2007
Phase II study of the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) AVE0005 (VEGF Trap) given every 2 weeks in patients (Pts) with platinum- and erlotinib- resistant adenocarcinoma of the lung (NSCLA)
Massarelli E, Miller V, Leighl N, Rosen P, Albain K, Hart L, Melnyk O, Sternas L, Ackerman J, Herbst R. Phase II study of the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) AVE0005 (VEGF Trap) given every 2 weeks in patients (Pts) with platinum- and erlotinib- resistant adenocarcinoma of the lung (NSCLA). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 7627-7627. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.7627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment-emergent adverse eventsPartial responsePerformance statusGrade 3Prior treatmentSquamous cell lung cancerEmergent adverse eventsSignificant bleeding diathesisECOG performance statusObjective response ratePhase II studyProgression-free survivalSingle-agent activityDuration of responseMulti-center trialMost common reasonsInterim futility analysisVEGF receptor inhibitorQuality of lifeBone painEvaluable ptsFebrile neutropeniaMeasurable diseaseBrain metastasesAdverse events
2001
Gemcitabine and vinorelbine in patients with advanced lung cancer: preclinical studies and report of a phase I trial
Herbst R, Lynch C, Vasconcelles M, Teicher B, Strauss G, Elias A, Anderson I, Zacarola P, Dang N, Leong T, Salgia R, Skarin A. Gemcitabine and vinorelbine in patients with advanced lung cancer: preclinical studies and report of a phase I trial. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2001, 48: 151-159. PMID: 11561781, DOI: 10.1007/s002800100282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell lung cancerAdvanced lung cancerDana-Farber Cancer InstituteLung cancerDose levelsMouse Lewis lung cancer modelLewis lung cancer modelMedian ECOG performance statusMouse Lewis lung carcinoma modelPhase I clinical studyDay 15 doseDose level 4ECOG performance statusLewis lung carcinoma modelCentral venous lineEfficacy of gemcitabinePhase I trialCell lung cancerLung cancer modelAbility of patientsHighest dose levelLung carcinoma modelHematologic toxicityChemotherapeutic regimenI trialLung cancer in patients under age 40
Skarin A, Herbst R, Leong T, Bailey A, Sugarbaker D. Lung cancer in patients under age 40. Lung Cancer 2001, 32: 255-264. PMID: 11390007, DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(00)00233-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStage IV diseaseSmall cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaCell carcinomaPerformance statusStage IIIBStage IIIAOlder patientsLung cancerYear survivalAge 40Stage I/IIDana-Farber Cancer InstituteGreater body weight lossWeight lossECOG performance statusPercent of patientsPoor performance statusDuration of symptomsSite of metastasisOverall patient survivalStage of diseaseBody weight lossAbsence of symptomsPercentage of women