2016
CALGB 80403 (Alliance)/E1206: A Randomized Phase II Study of Three Chemotherapy Regimens Plus Cetuximab in Metastatic Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
Enzinger PC, Burtness BA, Niedzwiecki D, Ye X, Douglas K, Ilson DH, Villaflor VM, Cohen SJ, Mayer RJ, Venook A, Benson AB, Goldberg RM. CALGB 80403 (Alliance)/E1206: A Randomized Phase II Study of Three Chemotherapy Regimens Plus Cetuximab in Metastatic Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2016, 34: 2736-2742. PMID: 27382098, PMCID: PMC5019745, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.65.5092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCamptothecinCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCisplatinDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalEpirubicinEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophagogastric JunctionFemaleFluorouracilHumansIrinotecanLeucovorinMaleMiddle AgedOrganoplatinum CompoundsSurvival RateTime FactorsTreatment FailureConceptsGastroesophageal junction cancerProgression-free survivalMetastatic esophagealJunction cancerOverall survivalTreatment failureResponse rateMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase II studyContinuous infusion fluorouracilOptimal chemotherapy backboneTreatment-related deathsMedian overall survivalPhase II studyPrimary end pointCooperative group studiesPromising preclinical dataChemotherapy backboneChemotherapy regimensAdverse eventsII studySecondary outcomesMedian timeTreatment armsPreclinical dataRandomized Phase II Trial of Irinotecan/Docetaxel or Irinotecan/Docetaxel Plus Cetuximab for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Burtness B, Powell M, Catalano P, Berlin J, Liles DK, Chapman AE, Mitchell E, Benson AB. Randomized Phase II Trial of Irinotecan/Docetaxel or Irinotecan/Docetaxel Plus Cetuximab for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. American Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2016, 39: 340-345. PMID: 24685886, PMCID: PMC4177955, DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAgedAnticoagulantsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCA-19-9 AntigenCamptothecinCetuximabDiarrheaDisease-Free SurvivalDocetaxelEnoxaparinFemaleHumansIrinotecanMaleMiddle AgedPancreatic NeoplasmsResponse Evaluation Criteria in Solid TumorsSurvival RateTaxoidsThromboembolismConceptsProgression-free survivalMetastatic pancreatic cancerAddition of cetuximabGrade 3/4 toxicitiesOverall survivalArm APancreatic cancerResponse rateArm B.Arm B. Median progression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalPrincipal grade 3/4 toxicitiesRandomized phase II trialIrinotecan/docetaxelPhase II trialEligible patientsII trialPrimary endpointSecondary endpointsThromboembolic eventsDocetaxel combinationIrinotecan combinationObjective responseIrinotecan therapyMetastatic adenocarcinoma
2013
Modern Chemotherapy Mitigates Adverse Prognostic Effect of Regional Nodal Metastases in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer
Thomay AA, Nagorney DM, Cohen SJ, Sigurdson ER, Truty MJ, Burtness B, Hall MJ, Chun YS. Modern Chemotherapy Mitigates Adverse Prognostic Effect of Regional Nodal Metastases in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2013, 18: 69-74. PMID: 24002765, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-013-2329-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCamptothecinColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleHepatectomyHumansIrinotecanKaplan-Meier EstimateLiver NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingOrganoplatinum CompoundsOvarian NeoplasmsOxaliplatinPeritoneal NeoplasmsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultConceptsStage IV colorectal cancerLymph node ratioPositive regional nodesRegional lymph nodesRegional nodal metastasesColorectal cancerPositive nodesOverall survivalRegional nodesLiver metastasesLymph nodesNodal metastasisPrognostic significanceModern chemotherapyMetastatic regional lymph nodesStage IV diseasePrimary tumor resectionTertiary referral centerDate of diagnosisAdverse prognostic effectMedian OSPerioperative oxaliplatinReferral centerPrognostic factorsRetrospective review
2009
Phase II trial of docetaxel–irinotecan combination in advanced esophageal cancer
