2023
Quality-of-life outcomes and risk prediction for patients randomized to nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs nivolumab on LungMAP-S1400I
Unger J, Qian L, Redman M, Tavernier S, Minasian L, Sigal E, Papadimitrakopoulou V, Leblanc M, Cleeland C, Dzingle S, Summers T, Chao H, Madhusudhana S, Villaruz L, Crawford J, Gray J, Kelly K, Gandara D, Bazhenova L, Herbst R, Gettinger S, Moinpour C. Quality-of-life outcomes and risk prediction for patients randomized to nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs nivolumab on LungMAP-S1400I. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2023, 115: 437-446. PMID: 36625510, PMCID: PMC10086628, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djad003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeComposite risk modelAppetite lossSeverity scoreWeek 13Advanced squamous cell lung cancerWeek 7Baseline patient-reported outcomesRandomized phase III trialSquamous cell lung cancerPhase III trialsRisk of progressionShortness of breathCell lung cancerPatient-reported outcomesRisk of deathMultivariable linear regressionEffect of treatmentEvaluable patientsPrimary endpointIII trialsOverall survivalMedian ageAdvanced cancerPrognostic relevance
2022
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma
Govindan R, Aggarwal C, Antonia SJ, Davies M, Dubinett SM, Ferris A, Forde PM, Garon EB, Goldberg SB, Hassan R, Hellmann MD, Hirsch FR, Johnson ML, Malik S, Morgensztern D, Neal JW, Patel JD, Rimm DL, Sagorsky S, Schwartz LH, Sepesi B, Herbst RS. Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2022, 10: e003956. PMID: 35640927, PMCID: PMC9157337, DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-003956.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerSmall cell lung cancerClinical practice guidelinesLung cancerQuality of lifePractice guidelinesTreatment of NSCLCImmune-related adverse eventsCancer clinical practice guidelinesLung cancer careImmune checkpoint inhibitorsUse of immunotherapyFirst-line therapySubset of patientsCell lung cancerCancer care providersImmunotherapy of cancerConsensus-based recommendationsAdjuvant settingAdvanced diseaseCheckpoint inhibitorsAdverse eventsDurable responsesThoracic malignanciesAutoimmune disorders
2019
Randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trial of first-line pembrolizumab + platinum doublet chemotherapy (chemo) ± lenvatinib in patients (pts) with metastatic nonsquamous non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC): LEAP-006.
Hui R, Nishio M, Reck M, Rodriguez-Abreu D, Fouad T, Flaim D, Yin L, Dang T, Herbst R. Randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trial of first-line pembrolizumab + platinum doublet chemotherapy (chemo) ± lenvatinib in patients (pts) with metastatic nonsquamous non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC): LEAP-006. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: tps9118-tps9118. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.tps9118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary endpointPD-L1 tumor proportion scoreFirst-line lenvatinibMetastatic nonsquamous NSCLCNCI CTCAE v4.0Platinum-doublet chemotherapyFirst-line pembrolizumabPhase 3 trialTumor proportion scoreDose-limiting toxicityKaplan-Meier methodCell lung cancerLog-rank testQuality of lifeDoublet chemotherapyECOG PSMaintenance pembrolizumabAdvanced NSCLCNonsquamous NSCLCSecondary endpointsStudy withdrawalCTCAE v4.0Carboplatin AUCNew cancer therapiesLung cancerHealth-Related Quality of Life in KEYNOTE-010: a Phase II/III Study of Pembrolizumab Versus Docetaxel in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced, Programmed Death Ligand 1–Expressing NSCLC
Barlesi F, Garon E, Kim D, Felip E, Han J, Kim J, Ahn M, Fidler M, Gubens M, de Castro G, Surmont V, Li Q, Deitz A, Lubiniecki G, Herbst R. Health-Related Quality of Life in KEYNOTE-010: a Phase II/III Study of Pembrolizumab Versus Docetaxel in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced, Programmed Death Ligand 1–Expressing NSCLC. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2019, 14: 793-801. PMID: 30711649, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2019.01.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlobal health statusDeath ligand 1Composite endpointPhase II/III studyGHS/QoL scoresLife Questionnaire Core 30Programmed Death Ligand 1Symptom domainsNSCLC patient populationPembrolizumab-treated patientsWeek 12 changesHealth-related qualityLigand 1Quality of lifeGHS/KEYNOTE-010Advanced NSCLCChest painIII studyOverall survivalCancer QualityEuroQol-5D.Life scoresMean baselinePatient population
