1984
Predictive factors for tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous carcinoma: The head and neck contracts program
Wolf G, Makuch R, Baker S. Predictive factors for tumor response to preoperative chemotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous carcinoma: The head and neck contracts program. Cancer 1984, 54: 2869-2877. PMID: 6208993, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19841215)54:12<2869::aid-cncr2820541210>3.0.co;2-n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaTumor responsePartial responsePreoperative chemotherapyComplete responseResponse rateTumor characteristicsCell carcinomaHigh tumor response ratesNeck squamous cell carcinomaNodal response ratesResectable stage IIIPatient performance statusPrimary tumor responseTumor response rateNational Cancer Institute trialsNeck squamous carcinomaVariety of patientsLarynx/Preoperative cisplatinChemotherapy regimenIntensive chemotherapyUntreated patientsAdvanced headPerformance status
1981
Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response
Baker S, Makuch R, Wolf G. Preoperative Cisplatin and Bleomycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma: Prognostic Factors for Tumor Response. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 1981, 107: 683-689. PMID: 6170283, DOI: 10.1001/archotol.1981.00790470031008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary tumorInduction chemotherapyPreoperative cisplatinPartial responseComplete responseRegional adenopathyResectable stage IIISquamous cell carcinomaNational Cancer Institute trialsNeck squamous carcinomaPretreatment patientsPrognostic factorsBleomycin therapyNeck nodesSquamous carcinomaTumor characteristicsCell carcinomaPrognostic indicatorTumor responseRegional nodesBleomycin sulfateOral cavityStage IIIResponse rateChemotherapy
1980
Direct cloning of human neuroblastoma cells in soft agar culture.
Von Hoff D, Casper J, Bradley E, Trent J, Hodach A, Reichert C, Makuch R, Altman A. Direct cloning of human neuroblastoma cells in soft agar culture. Cancer Research 1980, 40: 3591-7. PMID: 7002289.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSoft agar systemNeuroblastoma cellsBone marrowPositive bone marrowHuman neuroblastoma cellsBasic science studiesAgar systemNumber of coloniesMarrow examinationStem cell assayClinical courseLymph nodesPoor prognosisSoft agar cultureTumor responseCatecholamine secretionHistological statusMarrow samplesTumor relapseSoft agar techniquePatientsSolid tumorsPathology studiesCulture resultsNegative specimens
1979
Thymosin immunotherapy in patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung. Correlation of in vitro studies with clinical course
Lipson S, Chretien P, Makuch R, Kenady D, Cohen M. Thymosin immunotherapy in patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung. Correlation of in vitro studies with clinical course. Cancer 1979, 43: 863-870. PMID: 218717, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197903)43:3<863::aid-cncr2820430313>3.0.co;2-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal T cellsPretreatment CEA levelsT cellsCEA levelsClinical courseCellular immunityTumor responsePretreatment levelsCarcinoembryonic antigenAdministration of thymosinIntensive chemotherapy programsPeripheral blood levelsSmall cell carcinomaDuration of responseOverall tumor responseThymus-dependent lymphocytesLarger patient populationType of treatmentP groupMechanism of actionComplete remissionT60 groupChemotherapy programBronchogenic carcinomaImmune defects