Temozolomide and methotrexate for primary central nervous system lymphoma in the elderly
Omuro AM, Taillandier L, Chinot O, Carnin C, Barrie M, Hoang-Xuan K. Temozolomide and methotrexate for primary central nervous system lymphoma in the elderly. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2007, 85: 207-211. PMID: 17896079, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-007-9397-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaIntra-thecal chemotherapyFavorable toxicity profileComplete responseToxicity profilePrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian event-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaMedian overall survivalEvent-free survivalNervous system lymphomaNew alternative treatmentLow response rateInduction chemotherapyInnovative regimenCNS lymphomaElderly patientsIntestinal obstructionOverall survivalPCNSL patientsYounger patientsSystem lymphomaConsecutive seriesEfficacy resultsGrade 3A phase II trial of temozolomide and vinorelbine for patients with recurrent brain metastases
Iwamoto F, Omuro A, Raizer J, Nolan C, Hormigo A, Lassman A, Gavrilovic I, Abrey L. A phase II trial of temozolomide and vinorelbine for patients with recurrent brain metastases. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 2050-2050. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.2050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhase II trialRecurrent brain metastasesObjective radiographic responseBrain metastasesII trialRadiographic responseResponse rateWhole-brain radiation therapyAdequate organ functionBrain metastasis resectionSingle-agent temozolomideGrade 3/4 toxicitiesPhase I trialPhase II componentPopulation of patientsFavorable toxicity profileBlood-brain barrierPrimary tumor siteHead/neckTwo-stage clinical trialAssessable patientsMedian KPSMedian PFSPrior therapyMetastasis resection