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Cam Nguyen, MD

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Dr. Nguyen obtained a B.Sc. at University of Toronto in 1985 with Distinction, and graduated with MD degree from McGill University in 1989. After 2 years of general surgery residency at McGill, he decided to pursue radiation oncology, which was completed in 1995. He did brachytherapy fellowship at 3 different institutions (MSKCC in NYC 1994, McGill University 1995, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center-UC Irvine 1995).
His expertise is in brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT, head and neck, sarcoma, gynecologic cancers, as well as prostate cancer.
His passion is in education of medical students, residents, fellows.

Work history:
  • 1996-2005: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL (Clinical Director, Chief of Brachytherapy, Program Director, Acting Chair)
  • 2005-present: Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE (Director)

Teaching Interests

  • Brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT, IMRT

Department

Radiology

Position

Professor

Publications

  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen C., Significant incidental findings unrelated to the primary cancer on CT simulation treatment planning scans
    111:3, p. e508 - e508 2021
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen Cam, Diabetes insipidus: to treat or not to treat?
    109:3, p. 651 - 652 2021
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen Cam, Lung Mass With Massive Hemoptysis: Treatment Without Tissue Diagnosis
    109:1, p. 5 - 6 2021
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen C., Anal cancer treatment: major reduction of acute toxicity with approach using 4-fractions-per-week
    108:3, p. e639 - e640 2020
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen C., HPV p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma: experience with de-intensification using 60 Gy chemo-IMRT
    108:3, p. e821 - e822 2020
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
    Nguyen C., De-intensified approach for HPV p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma using concurrent chemo-radiotherapy and 60 Gy IMRT
    106:5, p. 1136 - 1136 2020
  • Cureus
    Nguyen Cam, Pulmonary Atypical Adenomatous Hyperplasia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications, p. e6079 - e6079 2019
  • Urology Case Reports
    Nguyen Cam, Penile cancer with positive nodes: A case of HPV p16-positivity and its significance, implication of data from head and neck cancer
    27, p. 101009 - 101009 2019
  • Cureus
    Ishihara Rhys, A Rare Case of Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-diuretic Hormone in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Presenting as Superior Vena Cava Syndrome 2019
  • Journal of vascular and interventional radiology
    Ali M., Abstract No. 502 Comparative analysis of overall survival based on hospital type following percutaneous ablation of stage T1N0M0 non–small cell lung cancer
    30:3, p. S217 - S218 2019
  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
    Chen Sea, Patterns of Failure After MammoSite Brachytherapy Partial Breast Irradiation: A Detailed Analysis
    69:1, p. 25 - 31 2007

