation therapy.
Radiation Oncology, 6(9), 9-1-9-9. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1748-717X-6-9"
>[More Information]</a>
Johnston, M., Clifford, S., Bromley, R., Back,
M., Oliver, L., Eade, T. (2011).
Volumetric-modulated Arc Therapy in Head and
Publications for Michael Back
Neck Radiotherapy: A Planning Comparison
using Simultaneous Integrated Boost for
Nasopharynx and Oropharynx Carcinoma.
Clinical Oncology, 23(8), 503-511. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clon.2011.02.0
0">[More Information]</a>
2010
Bell, L., Oliver, L., Vial, P., Eade, T., Rinks, M.,
Hammond, E., Morgan, G., Back, M., Wiltshire,
K. (2010). Implementation of an image-guided
radiation therapy program: Lessons learnt and
future challenges. Journal of Medical Imaging
and Radiation Oncology, 54(1), 82-89. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-9485.201
0.02142.x">[More Information]</a>
2009
Shi, J., Cox, J., Atyeo, J., Loh, Y., Choung, W.,
Back, M. (2009). Clinician and therapist
perceptions on radiation therapist-led treatment
reviews in radiation oncology practice.
Radiotherapy and Oncology, 89(3), 361-367. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2008.05
.005">[More Information]</a>
Short (nee Rybovic), M., Morgan, G., Back, M.,
Banati, R., Cox, J. (2009). Thyroid gland
radiation dose and changes in thyroid function
after breast cancer radiation therapy. Combined
Scientific Meeting, Australia.
2008
Back, M. (2008). Cutaneous Malignant
Meleanoma. In J J Lu, L W Brady (Eds.),
Cutaneous Malignant Meleanoma, (pp.
513-528). Germany: Springer.
Back, M., Oliver, L., Bromley, R., Eade, T.
(2008). Multicentre quality assurance of
intensity-modulated radiotherapy planning:
beware the benchmarker. Journal of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 52(2), 197. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.200
8.01944.x">[More Information]</a>
Leong, C., Chung, H., Lee, K., Shakespeare, T.,
Mukherjee, R., Wong, L., Lu, J., Tey, J., Lim, R.,
So, J., Back, M. (2008). Outcomes of adjuvant
chemoradiotherapy after a radical gastrectomy
and a D2 node dissection for gastric
adenocarcinoma. CA-a Cancer Journal for
Clinicians, 14(4), 269-275. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=18677137">[More Information]</a>
2007
Lim, S., Back, M., Quek, E., Iau, P., Putti, T.,
Wong, J. (2007). Clinical observations from a
breast cancer registry in Asian women. World
Journal of Surgery, 31(7), 1387-1392. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00268-007-908
6-3">[More Information]</a>
Shakespeare, T., Tang, J., Shen, L., Lu, J.,
Mukherjee, R., Lee, K., Wynne, C., Back, M.
(2007). Does the implementation of radiation
oncology outpatient infection control measures
adversely affect patient satisfaction with
doctor-patient interaction? Singapore Medical
Journal, 48(3), 246-251. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17342296">[More Information]</a>
Back, M., Ang, E., Ng, W., See, S., Lim, C.,
Chan, S., Yeo, T. (2007). Improved median
survival for glioblastoma multiforme following
introduction of adjuvant temozolomide
chemotherapy. Annals of the Academy of
Medicine, Singapore (AAMS), 36(5), 338-342. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17549280">[More Information]</a>
Back, M., Ang, E., Ng, W., See, S., Lim, C., Tay,
L., Yeo, T. (2007). Improvements in quality of
care resulting from a formal multidisciplinary
tumour clinic in the management of high-grade
glioma. Annals of the Academy of Medicine,
Singapore (AAMS), 36(5), 347-351. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
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&list_uids=17549282">[More Information]</a>
Lee, K., Tsou, I., Wong, S., Yu, C., Ming, Z.,
Loh, Y., Shakespeare, T., Mukherjee, R., Back,
M. (2007). Metastatic spinal cord compression as
an oncology emergency: getting our act together.
International Journal for Quality in Health Care,
19(6), 377-381. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17884845">[More Information]</a>
Back, M., Baggarley, S., Park, E., Wei, R.
(2007). Optimising radiation therapy techniques
for tumours of the central nervous system.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
(AAMS), 36(5), 332-337. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17549279">[More Information]</a>
Tey, J., Back, M., Shakespeare, T., Mukherjee,
R., Lu, J., Lee, K., Wong, L., Leong, C., Zhu, M.
(2007). The role of palliative radiation therapy in
symptomatic locally advanced gastric cancer.
International Journal of Radiation: Oncology Biology - Physics, 67(2), 385-388. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.08.
070">[More Information]</a>
2006
Leong, C., Shakespeare, T., Mukherjee, R.,
Publications for Michael Back
Back, M., Lee, K., Lu, J., Wynne, C., Lim, K.,
Tang, J., Zhang, X. (2006). Efficacy of an
integrated continuing medical education (CME)
and quality improvement (QI) program on
radiation oncologist (RO) clinical practice.
International Journal of Radiation: Oncology Biology - Physics, 66(5), 1457-1460. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.07.
