2017
Immuno-thermal ablations – boosting the anticancer immune response
Slovak R, Ludwig JM, Gettinger SN, Herbst RS, Kim HS. Immuno-thermal ablations – boosting the anticancer immune response. Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2017, 5: 78. PMID: 29037259, PMCID: PMC5644150, DOI: 10.1186/s40425-017-0284-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune responseImmune effectsRobust antitumor responseAnticancer immune responseImmune modulating drugsUse of immunomodulationSystemic antitumor activityCheckpoint blockadeAntitumor responseAblative therapyCombination therapyRadiofrequency ablationAblative techniquesModulating drugsAnimal modelsAntitumor activityThermal ablationTherapeutic appealImmunomodulationTherapyAblationResponseMonotherapyImmunomodulatorsCryoablation
2016
Immune checkpoint therapy for non-small-cell lung cancer: an update
Xia B, Herbst RS. Immune checkpoint therapy for non-small-cell lung cancer: an update. Immunotherapy 2016, 8: 279-298. PMID: 26860624, DOI: 10.2217/imt.15.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell lung cancerImmune checkpointsLung cancerCo-inhibitory immune checkpointsRole of immunotherapyImmune checkpoint therapyImmune checkpoint pathwaysSynergistic antitumor activityCheckpoint inhibitorsInhibitory checkpointsCheckpoint therapyL1 antibodyImmune cellsNovel therapiesImmune activityAntagonist antibodyTumor growthTumor microenvironmentTumor cellsTherapyAntitumor activityAntibodiesCancerImmunotherapyCells
2011
Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Prognostic Factors and Changing Treatment Over 15 Years
Gaspar LE, McNamara EJ, Gay EG, Putnam JB, Crawford J, Herbst RS, Bonner JA. Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Prognostic Factors and Changing Treatment Over 15 Years. Clinical Lung Cancer 2011, 13: 115-122. PMID: 22000695, DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2011.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell lung cancerNational Cancer Data BaseExtensive SCLCHazard ratioLimited SCLCRadiation therapyExtensive small cell lung cancerLimited small cell lung cancerNon-Hispanic white patientsBenefit of chemotherapyReceipt of surgeryAmerican Joint CommitteeEarly-stage diseaseMedian survivalOnly chemotherapyStage diseasePrognostic factorsWhite patientsFemale patientsImproved survivalFemale sexLung cancerCancer stageBetter survivalPatientsPhase II Study of Cetuximab in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Stage IIIA/B Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: RTOG 0324
Blumenschein GR, Paulus R, Curran WJ, Robert F, Fossella F, Werner-Wasik M, Herbst RS, Doescher PO, Choy H, Komaki R. Phase II Study of Cetuximab in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Stage IIIA/B Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: RTOG 0324. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2011, 29: 2312-2318. PMID: 21555682, PMCID: PMC3107747, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.31.7875.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnresectable stage III NSCLCEpidermal growth factor receptorStage III NSCLCCombination of cetuximabCell lung cancerOverall survivalLung cancerGrade 4 hematologic toxicityRadiation Therapy Oncology GroupAdequate organ functionCycles of paclitaxelGrade 3 esophagitisGrade 5 eventsZubrod performance statusPhase II studyPrimary end pointCompletion of therapyPhase II trialDoses of paclitaxelPoor clinical outcomeGrowth factor receptorWeekly carboplatinHematologic toxicityII trialAdverse events
2008
Comment on “Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IIIA: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition)”
Rice D, Swisher S, Pisters K, Fossella F, Herbst R, Hofstetter W, Kies M, Komaki R, Lippman S, Mehran R, Roth J, Stewart D, Vaporciyan A, Walsh G, Cox J. Comment on “Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IIIA: ACCP Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition)”. CHEST Journal 2008, 134: 1349. PMID: 19059972, DOI: 10.1378/chest.08-0655.