2024
Melanocortin-1 Receptor Expression as a Marker of Progression in Melanoma
Su D, Djureinovic D, Schoenfeld D, Marquez-Nostra B, Olino K, Jilaveanu L, Kluger H. Melanocortin-1 Receptor Expression as a Marker of Progression in Melanoma. JCO Precision Oncology 2024, 8: e2300702. PMID: 38662983, PMCID: PMC11513442, DOI: 10.1200/po.23.00702.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMC1R expressionMelanoma progressionAssociated with shorter survivalStages of melanoma progressionCases of benign neviChronic sun exposureMarkers of progressionHuman melanoma tissuesBreslow thicknessMelanocortin-1Metastatic melanomaOverall survivalPrimary melanomaMetastatic tumorsMelanoma cohortReceptor expressionPredictive biomarkersAggressive melanomaPrimary lesionTissue microarrayShorter survivalMale sexQuantitative immunofluorescenceBenign neviClinical trials
2021
Adverse Histopathologic Characteristics in Small Papillary Renal Cell Carcinomas Have Minimal Impact on Prognosis
Yang C, Shuch B, Kluger HM, Serrano M, Kibel AS, Humphrey PA, Adeniran AJ. Adverse Histopathologic Characteristics in Small Papillary Renal Cell Carcinomas Have Minimal Impact on Prognosis. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2021, 156: 550-558. PMID: 34424955, DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqab015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPapillary renal cell carcinomaAdditional prognostic informationRenal cell carcinomaHistopathologic characteristicsTumor sizeCell carcinomaActive surveillancePrognostic informationRenal massesHigh World Health Organization/International SocietyWorld Health Organization/International SocietyLower disease-free survivalAdverse histologic featuresAdverse histopathologic featuresTumor histopathologic characteristicsUrological Pathology (ISUP) gradeDisease-free survivalDisease-specific survivalSmall renal massesWorse prognosisHistologic featuresHistopathologic featuresBiopsy examinationConsecutive casesHistologic diagnosisOutcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients With Brain Metastases
Uezono H, Nam D, Kluger HM, Sznol M, Hurwitz M, Yu JB, Chiang VL. Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients With Brain Metastases. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 44: 495-501. PMID: 34432667, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsRCC brain metastasesBrain metastasesRenal cell carcinomaStereotactic radiosurgeryOverall survivalUse of ICIsCentral nervous system toxicityRenal cell carcinoma patientsImpact of immunotherapyLocal control outcomesMedian overall survivalCell carcinoma patientsKaplan-Meier curvesNervous system toxicityBetter median OSLog-rank testMann-Whitney U testMargin doseMedian OSNonimmunotherapy groupSRS doseCheckpoint inhibitorsImmunotherapy groupCarcinoma patientsA Phase I Study of APX005M and Cabiralizumab with or without Nivolumab in Patients with Melanoma, Kidney Cancer, or Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Resistant to Anti-PD-1/PD-L1
Weiss SA, Djureinovic D, Jessel S, Krykbaeva I, Zhang L, Jilaveanu L, Ralabate A, Johnson B, Levit NS, Anderson G, Zelterman D, Wei W, Mahajan A, Trifan O, Bosenberg M, Kaech SM, Perry CJ, Damsky W, Gettinger S, Sznol M, Hurwitz M, Kluger HM. A Phase I Study of APX005M and Cabiralizumab with or without Nivolumab in Patients with Melanoma, Kidney Cancer, or Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Resistant to Anti-PD-1/PD-L1. Clinical Cancer Research 2021, 27: 4757-4767. PMID: 34140403, PMCID: PMC9236708, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-21-0903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-PD-1/PD-L1Non-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerRenal cell carcinomaPD-L1Lung cancerDisease progressionCommon treatment-related adverse eventsPD-1/PD-L1 inhibitorsTreatment-related adverse eventsPhase 2 doseSubstantial clinical challengeUnconfirmed partial responseDose-limiting toxicityPD-L1 inhibitorsPhase I trialDose-escalation designPro-inflammatory cytokinesMultiple tumor typesAsymptomatic elevationStable diseaseIntolerable toxicityAdverse eventsMedian durationPartial responseAnalysis of multispectral imaging with the AstroPath platform informs efficacy of PD-1 blockade
