Gustavo Santos Montana
Professor Emeritus of Radiation Oncology
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor Emeritus of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2013
Contact Information
- 1530 Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710
- Box 3085 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
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gustavo.montana@duke.edu
(919) 668-5213
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2013
- Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1997 - 2006
- Consulting Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1994 - 1997
- Professor of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments 1991 - 1994
- Professor of Radiology with tenure in the Department of Radiology, Radiology, Clinical Science Departments 1983 - 1991
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Koontz, Bridget F., Shiva Das, Kathy Temple, Sigrun Bynum, Suzanne Catalano, Jason I. Koontz, Gustavo S. Montana, and James R. Oleson. “Dosimetric and radiobiologic comparison of 3D conformal versus intensity modulated planning techniques for prostate bed radiotherapy.” Med Dosim 34, no. 3 (2009): 256–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meddos.2008.10.005.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, Gustavo S. “Synopsis of history of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 1958-2008.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 72, no. 2 (October 1, 2008): 315–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.07.003.Full Text Link to Item
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Swarm, Robert, Doralina L. Anghelescu, Costantino Benedetti, Barry Boston, Charles Cleeland, Nessa Coyle, Oscar A. Deleon-Casasola, et al. “Adult cancer pain.” J Natl Compr Canc Netw 5, no. 8 (September 2007): 726–51.Link to Item
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Riedel, Richard F., Xiaofei Wang, Meg McCormack, Eric Toloza, Gustavo S. Montana, Gilbert Schreiber, and Michael J. Kelley. “Impact of a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology clinic on the timeliness of care.” J Thorac Oncol 1, no. 7 (September 2006): 692–96.Link to Item
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Kasibhatla, Mohit, Robert W. Clough, Gustavo S. Montana, James R. Oleson, Kim Light, Beverley A. Steffey, and Ellen L. Jones. “Predictors of severe gastrointestinal toxicity after external beam radiotherapy and interstitial brachytherapy for advanced or recurrent gynecologic malignancies.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 65, no. 2 (June 1, 2006): 398–403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.12.008.Full Text Link to Item
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Ingram, Sally S., Pearl H. Seo, Richard Sloane, Thomas Francis, Elizabeth C. Clipp, Martha E. Doyle, Gustavo S. Montana, and Harvey J. Cohen. “The association between oral health and general health and quality of life in older male cancer patients.” J Am Geriatr Soc 53, no. 9 (September 2005): 1504–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53452.x.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, Gustavo S. “Carcinoma of the vulva: combined modality treatment.” Curr Treat Options Oncol 5, no. 2 (April 2004): 85–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11864-004-0041-3.Full Text Link to Item
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Rocha, A. T., M. McCormack, G. Montana, and G. Schreiber. “Location and upstaging for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.” Chest 125, no. 4 (2004): 1424–30. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.125.4.1424.Full Text
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Kang, Song K., Rachel H. Chou, Richard K. Dodge, Robert W. Clough, Hi-Sung L. Kang, Carol A. Hahn, Arthur W. Whitehurst, et al. “Gastrointestinal toxicity of transperineal interstitial prostate brachytherapy.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 53, no. 1 (May 1, 2002): 99–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(01)02811-5.Full Text Link to Item
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Ingram, Sally S., Pearl H. Seo, Robert E. Martell, Elizabeth C. Clipp, Martha E. Doyle, Gustavo S. Montana, and Harvey J. Cohen. “Comprehensive assessment of the elderly cancer patient: the feasibility of self-report methodology.” J Clin Oncol 20, no. 3 (February 1, 2002): 770–75. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2002.20.3.770.Full Text Link to Item
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Kang, S. K., R. H. Chou, R. K. Dodge, R. W. Clough, H. L. Kang, M. G. Bowen, B. A. Steffey, et al. “Acute urinary toxicity following transperineal prostate brachytherapy using a modified Quimby loading method.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 50, no. 4 (July 15, 2001): 937–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(01)01530-9.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., G. M. Thomas, D. H. Moore, A. Saxer, C. E. Mangan, S. S. Lentz, and H. E. Averette. “Preoperative chemo-radiation for carcinoma of the vulva with N2/N3 nodes: a gynecologic oncology group study.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 48, no. 4 (November 1, 2000): 1007–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(00)00762-8.Full Text Link to Item