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCombined Modality TherapyHumansLung NeoplasmsPneumonectomySurvival RateTreatment OutcomeDose Escalation of Gemcitabine Is Possible With Concurrent Chest Three-Dimensional Rather Than Two-Dimensional Radiotherapy: A Phase I Trial in Patients With Stage III Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Zinner RG, Komaki R, Cox JD, Glisson BS, Pisters KM, Herbst RS, Kies M, Liao Z, Hong WK, Fossella FV. Dose Escalation of Gemcitabine Is Possible With Concurrent Chest Three-Dimensional Rather Than Two-Dimensional Radiotherapy: A Phase I Trial in Patients With Stage III Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2008, 73: 119-127. PMID: 18556142, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.03.069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdomenAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCombined Modality TherapyDeoxycytidineDose-Response Relationship, DrugDose-Response Relationship, RadiationFeasibility StudiesFemaleGemcitabineHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedRadiation-Sensitizing AgentsRadiotherapy, ConformalTreatment OutcomeConceptsGrade 3 esophagitisDose of gemcitabineCell lung cancerTwo-dimensional radiotherapyLung cancerThree-dimensional conformal radiotherapySevere acute esophagitisWeekly gemcitabine concurrentCycles of gemcitabinePhase II doseStage III NSCLCDose-limiting toxicityPhase I trialThree-dimensional CRTChest radiotherapyConcurrent chestConcurrent radiotherapySevere esophagitisAcute esophagitisI trialDose escalationConformal radiotherapyEsophagitisApparent diseaseStage III
2007
Targeted Therapy Against VEGFR and EGFR With ZD6474 Enhances the Therapeutic Efficacy of Irradiation in an Orthotopic Model of Human Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Shibuya K, Komaki R, Shintani T, Itasaka S, Ryan A, Jürgensmeier JM, Milas L, Ang K, Herbst RS, O'Reilly MS. Targeted Therapy Against VEGFR and EGFR With ZD6474 Enhances the Therapeutic Efficacy of Irradiation in an Orthotopic Model of Human Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2007, 69: 1534-1543. PMID: 17889445, PMCID: PMC2151850, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2007.07.2350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationCombined Modality TherapyDNA RepairEpidermal Growth FactorErbB ReceptorsFeasibility StudiesHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiceMice, NudeNeovascularization, PathologicPiperidinesPleural EffusionQuinazolinesRadiation ToleranceRadiation-Sensitizing AgentsReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2Xenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsVascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptorLung cancerHuman lung cancerOrthotopic modelRadiation therapyHuman lung adenocarcinoma cellsLung adenocarcinoma cellsConventional therapyAntitumor effectsOrthotopic human lung cancer modelNon-small cell lung cancerHuman non-small cell lung cancerHuman lung cancer modelAdenocarcinoma cellsGrowth factor receptor 2Lung tumor burdenLung cancer modelEndothelial growth factor receptor 2Pleural effusion formationFactor receptor 2Basic fibroblast growth factorMatrix metalloproteinase-2Human lung adenocarcinomaSublethal damage repairEndostatin improves radioresponse and blocks tumor revascularization after radiation therapy for A431 xenografts in mice
Itasaka S, Komaki R, Herbst RS, Shibuya K, Shintani T, Hunter NR, Onn A, Bucana CD, Milas L, Ang KK, O’Reilly M. Endostatin improves radioresponse and blocks tumor revascularization after radiation therapy for A431 xenografts in mice. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2007, 67: 870-878. PMID: 17293237, PMCID: PMC1976280, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.10.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiation therapyConcurrent administrationTumor revascularizationDisease-free survivalVascular endothelial growth factorCombination of endostatinEffect of endostatinMatrix metalloproteinase-2Legs of miceEndothelial growth factorEndothelial cell apoptosisEndothelial cell proliferationAdvanced malignanciesA431 xenograftsClinical trialsInterleukin-8Antiangiogenic therapyAntiangiogenic agentsEpidermoid carcinomaPreclinical studiesHuman epidermoid carcinomaLeg tumorsTreatment groupsAntitumor effectsMetalloproteinase-2
2005
Therapeutic Strategies for Combined-Modality Therapy of Locally Advanced-Stage Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Rationale for Consolidation Docetaxel Therapy