Berry S, Giraldo NA, Green BF, Cottrell TR, Stein JE, Engle EL, Xu H, Ogurtsova A, Roberts C, Wang D, Nguyen P, Zhu Q, Soto-Diaz S, Loyola J, Sander IB, Wong PF, Jessel S, Doyle J, Signer D, Wilton R, Roskes JS, Eminizer M, Park S, Sunshine JC, Jaffee EM, Baras A, De Marzo AM, Topalian SL, Kluger H, Cope L, Lipson EJ, Danilova L, Anders RA, Rimm DL, Pardoll DM, Szalay AS, Taube JM. Analysis of multispectral imaging with the AstroPath platform informs efficacy of PD-1 blockade. Science 2021, 372 PMID: 34112666, PMCID: PMC8709533, DOI: 10.1126/science.aba2609.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntigens, CDAntigens, Differentiation, MyelomonocyticAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorCD8 AntigensFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueForkhead Transcription FactorsHumansImmune Checkpoint ProteinsMacrophagesMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedPrognosisProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorProgression-Free SurvivalReceptors, Cell SurfaceSingle-Cell AnalysisSOXE Transcription FactorsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTreatment OutcomeTumor MicroenvironmentConceptsAnti-programmed cell death 1Anti-PD-1 blockadePD-1 blockadeCell death 1Tissue-based biomarkersLong-term survivalTumor tissue sectionsDeath-1PD-1PD-L1Immunoregulatory moleculesT cellsIndependent cohortMyeloid cellsMelanoma specimensMultiple cell typesTissue sectionsLow/BlockadeCell typesDistinct expression patternsExpression patternsImagingCD8Foxp3Lifileucel, a Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Therapy, in Metastatic Melanoma
Sarnaik AA, Hamid O, Khushalani NI, Lewis KD, Medina T, Kluger HM, Thomas SS, Domingo-Musibay E, Pavlick AC, Whitman ED, Martin-Algarra S, Corrie P, Curti BD, Oláh J, Lutzky J, Weber JS, Larkin JMG, Shi W, Takamura T, Jagasia M, Qin H, Wu X, Chartier C, Finckenstein F, Fardis M, Kirkwood JM, Chesney JA. Lifileucel, a Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Therapy, in Metastatic Melanoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 2656-2666. PMID: 33979178, PMCID: PMC8376325, DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.00612.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective response rateDisease control rateAdvanced melanomaPrimary refractoryControl rateMetastatic melanomaTreatment optionsInterleukin-2Investigator-assessed objective response rateHigh-dose interleukin-2Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte TherapyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsPrimary end pointTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesEffective treatment optionLimited treatment optionsAdoptive cell therapyMajor unmet needLymphodepletion regimenPrior therapyCheckpoint inhibitorsAdverse eventsDurable responsesMedian durationPartial responseImmune adverse events (irAEs) with adjuvant ipilimumab in melanoma, use of immunosuppressants and association with outcome: ECOG-ACRIN E1609 study analysis
Tarhini AA, Kang N, Lee SJ, Hodi FS, Cohen GI, Hamid O, Hutchins LF, Sosman JA, Kluger HM, Eroglu Z, Koon HB, Lawrence DP, Kendra KL, Minor DR, Lee CB, Albertini MR, Flaherty LE, Petrella TM, Streicher H, Sondak VK, Kirkwood JM. Immune adverse events (irAEs) with adjuvant ipilimumab in melanoma, use of immunosuppressants and association with outcome: ECOG-ACRIN E1609 study analysis. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2021, 9: e002535. PMID: 33963015, PMCID: PMC8108687, DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-002535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsRelapse-free survivalUse of immunosuppressantsAdjuvant ipilimumabGrade 3Grade 1Significant associationAdverse eventsPrognostic factorsSpecific immune-related adverse eventsTerms of RFSEndocrine immune-related adverse eventsBetter relapse-free survivalHigh-dose corticosteroidsImmune adverse eventsHigh-risk melanomaIndependent prognostic factorOverall survival outcomesDose corticosteroidsImmunosuppressant useRFS benefitsImproved OSBetter prognosisAdjuvant useSurvival outcomesIntratumour microbiome associated with the infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and patient survival in cutaneous melanoma
Zhu G, Su H, Johnson CH, Khan SA, Kluger H, Lu L. Intratumour microbiome associated with the infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and patient survival in cutaneous melanoma. European Journal Of Cancer 2021, 151: 25-34. PMID: 33962358, PMCID: PMC8184628, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2021.03.053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBacteriaBacterial LoadBacterial TranslocationChemokinesClostridialesCytotoxicity, ImmunologicFemaleGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansLymphocyte CountLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedPrognosisSkin NeoplasmsT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicTumor MicroenvironmentYoung AdultConceptsT cellsCutaneous melanomaPatient survivalGut microbiomeAdjusted hazard ratioT cell infiltrationChemokine gene expressionChemokine levelsCytotoxic CD8Hazard ratioSystemic inflammationShorter survivalCCL5 expressionPatient outcomesCD8Immune responseMortality riskGut microbiotaSurvival analysisMelanomaTumor nicheHuman cancersSurvivalSignificant correlationPositive associationAutomated digital TIL analysis (ADTA) adds prognostic value to standard assessment of depth and ulceration in primary melanoma
