2006
Outpatient high‐dose melphalan in multiple myeloma patients
Kassar M, Medoff E, Seropian S, Cooper DL. Outpatient high‐dose melphalan in multiple myeloma patients. Transfusion 2006, 47: 115-119. PMID: 17207239, DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2007.01073.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAmbulatory CareAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntibiotic ProphylaxisAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingBacteremiaCeftriaxoneDose-Response Relationship, DrugFeverHospitalizationHumansIncidenceLength of StayMelphalanMiddle AgedMultiple MyelomaNeutropeniaRetrospective StudiesStaphylococcal InfectionsStem Cell TransplantationConceptsHigh-dose melphalanOnset of neutropeniaPrimary care providersOutpatient settingMean durationPeripheral blood progenitor cell infusionGeneral outpatient settingProgenitor cell infusionTreatment-related mortalityMultiple myeloma patientsUse of ceftriaxoneApparent beneficial effectTransplant episodesMost patientsCell infusionFebrile patientsMedian timeMyeloma patientsRandomized trialsDecreased riskOutpatient therapyAmbulatory therapyOutpatient treatmentNeutropeniaCare providers
2003
A simplified approach to stem cell mobilization in multiple myeloma patients not previously treated with alkylating agents
Lerro KA, Medoff E, Wu Y, Seropian SE, Snyder E, Krause D, Cooper DL. A simplified approach to stem cell mobilization in multiple myeloma patients not previously treated with alkylating agents. Bone Marrow Transplantation 2003, 32: 1113-1117. PMID: 14647264, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1704286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlood Cell CountCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDatabases, FactualDexamethasoneDoxorubicinFemaleFeverGranulocyte Colony-Stimulating FactorHematopoietic Stem Cell MobilizationHumansLeukapheresisMaleMiddle AgedMultiple MyelomaNeutropeniaPeripheral Blood Stem Cell TransplantationRetrospective StudiesTransplantation, AutologousVincristineConceptsMultiple myelomaEnough stem cellsCells/Autologous stem cell rescueFever/neutropeniaG-CSF beginningStem cell rescueHigh-dose chemotherapyPotential transplant candidatesMultiple myeloma patientsStem cell collectionStem cell toxicityStem cellsAggressive chemotherapyInitial therapyTransplant candidatesAgent therapyConsecutive patientsExcessive morbidityMyeloma patientsCell mobilizationCell rescuePatientsG-CSFCell collection
1999
Neutropenic infections in 100 patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease treated with high-dose BEAM chemotherapy and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplant: out-patient treatment is a viable option
Seropian S, Nadkarni R, Jillella A, Salloum E, Burtness B, Hu G, Zelterman D, Cooper D. Neutropenic infections in 100 patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or Hodgkin’s disease treated with high-dose BEAM chemotherapy and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplant: out-patient treatment is a viable option. Bone Marrow Transplantation 1999, 23: 599-605. PMID: 10217191, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1701610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmbulatory CareAntibiotic ProphylaxisAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarmustineCytarabineDose-Response Relationship, DrugHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHodgkin DiseaseHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMelphalanMiddle AgedNeutropeniaPodophyllotoxinRetrospective StudiesConceptsPeripheral blood progenitor cell transplantHigh-dose chemotherapyAbsolute neutrophil countProgenitor cell transplantCell transplantHodgkin's diseaseHodgkin's lymphomaHerpes simplex virus serologyHigh-dose BEAM chemotherapyGram-positive bacteremiaDuration of neutropeniaRisk of bacteremiaPeriod of neutropeniaMultivariate logistic regressionInvasive fungal infectionsRisk of developmentNumber of CD34Amphotericin therapyBEAM chemotherapyFebrile neutropeniaNeutropenic infectionOral ciprofloxacinWBC engraftmentProphylactic antibioticsCare visits
1998
Assessment of pulmonary and cardiac function after high dose chemotherapy with BEAM and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantation
Salloum E, Jillella A, Nadkarni R, Seropian S, Hu G, D'Andrea E, Zelterman D, Cooper D. Assessment of pulmonary and cardiac function after high dose chemotherapy with BEAM and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantation. Cancer 1998, 82: 1506-1512. PMID: 9554528, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19980415)82:8<1506::aid-cncr12>3.0.co;2-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarmustineCombined Modality TherapyCytarabineFemaleHeartHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHodgkin DiseaseHumansLungLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMaleMelphalanMiddle AgedNeutropeniaNeutrophilsPodophyllotoxinRespiratory Function TestsRetrospective StudiesVentricular Function, LeftConceptsHigh-dose chemotherapyPulmonary function testsPeripheral blood progenitor cell transplantationBlood progenitor cell transplantationProgenitor cell transplantationPBPC transplantationDose chemotherapyVital capacityCell transplantationAutologous peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantationAbnormal pulmonary function testsVentricular ejection fraction valuesHigh-dose therapyTotal lung capacityTime of reevaluationEjection fraction valuesEquilibrium radionuclide angiographyMediastinal irradiationAdditional therapyComplete remissionDose therapyPulmonary symptomsExpiratory volumePulmonary functionPFT values