Gandara DR, Vallières E, Gaspar LE, Kelly K, Albain KS, Herbst RS, Lara PN, Mack P, Gumerlock PH, Crowley JJ. Therapeutic Strategies for Combined-Modality Therapy of Locally Advanced-Stage Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Rationale for Consolidation Docetaxel Therapy. Clinical Lung Cancer 2005, 7: s93-s97. PMID: 16384543, DOI: 10.3816/clc.2005.s.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyDocetaxelHumansLung NeoplasmsTaxoidsConceptsCell lung cancerRadiation therapyDocetaxel therapyLung cancerChemotherapy/radiation therapyGood performance statusCombined modality therapyThoracic radiation therapyRecent clinical trialsStandard of careCombination of chemotherapyPerformance statusDose scheduleTreatment paradigmClinical trialsTherapeutic strategiesTherapyCancerChemotherapyPatientsTrialsCareMutations in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and in KRAS Are Predictive and Prognostic Indicators in Patients With Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Chemotherapy Alone and in Combination With Erlotinib
Eberhard DA, Johnson BE, Amler LC, Goddard AD, Heldens SL, Herbst RS, Ince WL, Jänne PA, Januario T, Johnson DH, Klein P, Miller VA, Ostland MA, Ramies DA, Sebisanovic D, Stinson JA, Zhang YR, Seshagiri S, Hillan KJ. Mutations in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and in KRAS Are Predictive and Prognostic Indicators in Patients With Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Chemotherapy Alone and in Combination With Erlotinib. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2005, 23: 5900-5909. PMID: 16043828, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.02.857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCombined Modality TherapyDNA Mutational AnalysisErbB ReceptorsErlotinib HydrochlorideFemaleGenes, rasHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedPaclitaxelPlacebosPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisQuinazolinesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsRetrospective subset analysisCell lung cancerEGFR mutationsKRAS mutationsLung cancerSubset analysisSingle-agent EGFR inhibitorsEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutationsEGFR inhibitorsErlotinib-treated patientsFirst-line chemotherapyAdvanced NSCLC patientsChemotherapy-treated patientsPositive prognostic factorPoor clinical outcomeEGFR inhibitor treatmentImproved response ratesKRAS-mutant NSCLCKRAS exon 2Epidermal growth factor receptorGrowth factor receptorAdvanced NSCLCUntreated patientsNSCLC patientsPrognostic factors
2004
Overview of the Current Status of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors in Lung Cancer
Herbst RS, Sandler AB. Overview of the Current Status of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors in Lung Cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer 2004, 6: s7-s19. PMID: 15638959, DOI: 10.3816/clc.2004.s.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyErbB ReceptorsHumansLung NeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsConceptsThird-line treatmentLung cancerMetastatic NSCLCHER1/EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitorsPhase III placebo-controlled trialHER1/EGFR inhibitorsEpidermal growth factor receptor inhibitorsEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor inhibitorsHuman epidermal growth factor receptorAntitumor activityPlacebo-controlled trialMetastatic colorectal carcinomaPhase III trialsCell lung cancerStandard of careTyrosine kinase inhibitorsEGFR tyrosine kinase domainEpidermal growth factor receptorHuman epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitorsPhase II dataGrowth factor receptorRefractory NSCLCChemotherapy combinationsIII trialsEffects of amifostine on acute toxicity from concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy for inoperable non–small-cell lung cancer: report of a randomized comparative trial