Moore MR, Friesner ID, Rizk EM, Fullerton BT, Mondal M, Trager MH, Mendelson K, Chikeka I, Kurc T, Gupta R, Rohr BR, Robinson EJ, Acs B, Chang R, Kluger H, Taback B, Geskin LJ, Horst B, Gardner K, Niedt G, Celebi JT, Gartrell-Corrado RD, Messina J, Ferringer T, Rimm DL, Saltz J, Wang J, Vanguri R, Saenger YM. Automated digital TIL analysis (ADTA) adds prognostic value to standard assessment of depth and ulceration in primary melanoma. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 2809. PMID: 33531581, PMCID: PMC7854647, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82305-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiopsyChemotherapy, AdjuvantClinical Decision-MakingDeep LearningFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedKaplan-Meier EstimateLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPatient SelectionPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentROC CurveSkinSkin NeoplasmsYoung AdultConceptsTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesDisease-specific survivalEarly-stage melanomaOpen-source deep learningCutoff valueMultivariable Cox proportional hazards analysisCox proportional hazards analysisDeep learningLow-risk patientsProportional hazards analysisKaplan-Meier analysisAccurate prognostic biomarkersEosin imagesAccuracy of predictionAdjuvant therapyRisk patientsSpecific survivalPrognostic valueValidation cohortReceiver operating curvesTraining cohortTIL analysisClinical trialsPrimary melanomaPrognostic biomarker
2020
Melanoma brain metastases have lower T-cell content and microvessel density compared to matched extracranial metastases
Weiss SA, Zito C, Tran T, Heishima K, Neumeister V, McGuire J, Adeniran A, Kluger H, Jilaveanu LB. Melanoma brain metastases have lower T-cell content and microvessel density compared to matched extracranial metastases. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2020, 152: 15-25. PMID: 32974852, PMCID: PMC7910371, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03619-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell contentMelanoma brain metastasesPD-L1 expressionLower microvessel densityMicrovessel densityBrain metastasesExtracranial metastasesMacrophage contentB cellsProspective therapeutic clinical trialsTumor-infiltrating T cellsImmune-modulating drugsImmune cell subsetsTherapeutic clinical trialsExtracerebral metastasesHigh CD68Low CD3Low CD8Systemic therapyIntracerebral metastasesMetastatic sitesCell subsetsMetastatic melanomaImmune cellsClinical trialsBempegaldesleukin (NKTR-214) plus Nivolumab in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors: Phase I Dose-Escalation Study of Safety, Efficacy, and Immune Activation (PIVOT-02)
Diab A, Tannir NM, Bentebibel SE, Hwu P, Papadimitrakopoulou V, Haymaker C, Kluger HM, Gettinger SN, Sznol M, Tykodi SS, Curti BD, Tagliaferri MA, Zalevsky J, Hannah AL, Hoch U, Aung S, Fanton C, Rizwan A, Iacucci E, Liao Y, Bernatchez C, Hurwitz ME, Cho DC. Bempegaldesleukin (NKTR-214) plus Nivolumab in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors: Phase I Dose-Escalation Study of Safety, Efficacy, and Immune Activation (PIVOT-02). Cancer Discovery 2020, 10: 1158-1173. PMID: 32439653, DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.cd-19-1510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Renal CellFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsImmunotherapyInterleukin-2Kidney NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsLymphocyte CountLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedNivolumabPolyethylene GlycolsProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsTreatment-related adverse eventsAdvanced solid tumorsPD-L1 statusSolid tumorsGrade 3/4 treatment-related adverse eventsPD-1/PD-L1 blockadeCommon treatment-related adverse eventsPhase I dose-escalation trialPoor prognostic risk factorsTotal objective response rateI dose-escalation studyI dose-escalation trialLongitudinal tumor biopsiesPD-L1 blockadeT-cell enhancementTreatment-related deathsObjective response ratePhase II doseDose-escalation studyDose-escalation trialDose-limiting toxicityFlu-like symptomsPrognostic risk factorsTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesCytotoxicity of CD8High WHO/ISUP Grade and Unfavorable Architecture, Rather Than Typing of Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma, May Be Associated With Worse Prognosis
