2016
Pembrolizumab for patients with melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer and untreated brain metastases: early analysis of a non-randomised, open-label, phase 2 trial
Goldberg SB, Gettinger SN, Mahajan A, Chiang AC, Herbst RS, Sznol M, Tsiouris AJ, Cohen J, Vortmeyer A, Jilaveanu L, Yu J, Hegde U, Speaker S, Madura M, Ralabate A, Rivera A, Rowen E, Gerrish H, Yao X, Chiang V, Kluger HM. Pembrolizumab for patients with melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer and untreated brain metastases: early analysis of a non-randomised, open-label, phase 2 trial. The Lancet Oncology 2016, 17: 976-983. PMID: 27267608, PMCID: PMC5526047, DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(16)30053-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive brain metastasesUntreated brain metastasesBrain metastasis responseYale Cancer CenterBrain metastasesPhase 2 trialCell lung cancerAdverse eventsMetastasis responseCancer CenterLung cancerMelanoma cohortGrade 3 colitisGrade 3 fatigueGrade 3 pneumonitisPD-1 axisAcute kidney injuryNeurological adverse eventsPD-1 inhibitorsAcceptable safety profilePD-L1 expressionSystemic immunotherapyKidney injuryPrimary endpointNSCLC cohort
2011
An Open-Label, Multicenter, Three-Stage, Phase II Study of S-1 in Combination with Cisplatin as First-Line Therapy for Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Sandler A, Graham C, Baggstrom M, Herbst R, Zergebel C, Saito K, Jones D. An Open-Label, Multicenter, Three-Stage, Phase II Study of S-1 in Combination with Cisplatin as First-Line Therapy for Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2011, 6: 1400-1406. PMID: 21673602, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e31820d7805.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Large CellCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Squamous CellCisplatinDrug CombinationsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm StagingOxonic AcidSurvival RateTegafurTreatment OutcomeConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerLung cancerUnresectable non-small cell lung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerDay 1Response rateBest overall response rateMedian progression-free survivalCisplatin-based doubletsProtocol-specified criteriaDisease control rateObjective response ratePrimary end pointPhase II studyProgression-free survivalDeep vein thrombosisOverall response rateCisplatin regimenGastrointestinal toxicityOpen labelOral agentsAdverse eventsII studyLine therapyPhase II Trial of S-1 as Second-Line Therapy in Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Govindan R, Morgensztern D, Kommor MD, Herbst RS, Schaefer P, Gandhi J, Saito K, Zergebel C, Schiller J. Phase II Trial of S-1 as Second-Line Therapy in Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2011, 6: 790-795. PMID: 21325974, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e3182103b51.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCarcinoma, Large CellCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Squamous CellDrug CombinationsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingOxonic AcidPrognosisSalvage TherapySurvival RateTegafurConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerOverall response rateLung cancerAdvanced stage non-small cell lung cancerCommon treatment-related side effectsStage non-small cell lung cancerResponse rateMulticenter phase II studyTreatment-related side effectsDisease control rateLines of chemotherapyPhase II studyPrimary end pointSecond-line therapyPhase II trialProgression-free survivalNon-Asian populationsOral fluoropyrimidineOral SStable diseaseII trialII studyHistologic subtype
2008
Tumor Cavitation During Therapy with Antiangiogenesis Agents in Patients with Lung Cancer
Marom EM, Martinez CH, Truong MT, Lei X, Sabloff BS, Munden RF, Gladish GW, Herbst RS, Morice RC, Stewart DJ, Jimenez CA, Blumenschein GR, Onn A. Tumor Cavitation During Therapy with Antiangiogenesis Agents in Patients with Lung Cancer. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2008, 3: 351-357. PMID: 18379352, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e318168c7e9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancer patientsTumor cavitationCancer patientsAntiangiogenesis agentsAdverse eventsLung cancerMD Anderson Cancer CenterChest imaging findingsProgression-free survivalAdditional adverse eventsSquamous cell histologySquamous cell tumorsAnderson Cancer CenterCavitary tumorsPrevious chemotherapyCell histologyOverall survivalClinical outcomesImaging findingsCancer CenterCell tumorsTumor locationMedical recordsClinical dataClinical significance
2007
Phase II Study of Efficacy and Safety of Bevacizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy or Erlotinib Compared With Chemotherapy Alone for Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Herbst RS, O'Neill VJ, Fehrenbacher L, Belani CP, Bonomi PD, Hart L, Melnyk O, Ramies D, Lin M, Sandler A. Phase II Study of Efficacy and Safety of Bevacizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy or Erlotinib Compared With Chemotherapy Alone for Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 4743-4750. PMID: 17909199, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.12.3026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-AlveolarAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabCarcinoma, Large CellCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDisease-Free SurvivalDocetaxelErlotinib HydrochlorideFemaleGlutamatesGuanineHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPemetrexedQuinazolinesSurvival RateTaxoidsTreatment OutcomeConceptsProgression-free survivalAdverse eventsLung cancerHumanized anti-vascular endothelial growth factor monoclonal antibodyRefractory non-small cell lung cancerAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor monoclonal antibodyEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsNon-small cell lung cancerSingle-arm phase IRandomized phase II trialOne-year survival rateReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsFatal pulmonary hemorrhagePlatinum-based regimenSafety of bevacizumabStudies of bevacizumabUnexpected safety signalsPhase II studySecond-line settingPhase II trialTreatment of recurrentCell lung cancerFactor monoclonal antibodyFavorable safety profile