2009
News the public should rely on
DeVita V. News the public should rely on. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology 2009, 6: 59-59. PMID: 19180108, DOI: 10.1038/ncponc1301.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
The Provenge® decision
DeVita V. The Provenge® decision. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology 2007, 4: 381-381. PMID: 17554239, DOI: 10.1038/ncponc0854.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Alternating MOPP and ABVD chemotherapy plus mantle-field radiation therapy in patients with massive mediastinal Hodgkin's disease.
Longo D, Glatstein E, Duffey P, Young R, Ihde D, Bastian A, Wilson W, Wittes R, Jaffe E, Hubbard S, DeVita V. Alternating MOPP and ABVD chemotherapy plus mantle-field radiation therapy in patients with massive mediastinal Hodgkin's disease. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1997, 15: 3338-46. PMID: 9363863, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1997.15.11.3338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBleomycinChildCombined Modality TherapyDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalDoxorubicinFemaleHodgkin DiseaseHumansMaleMechlorethamineMediastinal NeoplasmsMiddle AgedPrednisoneProcarbazineProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeVinblastineVincristineConceptsMantle field radiation therapyDisease-free survivalLarge mediastinal massMediastinal Hodgkin's diseaseHodgkin's diseaseABVD chemotherapyRadiation therapyOverall survivalMediastinal massMOPP/ABVDSecond solid tumorsTreatment-related pneumonitisComplete response rateAnn Arbor stageClinical prognostic factorsErythrocyte sedimentation rateTreatment of patientsAge 35 yearsLactate dehydrogenase levelsABVD therapyDacarbazine (ABVD) chemotherapyMedian followMOPP chemotherapySalvage therapyB symptoms
1994
Diffuse small noncleaved-cell, non-Burkitt's lymphoma in adults: a high-grade lymphoma responsive to ProMACE-based combination chemotherapy.
Longo D, Duffey P, Jaffe E, Raffeld M, Hubbard S, Fisher R, Wittes R, DeVita V, Young R. Diffuse small noncleaved-cell, non-Burkitt's lymphoma in adults: a high-grade lymphoma responsive to ProMACE-based combination chemotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1994, 12: 2153-9. PMID: 7523607, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1994.12.10.2153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBleomycinCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineDisease-Free SurvivalDoxorubicinEtoposideFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMaleMechlorethamineMethotrexateMiddle AgedPrednisoneProcarbazinePrognosisRemission InductionSurvival RateVincristineConceptsAdvanced stage diseaseProMACE-MOPPProMACE-CytaBOMBurkitt's lymphomaLocalized diseaseComplete responseInvolved-field radiation therapyCombination chemotherapy programsOverall survival rateEfficacy of cyclophosphamideTreatment of patientsHigh-grade lymphomaMedian followComplete remissionIntercurrent illnessAdult patientsChemotherapy programCombination chemotherapyOverall survivalAggressive lymphomaRadiation therapyPatientsLymphomaSurvival rateDisease
1992
Conventional-dose salvage combination chemotherapy in patients relapsing with Hodgkin's disease after combination chemotherapy: the low probability for cure.
Longo D, Duffey P, Young R, Hubbard S, Ihde D, Glatstein E, Phares J, Jaffe E, Urba W, DeVita V. Conventional-dose salvage combination chemotherapy in patients relapsing with Hodgkin's disease after combination chemotherapy: the low probability for cure. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1992, 10: 210-8. PMID: 1732422, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1992.10.2.210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplete response rateInitial remissionComplete remissionCombination chemotherapyHodgkin's diseaseSalvage therapyOverall survivalPeripheral blood stem cell supportResponse rateChemotherapy-induced complete remissionConventional-dose salvage therapyDate of relapseDurable second remissionsRemission 5 yearsSalvage combination chemotherapyShort initial remissionTreatment-related complicationsDisease-free survivalClinical prognostic factorsStem cell supportDuration of responsePrimary treatment regimenRelapse of patientsNational Cancer InstituteB symptoms
1991
Treatment of advanced-stage Hodgkin's disease: alternating noncrossresistant MOPP/CABS is not superior to MOPP.