Yang C, Shuch B, Kluger H, Humphrey PA, Adeniran AJ. High WHO/ISUP Grade and Unfavorable Architecture, Rather Than Typing of Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma, May Be Associated With Worse Prognosis. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2020, 44: 582-593. PMID: 32101890, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000001455.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPapillary renal cell carcinomaType 2 papillary renal cell carcinomaDisease-free survivalWHO/ISUP gradeHigh WHO/ISUP gradeOverall survivalRenal cell carcinomaISUP gradeWorld Health OrganizationPRCC typeType 1Hazard ratioPathologic stageCell carcinomaMicropapillary architectureHistologic parametersType 2Stepwise multivariate Cox regression analysisWorse disease-free survivalMultivariate Cox regression analysisTumor areaType 1 histologyUrological Pathology (ISUP) gradeCox regression analysisMixed type 1
2019
Histopathology‐guided mass spectrometry differentiates benign nevi from malignant melanoma
Lazova R, Smoot K, Anderson H, Powell MJ, Rosenberg AS, Rongioletti F, Pilloni L, D'Hallewin S, Gueorguieva R, Tantcheva‐Poór I, Obadofin O, Camacho C, Hsi A, Kluger HH, Fadare O, Seeley EH. Histopathology‐guided mass spectrometry differentiates benign nevi from malignant melanoma. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2019, 47: 226-240. PMID: 31697431, DOI: 10.1111/cup.13610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPLEKHA5 regulates tumor growth in metastatic melanoma
Zhang H, Zhu H, Deng G, Zito CR, Oria VO, Rane CK, Zhang S, Weiss SA, Tran T, Adeniran A, Zhang F, Zhou J, Kluger Y, Bosenberg MW, Kluger HM, Jilaveanu LB. PLEKHA5 regulates tumor growth in metastatic melanoma. Cancer 2019, 126: 1016-1030. PMID: 31769872, PMCID: PMC7147081, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32611.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnimalsApoptosis Regulatory ProteinsBiomarkers, TumorBrain NeoplasmsCell ProliferationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMaleMelanomaMiceMice, NudeMiddle AgedPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPrognosisProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTumor Cells, CulturedXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysYoung AdultConceptsTumor growthDisseminated melanomaExtracranial melanoma metastasesPI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwayMelanoma brain metastasesBetter overall survivalPI3K/Akt/mTORAKT/mTOR pathwayCell proliferationAkt/mTORMelanoma xenograft modelGrowth of tumorsS cell cycle transitionBrain metastasesOverall survivalPoor prognosisMetastatic melanomaMAPK/ERKSubcutaneous inoculationMelanoma metastasesXenograft modelClinical relevanceMelanoma growthNude miceCerebral specimensDeep Learning Based on Standard H&E Images of Primary Melanoma Tumors Identifies Patients at Risk for Visceral Recurrence and Death
Kulkarni PM, Robinson EJ, Pradhan J, Gartrell-Corrado RD, Rohr BR, Trager MH, Geskin LJ, Kluger HM, Wong PF, Acs B, Rizk EM, Yang C, Mondal M, Moore MR, Osman I, Phelps R, Horst BA, Chen ZS, Ferringer T, Rimm DL, Wang J, Saenger YM. Deep Learning Based on Standard H&E Images of Primary Melanoma Tumors Identifies Patients at Risk for Visceral Recurrence and Death. Clinical Cancer Research 2019, 26: 1126-1134. PMID: 31636101, PMCID: PMC8142811, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-19-1495.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsArea Under CurveBiopsyDeep LearningDisease ProgressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeural Networks, ComputerRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStaining and LabelingSurvival RateYoung AdultConceptsDeep neural network architectureNeural network architectureDeep learningNetwork architectureComputational modelImage sequencesDigital imagesVote aggregationDisease-specific survivalDSS predictionPractical advancesComputational methodsIHC-based methodsImagesGeisinger Health SystemNovel methodGHS patientsArchitectureLearningKaplan-Meier analysisPrimary melanoma tumorsEarly-stage melanomaClinical trial designModelAdjuvant immunotherapySafety, Clinical Activity, and Biological Correlates of Response in Patients with Metastatic Melanoma: Results from a Phase I Trial of Atezolizumab