Burtness B, Gibson M, Egleston B, Mehra R, Thomas L, Sipples R, Quintanilla M, Lacy J, Watkins S, Murren JR, Forastiere AA. Phase II trial of docetaxel–irinotecan combination in advanced esophageal cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2009, 20: 1242-1248. PMID: 19429872, PMCID: PMC2699385, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdn787.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced esophageal cancerPartial responseComplete responseEligible patientsEsophageal cancerEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusMetastatic squamous cell carcinomaSafety of docetaxelPhase II trialSquamous cell carcinomaPrincipal toxic effectsAssessable patientsEsophagogastric cancerMeasurable diseaseToxic deathsII trialCN patientsMedian survivalPerformance statusNormal bilirubinPreclinical evidenceMedian timeCell carcinomaMyocardial infarctionTumor assessment
2007
Phase II Trial of Weekly Docetaxel/Irinotecan Combination in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Burtness B, Thomas L, Sipples R, McGurk M, Salikooti S, Christoforou M, Mirto G, Salem R, Sosa J, Kloss R, Rahman Z, Chung G, Lacy J, Murren JR. Phase II Trial of Weekly Docetaxel/Irinotecan Combination in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. The Cancer Journal 2007, 13: 257-262. PMID: 17762761, DOI: 10.1097/ppo.0b013e31813c1174.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancerEligible patientsIrinotecan combinationPartial responseComplete responseEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0Principal grade 3/4 toxicitiesWorld Health Organization criteriaSafety of docetaxelGrade 3/4 toxicitiesObjective response ratePerformance status 0One-year survivalPhase II trialCombination of docetaxelNormal bilirubin levelsEvaluable patientsFebrile neutropeniaMeasurable diseaseStatus 0Toxic deathsUnresectable diseaseII trialRecurrent disease
2002
Phase I Dose Escalation Trial of Weekly Docetaxel Plus Irinotecan in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Bleickardt E, Argiris A, Rich R, Blum K, McKeon A, Tara H, Zelterman D, Burtness B, Davies MJ, Murren JR. Phase I Dose Escalation Trial of Weekly Docetaxel Plus Irinotecan in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Cancer Biology & Therapy 2002, 1: 646-651. PMID: 12642688, DOI: 10.4161/cbt.314.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-limiting toxicityWeek of restWeekly docetaxelPancreatic cancerDose levelsSolid tumorsPredominant dose-limiting toxicityCommon dose-limiting toxicityNon-small cell lungPhase II dosesNausea/vomitingAdvanced solid tumorsMaximum-tolerated dosePhase II trialPhase I trialNonhematologic toxicityEligible patientsEscalation trialII trialPartial responseSevere neutropeniaWeekly administrationI trialAdvanced cancerCell lung
2000
Dose escalation and pharmacokinetic study of irinotecan in combination with paclitaxel in patients with advanced cancer
Murren J, Peccerillo K, DiStasio S, Li X, Leffert J, Pizzorno G, Burtness B, McKeon A, Cheng Y. Dose escalation and pharmacokinetic study of irinotecan in combination with paclitaxel in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 2000, 46: 43-50. PMID: 10912577, DOI: 10.1007/s002800000115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose of irinotecanElimination of irinotecanDrug AdministrationAdvanced cancerFirst cycle patientsChemotherapy-related toxicityDose of paclitaxelClinical side effectsSequence of administrationBlood cell elementsNonhematologic toxicityReversible neutropeniaFirst doseMost patientsPartial responseCycle patientsDose escalationMild diarrheaPreclinical dataPlasma concentrationsSide effectsIrinotecanPatientsPharmacokinetic parametersWeekly schedule
1997
Dose-escalation and pharmacodynamic study of topotecan in combination with cyclophosphamide in patients with refractory cancer.
Murren JR, Anderson S, Fedele J, Pizzorno G, Belliveau D, Zelterman D, Burtness BA, Tocino I, Flynn SD, Beidler D, Cheng YC. Dose-escalation and pharmacodynamic study of topotecan in combination with cyclophosphamide in patients with refractory cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1997, 15: 148-57. PMID: 8996136, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1997.15.1.148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsMaximum-tolerated doseMg/ m2/dDose of topotecanM2/dRefractory cancerDay 1Treatment cyclesDrug-induced DNA fragmentationGrowth factor supportTransfusion of RBCsDose of cyclophosphamideFirst treatment cycleAdministration of cyclophosphamideGranulocyte colony-stimulating factorPharmacokinetics of topotecanClass of agentsColony-stimulating factorBlood cell elementsBolus scheduleNonhematologic toxicityReversible neutropeniaDNA fragmentationFactor supportCombination therapy