Komaki R, Lee JS, Milas L, Lee HK, Fossella FV, Herbst RS, Allen PK, Liao Z, Stevens CW, Lu C, Zinner RG, Papadimitrakopoulou VA, Kies MS, Blumenschein GR, Pisters KM, Glisson BS, Kurie J, Kaplan B, Garza VP, Mooring D, Tucker SL, Cox JD. Effects of amifostine on acute toxicity from concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy for inoperable non–small-cell lung cancer: report of a randomized comparative trial. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2004, 58: 1369-1377. PMID: 15050312, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2003.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgranulocytosisAmifostineAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCisplatinCombined Modality TherapyConfidence IntervalsEtoposideFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedRadiation PneumonitisRadiation-Protective AgentsRadiotherapy DosageSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsArm 2 patientsCell lung cancerArm 1 patientsLung cancerArm 1Concurrent chemotherapyNational Cancer Institute Common Toxicity CriteriaConcurrent cisplatin-based chemotherapyAbility of amifostineCommon Toxicity CriteriaCisplatin-based chemotherapyTumor-protective effectMedian survival timeEffects of amifostineAcute toxicityEsophageal toxicityNeutropenic feverOral etoposideConcurrent chemoradiotherapyHematologic toxicityMild hypotensionThoracic radiotherapyLiving patientsSevere pneumonitisTumor characteristics
2003
The rationale and potential of combining novel biologic therapies with radiotherapy: focus on non-small cell lung cancer
Herbst RS, O’Reilly M. The rationale and potential of combining novel biologic therapies with radiotherapy: focus on non-small cell lung cancer. Seminars In Oncology 2003, 30: 113-123. PMID: 12908142, DOI: 10.1016/s0093-7754(03)00269-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungChemotherapy, AdjuvantCombined Modality TherapyHumansLung NeoplasmsConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerCell lung cancerLung cancerAnti-epidermal growth factor receptor agentsNovel biologic therapiesEarly clinical investigationConventional cytotoxic agentsNovel combination therapiesTreatment of malignanciesAnti-angiogenic agentsPresent preclinical dataBiologic therapyOngoing trialsCombination therapyPreclinical dataReceptor agentsToxicity profileClinical investigationClinical developmentConventional modalitiesCytotoxic agentsRadiotherapyTherapyCancerHuman cancersInduction docetaxel and carboplatin followed by weekly docetaxel and carboplatin with concurrent radiotherapy, then surgery in stage III non-small cell lung cancer: a Phase I study.
Wirth LJ, Lucca J, Ostler P, Fidias P, Lynch C, Jänne PA, Herbst RS, Johnson BE, Sugarbaker DJ, Mathisen DJ, Lukanich JM, Choi NC, Berman SM, Skarin AT. Induction docetaxel and carboplatin followed by weekly docetaxel and carboplatin with concurrent radiotherapy, then surgery in stage III non-small cell lung cancer: a Phase I study. Clinical Cancer Research 2003, 9: 1698-704. PMID: 12738723.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerStage III non-small cell lung cancerCT/RTMaximum-tolerated doseCell lung cancerConcurrent radiotherapyLung cancerDose levelsConcurrent weekly carboplatinGrade 3 toxicityPathologic complete responsePhase II studyInduction docetaxelTrimodality treatmentWeekly carboplatinWeekly docetaxelII studyOverall survivalStage IIIAComplete responseSurgical patientsSubsequent radiotherapyNew regimenInduction CTGrade 3Induction of p53-regulated genes and tumor regression in lung cancer patients after intratumoral delivery of adenoviral p53 (INGN 201) and radiation therapy.
Swisher SG, Roth JA, Komaki R, Gu J, Lee JJ, Hicks M, Ro JY, Hong WK, Merritt JA, Ahrar K, Atkinson NE, Correa AM, Dolormente M, Dreiling L, El-Naggar AK, Fossella F, Francisco R, Glisson B, Grammer S, Herbst R, Huaringa A, Kemp B, Khuri FR, Kurie JM, Liao Z, McDonnell TJ, Morice R, Morello F, Munden R, Papadimitrakopoulou V, Pisters KM, Putnam JB, Sarabia AJ, Shelton T, Stevens C, Shin DM, Smythe WR, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Yin M. Induction of p53-regulated genes and tumor regression in lung cancer patients after intratumoral delivery of adenoviral p53 (INGN 201) and radiation therapy. Clinical Cancer Research 2003, 9: 93-101. PMID: 12538456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenoviridaeAgedAged, 80 and overApoptosisCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCombined Modality TherapyFemaleGene Transfer TechniquesGenes, p53Genetic TherapyGenetic VectorsHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedRadiotherapyReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerTime FactorsTumor Suppressor Protein p53ConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerAd-p53 gene transferCell lung cancerRadiation therapyViable tumorLung cancerTumor regressionNonmetastatic non-small cell lung cancerProspective single-arm phase II studyIntratumoral injectionSingle-arm phase II studyAd-p53 gene therapyArm phase II studyCommon adverse eventsPhase II studyCompletion of therapyLung cancer patientsCourse of treatmentStable diseaseAdverse eventsBronchoscopic findingsII studyPartial responseProgressive diseaseComplete response