Hamid O, Molinero L, Bolen CR, Sosman JA, Muñoz-Couselo E, Kluger HM, McDermott DF, Powderly J, Sarkar I, Ballinger M, Fassò M, O'Hear C, Chen DS, Hegde PS, Hodi FS. Safety, Clinical Activity, and Biological Correlates of Response in Patients with Metastatic Melanoma: Results from a Phase I Trial of Atezolizumab. Clinical Cancer Research 2019, 25: 6061-6072. PMID: 31358540, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-18-3488.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorFatigueFemaleFeverFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMelanomaMiddle AgedPrognosisProgression-Free SurvivalPruritusRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSkinSkin NeoplasmsT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicTranscriptomeYoung AdultConceptsTreatment-related adverse eventsAdverse eventsOverall survivalMetastatic melanomaCommon treatment-related adverse eventsMost treatment-related adverse eventsAntitumor T-cell activityMeaningful long-term survivalActivity of atezolizumabEfficacy-evaluable patientsPhase Ia studyTreatment-related deathsMedian overall survivalPD-L1 expressionProgression-free survivalCohort of patientsPhase I trialT cell activityOverall response rateBiological correlatesLong-term safetyLong-term survivalPrimary study objectiveDurable responsesGrade 1/2Ophthalmic Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immunotherapy: A Single-Site Case Series
Kim J, Materin MA, Sznol M, Kluger H, Weiss S, Chow J, Stoessel K, Kombo N, Del Priore L, Pointdujour-Lim R. Ophthalmic Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immunotherapy: A Single-Site Case Series. Ophthalmology 2019, 126: 1058-1062. PMID: 30735682, PMCID: PMC6933747, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2019.01.031.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Long-Term Survival of Patients With Melanoma With Active Brain Metastases Treated With Pembrolizumab on a Phase II Trial
Kluger HM, Chiang V, Mahajan A, Zito CR, Sznol M, Tran T, Weiss SA, Cohen JV, Yu J, Hegde U, Perrotti E, Anderson G, Ralabate A, Kluger Y, Wei W, Goldberg SB, Jilaveanu LB. Long-Term Survival of Patients With Melanoma With Active Brain Metastases Treated With Pembrolizumab on a Phase II Trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 37: 52-60. PMID: 30407895, PMCID: PMC6354772, DOI: 10.1200/jco.18.00204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasis responseBrain metastasesMetastasis responseAdverse eventsAnti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) agentsDeath ligand 1 (PD-L1) expressionModified Response Evaluation CriteriaPhase II clinical trialActive brain metastasesAsymptomatic brain metastasesCD8 cell densityNeurologic adverse eventsPembrolizumab-treated patientsUse of pembrolizumabMelanoma brain metastasesPrimary end pointLigand 1 expressionPhase II trialResponse Evaluation CriteriaT-cell infiltratesUntreated brain metastasesDeath ligand 1Two-year survivalOverall survival timeResult of progressionResults of a Phase II Placebo-controlled Randomized Discontinuation Trial of Cabozantinib in Patients with Non–small-cell Lung Carcinoma
Hellerstedt BA, Vogelzang NJ, Kluger HM, Yasenchak CA, Aftab DT, Ramies DA, Gordon MS, Lara P. Results of a Phase II Placebo-controlled Randomized Discontinuation Trial of Cabozantinib in Patients with Non–small-cell Lung Carcinoma. Clinical Lung Cancer 2018, 20: 74-81.e1. PMID: 30528315, DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2018.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective response rateProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalCell lung carcinomaWeek 12Adverse eventsDiscontinuation trialLung carcinomaTreatment-related grade 5 adverse eventsCommon grade 3/4 adverse eventsBioavailable tyrosine kinase inhibitorGrade 3/4 adverse eventsGrade 5 adverse eventsOverall disease control rateSolid Tumors version 1.0Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutationsOpen-label leadPhase II PlaceboRandomized discontinuation trialDisease control ratePalmar-plantar erythrodysesthesiaResponse Evaluation CriteriaGrowth factor receptor 2Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2Endothelial growth factor receptor 2Genomic Heterogeneity and the Small Renal Mass
Ueno D, Xie Z, Boeke M, Syed J, Nguyen KA, McGillivray P, Adeniran A, Humphrey P, Dancik GM, Kluger Y, Liu Z, Kluger H, Shuch B. Genomic Heterogeneity and the Small Renal Mass. Clinical Cancer Research 2018, 24: 4137-4144. PMID: 29760223, PMCID: PMC6125159, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-18-0214.Peer-Reviewed Original Research