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Sarah Amy Westergaard

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2023 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Impact of Hypoxia on Radiation-Based Therapies for Liver Cancer.

Journal Article Cancers (Basel) · February 22, 2024 Background: Hypoxia, a state of low oxygen level within a tissue, is often present in primary and secondary liver tumors. At the molecular level, the tumor cells' response to hypoxic stress induces proteomic and genomic changes which are largely regulated ... Full text Link to item Cite

Engagement and outcomes of cancer patients referred to a tobacco cessation program at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center

Journal Article Cancer Medicine · March 1, 2023 Introduction: Tobacco cessation is a critical but challenging intervention for cancer patients. Our National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center instituted a tobacco cessation program in 2019. This manuscript reports on the first 2 year ... Full text Cite

Quantifying pulmonary perfusion from noncontrast computed tomography.

Journal Article Med Phys · April 2021 PURPOSE: Computed tomography (CT)-derived ventilation methods compute respiratory induced volume changes as a surrogate for pulmonary ventilation. Currently, there are no known methods to derive perfusion information from noncontrast CT. We introduce a nov ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Texas, Medical Branch at Galveston · 2017 B.S.