PaulRHelftMD

Oncology • Indianapolis, IN

Associate Professor, Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Office
535 Barnhill Dr
Rt 461
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-278-6942
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Education & Training

University of ChicagoFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1998 - 2001
University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 2001 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1995 - 2002

Clinical Trials

Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin Calcium, and Fluorouracil With or Without Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer Previously Treated With Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Jun 01
Active, not recruiting
Phase 3
Pazopanib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Progressive Carcinoid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 20
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

End of life care in a level IV outborn neonatal intensive care unit.
Catherine M Groden, Mona Raed, Paul Helft, Jayme D Allen> ;Journal of Perinatology. 2024 Mar 14
A Pilot Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Y90 Radioembolization in Subjects With Poor Prognosis Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Shawn Yu, Menggang Yu, Barry Keane, David M Mauro, Paul R Helft, William P Harris, Hanna K Sanoff, Matthew S Johnson, Bert O'Neil, Autumn Jackson McRee, Ashwin Somasun...> ;The Oncologist. 2024 Mar 4
3 citations
Impact of acceptance and commitment therapy on physical and psychological symptoms in advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients and caregivers: Secondary results of a ...
Marcia F Burns, Ekin Secinti, Shelley A Johns, Wei Wu, Paul R Helft, Anita A Turk, Patrick J Loehrer Sr, Amikar Sehdev, Ahmad A Al-Hader, Catherine E Mosher> ;Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. 2023 Jan 1
1 citations
Yes, We Can, But Should We? Ethical Considerations in Reporting Germline Findings From Paired Tumor-Normal Genomic Testing in Patients With Advanced Cancer.
Cynthia L Hunter, Paul R Helft> ;Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2023 Apr 10
An ethical analysis of endoscopic therapy decision-making in patients with refractory substance use disorder and chronic pancreatitis.
Feras Al-Moussally, Evan L Fogel, Paul R Helft> ;Pancreatology. 2022 Sep 1
3 citations
Hyperphosphatemic Tumoral Calcinosis With Pemigatinib Use.
Akshan Puar, Diane Donegan, Paul Helft, Matthew Kuhar, Jonathan Webster, Megana Rao, Michael Econs> ;AACE Clinical Case Reports. 2022 Jul 16
9 citations
Acceptance and commitment therapy for patient fatigue interference and caregiver burden in advanced gastrointestinal cancer: Results of a pilot randomized trial.
Catherine E Mosher, Ekin Secinti, Wei Wu, Deborah A Kashy, Kurt Kroenke, Jonathan B Bricker, Paul R Helft, Anita A Turk, Patrick J Loehrer, Amikar Sehdev, Ahmad A Al-H...> ;Palliative Medicine. 2022 Jul 1
13 citations
BRE12-158: A Postneoadjuvant, Randomized Phase II Trial of Personalized Therapy Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice for Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Breas...
Bryan P Schneider, Guanglong Jiang, Tarah J Ballinger, Fei Shen, Christopher Chitambar, Rita Nanda, Carla Falkson, Filipa C Lynce, Christopher Gallagher, Claudine Isaa...> ;Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2022 Feb 1
4 citations
Spiritual Care Assessment and Intervention (SCAI) for Adult Outpatients With Advanced Cancer and Caregivers: A Pilot Trial to Assess Feasibility, Acceptability, and Pr...
Shelley E. Varner Perez, Saneta Maiko, Emily S. Burke, James E. Slaven, Shelley A. Johns, Olivia J Smith, Paul R. Helft, Kathryn Kozinski, Alexia M. Torke> ;The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2021 Sep 1
3 citations
Narrative review of prognosis related communication in advanced cancer patients
Karam Al-Issa, Paul R. Helft> ;Annals of Palliative Medicine. 2021 Jul 20
4 citations
Acceptance and commitment therapy for fatigue interference in advanced gastrointestinal cancer and caregiver burden: protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Catherine E. Mosher, Ekin Secinti, Kurt Kroenke, Paul R. Helft, Anita Ahmed Turk, Patrick J. Loehrer, Amikar Sehdev, Ahmad Al-Hader, Victoria L. Champion, Shelley A. J...> ;Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 2021 Apr 20
11 citations
Development and Retrospective Review of a Pediatric Ethics Consultation Service at a Large Academic Center
Brian D. Leland, Lucia D. Wocial, Kurt Drury, Courtney M. Rowan, Paul R. Helft, Alexia M. Torke> ;HEC Forum. 2020 Sep 1
10 citations
Factors Associated with Physician Moral Distress Caring for Hospitalized Elderly Patients Needing a Surrogate Decision-maker: a Prospective Study.