018">[More Information]</a>
Shakespeare, T., Back, M., Lu, J., Lee, K.,
Mukherjee, R. (2006). External audit of clinical
practice and medical decision making in a new
Asian oncology center: results and implications
for both developing and developed nations.
International Journal of Radiation: Oncology Biology - Physics, 64(3), 941-947. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.08.
027">[More Information]</a>
Lee, K., Park, E., Back, M. (2006).
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy: A
breakthrough treatment for nasopharynx cancer.
Medical Grapevine, 1, 18-19.
Back, M. (2005). Evaluation of an audit with
feedback continuing medical education program
for radiation oncologists. Journal of Cancer
Education, 20(4), 216-221. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=16497133">[More Information]</a>
Back, M., Huak, C. (2005). Family centred
decision making and non-disclosure of diagnosis
in a South East Asian oncology practice.
Psycho-Oncology, 14(2), 1052-1059. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.918">[More
Information]</a>
Tang, J., Back, M., Shakespeare, T., Lu, J.,
Mukherjee, R., Wynne, C., Liang, S. (2005).
Interpreting the improved outcome of patients
with central nervous system metastases managed
in clinical trials compared with standard hospital
practice. Journal of Medical Imaging and
Radiation Oncology, 49(5), 390-395. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.200
5.01500.x">[More Information]</a>
Shakespeare, T., Lim, K., Back, M., Mukherjee,
R., Lu, J. (2006). Phase II study of the American
Brachytherapy Society guidelines for the use of
high-dose rate brachytherapy in the treatment of
cervical carcinoma: Is 45-50.4 Gy
radiochemotherapy plus 31.8 Gy in six fractions
high-dose rate brachytherapy tolerable?
International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer,
16(1), 277-282. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
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&list_uids=16445645">[More Information]</a>
Tang, J., Shakespeare, T., Zhang, X., Lu, J.,
Liang, S., Wynne, C., Mukherjee, R., Back, M.
(2005). Patient satisfaction with doctor-patient
interaction in a radiotherapy centre during the
severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak.
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation
Oncology, 49(4), 304-311. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=16026437">[More Information]</a>
Lu, J., Back, M. (2006). Therapy for small-cell
lung cancer (SCLC):current status and advances.
China Oncology, 16(8), 609-614.
Shakespeare, T., Mukherjee, R., Lu, J., Wynne,
C., Kumar, M., Back, M. (2004). A comparison
of RANZCR and Singapore-designed radiation
oncology practice audit instruments: How does
reproducibility affect future approaches to
revalidation? Journal of Medical Imaging and
Radiation Oncology, 48(2), 195-203. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=15230754">[More Information]</a>
2005
Xu, M., See, S., Ng, W., Arul, E., Back, M., Yeo,
T., Lim, C. (2005). Comparison of magnetic
resonance spectroscopy and perfusion-weighted
imaging in presurgical grading of
oligodendroglial tumors. Neurosurgery, 56(5),
919-924. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
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&list_uids=15854239">[More Information]</a>
Hood, C., Kron, T., Hamilton, C., Callan, S.,
Howlett, S., Alvaro, F., Back, M. (2005).
Correlation of 3D-planned and measured
dosimetry of photon and electron craniospinal
radiation in a pediatric anthropomorphic
phantom. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 77(1),
111-116. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2005.06
.035">[More Information]</a>
Shakespeare, T., Mukherjee, R., Lu, J., Lee, K.,
2004
Lim, K., Lu, J., Wynne, C., Back, M.,
Mukherjee, R., Razvi, K., Shakespeare, T.
(2004). A study of complications arising from
different methods of anesthesia used in
high-dose-rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(5),
449-451. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=15596908">[More Information]</a>
Lu, J., Shakespeare, T., Goh, B., Eu Tiong, C.,
Back, M., Mukherjee, R., Wynne, C., Tan, K.
(2004). Adjuvant High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
after Chemoradiation for Treatment of Early
T-Stage Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. American
Publications for Michael Back
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(2), 132-135. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
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Shakespeare, T., Back, M., Lu, J., Wynne, C.,
Bloomfield, L. (2004). Design of an
internationally accredited radiation oncology
resident training program incorporating novel
educational models. International Journal of
Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics, 59(4),
1157-1162. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2003.12.
009">[More Information]</a>
Chung, H., Shakespeare, T., Wynne, C., Lu, J.,
Mukherjee, R., Back, M. (2004). Evaluation of a
radiotherapy protocol based on INT0116 for
completely resected gastric adenocarcinoma.
International Journal of Radiation: Oncology Biology - Physics, 59(5), 1446-1453. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.01.
001">[More Information]</a>
Back, M., Guerrieri, M., Wratten, C., Steigler, A.
(2004). Impact of radiation therapy on acute
toxicity in breast conservation therapy for early
breast cancer. Clinical Oncology, 16(1), 12-16.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clon.2003.08.0
05">[More Information]</a>
2003
Shakespeare, T., Lu, J., Back, M., Liang, S.,
Mukherjee, R., Wynne, C. (2003). Patient
Preference for Radiotherapy Fractionation
Schedule in the Palliation of Painful Bone
Metastases. Journal of Clinical Oncology,
21(11), 2156-2162. <a
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