1978
Sequential nonsurgical and surgical staging of non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma
Chabner B, Johnson R, Young R, Canellos G, Hubbard S, Johnson S, Devita V. Sequential nonsurgical and surgical staging of non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma. Cancer 1978, 42: 922-925. PMID: 150938, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197808)42:2+<922::aid-cncr2820420714>3.0.co;2-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1976
Sequential nonsurgical and surgical staging of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Chabner B, Johnson R, Young R, Canellos G, Hubbard S, Johnson S, DeVita V. Sequential nonsurgical and surgical staging of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1976, 85: 149-54. PMID: 782309, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-85-2-149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaStaging of non-Hodgkin's lymphomaStaging laparotomyLiver biopsyStage III or stage IV diseasePresence of disseminated diseaseDiagnostic proceduresStage IV diseaseBone marrow biopsyPercutaneous liver biopsySequence of diagnostic proceduresNegative lymphangiogramIV diseaseSurgical stagingDisseminated diseaseConsecutive patientsLocalized diseaseNodular lymphomaPositive lymphangiogramHistiocytic lymphomaStaging procedureLymphomaStage IPatientsNonsurgical proceduresCombination chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer: response and effect on survival.
Canellos G, DeVita V, Gold G, Chabner B, Schein P, Young R. Combination chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer: response and effect on survival. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1976, 84: 389-92. PMID: 1259283, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-84-4-389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian survivalBreast cancerFunctional liver impairmentPrevious cytotoxic therapyAdvanced breast cancerMetastatic breast cancerHormonal therapyLiver impairmentMetastatic diseasePartial responseCombination chemotherapyComplete responseNodal metastasisCytotoxic therapyEndocrine ablationPatientsFourteenth daySoft tissueEighth daySurvivalTherapyCancerMonthsDaysResponsive sitesPathological staging of 100 consecutive untreated patients with non‐Hodgkin's lymphomas. Extramedullary sites of disease
Lotz M, Chabner B, Devita V, Johnson R, Berard C. Pathological staging of 100 consecutive untreated patients with non‐Hodgkin's lymphomas. Extramedullary sites of disease. Cancer 1976, 37: 266-270. PMID: 1247961, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197601)37:1<266::aid-cncr2820370136>3.0.co;2-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsBiopsyFemaleHumansLiver NeoplasmsLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisLymphomaMaleSex FactorsSpleenSplenic NeoplasmsConceptsPathological stagingHodgkin's lymphomaNodular lymphomaHepatic biopsyDiffuse lymphomaFirst positive biopsyPercutaneous hepatic biopsyConsecutive untreated patientsBone marrow needle biopsyNegative spleensAbdominal involvementExploratory laparotomyUntreated patientsHepatic involvementWedge biopsyHistologic typeOverall incidenceRappaport classificationAbdominal diseasePositive biopsiesExtramedullary sitesNeedle biopsyUntreated casesPatientsBiopsy
1975
Percutaneous liver biopsy, peritoneoscopy and laparotomy: an assessment of relative merits in the lymphomata.
Chabner B, Johnson R, Chretien P, Schein P, Young R, Canellos C, Hubbard S, Anderson T, Rosenoff S, DeVita V. Percutaneous liver biopsy, peritoneoscopy and laparotomy: an assessment of relative merits in the lymphomata. British Journal Of Cancer. Supplement 1975, 2: 242-7. PMID: 126693, PMCID: PMC2149568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous liver biopsyLiver biopsyLymphocytic lymphomaUntreated patientsHodgkin's lymphomaPercutaneous liver biopsy specimensStage IV diseaseConsecutive untreated patientsWedge liver biopsyLiver biopsy specimensLiver involvementPositive biopsiesBiopsy specimensPercutaneous biopsyLaparotomyPatientsBiopsyLymphomaPositive findingsTwo-thirdsFindingsDiseaseLiver
1974
Cyclical Combination Chemotherapy for Advanced Breast Carcinoma
Canellos G, Devita V, Gold G, Chabner B, Schein P, Young R. Cyclical Combination Chemotherapy for Advanced Breast Carcinoma. The BMJ 1974, 1: 218. PMID: 4818162, PMCID: PMC1633086, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.5901.218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian survivalMetastatic lesionsAdvanced metastatic breast cancerCyclical combination chemotherapyOverall median durationAdvanced breast carcinomaBone marrow involvementMetastatic breast cancerMetastasis-free intervalSoft tissueExtensive radiotherapyPrevious chemotherapyComplete remissionHaematological toxicityHormonal therapyLiver dysfunctionMarrow involvementMedian durationCombination chemotherapyEndocrine ablationBreast carcinomaBreast cancerPatientsMonthly cyclesChemotherapy
1973
Streptozotocin for malignant insulinomas and carcinoid tumor. Report of eight cases and review of the literature.