Lucia D. Wocial, James E. Slaven, Kianna Montz, Patrick O. Monahan, Susan E. Hickman, Christopher M. Callahan, Paul R. Helft, Greg A. Sachs, Lev Inger, Emily S. Burke,...> ;Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2020 Feb 24
17 citations
Mindfulness Training Supports Quality of Life and Advance Care Planning in Adults With Metastatic Cancer and Their Caregivers: Results of a Pilot Study:
Shelley A. Johns, Kathleen Beck-Coon, Patrick V. Stutz, Tasneem L. Talib, Kelly Chinh, Ann H. Cottingham, Karen Schmidt, Cleveland G. Shields, Madison E. Stout, Timoth...> ;The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2020 Feb 1
3 citations
International Travel for Living Donor Kidney Donation: A Proposal for Focused Screening of Vulnerable Groups
Jane A. Hartsock, Paul R. Helft> ;Transplantation. 2019 Dec 1
11 citations
Abbreviated dignity therapy for adults with advanced-stage cancer and their family caregivers: Qualitative analysis of a pilot study.
Adrienne Beck, Ann H. Cottingham, Patrick V. Stutz, Rachel Gruber, Jennifer K. Bernat, Paul R. Helft, Laura Wilhelm, Karen Schmidt, Madison E. Stout, Claire A. Willard...> ;Palliative & Supportive Care. 2019 Jun 1
11 citations
Social correlates of mental health in gastrointestinal cancer patients and their family caregivers: Exploring the role of loneliness
Ekin Secinti, Kevin L. Rand, Shelley A. Johns, Bert H. O'Neil, Paul R. Helft, Safi Shahda, Shadia I. Jalal, Catherine E. Mosher> ;Supportive Care in Cancer. 2019 Jun 1
23 citations
Spiritual Experiences of Adults With Advanced Cancer in Outpatient Clinical Settings
Saneta Maiko, Shelley A. Johns, Paul R. Helft, James E. Slaven, Ann H. Cottingham, Alexia M. Torke> ;Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2019 Mar 1
19 citations
Communication Quality Predicts Psychological Well-Being and Satisfaction in Family Surrogates of Hospitalized Older Adults: An Observational Study.
Alexia M. Torke, Christopher M. Callahan, Greg A. Sachs, Lucia D. Wocial, Paul R. Helft, Patrick O. Monahan, James E. Slaven, Kianna Montz, Emily S. Burke, Lev Inger> ;Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2018 Mar 1
35 citations
“How Much Time Do I Have?”: Communicating Prognosis in the Era of Exceptional Responders
Thomas W. LeBlanc, Jennifer S. Temel, Paul R. Helft> ;American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting. 2018 May 23
13 citations
Addressing personal barriers to advance care planning: Qualitative investigation of a mindfulness-based intervention for adults with cancer and their family caregivers.
Ann H. Cottingham, Kathleen Beck-Coon, Jennifer K. Bernat, Paul R. Helft, Karen Schmidt, Cleveland G. Shields, Alexia M. Torke, Shelley A. Johns> ;Palliative & Supportive Care. 2019 Jun 1
30 citations
Examining the effect of peer helping in a coping skills intervention: a randomized controlled trial for advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients and their family care...
Catherine E. Mosher, Ekin Secinti, Shelley A. Johns, Bert H. O'Neil, Paul R. Helft, Safi Shahda, Shadia I. Jalal, Victoria L. Champion> ;Quality of Life Research. 2018 Feb 1
2 citations
Two Months of Therapy: A Case of Pathologic Complete Response to Chemoimmunotherapy in a Patient With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.
Samantha Armstrong, Hayma Al-Ghawi, Paul R. Helft, Michael G. House, Aaron John Spittler, Howard H. Wu, Safi Shahda> ;Clinical Colorectal Cancer. 2017 Dec 13
3 citations
Improving the Quality of Data for Inpatient Claims-Based Measures Used in Public Reporting and Pay-for-Performance Programs
Hazel R. Crews, Peter J. Pronovost, Paul R. Helft, J. Matthew Austin> ;Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 2017 Dec 1
6 citations
Futility Disputes: A Review of the Literature and Proposed Model for Dispute Navigation Through Trust Building:
Brian D. Leland, Alexia M. Torke, Lucia D. Wocial, Paul R. Helft> ;Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. 2017 Oct 1
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Lectures

Necessary Collusion: Prognostic Communication With Patients With Advanced Cancer
2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/4/2018

Authored Content

Two Months of Therapy: A Case of Pathologic Complete Response to Chemo-Immunotherapy in a Patient with Metastatic Colorectal CancerDecember 2017

Press Mentions

Never Too Young - Here’s How This 22-Year-Old Is Fighting Stage 4…March 29th, 2021
Medical Experts Update Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer, Recommend Screenings at Age 45November 4th, 2020
When Patients Are Dying, Some Cancer Doctors Turn to ImmunotherapyApril 27th, 2018
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