LauraKruperMDMSCE

PubMed

• 31 citations
  Utilization of Mastectomy and Reconstruction in the Outpatient Setting
  Laura Kruper, Xin Xin Xu, Katherine D. Henderson, Leslie Bernstein, Steven L. Chen
  Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2013-03-01
• 207 citations
  STAT3 Activation-Induced Fatty Acid Oxidation in CD8+ T Effector Cells Is Critical for Obesity-Promoted Breast Tumor Growth.
  Chunyan Zhang, Chanyu Yue, Andreas Herrmann, Jieun Song, Colt Egelston
  Cell Metabolism. 2020-01-07
• 97 citations
  Regulation of adipose tissue T cell subsets by Stat3 is crucial for diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance.
  Saul J. Priceman, Maciej Kujawski, Shudan Shen, Gregory Cherryholmes, Heehyoung Lee
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2013-08-06

Journal Articles

• ERα-Mediated Cell Cycle Progression Is an Important Requisite for CDK4/6 Inhibitor Response in HR+ Breast Cancer  
  Joanne Mortimer, Laura Kruper, Raju Pillai, George Somlo, Yuan Yuan, Oncotarget
• Lymph Node Ratio is a Prognostic Indicator of Overall Survival for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy  
  Miller M, Ottesen R, Niland J, Kruper L, Chen S, Vito C, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
• Survival analysis of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: A question of selection bias?  
  Kruper L, Kauffmann R, Smith D, Nelson R, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
• Life expectancy after curative-intent treatment of breast cancer: Impact on long-term follow-up care  
  Arrington A, Goldstein L, Kruper L, Vito C, Yim JH, Chen SL, Am J Surg, 1/1/2014
• The Decision to Undergo Prophylactic Mastectomy and Subsequent Satisfaction: The patient perspectivePartners’ Clinic: An innovative gender strengths-based intervention...  
  Bitz C, Clark K, Vito C, Kruper L, Ituarte PHG, Loscalzo M, Psycho-Oncology, 1/1/2014
• Rural and urban disparities in the evolution of sentinel node utilization in breast cancer  
  Arrington A, Kruper L, Vito C, Yim JH, Kim J, Chen SL, Am J Surg, 1/1/2013
• Regulation of adipose tissue T cell subset by stat3 is crucial for diet-induced obesity ad insulin resistance  
  Priceman SJ, Kujawski M, Shen S, Cherryholmes GA, Lee H, Zhang C, Kruper L, Mortimer J, Jove R, Riggs AD, Yu, Proc Natl Acad Sci, 1/1/2013
• Utilization of mastectomy and reconstruction in the outpatient setting  
  Kruper L, Henderson K, Xu X, Bernstein L, Chen S, Ann of Surg Oncol, 1/1/2013
• Magnetic resonance-guided breast biopsy in lesions not visualized by mammogram or ultrasound  
  Oxner CR, Vora L, Yim J, Kruper L, Ellenhorn JDI, Am Surg, 1/1/2012
• Impact of modern chemotherapy on the survival of women presenting with de novo metastatic breast cancer  
  Pal SK, Dehaven M, Nelson RA, Onami S, Waliany S, Hsu J, Kruper L, Mortimer J, BMC Cancer, 1/1/2012
• Disparities in reconstruction rates after mastectomy for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Patterns of care and factors associated with the use of breast reconstruction...  
  Kruper L, Xin Xin X, Henderson K, Bernstein L, Annals of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2011
• Disparities in reconstruction rates after mastectomy: Patterns of care and factors associated with the use of breast reconstruction in Southern California  
  Kruper L, Holt A, Xu X, Duan L, Henderson K, Bernstein L, Ellenhorn J, Annals of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2011
• Preoperative identification of the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer  
  Kruper L, Giuliano AE, Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly, 1/1/2008
• A randomized clinical trial on sentinel lymph node biopsy versus axillary dissection: A matter of technique  
  Kruper L, Giuliano AE, Annals of Surgery, 1/1/2008
• Methodological quality of cost-effectiveness analyses of surgical procedures  
  Kruper L, Kurichi JE, Sonnad SS, Annals of Surgery, 1/1/2007
• Predicting sentinel node status in clinical stage I/II melanoma  
  Kruper L, Spitz F, Czerniecki BJ, Blackwood-Chirchir A, Elder DE, Fraker DL, Guerry D, Ming M, Schuchter LM. Gimotty PA, Cancer, 1/1/2006
• Immediate Pectoralis Flap Closure Following Septic Arthritis of the Manubriosternal Joint  
  Kruper L, Low DW, Bucky LP, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2001
• Join now to see all