Longo D, Duffey P, DeVita V, Wiernik P, Hubbard S, Phares J, Bastian A, Jaffe E, Young R. Treatment of advanced-stage Hodgkin's disease: alternating noncrossresistant MOPP/CABS is not superior to MOPP. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1991, 9: 1409-20. PMID: 1712836, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1991.9.8.1409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBleomycinDose-Response Relationship, DrugDoxorubicinFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHodgkin DiseaseHumansLeukemiaLomustineMaleMechlorethamineMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPrednisoneProcarbazineRemission InductionStreptozocinSurvival RateVincristineConceptsAdvanced-stage Hodgkin's diseaseErythrocyte sedimentation rateDose intensityOverall survivalHodgkin's diseaseInitial erythrocyte sedimentation rateDisease-free survival ratesDisease-free survival curvesComplete response rateDisease-free survivalBetter overall survivalPoor prognostic factorSecondary acute leukemiaHigher platelet countsAssessable patientsPrognostic factorsPlatelet countAcute leukemiaTreatment outcomesMOPPPatientsResponse rateSurvival rateSurvival curvesDiseaseTreatment of advanced-stage massive mediastinal Hodgkin's disease: the case for combined modality treatment.
Longo D, Russo A, Duffey P, Hubbard S, Glatstein E, Hill J, Jaffe E, Young R, DeVita V. Treatment of advanced-stage massive mediastinal Hodgkin's disease: the case for combined modality treatment. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1991, 9: 227-35. PMID: 1988570, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1991.9.2.227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMediastinal Hodgkin's diseaseDisease-free survivalComplete respondersModality treatmentHodgkin's diseaseNational Cancer InstituteComplete remissionRadiation therapyMantle radiation therapyStage IIB diseaseOverall survival differenceMOPP chemotherapyDurable remissionsIIB diseaseLate complicationsModality therapyOverall survivalComplete responseMediastinal massSubsequent therapyTumor mortalitySurvival differencesChest radiographsRetrospective analysisMaximal responseSuperiority of ProMACE-CytaBOM over ProMACE-MOPP in the treatment of advanced diffuse aggressive lymphoma: results of a prospective randomized trial.
Longo D, DeVita V, Duffey P, Wesley M, Ihde D, Hubbard S, Gilliom M, Jaffe E, Cossman J, Fisher R. Superiority of ProMACE-CytaBOM over ProMACE-MOPP in the treatment of advanced diffuse aggressive lymphoma: results of a prospective randomized trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1991, 9: 25-38. PMID: 1702144, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1991.9.1.25.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDaily days 1ProMACE-MOPPComplete remissionProMACE-CytaBOMDay 1Day 8Complete respondersSmall noncleaved-cell lymphomaComplete response rateCo-trimoxazole prophylaxisDouble-strength tabletProMACE-CytaBOM regimenTreatment-related causesTreatment-related mortalityPneumocystis carinii pneumoniaDiffuse aggressive lymphomasPeriod of treatmentDay 1 treatmentCombination chemotherapyAggressive lymphomaCarinii pneumoniaMalignant lymphomaEffective treatmentPatientsResponse rate
1989
Treatment of localized aggressive lymphomas with combination chemotherapy followed by involved-field radiation therapy.
Longo D, Glatstein E, Duffey P, Ihde D, Hubbard S, Fisher R, Jaffe E, Gilliom M, Young R, DeVita V. Treatment of localized aggressive lymphomas with combination chemotherapy followed by involved-field radiation therapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1989, 7: 1295-302. PMID: 2788716, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1989.7.9.1295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvolved field radiation therapyRadiation therapyComplete remissionAggressive lymphomaCoronary artery bypass surgeryInvolved-field radiation therapyEarly hematogenous disseminationLocalized aggressive lymphomaTreatment-related deathsClinical stage IHigh-dose methotrexateArtery bypass surgeryCombination chemotherapy programsCycles of treatmentMedian followAggressive histologyBypass surgeryLeucovorin rescueChemotherapy programCombination chemotherapyHospital admissionLocal therapyHematogenous disseminationEffective treatmentLymphoma histology
1987
Decreasing Risk of Leukemia with Prolonged Follow-up after Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease
Blayney D, Longo D, Young R, Greene M, Hubbard S, Postal M, Duffey P, DeVita V. Decreasing Risk of Leukemia with Prolonged Follow-up after Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease. New England Journal Of Medicine 1987, 316: 710-714. PMID: 3821809, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198703193161203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of leukemiaHodgkin's diseaseAcute leukemiaNormal marrow morphologyBone marrow aspirationAcute nonlymphocytic leukemiaSecond neoplasmsMarrow aspirationNonlymphocytic leukemiaMarrow morphologyActuarial analysisPatientsBone marrowFirst treatmentPeak onsetLeukemiaMorphologic changesChemotherapyRadiation treatmentDiseaseComplicationsTreatmentRiskYearsPrevious studies
1986
Lung cancer rates are alarming and are NCI's greatest challenge.
