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
1993
Dose Intensity
SURBONE A, DeVITA V. Dose Intensity. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 1993, 698: 279-288. PMID: 8279768, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1993.tb17219.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCHOP versus Intensive Regimens in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Longo D, DeVita V, Young R. CHOP versus Intensive Regimens in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. New England Journal Of Medicine 1993, 329: 580-582. PMID: 7687747, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199308193290817.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Long-term follow-up of ProMACE-CytaBOM in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas
Fisher R, Longo D, DeVita V, Hubbard S, Miller T, Young R. Long-term follow-up of ProMACE-CytaBOM in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Annals Of Oncology 1991, 2: 33-35. PMID: 1710487, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/2.suppl_1.33.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease-free survivalProMACE-MOPPCR rateComplete remissionProMACE-CytaBOMHodgkin's lymphomaLong-term disease-free survivalLong-term disease-free survivorsSurvival curvesStage IIDisease-free survival curvesFirst-generation regimensThird-generation regimensPhase II studyDisease-free survivorsOverall survival curvesSouthwest Oncology GroupCooperative group settingHigh-grade NHLNational Cancer InstituteSame time pointsVs 53Aggressive NHLII studyOncology GroupSuperiority 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 lymphomaCo-trimoxazole prophylaxisComplete response rateDouble-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
1988
The treatment of indolent lymphomas: watchful waiting v aggressive combined modality treatment.
Young R, Longo D, Glatstein E, Ihde D, Jaffe E, DeVita V. The treatment of indolent lymphomas: watchful waiting v aggressive combined modality treatment. Seminars In Hematology 1988, 25: 11-6. PMID: 2456618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinEtoposideEvaluation Studies as TopicHumansLeucovorinLeukemiaLeukemia, Radiation-InducedLymph NodesLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMechlorethamineMethotrexateNeoplasms, Multiple PrimaryNeoplasms, Radiation-InducedPalliative CarePrednisoneProcarbazineRandom AllocationVincristineConceptsAdvanced indolent lymphomaLimited radiation therapyTotal nodal irradiationIndolent lymphomaRadiation therapyModality treatmentInitial treatmentAggressive combined modality therapyCombined modality therapyEvaluable patientsInduction therapyInitial therapyNodal irradiationFirst remissionInitial remissionFrequent relapsesMedian durationModality therapySystemic therapyCombination chemotherapyMedian timeHistologic progressionLonger survivalPatient's diseasePatients
1986
Hematologic malignancies: non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
DeVita V. Hematologic malignancies: non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Hospital Practice 1986, 21: 103-18. PMID: 2427535.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
ProMACE-MOPP combination chemotherapy for diffuse lymphomas.
Fisher R, Young R, Longo D, DeVita V. ProMACE-MOPP combination chemotherapy for diffuse lymphomas. Seminars In Oncology 1985, 12: 29-32. PMID: 2579441.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplete remissionCombination chemotherapyAdvanced stageComplete response rateLong-term survivalMOPP combination chemotherapyC-MOPPComplete respondersNew regimenHodgkin's lymphomaBurkitt's lymphomaDiffuse lymphomaResponse rateFatal diseaseLymphomaPatientsDeath rateNCI studyHigh gradeRemissionChemotherapyDiseaseLarge cellsMyelosuppressionRegimen
1984
Prolonged 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 InstituteLymphoma
1983
Diffuse 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
1981
High-volume intraperitoneal chemotherapy with methotrexate in patients with cancer.
Jones R, Collins J, Myers C, Brooks A, Hubbard S, Balow J, Brennan M, Dedrick R, DeVita V. High-volume intraperitoneal chemotherapy with methotrexate in patients with cancer. Cancer Research 1981, 41: 55-9. PMID: 7448776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaDialysisFemaleHumansInjections, IntraperitonealMelanomaMethotrexateOvarian NeoplasmsConceptsEpisodes of bacterial peritonitisNovel treatment modalitiesTotal body clearanceIntraperitoneal chemotherapyPeritoneal irritationChemotherapeutic regimensMethotrexate clearanceBacterial peritonitisOvarian cancerMalignant melanomaTreatment modalitiesLocal toxicitySystemic toxicityPlasma levelsPeritoneal cavitySystemic circulationTreatment cyclesPlasma concentrationsMethotrexate concentrationsTherapeutic benefitBody clearancePatientsMethotrexateChemotherapyPeritonitis
1980
Advances in the multimodal primary management of cancer.