Presentations

  • C.Nguyen, D.Krishnamurty. P-240 Anal cancer treatment: Major reduction of acute toxicity with an approach using 4-fractions-per-week. Presented at ESMO GI meeting, Barcelona, Spain, July 2020. https://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/annonc/World_GI_Poster_and_Poster_Discussions_Abstracts.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0923753420396216 2020
  • C. Nguyen, N. Dietz, A. Singh. Significant incidental findings unrelated to the primary cancer on CT simulation treatment planning scans. Presented at 63rd ASTRO Annual Meeting, Oct. 2021, Chicago, IL. -0001
  • C. Nguyen, P. Lookian, C. Mascott, D. Groh, J. Gross, N. Dietz and G. Sirineni. Primary Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Brain: A Rare Entity. American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Boston, MA, April 2020.
  • C. Nguyen, and T. Dobleman. De-intensified approach for HPV p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma using concurrent chemo-radiotherapy and 60 Gy IMRT. Multidisciplinary head and neck cancers symposium, Scottsdale AZ, Feb. 2020.https://www.headandnecksymposium.org/HeadAndNeckSymposium/media/HeadAndNeckSymposium/2020/PDFs/HN20_Abstracts.pdf
  • C. Nguyen. Anal Cancer Modern Approach. McGill University Oncology Conference. Montreal, Canada, Sept. 2019.
  • C. Nguyen, and D. Krishnamurty. Anal Cancer Treatment: Significant Reduction of Acute Toxicity Using 4-Fraction-Per-Week Approach. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 61st Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, Sept. 2019.
  • M. Ali, A. Aly, S. Aurit, M. Balters, C. Nguyen, and J. Stavas. Comparative analysis of overall survival based on hospital type following percutaneous ablation of stage T1N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting. Austin TX, March 2019.
  • N. Pflederer, J. Gross, J. Bridge, C. Nguyen. Primary Intra-Axial Central Nervous System Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor, ALK Negative: A Rare Entity. Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Nov. 2018.
  • D. H. Miller, N. Pflederer, T. Malouff, D. R. Nguyen, E. Edney, E. Silva-Lopez, W. Hunter, C. Nguyen. Analysis of Treatment Effectiveness and Complications Associated with Accelerated Partial Breast Brachytherapy in Patients Treated at a Single Institution. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, Nov. 2017.
  • C. Nguyen. Partial Breast Brachytherapy, Long-Term Analysis of Brachytherapy Data. University of Toronto. Toronto, Canada, Dec. 2016.
  • C. Nguyen. Breast Brachytherapy with Mammosite, the Creighton Experience. Grand Rounds, Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE, Nov. 2016.
  • C. Nguyen. Combined Modality Therapy for Lung Cancers: Current Status. Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds. Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE, April 2016.
  • C. Nguyen. Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Current Status. Eighth Annual Esophageal Conference sponsored by Creighton University Medical Center. Qwest Center, Omaha, NE, Oct. 2010.
  • C. Nguyen. Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: When and How Much? Seventh Annual Esophageal Conference sponsored by Creighton University Medical Center. Qwest Center, Omaha, NE, Oct. 2009.
  • C. Nguyen. The Current Status of Adjuvant Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer. The Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Fall Scientific Meeting, Qwest Center, Omaha, NE, Nov. 2007.
  • C. Nguyen. Mammosite Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer: Current Status. Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, Sept. 2007.
  • C. Nguyen. Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis. Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds. Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE, Nov. 2006.
  • S. Chen, A. Dickler, M. Kirk, A. Shah, P. Jokich, G. Solmos, J. Strauss, K. Dowlatshahi, C. Nguyen and K. Griem. Patterns of Failure After MammoSite Brachytherapy Partial Breast Irradiation: A Detailed Analysis. Presentation at 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 2006.
  • C. Nguyen. Breast Conservation Therapy: The Current Role of Adjuvant Brachytherapy. Surgical Grand Rounds, Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE, Nov. 2005.
  • J.J. Choo, P. Mehta, C. Nguyen, N. Hasabou, E. Schochet, M.A. Gittleman, R. Henson, H.C. Snider and K. Dowlatshahi. Initial Clinical Results with the Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy Applicator in Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer. Presentation at 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Denver, CO, Oct. 2005.