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Gebara, W. J., K. J. Weeks, E. L. Jones, G. S. Montana, and M. S. Anscher. “Carcinoma of the uterine cervix: a 3D - CT analysis of dose to the internal, external and common iliac nodes in tandem and ovoid applications.” Radiother Oncol 56, no. 1 (July 2000): 43–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-8140(00)00176-6.Full Text Link to Item
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Vollmer, R. T., and G. S. Montana. “The dynamics of prostate-specific antigen after definitive radiation therapy for prostate cancer.” Clin Cancer Res 5, no. 12 (December 1999): 4119–25.Link to Item
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Vollmer, R. T., and G. S. Montana. “Predicting tumor failure in prostate carcinoma after definitive radiation therapy: limitations of models based on prostate-specific antigen, clinical stage, and Gleason score.” Clin Cancer Res 5, no. 9 (September 1999): 2476–84.Link to Item
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Moore, D. H., G. M. Thomas, G. S. Montana, A. Saxer, D. G. Gallup, and G. Olt. “Preoperative chemoradiation for advanced vulvar cancer: a phase II study of the Gynecologic Oncology Group.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 42, no. 1 (August 1, 1998): 79–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00193-x.Full Text Link to Item
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Bean, J. M., G. S. Montana, R. W. Clough, S. C. King, G. C. Bentel, L. B. Marks, and M. S. Anscher. “Standard vs conformal radiation therapy for adenocarcinoma of the prostate: no difference.” Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 1, no. 4 (June 1998): 216–22. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.pcan.4500236.Full Text Link to Item
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Gebara, W. J., K. J. Weeks, C. A. Hahn, G. S. Montana, and M. S. Anscher. “Computed axial tomography tandem and ovoids (CATTO) dosimetry: three-dimensional assessment of bladder and rectal doses.” Radiat Oncol Investig 6, no. 6 (1998): 268–75. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6823(1998)6:6<268::AID-ROI4>3.0.CO;2-4.Full Text Link to Item
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Weeks, K. J., and G. S. Montana. “Three-dimensional applicator system for carcinoma of the uterine cervix.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 37, no. 2 (January 15, 1997): 455–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(96)00496-8.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., A. L. Hanlon, T. J. Brickner, J. B. Owen, G. E. Hanks, C. C. Ling, R. Komaki, V. A. Marcial, G. M. Thomas, and R. Lanciano. “Carcinoma of the cervix: patterns of care studies: review of 1978, 1983, and 1988-1989 surveys.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 32, no. 5 (July 30, 1995): 1481–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)00177-Z.Full Text Link to Item
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Kavanagh, B. D., G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “In response to Deore et al.” International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 32, no. 2 (May 15, 1995): 556. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)90196-5.Full Text
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Wu, J. J., S. C. King, G. S. Montana, C. A. McKinstry, and M. S. Anscher. “The efficacy of postprostatectomy radiotherapy in patients with an isolated elevation of serum prostate-specific antigen.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 32, no. 2 (May 15, 1995): 317–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)00083-B.Full Text Link to Item
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Deore, S. M., M. Ahmad, R. Yaparpalvi, D. P. Fontenla, B. M. Sood, B. Vikram, B. D. Kavanagh, G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “Five dosimetric considerations in perineal templates: Regarding Kavanagh et al., IJROBP 30:508; 1994 [5].” International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 32, no. 2 (1995): 555–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(95)98589-Z.Full Text
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Kavanagh, B. D., G. C. Bentel, and G. S. Montana. “Soft tissue complication rates after low dose rate brachytherapy using customized perineal templates.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 30, no. 2 (September 30, 1994): 508. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(94)90045-0.Full Text Link to Item
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Anscher, M., G. Montana, R. Dodge, E. Gaydica, M. Dewhirst, and L. Prosnitz. “The lack of impact of treatment time on the outcome of definitive radiotherapy for carcinoma of the prostate.” Int J Oncol 3, no. 4 (October 1993): 707–11. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.3.4.707.Full Text Link to Item
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Anscher, M., and G. Montana. “Management of periocular basal cell carcinoma: Mohs' micrographic surgery versus radiotherapy. II. Radiotherapy.” Survey of Ophthalmology 38, no. 2 (1993): 203–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(93)90102-D.Full Text
