2010
Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial
Toll BA, White M, Wu R, Meandzija B, Jatlow P, Makuch R, O’Malley S. Low-dose naltrexone augmentation of nicotine replacement for smoking cessation with reduced weight gain: A randomized trial. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 111: 200-206. PMID: 20542391, PMCID: PMC3771701, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight gainSmoking cessationPoint prevalence smoking abstinence ratePre-specified primary outcomesLow-dose naltrexoneOpen-label therapySmoking abstinence ratesPoint prevalence abstinenceReduced weight gainNaltrexone augmentationPlacebo groupNicotine replacementPrimary outcomeQuit dateAbstinence ratesLabel therapyNicotine patchBehavioral counselingNaltrexoneAbstinent participantsSmokersWeight concernsWeeksCessationLower rates
1986
A trial of combination chemotherapy followed by hormonal therapy for previously untreated metastatic carcinoma of the prostate.
Seifter E, Bunn P, Cohen M, Makuch R, Dunnick N, Javadpour N, Bensimon H, Eddy J, Minna J, Ihde D. A trial of combination chemotherapy followed by hormonal therapy for previously untreated metastatic carcinoma of the prostate. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1986, 4: 1365-73. PMID: 2943877, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1986.4.9.1365.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCisplatinClinical Trials as TopicCyclophosphamideDiethylstilbestrolDoxorubicinDrug Therapy, CombinationHumansMaleMedroxyprogesteroneMedroxyprogesterone AcetateMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisOrchiectomyPilot ProjectsProstatic NeoplasmsConceptsHormonal therapyCombination chemotherapyStable diseasePartial responseHormonal manipulationResponse rateInitial hormonal therapySubsequent hormonal manipulationUntreated metastatic carcinomaObjective response rateIntensive combination chemotherapyNormal testosterone levelsMetastatic prostate cancerEfficacy of chemotherapyProgression of diseaseTime of deathSimilar chemotherapyEndocrine treatmentUntreated patientsObjective responseOverall survivalMetastatic carcinomaModest efficacySerum testosteroneProstate cancer
1982
The clinical behavior of „mixed”︁ small cell/large cell bronchogenic carcinoma compared to „pure”︁ small cell subtypes
Radice P, Matthews M, Ihde D, Gazdar A, Carney D, Bunn P, Cohen M, Fossieck B, Makuch R, Minna J. The clinical behavior of „mixed”︁ small cell/large cell bronchogenic carcinoma compared to „pure”︁ small cell subtypes. Cancer 1982, 50: 2894-2902. PMID: 6291745, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19821215)50:12<2894::aid-cncr2820501232>3.0.co;2-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell carcinomaSmall cell subtypeCell carcinomaResponse rateCombination chemotherapyClinical behaviorLong-term disease-free survivalCentral nervous system metastasesSmall cell carcinoma casesUntreated lung cancer patientsCell subtypesSmall cell lung cancerAggressive chemotherapy protocolsDistinct pathologic variantComplete response rateNervous system metastasesCell bronchogenic carcinomaDisease-free survivalIntensive combination chemotherapySmall cell cancerExtent of diseaseLarge cell carcinomaCell lung cancerLung cancer patientsLarge cell componentExperience of the National Cancer Institute (USA) in the treatment and biology of small cell lung cancer.
Minna J, Bunn P, Carney D, Cohen M, Cuttita F, Fosieck B, Gazdar A, Ihde D, Johnston-Early A, Matthews M, Makuch R, Oie H, Rosen S, Lichter A, Glatstein E. Experience of the National Cancer Institute (USA) in the treatment and biology of small cell lung cancer. Bulletin Du Cancer 1982, 69: 83-93. PMID: 6280795.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1981
Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response
Baker S, Makuch R, Wolf G. Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 1981, 107: 683-689. PMID: 6170283, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1981.00790470031008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBleomycinCarcinoma, Squamous CellCisplatinClinical Trials as TopicDrug Therapy, CombinationHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansLymphatic MetastasisPreoperative CarePrognosisConceptsPrimary tumorInduction chemotherapyPreoperative cisplatinPartial responseComplete responseRegional adenopathyResectable stage IIISquamous cell carcinomaNational Cancer Institute trialsNeck squamous carcinomaPretreatment patientsPrognostic factorsBleomycin therapyNeck nodesSquamous carcinomaTumor characteristicsCell carcinomaPrognostic indicatorTumor responseRegional nodesBleomycin sulfateOral cavityStage IIIResponse rateChemotherapyPrognostic Implications of Stage of Disease and Sites of Metastases in Patients with Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Treated with Intensive Combination Chemotherapy1,2
Ihde D, Makuch R, Carney D, Bunn P, Cohen M, Matthews M, Minna J. Prognostic Implications of Stage of Disease and Sites of Metastases in Patients with Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Treated with Intensive Combination Chemotherapy1,2. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1981, 123: 500-7. PMID: 6263137, DOI: 10.1164/arrd.1981.123.5.500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell carcinomaExtensive diseaseCentral nervous systemLimited diseaseCell carcinomaBone marrowNervous systemIntensive induction chemotherapyInvolvement of boneSite of metastasisSoft tissueRadionuclide boneAggressive chemotherapyInduction chemotherapyChest roentgenogramMetastatic diseaseUntreated patientsLiver biopsyStaging procedureDistant metastasisFiberoptic bronchoscopyOpposite lungPrognostic implicationsPhysical examinationPretreatment stagingInfluence of prognostic factors on survival in Ewing's sarcoma.