DeVita V. Lung cancer rates are alarming and are NCI's greatest challenge. Public Health Reports 1986, 101: 5. PMID: 3080790, PMCID: PMC1477644.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
Abnormal coagulation results in patients with hodgkin's disease
Seifter E, Parker R, Gralnick H, Wesley M, DeVita V, Young R, Longo D. Abnormal coagulation results in patients with hodgkin's disease. The American Journal Of Medicine 1985, 78: 942-950. PMID: 3160235, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(85)90216-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHodgkin's diseaseProthrombin timeAbnormal coagulation test resultsAbnormal coagulation resultsAbnormal test valuesComplete staging evaluationProthrombin time prolongationCoagulation test resultsCourse of diseaseCoagulation factor disordersPartial thromboplastin timeAlkaline phosphatase levelsClotting abnormalitiesAdvanced diseaseConstitutional symptomsMediastinal involvementStaging evaluationCoagulation abnormalitiesAbnormal coagulationEvaluable casesTumor regressionThromboplastin timeFactor disordersHematologic testingInvasive proceduresRenal involvement in diffuse aggressive lymphomas: results of treatment with combination chemotherapy.
Geffen D, Fisher R, Longo D, Young R, DeVita V. Renal involvement in diffuse aggressive lymphomas: results of treatment with combination chemotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1985, 3: 646-53. PMID: 3998781, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1985.3.5.646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal renal functionSerum creatinine levelsRenal involvementDiffuse aggressive lymphomasRenal functionCombination chemotherapyCreatinine levelsAggressive lymphomaElevated serum creatinine levelInitial local controlRecurrent renal diseaseEvidence of diseaseSite of recurrenceResults of treatmentComplete remissionDisseminated diseaseRenal diseaseSystemic diseaseHodgkin's lymphomaComplete resolutionRadiographic criteriaPatientsLocal controlLymphomaChemotherapy
1984
BCVPP chemotherapy for advanced Hodgkin's disease: evidence for greater duration of complete remission, greater survival, and less toxicity than with a MOPP regimen. Results of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group study.
Bakemeier R, Anderson J, Costello W, Rosner G, Horton J, Glick J, Hines J, Berard C, DeVita V. BCVPP chemotherapy for advanced Hodgkin's disease: evidence for greater duration of complete remission, greater survival, and less toxicity than with a MOPP regimen. Results of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group study. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1984, 101: 447-56. PMID: 6089632, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-101-4-447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlood Cell CountCarmustineClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesHematologic DiseasesHodgkin DiseaseHumansMaleMechlorethamineNeoplasm StagingPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesPrednisoneProcarbazineRandom AllocationVinblastineVincristineConceptsAdvanced Hodgkin's diseaseHodgkin's diseaseUntreated patientsEastern Cooperative Oncology Group studyDuration of complete remissionRandomized prospective studyTreatment of patientsMOPP regimenHematologic toxicityInduction chemotherapyComplete remissionChemotherapy regimensRemission rateNeurological toxicityProspective studyMOPPRemissionTherapeutic benefitChemotherapyPatientsInduction phaseDiseaseToxicityGroup studyDurationSecond malignant neoplasms complicating Hodgkin's disease: the National Cancer Institute experience.
Tester W, Kinsella T, Waller B, Makuch R, Kelley P, Glatstein E, DeVita V. Second malignant neoplasms complicating Hodgkin's disease: the National Cancer Institute experience. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1984, 2: 762-9. PMID: 6547479, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1984.2.7.762.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond malignant neoplasmsHodgkin's diseaseMalignant neoplasmsSolid tumorsNational Cancer Institute ExperienceChronic myeloid leukemiaCases of sarcomaRisk of leukemiaUntreated patientsPatient ageHodgkin's lymphomaMedical recordsInstitute experienceMyeloid leukemiaSimilar riskAge 40Treatment groupsPatientsGreater riskLeukemiaTen yearsDiseaseTumorsLymphomaPositive associationProlonged initial remission in patients with nodular mixed lymphoma.