2002
The novel and effective nonplatinum, nontaxane combination of gemcitabine and vinorelbine in advanced nonsmall cell lung carcinoma
Herbst RS, Khuri FR, Lu C, Liu DD, Fossella FV, Glisson BS, Pisters KM, Shin DM, Papadimitrakopoulou VA, Kurie JM, Blumenschein G, Kies MS, Zinner R, Jung MS, Lu R, Lee JJ, Munden RF, Hong WK, Lee JS. The novel and effective nonplatinum, nontaxane combination of gemcitabine and vinorelbine in advanced nonsmall cell lung carcinoma. Cancer 2002, 95: 340-353. PMID: 12124835, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiological TherapyCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCombined Modality TherapyDeoxycytidineDisease ProgressionFemaleGemcitabineHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedSurvival RateVinblastineVinorelbineConceptsNonsmall cell lung carcinomaYear survival rateAdvanced nonsmall cell lung carcinomaThird-line therapyPhase II trialMedian survival timeCell lung carcinomaGrade 3Survival rateSignificant myelosuppressionStable diseaseII trialLung carcinomaSurvival timeStage IV nonsmall cell lung carcinomaDay 1Day 15Formal phase II trialCurrent phase II trialDose of vinorelbineGemcitabine/vinorelbineGrade 3 granulocytopeniaMedian performance statusMinimal grade 3Prior chemotherapy regimensThe 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 mechanismsReceptorsMonoclonal antibodies to target epidermal growth factor receptor–positive tumors
Herbst RS, Shin DM. Monoclonal antibodies to target epidermal growth factor receptor–positive tumors. Cancer 2002, 94: 1593-1611. PMID: 11920518, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalCombined Modality TherapyDisease-Free SurvivalErbB ReceptorsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansLigandsNeoplasmsConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorAnti-EGFR monoclonal antibodiesMonoclonal antibodiesHuman tumorsEnglish-language literature searchEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) positive tumorsMonoclonal antibody therapyReceptor-positive tumorsEGFR monoclonal antibodyDevelopment of malignancyGrowth of tumorsABX-EGFGrowth factor receptorIMC-C225Overall survivalAntibody therapyTraditional cytotoxicsCommon malignancyPoor prognosisClinical trialsEpithelial tumorsVivo effectsTumor managementUnmet needEMD 55900Epidermal growth factor receptors as a target for cancer treatment: The emerging role of IMC-C225 in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers
Herbst RS, Langer CJ. Epidermal growth factor receptors as a target for cancer treatment: The emerging role of IMC-C225 in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers. Seminars In Oncology 2002, 29: 27-36. PMID: 11894011, DOI: 10.1053/sonc.2002.31525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Squamous CellCetuximabCombined Modality TherapyErbB ReceptorsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHalf-LifeHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansNeoplasm MetastasisNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRadiation-Sensitizing AgentsRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSalvage TherapyConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaEpidermal growth factor receptorIMC-C225Phase II trialGrowth factor receptorCell carcinomaII trialFactor receptorRadiation therapyNon-small cell lung cancer xenograftsNon-small cell lung cancerGemcitabine/carboplatin combinationSeparate phase II trialsAdvanced squamous cell carcinomaCell lung cancer xenograftsOngoing phase II trialEastern Cooperative Oncology GroupPhase III registration trialPhase I pharmacokinetic studyCultured human squamous cell carcinomasHuman squamous cell carcinomaPaclitaxel/carboplatinSecond-line settingStandard salvage regimensTreatment-naive patientsNew targets for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Massarelli E, Onn A, Zinner R, Khuri FR, Kim ES, Herbst RS. New targets for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. 2002, 20: 717-61. PMID: 12703232.Peer-Reviewed Original Research