Books/Book Chapters

• Practical Gynecologic Oncology 
  Chapter: Breast disease 
  Kruper L, Giuliano AEEditors: Berek JS, Hacker, NF.Williams & Wilkins, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2009
• Multidisciplinary Treatment and Management of Cancer in the Elderly 
  Chapter: Malignant Melanoma and non-Melanoma Skin Cancer 
  Kruper L, Schuchter LEditors: Muss HB, Hunter CP, and Johnson KA.Taylor & Franci Group, New York2006
• The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide 
  Chapter: The Breast 
  Kruper L, Tchou JEditors: Kaiser LR.Lippincott, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2005
• The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide 
  Chapter: Statistics and Epidemiology 
  Kruper L, Sonnad SSEditors: Kaiser LR.Lippincott, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2005
• Join now to see all

Abstracts/Posters

• A Preclinical Study to demonstrate the utility of fulvestrant and MLN0128 combination against HR+ and Her2+ breast cancer
  Wu SV, Lu h, Kai M, Kanaya N, Vito C, Kruper L, Mortimer J, Chen S, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2014
• Patterns and trends in immediate post-mastectomy reconstruction in California: Complications and unscheduled readmissions
  Merchant S, Goldstein L, Kruper L, American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2014
• Predictors of Breast Reconstruction in California
  Merchant S, Goldstein L, Kruper L, La Societe Canadienne d'Oncologie Chirurgicale Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/1/2014
• Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Partners of Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Program Using Social Workers to Improve Communication and Psychosocial Support
  Kauffmann R, Bitz C, Clark K, Kruper L, Loscalzo M, Vito C, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2014
• Lymph Node Ratio is a Prognostic Indicator of Overall Survival for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
  Miller M, Ottesen R, Niland J, Kruper L, Chen S, Vito C, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2014
• Improved Survival with Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
  Kauffmann R, Nelson R, Smith D, Chen S, Vito C, Yim J, Kruper L, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2014
• Partner’s Clinic: Feasibility of Psychosocial Intervention for Newly-diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners Prior to Initial Consultation at an NCCN Cance...
  Vito C, Bitz C, Clark K, Kruper L, Chen S, Loscalzo M, American College of Surgeons Southern California Chapter Annual Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA, 1/1/2014
• A Comparison of Rates and Predictors of Hospital Readmission: Outpatient versus Inpatient Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
  Kruper L, American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Symposium, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
• Life Expectancy after Curative-Intent Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer
  Arrington A, Kruper L, Vito C, Yim J, Chen S, American College of Surgeons Southern California Chapter Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA, 1/1/2013
• Outpatient Mastectomy: Current Practice and Utilization Trends in California
  Uyeno L, Streja L, Chen S, Yim J, Vito C, Kruper L, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2013
• Predictors of Extended Hospitalization Following Mastectomy in California
  Uyeno L, Streja-Goldstein L, Chen S, Yim J, Vito C, Kruper L, Academy Health Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2013
• A Comparison of Rates and Predictors of Hospital Readmission: Outpatient versus Inpatient Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
  Uyeno L, Streja-Goldstein L, Chen S, Yim J, Kruper L, American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Symposium Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
• Patient Factors and Satisfaction in the Choice of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
  Kruper L, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
• Prophylactic Mastectomy: The Role of Risk Aversion
  Kruper L, ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2012
• The Decision to Undergo Prophylactic Mastectomy
  Kruper L, City of Hope Annual Poster Session, 1/1/2012
• Contralateral Tumor: Impact on Survival after Unilateral Breast Cancer Is Stage-Dependent
  Uyeno L, Bernhdt C, Chen S, Kruper L, Yim J, Vito C, American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Symposium, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2012
• Disparities in the Utilization of Reconstruction after Mastectomy: The California Teachers Study
  Kruper L, Xu Xin Xin, Bernstein L, Henderson K, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2012
• Prophylactic Mastectomy: The Role of Risk Aversion
  Kruper L, Bhatt M, London K, Henderson K, Vito C, Yim J; Chen S, American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Symposium, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2012
• Patient Factors and Satisfaction in the Choice of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
  Arrington AK, London K, Chen SL, Vito C, Yim J; Nelson R, Kruper L, American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
• Evolution in the Utilization of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer: Rural versus Urban Settings
  Arrington A, Kim J, Kruper L, Chen S, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2012
• Utilization of mastectomy and reconstruction in the outpatient setting
  Kruper L, Henderson K, Xu X, Bernstein L, Chen S, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2012
• . MRI guided breast biopsy in lesions not visualized by mammogram or ultrasound
  Oxner C, Vora L, Yim J, Kruper L, Ellenhorn J, American College of Surgeons Southern Chapter Annual Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA, 1/1/2012
• Variations in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction Rates: Invasive and In Situ Carcinoma
  Kruper L, Xu X, Henderson K, Bernstein L, American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2011
• Patient Navigation in Breast Cancer Care: Addressing Barriers to Treatment Initiation and Follow Up
  Crane-Okada R, Mercurio A, Paz B, Kruper L, Pezner R, Vora N, Hurria A, Juarez G, Gaytan L, Carroll-Johnson R, 11th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, Oncology Nursing Society, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2011
• Disparities in reconstruction rates after mastectomy
  Holt A, Duan L, Henderson K, Ta J, Bernstein L, Ellenhorn J, Kruper L, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 1/1/2010
• Join now to see all