Schein P, Kahn R, Gorden P, Wells S, Devita V. Streptozotocin for malignant insulinomas and carcinoid tumor. Report of eight cases and review of the literature. JAMA Internal Medicine 1973, 132: 555-61. PMID: 4355081, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.132.4.555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenoma, Islet CellAdultBlood GlucoseCarcinoid TumorChemical and Drug Induced Liver InjuryCreatinineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInsulinKidneyKidney Function TestsLiverLiver NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisPancreatic NeoplasmsProinsulinProteinuriaRadionuclide ImagingRemission, SpontaneousStreptozocinTime FactorsTolbutamideLiver‐spleen scan in hodgkin's disease
Milder M, Larson S, Bagley C, Devita V, Johnson R, Johnston G. Liver‐spleen scan in hodgkin's disease. Cancer 1973, 31: 826-834. PMID: 4706049, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197304)31:4<826::aid-cncr2820310410>3.0.co;2-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver-spleen scanLiver involvementHodgkin's diseaseFilling defectPhysical examinationTumor involvementLiver biopsyPathologic findingsHepatic lobeLiver scanSplenic tumorAdvanced stageReliable signDiseaseSpleenTumorsScansLymphangiogramPatientsLiverInvolvementExaminationSplenomegalyBiopsyFindingsDiagnosis of liver involvement by lymphoma: Results in 96 consecutive peritoneoscopies
Bagley C, Thomas L, Johnson R, Chretien P, Devita V. Diagnosis of liver involvement by lymphoma: Results in 96 consecutive peritoneoscopies. Cancer 1973, 31: 840-847. PMID: 4267529, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197304)31:4<840::aid-cncr2820310412>3.0.co;2-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHodgkin's diseaseHepatic involvementLiver biopsyPositive biopsiesHodgkin's lymphomaLymphocytic lymphomaMultiple liver biopsiesMultiple needle biopsiesPresence of hepatomegalyLiver function testsPercutaneous liver biopsyUntreated Hodgkin's diseaseFrequent false-negative resultsPresence of symptomsFalse-negative resultsLiver involvementNodal diseaseWedge biopsyLymphomatous involvementFunction testsMinimal morbidityNeedle biopsyPercutaneous biopsySame patientBiopsyClinical pharmacology of cyclophosphamide.
Bagley C, Bostick F, DeVita V. Clinical pharmacology of cyclophosphamide. Cancer Research 1973, 33: 226-33. PMID: 4688880.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOvarian carcinoma metastatic to the diaphragm—frequently undiagnosed at laparotomy A preliminary report
Bagley C, Young R, Schein P, Chabner B, Devita V. Ovarian carcinoma metastatic to the diaphragm—frequently undiagnosed at laparotomy A preliminary report. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1973, 116: 397-400. PMID: 4267636, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(15)31299-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiopsyDiaphragmFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLaparotomyLiver NeoplasmsNeoplasm MetastasisOvarian NeoplasmsConceptsDiaphragmatic metastasisOvarian carcinomaOvarian carcinoma metastaticStage IA diseaseUpper abdominal metastasisIA diseaseAbdominal metastasesCarcinoma metastaticHigh incidenceMetastasisPatientsCarcinomaPreliminary reportRadiotherapyOnly siteDirect visualizationDiaphragmLaparotomyMetastaticPeritoneoscopyIncidenceDiseasePhysiciansLiverWeeks
1972
Preliminary clinical trials of dichloromethotrexate (NSC-29630) in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Vogel C, Adamson R, DeVita V, Johns D, Kyalwazi S. Preliminary clinical trials of dichloromethotrexate (NSC-29630) in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Chemotherapy Reports 1972, 56: 249-58. PMID: 4339634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLiver biopsy in Hodgkin's disease. Clinicopathologic correlations in 127 patients.
Bagley C, Roth J, Thomas L, Devita V. Liver biopsy in Hodgkin's disease. Clinicopathologic correlations in 127 patients. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1972, 76: 219-25. PMID: 4257911, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-76-2-219.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1971
Arteriography of an ileal carcinoid tumor.
Shimkin P, DeVita V, Doppman J. Arteriography of an ileal carcinoid tumor. Canadian Association Of Radiologists Journal 1971, 22: 259-60. PMID: 5136948.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1970
Combination chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced Hodgkin's disease.
Devita V, Serpick A, Carbone P. Combination chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced Hodgkin's disease. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1970, 73: 881-95. PMID: 5525541, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-73-6-881.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1965
PULMONARY MANIFESTATIONS OF PRIMARY HEPATIC CARCINOMA
DeVita V, Trujillo N, Blackman A, Ticktin H. PULMONARY MANIFESTATIONS OF PRIMARY HEPATIC CARCINOMA. The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences 1965, 250: 428-436. PMID: 4284660, DOI: 10.1097/00000441-196510000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research