  • M. Kirk, A. Dickler, A. Khan, P. Mehta, J. Chu, K. Griem, and C. Nguyen. A Dosimetric Analysis Comparing an Electron Tumor Bed Boost with a Tumor Bed Boost Utilizing the Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy Applicator. Presentation at 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Denver, CO, Oct. 2005.
  • A. Dickler, M. Kirk, A. Khan, P. Mehta, K. Griem, and C. Nguyen. A Dosimetric Comparison of 3D Conformal, IMRT, and MammoSite Partial Breast Radiation. Presentation at 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Denver, CO, Oct. 2005.
  • A. Dickler, M. Kirk, J. Choo, W.C. Hsi, J. Chu, K. Dowlat, D. Francescatti, and C. Nguyen. Cosmetic Outcome and Incidence of Infection With the MammoSite Breast Brachytherapy Applicator. Presentation at 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Atlanta, GA, Oct. 2004.
  • M. Kirk, A. Dickler, W.C. Hsi, J. Chu, K. Dowlat, D. Francescatti, and C. Nguyen. Surface optimization technique for the Mammosite breast brachytherapy applicator. Presentation at 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Atlanta, GA, Oct. 2004.
  • A. Dickler, M. Kirk, J. Choo, W.C. Hsi, J. Chu, K. Dowlat, D. Francescatti, and C. Nguyen. Treatment Volume and Dose Optimization of the Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy Applicator. Poster Presentation, Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation. Chicago, IL, April 2004.
  • K. Dowlatshahi, M. Gittleman, H.C. Snider, J. Libbin, C. Nguyen, P. Vigneri, R. Lee Franklin. Early Experience with Balloon Brachytherapy of Breast Cancer. Western Surgical Association. Tucson, AZ, Nov. 2003.
  • K. Dowlatshahi, M. Gittleman, H.C. Snider, J. Libbin, P. Vigneri, R. Lee Franklin, C. Nguyen. Preliminary Experience on Balloon Brachytherapy of Breast Cancer. American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS) Meeting. Atlanta, GA, May 2003.
  • A. Dickler, M. Kirk, J. Choo, W.C. Hsi, J. Chu, K. Dowlat, D. Francescatti, and C. Nguyen. Treatment Volume and Dose Optimization of the Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy Applicator. Presentation at 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO). Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 2003.
  • F.Q. Almeda, D.Y. Chua, S. Senter, C. Nguyen. Clinical outcomes of patients treated with and without glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and Sr-90 beta irradiation for in-stent restenosis (abstr). Presented at the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention 26th Annual Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA, May 2003.
  • F. Almeda, D.Y. Chua, S. Nathan, S. Kim, P. Meyer, S. Thew, C. Nguyen, J.C.H. Chu, C.J. Kavinsky, G.L. Schaer, and R.J. Snell. Predictors of Late Cardiac Events following Treatment with Sr-90 Beta-Irradiation for Instent Restenosis. Clinical Research 2003. Baltimore, MD, March 2003.
  • F.Q. Almeda, D.Y. Chua, S. Senter, S. Nathan, S. Kim, P. M. Meyer, C. Nguyen, J.C.H. Chu, C.J. Kavinsky, R.J. Snell, and G.L. Schaer, M.D. Underestimation of Final Post-Procedural Percent Diameter Stenosis by Visual Assessment Predicts Worse Clinical Outcomes Following Treatment With Sr-90 For Instent Restenosis. 14th Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Meeting. Washington, DC, Sept. 2002.
  • F. Almeda, D.Y. Chua, S. Nathan, S. Kim, P. Meyer, S. Thew, C. Nguyen, J.C.H. Chu, C.J. Kavinsky, G.L. Schaer, R.J. Snell. Outcomes of patients treated with the cutting balloon andSr-90 beta irradiation for instent restenosis. American Federation for Research (AFRM) Meeting. Chicago, IL, Sept. 2002.
  • C. Nguyen, J. Chu, M. Tessalee, G. Schaer, and J. Snell. Results of compassionate brachytherapy for in-stent restenosis. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Chicago, IL, Nov. 2001.J. Chon, Ed Blazek, C. Nguyen, L. Sappela, and V.A. Saxena. In-vitro models for simulation of endovascular brachytherapy to prevent coronary artery restenosis. Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation. Chicago, IL, April 2001.
  • C. Nguyen. Brachytherapy Prostate Seed Implants. Swedish-American Regional Cancer Center's 10th Annual Oncology Conference. Rockford, IL, Nov. 2000.
  • C. Nguyen. Current trends of coronary brachytherapy. Chicago Radiologic Society (CRS). Chicago, IL Nov. 2000.
  • M. Tessalee, J. Snell, C. Nguyen, J. Chu, R. Bonan, and G. Schaer. Intracoronary beta-radiation in patients with in-stent restenosis-results in sustained improvement in symptoms: preliminary report of a compassionate use group. Presented at The Annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT). Washington DC, July 2000.
