1985
Neurologic, neuropsychologic, and computed cranial tomography scan abnormalities in 2- to 10-year survivors of small-cell lung cancer.
Johnson B, Becker B, Goff W, Petronas N, Krehbiel M, Makuch R, McKenna G, Glatstein E, Ihde D. Neurologic, neuropsychologic, and computed cranial tomography scan abnormalities in 2- to 10-year survivors of small-cell lung cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1985, 3: 1659-67. PMID: 2999346, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1985.3.12.1659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProphylactic cranial irradiationMental status examinationLarge radiotherapy fractionsCranial irradiationStatus ExaminationScan abnormalitiesNeuropsychologic testingSmall-cell lung cancer trialHigh-dose induction chemotherapyLow-dose maintenance chemotherapySmall cell lung cancerRadiotherapy fractionsAbnormal neurologic examinationCranial tomography scanProgressive ventricular dilatationTherapeutic cranial irradiationTomography scan abnormalitiesHigh-dose chemotherapyStart of therapyLong-term survivorsLung cancer trialsMajority of casesCCT findingsInduction chemotherapyMaintenance chemotherapyEffects of fractionated irradiation of endocrine aspects of testicular function.
Shapiro E, Kinsella T, Makuch R, Fraass B, Glatstein E, Rosenberg S, Sherins R. Effects of fractionated irradiation of endocrine aspects of testicular function. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 1985, 3: 1232-9. PMID: 3928830, DOI: 10.1200/jco.1985.3.9.1232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-dependent increaseGerm cell depletionCell depletionTesticular functionBaseline levelsFollicle-stimulating hormone valuesTotal testosterone valuesSerum FSH levelsMedian differenceLeydig cell dysfunctionSoft tissue sarcomasSerum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) valuesLeydig cell functionHigh-dose radiationLH changesTubule injuryFSH levelsOnly patientsSerum FSHLH concentrationsTesticular doseHormonal alterationsHormone valuesTumor bedRadiation injuryThe role of radiation therapy in the treatment of small cell lung cancer
Lichter A, Bunn P, Ihde D, Cohen M, Makuch R, Carney D, Johnston‐Early A, Minna J, Glatstein E. The role of radiation therapy in the treatment of small cell lung cancer. Cancer 1985, 55: 2163-2175. PMID: 2983875, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19850501)55:9+<2163::aid-cncr2820551420>3.0.co;2-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrain NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Small CellClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDoxorubicinFollow-Up StudiesHumansLomustineLung NeoplasmsMethotrexateProcarbazineProspective StudiesRadiotherapyRadiotherapy DosageRandom AllocationTime FactorsVincristineWhole-Body IrradiationConceptsSmall cell lung cancerLimited-stage small cell lung cancerProphylactic cranial irradiationCell lung cancerCranial irradiationThoracic irradiationLung cancerExtensive-stage small-cell lung cancerComplete response statusLimited-stage diseaseOptimal treatment approachCombination of chemotherapyMinimum of toxicityLong-term survivalSystemic irradiationSystemic chemotherapyAggressive therapyPartial responseCNS failureResponse statusTreatment protocolOngoing protocolRadiation therapyTreatment approachesPatients
1983
Role of prophylactic cranial irradiation in prevention of central nervous system metastases in small cell lung cancer Potential benefit restricted to patients with complete response
Rosen S, Makuch R, Lichter A, Ihde D, Matthews M, Minna J, Glatstein E, Bunn P. Role of prophylactic cranial irradiation in prevention of central nervous system metastases in small cell lung cancer Potential benefit restricted to patients with complete response. The American Journal Of Medicine 1983, 74: 615-624. PMID: 6301274, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(83)91019-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral nervous system metastasesProphylactic cranial irradiationNervous system metastasesCranial irradiationComplete responsePrognostic featuresSystemic therapyCentral nervous system relapseSmall cell lung cancerInvolvement of liverPercent of patientsNervous system relapseSystemic combination chemotherapySubset of patientsTwo-year survivalCell lung cancerStage of diseaseCentral nervous systemNational Cancer InstituteChest irradiationComplete remissionEpidural metastasesOverall survivalCombination chemotherapyIntracerebral metastases
1982
Experience of the National Cancer Institute (USA) in the treatment and biology of small cell lung cancer.
Minna J, Bunn P, Carney D, Cohen M, Cuttita F, Fosieck B, Gazdar A, Ihde D, Johnston-Early A, Matthews M, Makuch R, Oie H, Rosen S, Lichter A, Glatstein E. Experience of the National Cancer Institute (USA) in the treatment and biology of small cell lung cancer. Bulletin Du Cancer 1982, 69: 83-93. PMID: 6280795.Peer-Reviewed Original Research