Lectures

• COPING TOGETHER: Supporting Women Undergoing Cancer Event 
  1/1/2014
• The A to Z’s of Breast Cancer Prevention 
  Pasadena, CA - 1/1/2014
• 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2014
• Ask the Experts: The A to Z’s of Breast Cancer Prevention 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2013
• Breast Diseases: Benign and Malignant 
  Bakersfield, CA - 1/1/2013
• Oncotype DCIS 
  Oahu, HI - 1/1/2013
• San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Update 
  Oahu, HI (2013); Maui, HI (2013); San Diego, CA (2013) - 1/1/2013
• Breast Cancer Evaluation for the Primary Care Physician 
  Mission Hills, CA (2012); Tarzana, CA (2012) - 1/1/2012
• 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2012
• How to Work-up Breast Lumps in Young Women 
  Bakersfield, CA - 1/1/2012
• Integrative Supportive Care Medicine into the Care of the Patient: Perspectives 
  Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2012
• Management of the Axilla in Breast Cancer 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2012
• Mastectomy is Most Effective for Prophylaxis in Women at High Risk of Developing Breast Cancer 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2011
• Less is More: New Concepts in Breast Cancer Surgery 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2011
• Breast Cancer Facts: What You Need to Know 
  1/1/2011
• Breast Cancer Facts 
  1/1/2011
• 2010 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2011
• Ask the Experts: Breast Cancer 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2010
• Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy 
  Santa Barbara, CA - 1/1/2010
• The Approach to the Abnormal Mammogram: A Surgeon’s Perspective 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2010
• 2009 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary 
  Duarte, CA - 1/1/2010
• Mammography Controversy 
  Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2010
• Mammography Screening—the Continuing Debate 
  Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2010
• Disparities in Reconstruction Rates after Mastectomy 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2010
• Survival Benefit of Surgery in Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients? 
  St. Louis, MO - 1/1/2010
• Join now to see all

