Brian Patrick Quaranta | Scholars@Duke

Brian Patrick Quaranta
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

Current Research Interests

I practice general radiation oncology, treating a wide spectrum of cancers in both curative and palliative situations, with a particular interest in treating prostate and breast cancers. My undergraduate degree is in psychology, and I have recently completed a master’s degree in the works of Shakespeare through the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. These studies have led to my current academic interests, which concern how the close reading of great literature by physicians can lead to improved empathy, understanding, and communication with patients, provide a deeper perspective on bioethical issues, and by those means, enable us to provide better overall patient care.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2021

Contact Information

Box 3085 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Rad Oncology, Durham, NC 27710
brian.quaranta@duke.edu (919) 668-7339

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.A., University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) 2018
- Resident, Duke University 1999 - 2003
- Intern, Jersey Shore Medical Center 1998 - 1999
- Internship, Medicine, Jersey Shore Medical Center 1998 - 1999
- M.D., Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School 1998
- B.A., Cornell University 1993
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2017 - 2020
- Associate in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2003 - 2005
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Quaranta, Brian P. “In Reply to Dr Charles Blanke, "The Gift of Dying With Control".” Pract Radiat Oncol 10, no. 4 (July 2020): e304–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2020.01.008.
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  - Quaranta, Brian P. “Sonnet CCXXIII.” Pract Radiat Oncol 10, no. 3 (May 2020): e117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prro.2019.10.007.
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  - Koontz, Bridget F., Brian P. Quaranta, John A. Pura, W. R. Lee, Zeljko Vujaskovic, Leah Gerber, Michael Haake, et al. “Phase 1 trial of neoadjuvant radiation therapy before prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 87, no. 1 (September 1, 2013): 88–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.05.014.
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  - Quaranta, Brian P., Shiva K. Das, Timothy D. Shafman, Kim L. Light, and Lawrence B. Marks. “The utility of non-axial treatment beam orientations for lower lobe lung cancers.” J Appl Clin Med Phys 11, no. 1 (January 28, 2010): 3010. https://doi.org/10.1120/jacmp.v11i1.3010.
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  - Quaranta, B. P., S. K. Das, T. D. Shafman, K. L. Light, and L. B. Marks. “The utility of non-axial treatment beam orientations for lower lobe lung cancers.” Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 11, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 128–36. https://doi.org/10.1120/jacmp.v11i1.3010.
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  - Raj, Katelyn A., Elizabeth S. Evans, Robert G. Prosnitz, Brian P. Quaranta, Patricia H. Hardenbergh, Donna R. Hollis, Kim L. Light, and Lawrence B. Marks. “Is there an increased risk of local recurrence under the heart block in patients with left-sided breast cancer?” Cancer J 12, no. 4 (July 2006): 309–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/00130404-200607000-00010.
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  - Quaranta, Brian P., Lawrence B. Marks, and Mitchell S. Anscher. “Prostatectomy vs brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer.” Oncology (Williston Park) 18, no. 13 (November 2004): 1582–85.
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  - Quaranta, Brian P., Lawrence B. Marks, and Mitchell S. Anscher. “Comparing radical prostatectomy and brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer.” Oncology (Williston Park) 18, no. 10 (September 2004): 1289–1302.
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  - Quaranta, Brian P., Edward C. Halperin, Joanne Kurtzberg, Robert Clough, and Paul L. Martin. “The incidence of testicular recurrence in boys with acute leukemia treated with total body and testicular irradiation and stem cell transplantation.” Cancer 101, no. 4 (August 15, 2004): 845–50. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.20413.
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- Book Sections
  - Halperin, E. C., and B. P. Quaranta. “The Eponymy of Exophthalmos Associated with Thyroid Disease.” In Thyroid Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, edited by J. J. Dutton and B. Haik. CRC Press, 2002.
- Conference Papers
  - Koontz, B. F., W. R. Lee, Z. Vujaskovic, M. Carroll, B. P. Quaranta, M. S. Anscher, C. N. Robertson, T. J. Polascik, and J. W. Moul. “Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy plus Prostatectomy for High Risk Prostate Cancer.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 81:S397–S397. Elsevier BV, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.640.
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  - Koontz, Bridget F., Brian P. Quaranta, Madelaine Carroll, Zeljko Vujaskovic, W Robert Lee, Cary N. Robertson, Thomas J. Polascik, Mitchell S. Anscher, and Judd W. Moul. “PHASE I TRIAL OF PROSTATECTOMY AFTER PLANNED PRE-OPERATIVE RADIOTHERAPY FOR HIGH RISK LOCALIZED PROSTATE CANCER: PRELIMINARY RESULTS.” In The Journal of Urology, 181:713–713. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2009. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(09)61992-3.
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  - KIRKPATRICK, J., B. CALINGAERT, R. CLOUGH, J. OLESON, B. QUARANTA, C. HAHN, G. MONTANA, S. INGRAM, and M. ANSCHER. “Adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy following radical prostatectomy.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncologybiologyphysics, 60:S450–51. Elsevier BV, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(04)01658-x.
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  - Quaranta, B. P., R. Prosnitz, K. L. Light, B. Steffey, P. Hardenbergh, and L. B. Marks. “Customized blocking of tangential radiation (RT) breast fields: excluding the heart vs. covering the breast. Striking a balance.” In Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 76:S118–S118. KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, 2002.
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  - Quaranta, B. P., R. Clough, J. Kirkpatrick, and L. Prosnitz. “Lymphocyte predominance Hodgkin’s disease: High cure rate and acceptable complication rate with conventional treatment.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 57:S284-285. Elsevier, n.d.
  - Quaranta, B. P., R. Clough, and L. Marks. “Does time of day of radiation therapy affect treatment outcome? The circadian/melatonin hypothesis.” In European Journal of Cancer, 37:S201–S201. Elsevier, n.d.
  - Sweeney, J. A., B. P. Quaranta, M. F. Pogue-Geile, N. R. Schooler, G. L. Haas, and M. S. Keshavan. “Neuropsychological functions of prefrontal cortex are selectively impaired early in the course of schizophrenia.” In Schizophrenia Research, 136–136. Elsevier, n.d.
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
- INTERDIS 403C: Narrative Medicine for Medical Learners 2021

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Conference Papers

Recent Courses