2004
Gefitinib — a novel targeted approach to treating cancer
Herbst RS, Fukuoka M, Baselga J. Gefitinib — a novel targeted approach to treating cancer. Nature Reviews Cancer 2004, 4: 956-965. PMID: 15573117, DOI: 10.1038/nrc1506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungEpidermal Growth FactorErbB ReceptorsGefitinibHumansLung NeoplasmsProtein-Tyrosine KinasesQuinazolinesEGFR inhibition in NSCLC: the emerging role of cetuximab.
Herbst RS. EGFR inhibition in NSCLC: the emerging role of cetuximab. Journal Of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2004, 2 Suppl 2: s41-51. PMID: 19780245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor inhibitorsCell lung cancerTyrosine kinase inhibitorsLung cancerReceptor inhibitorsKinase inhibitorsAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerMonoclonal antibodiesEpidermal growth factor receptor expressionChemotherapy-related toxicityGrowth factor receptor expressionGrowth factor receptor inhibitionRole of cetuximabPhase II trialInterstitial lung diseaseEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitionOverall response rateFactor receptor expressionModerate rashII trialUntreated patientsHypersensitivity reactionsLung disease
2003
Dose-comparative monotherapy trials of ZD1839 in previously treated non–small cell lung cancer patients
Herbst RS. Dose-comparative monotherapy trials of ZD1839 in previously treated non–small cell lung cancer patients. Seminars In Oncology 2003, 30: 30-38. PMID: 12644982, DOI: 10.1053/sonc.2003.50030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerSymptom improvement rateTumor response rateDay groupSolid tumorsChemotherapy regimensIDEAL-2Ideal 1Lung cancerClinical trialsStage IIIResponse rateNon-small cell lung cancer patientsEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsAdvanced unresectable stage IIIMedian progression-free survivalObjective tumor response rateCell lung cancer patientsImprovement rateSelective epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsPhase I clinical trialIressa Dose Evaluation
2002
Selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 is generally well-tolerated and has activity in non-small-cell lung cancer and other solid tumors: results of a phase I trial.
Herbst RS, Maddox AM, Rothenberg ML, Small EJ, Rubin EH, Baselga J, Rojo F, Hong WK, Swaisland H, Averbuch SD, Ochs J, LoRusso PM. Selective oral epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839 is generally well-tolerated and has activity in non-small-cell lung cancer and other solid tumors: results of a phase I trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2002, 20: 3815-25. PMID: 12228201, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2002.03.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesGefitinibHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingNeoplasmsProtein-Tyrosine KinasesQuinazolinesSkin DiseasesConceptsDose-limiting toxicityPharmacokinetic analysisEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrade 1/2 adverse eventsTyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Primary dose-limiting toxicityReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsPrior cancer therapyAntitumor activityDaily oral dosingPhase I trialCell lung cancerTyrosine kinase inhibitorsSolid tumor typesVariability of exposureStable diseaseAdverse eventsPartial responseUndue toxicityI trialTolerability trialCell lungFollicular rashZD1839 (Iressa™) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Herbst RS, Kies MS. ZD1839 (Iressa™) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The Oncologist 2002, 7: 9-15. PMID: 12202783, DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.7-suppl_4-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerEpidermal growth factor receptorLung cancerAdvanced non-small cell lung cancerEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor ZD1839Treatment of NSCLCCisplatin-based combination chemotherapyAnti-EGFR agentsConventional cytotoxic chemotherapyAvailable clinical dataGrowth factor receptorCombination chemotherapyCytotoxic chemotherapyPatient populationClinical dataClinical developmentGreater efficacyFactor receptorZD1839Less toxicityUseful targetChemotherapyCancerPrognosisThe role of the epidermal growth factor receptor in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma
Waxman ES, Herbst RS. The role of the epidermal growth factor receptor in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma. Seminars In Oncology Nursing 2002, 18: 20-29. PMID: 12053861, DOI: 10.1053/sonu.2002.33072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorColorectal carcinomaGrowth factor receptorClinical experienceAnti-EGFR monoclonal antibodiesTraditional cytotoxic approachesFactor receptorExtensive clinical testingTyrosine kinase inhibitorsEarly clinical experienceVariety of tumorsSignificant antitumor activityBiological agentsTreatment of cancerCytotoxic approachesEGFR resultsClinical testingNursing practiceCarcinomaMonoclonal antibodiesEGFR pathwayKinase inhibitorsAntitumor activityVariety of mechanismsReceptors
2001
Epidermal growth factor receptor biology (IMC-C225)
Kim E, Khuri F, Herbst R. Epidermal growth factor receptor biology (IMC-C225). Current Opinion In Oncology 2001, 13: 506-513. PMID: 11673692, DOI: 10.1097/00001622-200111000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIMC-C225Epidermal growth factor receptor biologyMonoclonal antibodiesLigand-linked toxinsOverall clinical outcomeOverall poor prognosisTyrosine kinase inhibitorsTyrosine kinase inhibitionOverexpression of EGFRNovel monoclonal antibodyClinical outcomesPoor prognosisTreatment of cancerRadiation therapySolid tumorsEpithelial cancersTumor proliferationEGFRGrowth factorKinase inhibitorsCancerReceptor biologyAntibodiesKinase inhibitionEGF receptor