Poly(I,C)-LC as an interferon inducer in refractory multiple myeloma.

Seven patients with refractory multiple myeloma (readily evaluable for response) were treated in a Phase II trial with poly(I,C)-LC using a 3 times per week intravenous schedule. Serial immunologic testing included assessment of natural killer (NK) cell activity, antibody-dependent cytotoxicity, delayed hypersensitivity, and in vitro mitogen responses. One patient had a partial response (PR) of 6-month duration, and 3 other patients had objective responses (less than PR).

The chemotherapy of lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Thirty-two patients treated on consecutive Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) protocols for malignant lymphoma were subsequently diagnosed as having lymphoblastic lymphoma. Combination chemistry, usually adriamycin-based, produced complete responses (CR) in 17 patients (53%). Median survival was 15 mo.

Tamoxifen in metastatic malignant melanoma.

Eight patients with advanced metastatic malignant melanoma were treated with tamoxifen at a dose of 10 mg orally twice a day for a minimum of 4 weeks. There was one complete response of skin disease occurring over a period of 40 weeks. This patient has remained disease-free for 8+ weeks.