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Rodriguez, G. C., J. T. Soper, A. Berchuck, J. Oleson, R. Dodge, G. Montana, and D. L. Clarke-Pearson. “Improved palliation of cerebral metastases in epithelial ovarian cancer using a combined modality approach including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.” J Clin Oncol 10, no. 10 (October 1992): 1553–60. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.1992.10.10.1553.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., M. S. Anscher, C. M. Mansbach, N. Daly, M. Delannes, D. Carke-Pearson, and E. F. Gaydica. “Topical application of WR-2721 to prevent radiation-induced proctosigmoiditis. A phase I/II trial.” Cancer 69, no. 11 (June 1, 1992): 2826–30. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19920601)69:11<2826::aid-cncr2820691131>3.0.co;2-8.Full Text Link to Item
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Lanciano, R. M., K. Martz, G. S. Montana, and G. E. Hanks. “Influence of age, prior abdominal surgery, fraction size, and dose on complications after radiation therapy for squamous cell cancer of the uterine cervix. A patterns of care study.” Cancer 69, no. 8 (April 15, 1992): 2124–30. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19920415)69:8<2124::aid-cncr2820690819>3.0.co;2-d.Full Text Link to Item
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Kavanagh, B., M. Anscher, K. Leopold, M. Deutsch, E. Gaydica, R. Dodge, K. Allen, D. Allen, W. Staub, and G. Montana. “Patterns of failure following combined modality therapy for esophageal cancer, 1984-1990.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 24, no. 4 (1992): 633–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(92)90708-p.Full Text Link to Item
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Bachaud, J. M., R. C. Fu, M. Delannes, F. Izar, P. Martel, J. M. David, R. E. Shubinski, N. J. Daly, and G. S. Montana. “Non-randomized comparative study of irradiation alone or in combination with surgery in stage Ib, IIa and "proximal" IIb carcinoma of the cervix.” Radiother Oncol 22, no. 2 (October 1991): 104–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8140(91)90005-2.Full Text Link to Item
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Weeks, K. J., G. S. Montana, and G. C. Bentel. “Design of a plastic minicolpostat applicator with shields.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 21, no. 4 (September 1991): 1045–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(91)90748-s.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., K. L. Martz, and G. E. Hanks. “Patterns and sites of failure in cervix cancer treated in the U.S.A. in 1978.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 20, no. 1 (January 1991): 87–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(91)90142-q.Full Text Link to Item
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Bentel, G. C., J. R. Oleson, D. Clarke-Pearson, J. T. Soper, and G. S. Montana. “Transperineal templates for brachytherapy treatment of pelvic malignancies--a comparison of standard and customized templates.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 19, no. 3 (September 1990): 751–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(90)90506-f.Full Text Link to Item
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Soisson, A. P., J. T. Soper, D. L. Clarke-Pearson, A. Berchuck, G. Montana, and W. T. Creasman. “Adjuvant radiotherapy following radical hysterectomy for patients with stage IB and IIA cervical cancer.” Gynecol Oncol 37, no. 3 (June 1990): 390–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-8258(90)90374-t.Full Text Link to Item
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Anscher, M. S., D. Gadd, L. Marchetti, S. Storch, C. R. Lenahan, E. F. Gaydica, and G. S. Montana. “The multidisciplinary approach to adenocarcinoma of the prostate at Moore Regional Hospital.” N C Med J 50, no. 10 (October 1989): 547–55.Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., and W. C. Fowler. “Carcinoma of the cervix: analysis of bladder and rectal radiation dose and complications.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 16, no. 1 (January 1989): 95–100. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(89)90015-1.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, and Y. Mack. “Analysis of results of radiation therapy for stage IB carcinoma of the cervix.” Cancer 60, no. 9 (November 1, 1987): 2195–2200. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19871101)60:9<2195::aid-cncr2820600914>3.0.co;2-k.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, Y. Mack, and L. Shemanski. “Carcinoma of the cervix, stage III. Results of radiation therapy.” Cancer 57, no. 1 (January 1, 1986): 148–54. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19860101)57:1<148::aid-cncr2820570130>3.0.co;2-7.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., W. C. Fowler, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, and Y. Mack. “Analysis of results of radiation therapy for Stage II carcinoma of the cervix.” Cancer 55, no. 5 (March 1, 1985): 956–62. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19850301)55:5<956::aid-cncr2820550507>3.0.co;2-v.Full Text Link to Item
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Chafe, W., W. C. Fowler, J. L. Currie, M. L. Davis, L. A. Walton, and G. Montana. “Single-fraction palliative pelvic radiation therapy in gynecologic oncology: 1,000 rads.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 148, no. 5 (1984): 701–5.