2016
Scientific Advances in Lung Cancer 2015
Tsao AS, Scagliotti GV, Bunn PA, Carbone DP, Warren GW, Bai C, de Koning HJ, Yousaf-Khan AU, McWilliams A, Tsao MS, Adusumilli PS, Rami-Porta R, Asamura H, Van Schil PE, Darling GE, Ramalingam SS, Gomez DR, Rosenzweig KE, Zimmermann S, Peters S, Ou S, Reungwetwattana T, Jänne PA, Mok TS, Wakelee HA, Pirker R, Mazières J, Brahmer JR, Zhou Y, Herbst RS, Papadimitrakopoulou VA, Redman MW, Wynes MW, Gandara DR, Kelly RJ, Hirsch FR, Pass HI. Scientific Advances in Lung Cancer 2015. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2016, 11: 613-638. PMID: 27013409, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2016.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancerMajor global health problemSpecific oncogenic driversLung cancer therapyGlobal health problemLung cancer researchOncogene-driven tumorsQuality of lifeImportant therapeutic breakthroughsAdvanced diseaseImmunotherapy fieldPrecision cancer medicineNew patientsNew agentsTherapeutic breakthroughHealth problemsOncogenic driversCancerTherapyCancer medicinePast yearSignificant scientific advancementsCancer 2015Cancer therapyRegulatory approval
2014
Emerging Science and Therapies in Non-small-Cell Lung Cancer: Targeting the MET Pathway
Kris MG, Arenberg DA, Herbst RS, Riely GJ. Emerging Science and Therapies in Non-small-Cell Lung Cancer: Targeting the MET Pathway. Clinical Lung Cancer 2014, 15: 475. PMID: 25306384, DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2014.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell lung cancerLung cancerMET pathwayNon-small cell lung cancerCME activitiesProgression-free survivalLung cancer patientsLung cancer specialistsCare of patientsIndividualized treatment strategiesLung cancer mutationsClinical research advancesQuality of lifeCollection of diseasesFree survivalMedical oncologistsCancer patientsCancer specialistsPatient outcomesTreatment strategiesHealthcare cliniciansCancer cell mutationsPatientsTissue acquisitionMET expression
2013
Assessing Tobacco Use by Cancer Patients and Facilitating Cessation: An American Association for Cancer Research Policy Statement
Toll BA, Brandon TH, Gritz ER, Warren GW, Herbst RS, Tobacco and Cancer W. Assessing Tobacco Use by Cancer Patients and Facilitating Cessation: An American Association for Cancer Research Policy Statement. Clinical Cancer Research 2013, 19: 1941-1948. PMID: 23570694, PMCID: PMC5992896, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-13-0666.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco useTobacco cessationCessation interventionsEvidence-based cessation interventionsTreatment-related toxicitySecond primary tumorsTobacco cessation interventionsQuality cancer careQuality of lifeAmerican AssociationCessation assistancePoor outcomeCancer careCancer patientsPrimary tumorOncology settingCancer recurrencePatientsTreatment efficacyTreatment settingsEvidence-based proceduresCancer leadCancerCancer progressionClinical infrastructure
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
2006
Use of Novel Second-Line Targeted Therapies in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Massarelli E, Herbst RS. Use of Novel Second-Line Targeted Therapies in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. Seminars In Oncology 2006, 33: 9-16. PMID: 16472704, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2005.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerOverall response rateEpidermal growth factor receptorCell lung cancerLung cancerResponse rateSecond-line therapeutic approachStandard cytotoxic regimensFirst-line treatmentNew treatment optionsLung cancer casesQuality of lifeNew chemotherapeutic agentsCytotoxic regimensGrowth factor receptorRefractory settingMetastatic diseaseRefractory diseaseLocal therapyNSCLC treatmentTreatment optionsCancer deathTargeted therapyTreatment outcomesCancer cases
2005