DeVita V, Henney J, Weiss R. Advances in the multimodal primary management of cancer. Advances In Internal Medicine 1980, 26: 115-29. PMID: 7013437.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1979
The dilemma regarding postoperative chemotherapy in primary carcinoma of the colon.
Weiss R, DeVita V. The dilemma regarding postoperative chemotherapy in primary carcinoma of the colon. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 1979, 149: 267-71. PMID: 380029.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1978
Advanced Ovarian Adenocarcinoma — A Prospective Clinical Trial of Melphalan (L-PAM) versus Combination Chemotherapy
Young R, Chabner B, Hubbard S, Fisher R, Bender R, Anderson T, Simon R, Canellos G, DeVita V. Advanced Ovarian Adenocarcinoma — A Prospective Clinical Trial of Melphalan (L-PAM) versus Combination Chemotherapy. New England Journal Of Medicine 1978, 299: 1261-1266. PMID: 101843, DOI: 10.1056/nejm197812072992301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced ovarian adenocarcinomaFour-drug combinationOverall response rateOvarian adenocarcinomaComplete remissionMedian survivalResidual diseaseResponse rateHigher overall response rateExtensive residual diseaseFour-drug regimenProspective clinical trialsLonger median survivalMinimal residual diseaseAdvanced diseaseCombination chemotherapyClinical trialsSevere toxicityMelphalanPatientsAdenocarcinomaDiseaseRemissionTrialsSurvivalHigh volume intraperitoneal chemotherapy (“Belly bath”) for ovarian cancer
Jones R, Myers C, Guarino A, Dedrick R, Hubbard S, DeVita V. High volume intraperitoneal chemotherapy (“Belly bath”) for ovarian cancer. Cancer Chemotherapy And Pharmacology 1978, 1: 161-166. PMID: 373916, DOI: 10.1007/bf00253116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancerIntraperitoneal chemotherapyPhase I clinical trialAdvanced stage diseaseIntraperitoneal fluid volumeIntraperitoneal methotrexateComplete remissionTreatment modalitiesPharmacologic principlesClinical trialsPeritoneal cavityTherapeutic effectivenessChemotherapyPharmacokinetic modelingDialysis fluidToxicologic studiesCancerFluid volumeDrug distributionRational chemotherapyFurther investigationRemissionPatientsMethotrexatePharmacokineticsPharmacokinetic rationale for peritoneal drug administration in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Dedrick R, Myers C, Bungay P, DeVita V. Pharmacokinetic rationale for peritoneal drug administration in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1978, 62: 1-11. PMID: 626987.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancerResidual ovarian cancerTreatment of patientsPharmacokinetic rationalePlasma clearancePeritoneal cavityPeritoneal spaceDrug AdministrationPharmacokinetic calculationsPeritoneal permeabilitySuch drugsCancerAnticancer drugsDrugsTreatmentHydrophilic anticancer drugPatientsAdministrationClearance
1976
Combined modality treatment of American Burkittapos;s lymphoma
Ziegler J, Devita V, Graw R, Herzig G, Leventhal B, Levine A, Pomeroy T. Combined modality treatment of American Burkittapos;s lymphoma. Cancer 1976, 38: 2225-2231. PMID: 1036716, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197612)38:6<2225::aid-cncr2820380606>3.0.co;2-f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBurkitt's lymphomaCombined modality treatmentBone marrow autograftsMajor therapeutic goalPrevention of relapseThird remissionFirst remissionIntensive chemotherapyComplete responseModality treatmentInitial treatmentAmerican patientsMarrow autograftsRisk factorsClinical trialsTherapeutic goalsPatientsLymphomaRemissionChemotherapyTreatmentImmunotherapyRelapseRadiotherapyAutograftCombination 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 sites
1975
Preliminary Results of trials of chemotherapy in advanced ovarian carcinoma.
Young R, Chabner B, Hubbard S, Canellos G, DeVita V. Preliminary Results of trials of chemotherapy in advanced ovarian carcinoma. National Cancer Institute Monograph 1975, 42: 145-8. PMID: 825777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced ovarian carcinomaOvarian carcinomaHigher overall response rateOral alkylating agentTrials of chemotherapyOverall response ratePAM therapyNational Cancer InstituteIntravenous cyclophosphamideSystemic chemotherapyRemission rateCombination therapyProspective trialsHigh-doseTherapeutic efficacyConventional treatmentResponse rateCancer InstituteChemotherapyAlkylating agentsCarcinomaTherapyTrialsCyclophosphamideMelphalan