Longo D, Young R, Hubbard S, Wesley M, Fisher R, Jaffe E, Berard C, DeVita V. Prolonged initial remission in patients with nodular mixed lymphoma. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1984, 100: 651-6. PMID: 6370065, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-100-5-651.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinEtoposideFemaleHumansLeucovorinLymphoma, FollicularMaleMechlorethamineMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPrednisoneProcarbazinePrognosisRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsVincristineConceptsNodular mixed lymphomaComplete response rateMixed lymphomaComplete respondersInitial remissionMedian survivalResponse rateOverall complete response ratePrimary treatment regimensBone marrow involvementLactate dehydrogenase levelsNational Cancer InstituteAverage remissionB symptomsComplete remissionFirst remissionMarrow involvementShorter survivalTreatment regimensDehydrogenase levelsRemissionPatientsStage ICancer InstituteLymphomaNIH conference. T-cell lymphoproliferative syndrome associated with human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus.
Broder S, Bunn P, Jaffe E, Blattner W, Gallo R, Wong-Staal F, Waldmann T, DeVita V. NIH conference. T-cell lymphoproliferative syndrome associated with human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1984, 100: 543-57. PMID: 6322632, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-100-4-543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultAnimalsCell Transformation, NeoplasticCell Transformation, ViralDeltaretrovirusFemaleHumansLeukemia, LymphoidLymph NodesLymphomaLymphoproliferative DisordersMaleMiddle AgedNeoplastic Cells, CirculatingPhenotypeSyndromeT-LymphocytesTumor Virus InfectionsConceptsHuman T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virusAdult T-cell leukemia/lymphomaT-cell leukemia/lymphomaT-cell tropicLeukemia/lymphomaImmunologic featuresOpportunistic infectionsLymphoproliferative disordersLymphoproliferative syndromeMolecular biologicRNA tumor virusesTumor virusVirusClasses of retrovirusesMajor advancesRetrovirusesHypercalcemia
1983
Evidence of a treatment dose response in acute nonlymphocytic leukemias which occur after therapy of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Greene M, Young R, Merrill J, DeVita V. Evidence of a treatment dose response in acute nonlymphocytic leukemias which occur after therapy of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Cancer Research 1983, 43: 1891-8. PMID: 6572558.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of acute nonlymphocytic leukemiaNon-Hodgkin's lymphomaAcute nonlymphocytic leukemiaCases of acute nonlymphocytic leukemiaNonlymphocytic leukemiaTherapy of non-Hodgkin's lymphomaNon-Hodgkin lymphoma cohortNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma patientsSingle-modality therapyModel of leukemogenesisCase-control studyCumulative radiation dosePatients per yearOptimum patient managementHemibody radiationLeukemogenic therapyNational Cancer InstituteChemotherapy durationHistological subtypesChemotherapy doseTreatment regimensBone marrowTotal bodyPatient managementTherapyDiffuse aggressive lymphomas: increased survival after alternating flexible sequences of proMACE and MOPP chemotherapy.
Fisher R, DeVita V, Hubbard S, Longo D, Wesley R, Chabner B, Young R. Diffuse aggressive lymphomas: increased survival after alternating flexible sequences of proMACE and MOPP chemotherapy. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1983, 98: 304-9. PMID: 6600902, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-98-3-304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlood PlateletsCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationEtoposideFemaleHumansLeucovorinLeukopeniaLymphomaMaleMechlorethamineMethotrexateMiddle AgedPrednisoneProcarbazineVincristineConceptsComplete remission rateDiffuse aggressive lymphomasMOPP chemotherapyRemission rateAggressive lymphomaDose-limiting toxicityRelapse-free survivalNew treatment programPhases of treatmentComplete remissionComplete respondersMedian durationMedian survivalUntreated patientsTumor responsePatient rateLate intensificationPatientsAdvanced stageChemotherapyTreatment programSurvivalLymphoma
1982
Malignant lymphoma I. The histology and staging of 473 patients at the national cancer institute
Anderson T, Chabner B, Young R, Berard C, Garvin AJ, Simon R, Devita V. Malignant lymphoma I. The histology and staging of 473 patients at the national cancer institute. Cancer 1982, 50: 2699-2707. PMID: 7139563, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19821215)50:12<2699::aid-cncr2820501202>3.0.co;2-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiffuse lymphoma patientsNodular lymphoma patientsLymphoma patientsNational Cancer InstituteDiffuse lymphomaCancer InstituteCS III diseaseAdvanced-stage patientsBurkitt's lymphoma patientsExtranodal diseaseClinical stagingConsecutive patientsMedian agePathologic stagingStage patientsRetrospective reviewMalignant lymphomaNodular lymphomaSystemic symptomsRappaport systemPathologic materialBurkitt's lymphomaPatientsLymphomaDisease