Clinical Cancer Advances 2005: Major Research Advances in Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Screening—A Report From the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Herbst RS, Bajorin DF, Bleiberg H, Blum D, Hao D, Johnson BE, Ozols RF, Demetri GD, Ganz PA, Kris MG, Levin B, Markman M, Raghavan D, Reaman GH, Sawaya R, Schuchter LM, Sweetenham JW, Vahdat LT, Vokes EE, Winn RJ, Mayer RJ. Clinical Cancer Advances 2005: Major Research Advances in Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Screening—A Report From the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 24: 190-205. PMID: 16326753, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.04.8678.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical OncologyCancer typesClinical researchCancer treatmentScreening—A ReportRisk of recurrenceCancer therapyAmerican SocietyQuality of lifeSignificant clinical researchStudy of drugsCancer survivorsCommon cancerClinical trialsEffective therapyTargeted cancer therapyLong-term effectsNew chemotherapySurvival ratePatient careCancerTherapyEnormous tollDiseaseCancer researchClinically Meaningful Improvement in Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Gefitinib in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Cella D, Herbst RS, Lynch TJ, Prager D, Belani CP, Schiller JH, Heyes A, Ochs JS, Wolf MK, Kay AC, Kris MG, Natale RB. Clinically Meaningful Improvement in Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Gefitinib in a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 23: 2946-2954. PMID: 15699477, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.05.153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodEndpoint DeterminationFemaleGefitinibHealth StatusHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeQuinazolinesSensitivity and SpecificitySurvival AnalysisConceptsLung Cancer SubscaleSymptom improvementTumor responseQuality of lifeCancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L) questionnairePivotal phase II trialMedian overall survival timeCoprimary end pointsPrior chemotherapy regimensProtocol-specified analysisSymptom improvement ratePhase II trialBetter overall survivalCell lung cancerOverall survival timeGefitinib 250Radiographic regressionChemotherapy regimensStable diseaseII trialMost patientsOverall survivalRadiographic responseSymptomatic patientsNSCLC patients
2004
Potential role of molecularly targeted therapy in the management of advanced nonsmall cell lung carcinoma in the elderly
Gridelli C, Massarelli E, Maione P, Rossi A, Herbst RS, Onn A, Ciardiello F. Potential role of molecularly targeted therapy in the management of advanced nonsmall cell lung carcinoma in the elderly. Cancer 2004, 101: 1733-1744. PMID: 15386339, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20572.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced nonsmall cell lung carcinomaNonsmall cell lung carcinomaNovel biologic agentsElderly patientsCell lung carcinomaConventional chemotherapyPatient ageBiologic agentsLung carcinomaClinical developmentSuch elderly patientsVascular endothelial growth factorLung carcinoma casesQuality of lifeEndothelial growth factorEpidermal growth factor receptorGrowth factor receptorAggressive chemotherapyImproved tolerabilityYounger patientsOrgan failureTherapy regimensComorbid conditionsMalignant diseaseCarcinoma cases
2003
Improvements in quality of life and disease-related symptoms in phase I trials of the selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 in non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors.
LoRusso PM, Herbst RS, Rischin D, Ranson M, Calvert H, Raymond E, Kieback D, Kaye S, Gianni L, Harris A, Bjork T, Maddox AM, Rothenberg ML, Small EJ, Rubin EH, Feyereislova A, Heyes A, Averbuch SD, Ochs J, Baselga J. Improvements in quality of life and disease-related symptoms in phase I trials of the selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 in non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors. Clinical Cancer Research 2003, 9: 2040-8. PMID: 12796366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerPhase I clinical trialCell lung cancerDisease-related symptomsQuality of lifeAdvanced cancerLung cancerClinical changesClinical trialsOvarian cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Tumor typesEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsTyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsCancer Therapy questionnaireLung Cancer SubscaleMultiple-dose safetyPhase I trialUnited States trialsTyrosine kinase inhibitorsFact QuestionnairePrior therapyTOI scores