Glaubiger D, Makuch R, Schwarz J. Influence of prognostic factors on survival in Ewing's sarcoma. National Cancer Institute Monograph 1981, 285-8. PMID: 7300894.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary diseaseEwing's sarcomaTreatment groupsSerum lactate dehydrogenase levelIntensive adjuvant chemotherapySystemic chemotherapy regimensLactate dehydrogenase levelsNumber of patientsSignificant differencesNational Cancer InstituteRecent treatment regimensAdjuvant chemotherapyChemotherapy regimensPrognostic factorsPrimary lesionTreatment regimensLDH levelsMetastatic statusSurvival resultsDehydrogenase levelsTreatment protocolLocal irradiationCancer InstituteSarcomaPrimary site
1980
Influence of Histologic Subtype of Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung on Clinical Presentation, Response to Therapy, and Survival2
Carney D, Matthews M, Ihde D, Bunn P, Cohen M, Makuch R, Gazdar A, Minna J. Influence of Histologic Subtype of Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung on Clinical Presentation, Response to Therapy, and Survival2. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1980, 65: 1225-1230. PMID: 6253711, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/65.6.1225.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Small CellDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsLymphatic MetastasisMaleNeoplasm MetastasisPrognosisConceptsSmall cell carcinomaHistologic subtypeCell carcinomaSame patientBiopsy tissueAggressive cytotoxic therapyChemotherapeutic response rateExtent of diseaseInitial performance statusIntermediate cell subtypeSignificant differencesPerformance statusCombination chemotherapyClinical presentationCytotoxic therapyTherapeutic decisionsPatientsLung cancer classificationResponse rateCell subtypesSubtypesTherapyCarcinomaLungWorking PartySmoking abstinence and small cell lung cancer survival. An association.
Johnston-Early A, Cohen M, Minna J, Paxton L, Fossieck B, Ihde D, Bunn P, Matthews M, Makuch R. Smoking abstinence and small cell lung cancer survival. An association. JAMA 1980, 244: 2175-9. PMID: 6252357, DOI: 10.1001/jama.244.19.2175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Small CellCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinDrug Therapy, CombinationEtoposideHumansLung NeoplasmsPrognosisSmokingThymosinVincristineConceptsSmall cell lung cancerCell lung cancerSS patientsLung cancerCell lung cancer survivalThymosin fraction V.Lung cancer survivalDiscontinuation of smokingStart of treatmentContinuation of smokingSurvival benefitCigarette smokingPoor prognosisPrognostic implicationsCancer survivalSurvival differencesRadiation therapyBetter survivalPatientsSmokingBeneficial effectsS groupDiagnosisSurvivalTherapy
1979
Thymosin fraction V and intensive combination chemotherapy. Prolonging the survival of patients with small-cell lung cancer.
Cohen M, Chretien P, Ihde D, Fossieck B, Makuch R, Bunn P, Johnston A, Shackney S, Matthews M, Lipson S, Kenady D, Minna J. Thymosin fraction V and intensive combination chemotherapy. Prolonging the survival of patients with small-cell lung cancer. JAMA 1979, 241: 1813-5. PMID: 219267, DOI: 10.1001/jama.241.17.1813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThymosin fraction VIntensive remission induction chemotherapySmall cell bronchogenic carcinomaSmall cell lung cancerComplete response rateRemission induction chemotherapyWeeks of chemotherapyIntensive combination chemotherapySurvival of patientsRelapse-free survivalThymosin administrationThymosin treatmentComplete respondersCombination chemotherapyBronchogenic carcinomaImmune deficitsLung cancerSurvival durationSurvival timeTreatment groupsResponse rateChemotherapyPatientsFraction VTreatmentCyclic alternating combination chemotherapy for small cell bronchogenic carcinoma.
Cohen M, Ihde D, Bunn P, Fossieck B, Matthews M, Shackney S, Johnston-Early A, Makuch R, Minna J. Cyclic alternating combination chemotherapy for small cell bronchogenic carcinoma. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1979, 63: 163-70. PMID: 221114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell bronchogenic carcinomaResistant drug combinationsCell bronchogenic carcinomaCR rateCombination chemotherapyComplete responseBronchogenic carcinomaDrug combinationsExtensive disease patientsLimited disease patientsProtocol-eligible patientsHigh-dose cyclophosphamideBrain radiation therapyDisease-free survivalComplete respondersDrug regimensProlong survivalInitial treatmentRadiation therapyPatientsVP-16ChemotherapyCarcinomaSequential useMonthscis-Dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.
Young R, Von Hoff D, Gormley P, Makuch R, Cassidy J, Howser D, Bull J. cis-Dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1979, 63: 1539-44. PMID: 387224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAntineoplastic AgentsBone MarrowCisplatinDigestive SystemDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansKidneyMiddle AgedOvarian NeoplasmsRemission, SpontaneousConceptsCombination chemotherapy studiesAdvanced ovarian cancerSingle-agent activityOverall response rateLife-table analysisOvarian Cancer StudyEvaluable patientsForced diuresisSubstantial nauseaHematologic toxicityChemotherapy studiesRenal toxicityOvarian adenocarcinomaOvarian cancerResponse ratePatientsCancer studiesTreatmentToxicityNauseaVomitingDiuresisAdenocarcinomaMajor roleTherapy