Other

• Radiation may equal less surgery, with easier recovery, for cancerous lymph nodes 
  Kruper L, HealthDay News
  http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/radiation-may-beat-surgery-for-cancerous-lymph-nodes-687187.html
  1/1/2014
• Intraoperative Radiotherapy: Cutting Edge Therapy 
  Kruper L, KNBC Channel 4 News
  1/1/2014
• New Clues to Why Black Women Fare Worse Against Breast Cancer 
  Kruper L, US News and World Report Health.com
  http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/07/23/new-clues-to-why-black-women-fare-worse-against-breast-cancer
  1/1/2013
• For Early Cancer, Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy for Survival: Study 
  Kruper L, Philly.com
  http://www.philly.com/philly/health/breastcancer/HealthDay672843_20130128_For_Early_Cancer__Lumpectomy_Beats_Mastectomy_for_Survival__Study.html
  1/1/2013
• Q&A: Breast Cancer in Young Women 
  Kruper L, WebMD
  http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20130228/breast-cancer-young-women?page=2
  1/1/2013
• Study Supports Less Frequent Mammogram Screening 
  Kruper L, Time: Health & Family
  http://healthland.time.com/2013/03/19/study-supports-less-frequent-mammogram-screening/
  1/1/2013
• Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival 
  Kruper L, Healthday.com
  http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675201
  1/1/2013
• Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival 
  Kruper L, Healthday.com
  http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=675766
  1/1/2013
• Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted 
  Kruper L, WebMD
  http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20130502/longer-wait-for-mammogram-after-benign-breast-biopsy-may-be-warranted
  1/1/2013
• BRCA Gene No Death Knell in Long Term 
  Kruper L, Medpage
  http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/40946
  1/1/2013
• MRIs May Have Fueled Increase in Mastectomy 
  Kruper L, Medpage
  http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/41100
  1/1/2013
• Breast Cancer Updates 
  Kruper L, Breast Cancer Awareness Month City of Hope Website
  1/1/2013
• What Breast Cancer Doctors Tell Their Friends 
  Kruper L, Redbook
  1/1/2013
• Drinking Before Pregnancy Raises Risk of Breast Cancer 
  Kruper L, US News and World Report Health.com
  http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/08/28/drinking-before-first-pregnancy-raises-risk-of-breast-cancer-study
  1/1/2013
• Daily Walk may Cut Your Breast Cancer Risk 
  Kruper L, US News and World Report Health.com
  http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/10/04/daily-walk-may-cut-your-breast-cancer-risk
  1/1/2013
• Radiation for Breast Cancer May Raise Heart Risks 
  Kruper L, US News and World Report Health.com
  http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/breast-cancer-radiationtherapy-might-raise-women-s-heart-risks-681554.html
  1/1/2013
• Small increased cardiac risk with modern radiotherapy 
  Kruper L, Newsdaily.com
  http://www.newsdaily.com/health/fb1c09ecc46461dc7af726dd0e935cff/small-increased-cardiac-risk-with-modern-radiotherapy
  1/1/2013
• Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer 
  Kruper L, MedicalXpress
  http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-acupuncture-ease-fatigue-linked-breast.html
  1/1/2012
• Might Smallpox Virus Help Fight a Lethal Breast Cancer? 
  Kruper L, MedicineNet
  http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=163535
  1/1/2012
• Demographic factors associated with Decision to Undergo Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy 
  Kruper L, Hem Onc Today
  http://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/breast-cancer/news/online/%7B9F8044B1-37B5-434B-A4DF-35FE27EE5443%7D/Demographic-factors-associated-with-decision-to-undergo-CPM
  1/1/2012
• New Device May Reduce Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries 
  Kruper L, Health Day News
  http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=668522
  1/1/2012
• Veggies Like Broccoli, Cabbage May Help Fight Breast Cancer: High intake of cruciferous vegetables associated with lower death rate 
  Kruper L, Health Day News
  http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/04/03/veggies-like-broccoli-cabbage-may-help-fight-breast-cancer-study
  1/1/2012
• Study suggests link between stress and breast cancer 
  Kruper L, Real Age
  http://www.realage.com/look-young-stay-sharp/get-younger-in-60-days/study-suggests-link-between-stress-aggressive-breast-cancer-news-656981
  1/1/2011
• Small Spreads of Breast Cancer May Not Affect Survival 
  Kruper L, Medlineplus
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_107868.html
  1/1/2011
• Breast Cancer Research at City of Hope: Walk for Hope 
  Kruper L, 7-Live ABC Television Station
  San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2011
• Join now to see all