  • T.W. Huang, C. Nguyen, S. Shott, and S. Gitelis. Long-term outcome of combined modality therapy for soft-tissue sarcomas and the prognostic validity of the 1998 AJCC staging system. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 41st Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, Nov. 1999.
  • C. Nguyen. The Role of Radiosurgery for pituitary tumors. Endocrinology Grand Rounds, Rush University Medical Center, June 1999.
  • C. Nguyen. Total Skin Electron Radiotherapy in the Management of Mycosis Fungoides. Hematology Grand Rounds, Rush Cancer Institute. Chicago, IL, May 1998.
  • C. Nguyen. HDR Brachytherapy as adjuvant therapy for selected head and neck and gynecological cancers. University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, Jan. 1998.
  • C. Nguyen. Current Management of Hip Heterotopic Ossification. Chicago Radiologic Society (CRS). Chicago, IL. Nov. 1997.
  • C. Nguyen, S. Gupta-Burt, C. Silverton, M. Cummings, and J. Galante. Preliminary results of a randomized trial comparing 400 cGy vs 700 cGy as an adjunct to prevent heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 39th Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, Oct. 1997.
  • C. Nguyen, G. Shenouda, L. Rochon, and M.J. Black. Preliminary results of anti-cytokeratin antibodies in the detection of micrometastasis in early head and neck carcinoma. McGill Head and Neck Research Conference. Montreal, March 1995.
  • C. Nguyen, L. Souhami, T.N. Roman, and B.G. Clark: The treatment of medically inoperable endometrial cancer with High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 36th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 1994.
  • C. Nguyen, G. Shenouda, L. Rochon, and M.J. Black. The use of antibody to cytokeratin in the detection of micrometastases in early head and neck cancer. McGill Head and Neck Oncology Grand Rounds. Montreal, Canada, Sept. 1994.
  • C. Nguyen, L. Souhami, T.N. Roman, and B.G. Clark: High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy as the primary treatment of medically inoperable stages I-II endometrial carcinoma. 63rd Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Toronto, Canada, Sept. 1994.
  • C. Nguyen, L. Souhami, T.N. Roman, and B.G. Clark: Inoperable early stage endometrial carcinoma-The role of High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy. Annual Meeting of Quebec's Association of Radiation Oncologists. Magog, Quebec, June 1994.
  • C. Nguyen, L. Souhami, T.N. Roman, and B.G. Clark: High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy in the treatment of medically inoperable stages I-II endometrial carcinoma. Obstetrics- Gynecology Grand Rounds, Montreal General Hospital, February 11, 1994.
  • C. Nguyen, M.J. Black, and G. Shenouda: Metastatic carcinoma to cervical lymph nodes with unknown primary mucosal site. Sixteenth Annual Meeting, the Eastern Great Lakes Head & Neck Oncology Association. Toronto, Ontario, November 1992.
  • C. Nguyen, G. Shenouda, T. Vuong, D. Donath, and M. Yassa: Metastatic carcinoma of the neck from unknown primary. Annual Meeting of Quebec's Association of Radiation Oncologists. Laval, Quebec, Oct. 1992.
  • Anal cancer treatment: Major reduction of acute toxicity with an approach using 4-fractions-per-week. Abstract #240. Cam Nguyen, Devi Krishnamurty. Presentation at the ESMO 22nd World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Barcelona, Spain, July 2020.https://www.worldgicancer.com/sites/2020v2.worldgicancer.com/files/2020-05/All_Abstracts_with_categories_website_v2.pdf
  • C. Nguyen, T. Dobleman. HPV p16-positive oropharyngeal carcinoma: experience with de-intensification using 60 Gy chemo-IMRT. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, Oct. 2020.
  • C. Nguyen, and D. Krishnamurty. Anal cancer treatment: major reduction of acute toxicity with approach using 4-fractions-per-week. American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting. Miami, FL, Oct. 2020.
  • C. Nguyen, and D. Krisnamurty. Anal cancer treatment: Major reduction of acute toxicity with an approach using 4-fractions-per-week". Presentation at the ESMO 22nd World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Barcelona, Spain, July 2020.

Awards

  • 2003-2004 Best Teacher Award as Attending in Radiation Oncology; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • 2002-2003 Best Teacher Award as Attending in Radiation Oncology; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • 2001-2002 Best Teacher Award as Attending in Radiation Oncology; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL