2024
A process to reanalyze clinical DNA sequencing data for biomarker matching in the Lung-MAP Master Protocol
Neal J, Minichiello K, Brennick R, Huang R, Hiemenz M, Amler C, Patel J, Herbst R, Reckamp K, Borghaei H, Highleyman L, Redman M, Pasquina L, Kozono D. A process to reanalyze clinical DNA sequencing data for biomarker matching in the Lung-MAP Master Protocol. The Oncologist 2024, 29: e843-e847. PMID: 38597608, PMCID: PMC11144964, DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyae062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLung mappingClinical trialsStandard-of-care testingTumor genomic profilingClinical trial assayMaster protocolDNA sequence dataRaw genomic dataMedian timeBioinformatics pipelineSequence dataGenomic dataBiomarker testingGenomic profilingCancer clinical trialsMolecular resultsTissue samplesPatientsSubstudy
2023
Randomized Phase II Trial Comparing Bevacizumab Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Alone in Previously Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Johnson D, Fehrenbacher L, Novotny W, Herbst R, Nemunaitis J, Jablons D, Langer C, DeVore R, Gaudreault J, Damico L, Holmgren E, Kabbinavar F. Randomized Phase II Trial Comparing Bevacizumab Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Alone in Previously Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: 2305-2312. PMID: 37126944, DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.02543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCell lung cancerSingle-agent bevacizumabLung cancerMajor hemoptysisCell histologyControl armResponse ratePrimary efficacy end pointNonsquamous cell histologyProminent adverse eventSafety of bevacizumabEfficacy end pointDistinct clinical patternsPhase II trialSquamous cell histologyLonger median timeHigh response rateMajor blood vesselsPreviously UntreatedStable diseaseII trialAdverse eventsControl patientsClinical patternMedian time
2018
Early Assessment of Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Response via Circulating Tumor DNA
Goldberg SB, Narayan A, Kole AJ, Decker RH, Teysir J, Carriero NJ, Lee A, Nemati R, Nath SK, Mane SM, Deng Y, Sukumar N, Zelterman D, Boffa DJ, Politi K, Gettinger S, Wilson LD, Herbst RS, Patel AA. Early Assessment of Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Response via Circulating Tumor DNA. Clinical Cancer Research 2018, 24: 1872-1880. PMID: 29330207, PMCID: PMC5899677, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-17-1341.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerImmune checkpoint inhibitorsCtDNA responseCheckpoint inhibitorsCtDNA levelsMetastatic non-small cell lung cancerImmune checkpoint inhibitor therapySuperior progression-free survivalRadiographic tumor sizeCheckpoint inhibitor therapyProgression-free survivalSuperior overall survivalTumor DNA levelsCell lung cancerAllele fractionClin Cancer ResMultigene next-generation sequencingMutant allele fractionTumor cell deathInhibitor therapyOverall survivalRadiographic responseImmunotherapy efficacyImmunotherapy responseMedian timeClinical Features and Management of Acquired Resistance to PD-1 Axis Inhibitors in 26 Patients With Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Gettinger SN, Wurtz A, Goldberg SB, Rimm D, Schalper K, Kaech S, Kavathas P, Chiang A, Lilenbaum R, Zelterman D, Politi K, Herbst R. Clinical Features and Management of Acquired Resistance to PD-1 Axis Inhibitors in 26 Patients With Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2018, 13: 831-839. PMID: 29578107, PMCID: PMC6485248, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.03.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPD-1 axis inhibitorsNon-small cell lung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerInhibitor therapyLocal therapyLymph nodesLung cancerSurvival rateSolid Tumors v1.1Response Evaluation CriteriaSite of diseaseProgression of diseaseProgressive diseaseClinical patternLN metastasisSuch patientsClinical featuresMedian timeRadiographic featuresTumor regressionProlonged benefitPatientsTherapyResponse criteria
2014
Vandetanib and Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer With Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusion
Massarelli E, Onn A, Marom EM, Alden CM, Liu DD, Tran HT, Mino B, Wistuba II, Faiz SA, Bashoura L, Eapen GA, Morice RC, Lee J, Hong WK, Herbst RS, Jimenez CA. Vandetanib and Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer With Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusion. Clinical Lung Cancer 2014, 15: 379-386. PMID: 24913066, PMCID: PMC4160385, DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2014.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent malignant pleural effusionCell lung cancer patientsMalignant pleural effusionLung cancer patientsCell lung cancerPleural effusionCancer patientsMedian timeCatheter placementLung cancerEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusPoor overall median survivalEnd pointSingle-arm phase II clinical trialPhase II clinical trialIndwelling pleural catheterOverall median survivalPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsDaily oral doseWeeks of treatmentPleural fluid cytologyVEGF receptor inhibitorPleural fluid cytokinesEligible patients
2009
A phase 2 study of cetuximab in combination with docetaxel in chemotherapy‐refractory/resistant patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer
Kim ES, Mauer AM, William WN, Tran HT, Liu D, Lee JJ, Windt P, Hong WK, Vokes EE, Herbst RS. A phase 2 study of cetuximab in combination with docetaxel in chemotherapy‐refractory/resistant patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer. Cancer 2009, 115: 1713-1722. PMID: 19208430, PMCID: PMC5142442, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCetuximabDisease ProgressionDocetaxelDrug Administration ScheduleErbB ReceptorsFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalTaxoidsConceptsNonsmall cell lung cancerAdvanced nonsmall cell lung cancerResponse rateOverall survivalResistant patientsLung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor expressionCommon grade 3Growth factor receptor expressionMedian overall survivalSecond-line settingPhase 2 studyCell lung cancerTarget sample sizeFactor receptor expressionStable diseaseAdverse eventsPartial responseComplete responseDisease recurrenceMedian timeDisease progressionReceptor expressionAllergic reactionsGrade 3
2008
Overview of the efficacy of cetuximab in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in patients who previously failed platinum‐based therapies
Vermorken JB, Herbst RS, Leon X, Amellal N, Baselga J. Overview of the efficacy of cetuximab in recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in patients who previously failed platinum‐based therapies. Cancer 2008, 112: 2710-2719. PMID: 18481809, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCisplatinClinical Trials as TopicDrug Resistance, NeoplasmHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsMetastatic squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMetastatic SCCHNPlatinum therapyRetrospective studyCell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor cetuximabActivity of cetuximabCarboplatin-based chemotherapyCetuximab-based treatmentCisplatin/carboplatinDisease control rateMedian overall survivalSecond-line therapySecond-line treatmentEfficacy of cetuximabPlatinum-based therapyOverall response ratePlatinum failureOverall survivalMedian timeProlong survivalProspective studyControl rateEfficacy data
2007
KRAS Mutation Is an Important Predictor of Resistance to Therapy with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Massarelli E, Varella-Garcia M, Tang X, Xavier AC, Ozburn NC, Liu DD, Bekele BN, Herbst RS, Wistuba II. KRAS Mutation Is an Important Predictor of Resistance to Therapy with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2007, 13: 2890-2896. PMID: 17504988, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-06-3043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDisease ProgressionDrug Resistance, NeoplasmErbB ReceptorsErlotinib HydrochlorideFemaleGefitinibGene DosageHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedMutationPrognosisProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene ProteinsProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)QuinazolinesRas ProteinsTreatment OutcomeConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsCell lung cancerKRAS mutationsTyrosine kinase inhibitorsEGFR-TKIEGFR copy numberEGFR mutationsLung cancerFavorable responseKinase inhibitorsShorter median timeArchival tissue specimensEGFR gene mutationsPanel of markersAdvanced NSCLCObjective responseProgressive diseaseSurvival benefitMedian timePoor responseSuch therapyDisease progressionPatients
2006
Safety and antitumor activity of AMG 706 in patients (pts) with thyroid cancer (TC): A subset analysis from a phase 1 dose-finding study
Boughton D, Rosen L, Van Vugt A, Kurzrock R, Eschenberg M, Wiezorek J, Ingram M, Wang D, Stepan D, Herbst R. Safety and antitumor activity of AMG 706 in patients (pts) with thyroid cancer (TC): A subset analysis from a phase 1 dose-finding study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2006, 24: 3030-3030. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.3030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAMG 706Partial responseThyroid cancerStable diseaseAntitumor activityPhase 1 dose-finding studyTreatment-related adverse eventsPhase 2 studyRefractory solid tumorsStage IV diseasePhase 1 studySmall-molecule multi-kinase inhibitorAdvanced thyroid cancerMedullary thyroid cancerDose-finding studyDirect antitumor activityMulti-kinase inhibitorECOG 1Baseline demographicsObjective responseProgressive diseaseAdverse eventsMedian ageMedian timeConfirmation of responseAsian Ethnicity as a Predictor of Response in Patients with Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Gefitinib on an Expanded Access Program