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Hershatter, B. W., and G. S. Montana. “Poland's syndrome and lymphoma.” Am J Dis Child 137, no. 12 (December 1983): 1211–12. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1983.02140380069028.Full Text Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., D. G. Allen, M. A. Varia, D. Williams, and B. B. McCafferty. “Small cell carcinoma of the lung. Results of combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.” N C Med J 44, no. 11 (November 1983): 711–13.Link to Item
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Montana, G. S., W. C. F. Jr, M. A. Varia, L. A. Walton, M. Kirsch, J. S. Halle, and B. B. McCafferty. “Carcinoma of the cervix stage IB: Results of treatment with radiation therapy.” International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 9, no. 1 (1983): 45–49.
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Surwit, E. A., W. C. Fowler, and G. S. Montana. “Radical hysterectomy with preoperative intracavity therapy for stage IB squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 34, no. 4 (January 1, 1979): 338–39. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-197904000-00030.Full Text
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Surwit, E. A., W. C. Fowler, and G. S. Montana. “Radical hysterectomy with preoperative intracavitary therapy for stage IB squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.” Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 4, no. 9–10 (1978): 865–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(78)90049-4.Full Text Link to Item
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Welander, C. E., G. S. Montana, W. L. Saylor, L. Palumbo, and W. Fowler. “Factors affecting survival in stage I and stage II carcinoma of the cervix.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 46, no. 4 (1975): 439–43.
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Montana, G. S., and C. McMillan. “Leukemia and irradiation.” North Carolina Medical Journal 34, no. 10 (1973): 785–88.
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Montana, G. S., W. F. Meacham, and W. L. Caldwell. “Brain irradiation for metastatic disease of lung origin.” Cancer 29, no. 6 (1972): 1477–80.
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Caldwell, W. L., and G. S. Montana. “New concepts in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease.” Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association 63, no. 7 (1970): 561–67.
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Montana, G. S., S. Hellman, C. F. V. Essen, and M. M. Kligerman. “Carcinoma of the tongue and floor of the mouth. Results of radical radiotherapy.” Cancer 23, no. 6 (1969): 1284–89.
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Spencer, R. P., and G. Montana. “Per cent uptake per gram. A parameter in following thyroid function.” Investigative Radiology 3, no. 5 (1968): 382–83.
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Spencer, R. P., G. Montana, G. T. Scanlon, and O. R. Evans. “Uptake of selenomethionine by mouse and in human lymphomas, with observations on selenite and selenate.” Journal of Nuclear Medicine 8, no. 3 (1967): 197–208.
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Spencer, R. P., and G. Montana. “Effect of radioiodide therapy on thyroid length and estimated weight.” Journal of Nuclear Medicine 7, no. 9 (1966): 708–10.
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Conference Papers
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Aneja, S., K. B. Roberts, L. D. Wilson, B. G. Haffty, G. S. Montana, and J. B. Yu. “A 35-year History of Radiation Therapy Utilization Across the United States.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 84:S546–47. Elsevier BV, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1457.Full Text
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Seo, P. H., R. Sloane, S. S. Ingram, D. Misra, E. C. Clipp, G. S. Montana, and H. J. Cohen. “The relationship between older cancer survivors' reports of depression, anxiety and pain to health providers' findings and mortality.” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, 24:492S-492S. AMER SOC CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2006.Link to Item
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Montana, G. S. “Historical Review of the Treatment of Carcinoma of the Cervix: the Point of Point A.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 63:S384–S384. Elsevier BV, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.07.656.Full Text
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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.Full Text
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