Thomas SK, Fossella FV, Liu D, Schaerer R, Tsao AS, Kies MS, Pisters KM, Blumenschein GR, Glisson BS, Lee JJ, Herbst RS, Zinner RG. Asian Ethnicity as a Predictor of Response in Patients with Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated with Gefitinib on an Expanded Access Program. Clinical Lung Cancer 2006, 7: 326-331. PMID: 16640804, DOI: 10.3816/clc.2006.n.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExpanded Access ProgramCell lung cancerLung cancerAsian ethnicityD. Anderson Cancer CenterPartial response rateStable disease rateAdvanced-stage NSCLCPredictors of responseAccess programAnderson Cancer CenterEast Asian ethnicityChart reviewMedian survivalPartial responseIndependent predictorsMedian timeSmoking statusRetrospective studyCancer CenterPatientsResponse rateSurvival rateMultivariate analysisGefitinib
2005
Phase II study of pemetrexed in combination with carboplatin in the first‐line treatment of advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer
Zinner RG, Fossella FV, Gladish GW, Glisson BS, Blumenschein GR, Papadimitrakopoulou VA, Pisters KM, Kim ES, Oh YW, Peeples BO, Ye Z, Curiel RE, Obasaju CK, Hong WK, Herbst RS. Phase II study of pemetrexed in combination with carboplatin in the first‐line treatment of advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer. Cancer 2005, 104: 2449-2456. PMID: 16258975, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.21480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced nonsmall cell lung cancerNonsmall cell lung cancerCell lung cancerPerformance statusLung cancerSerum concentration-time curveGrade 3/4 thrombocytopeniaNonhematologic side effectsZubrod performance statusGrade 3/4 neutropeniaPartial response ratePercent of patientsPhase II studyStage IV diseaseFirst-line therapyFirst-line treatmentConcentration-time curveCarboplatin areaPrior chemotherapyStage IIIBII studyMedian ageMedian timeSensory neuropathyMedian number
2004
Randomized Phase II Trial Comparing Bevacizumab Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Alone in Previously Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Johnson DH, Fehrenbacher L, Novotny WF, Herbst RS, Nemunaitis JJ, Jablons DM, Langer CJ, DeVore RF, Gaudreault J, Damico LA, Holmgren E, Kabbinavar F. Randomized Phase II Trial Comparing Bevacizumab Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Alone in Previously Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 2184-2191. PMID: 15169807, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell lung cancerSingle-agent bevacizumabLung cancerMajor hemoptysisCell histologyControl armResponse ratePrimary efficacy end pointNonsquamous cell histologyProminent adverse eventSafety of bevacizumabEfficacy end pointDistinct clinical patternsPhase II trialSquamous cell histologyLonger median timeHigh response rateMajor blood vesselsPreviously UntreatedStable diseaseII trialAdverse eventsControl patientsClinical patternMedian timeTrastuzumab in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine in patients with Her2-overexpressing, untreated, advanced non-small cell lung cancer: report of a phase II trial and findings regarding optimal identification of patients with Her2-overexpressing disease
Zinner RG, Glisson BS, Fossella FV, Pisters KM, Kies MS, Lee PM, Massarelli E, Sabloff B, Fritsche HA, Ro JY, Ordonez NG, Tran HT, Yang Y, Smith TL, Mass RD, Herbst RS. Trastuzumab in combination with cisplatin and gemcitabine in patients with Her2-overexpressing, untreated, advanced non-small cell lung cancer: report of a phase II trial and findings regarding optimal identification of patients with Her2-overexpressing disease. Lung Cancer 2004, 44: 99-110. PMID: 15013588, DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2003.09.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayCell lung cancerSerum HER2Stage IIIBIHC 3Lung cancerHER2 scoreDay oneIHC analysisAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerPharmacokinetics of trastuzumabAddition of trastuzumabPhase II trialSerum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayGemcitabine 1250Trastuzumab trialsChemonaive patientsII trialPartial responseHER2 overexpressingTrastuzumab therapyMedian timeAntigen levelsHER2 expression