2023
Multicenter Phase 2 Trial of the PARP Inhibitor Olaparib in Recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-Mutant Glioma
Fanucci K, Pilat M, Shyr D, Shyr Y, Boerner S, Li J, Durecki D, Drappatz J, Puduvalli V, Lieberman F, Gonzalez J, Giglio P, Ivy S, Bindra R, Omuro A, LoRusso P. Multicenter Phase 2 Trial of the PARP Inhibitor Olaparib in Recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-Mutant Glioma. Cancer Research Communications 2023, 3: 192-201. PMID: 36968138, PMCID: PMC10035510, DOI: 10.1158/2767-9764.crc-22-0436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalProlonged stable diseaseStable diseasePhase II trialGrade 4 tumorsII trialOlaparib monotherapyGrade 2Multicenter phase 2 trialSingle-arm phase II trialWorld Health Organization classificationMedian overall survivalNeuro-Oncology criteriaPhase 2 trialOverall response rateFuture patient stratificationMutant gliomasPARP inhibitor olaparibEvaluable patientsPrimary endpointOverall survivalProgressive diseaseSelect patientsClinical benefit
2022
Multicenter phase 2 trial of the PARP inhibitor (PARPi) olaparib in recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-mutant contrast-enhancing glioma.
Fanucci K, Pilat M, Shah R, Boerner S, Li J, Durecki D, Drappatz J, Collichio F, Puduvalli V, Lieberman F, Gonzalez J, Giglio P, Bao X, Ivy S, Bindra R, Omuro A, LoRusso P. Multicenter phase 2 trial of the PARP inhibitor (PARPi) olaparib in recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-mutant contrast-enhancing glioma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2022, 40: 2035-2035. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2022.40.16_suppl.2035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalStable diseaseDuration of responseOverall response ratePARP inhibitorsOverall survivalStandard therapyOlaparib monotherapyMulticenter phase 2 trialCDKN2A deletionClinical predictive markersGrade 3 lymphopeniaProlonged stable diseasePhase 2 trialGrade 4 tumorsFuture patient stratificationRecent preclinical studiesHigh-grade gliomasNovel drug combinationsContrast-enhancing gliomasEligible ptsEvaluable ptsRecent histologyPrimary endpointRadiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial
Omuro A, Brandes AA, Carpentier AF, Idbaih A, Reardon DA, Cloughesy T, Sumrall A, Baehring J, van den Bent M, Bähr O, Lombardi G, Mulholland P, Tabatabai G, Lassen U, Sepulveda JM, Khasraw M, Vauleon E, Muragaki Y, Di Giacomo AM, Butowski N, Roth P, Qian X, Fu AZ, Liu Y, Potter V, Chalamandaris AG, Tatsuoka K, Lim M, Weller M. Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial. Neuro-Oncology 2022, 25: 123-134. PMID: 35419607, PMCID: PMC9825306, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall survivalUnmethylated MGMT promoterMedian OSPrimary endpointInternational randomized phase III trialTreatment-related adverse event ratesMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase III trialMGMT promoterEfficacy of nivolumabLonger median OSMedian overall survivalNew safety signalsProgression-free survivalAddition of temozolomideAdverse event ratesPhase III trialsUse of temozolomideStandard of careStudy treatment armsImproved OSIII trialsTreatment armsStandard radiotherapyNivolumabPhase I/randomized phase II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma: North Central Cancer Treatment Group N1174 (Alliance)
Galanis E, Anderson SK, Twohy E, Butowski NA, Hormigo A, Schiff D, Omuro A, Jaeckle KA, Kumar S, Kaufmann TJ, Geyer S, Kumthekar PU, Campian J, Giannini C, Buckner JC, Wen PY. Phase I/randomized phase II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma: North Central Cancer Treatment Group N1174 (Alliance). Neuro-Oncology Advances 2022, 4: vdac041. PMID: 35664553, PMCID: PMC9154335, DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdac041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialBevacizumab monotherapyRecurrent glioblastomaII trialTreatment armsMedian progression-free survivalLimited effective treatment optionsPhase IQuestionable survival benefitEarly clinical dataEffective treatment optionPhase IIQuality of lifeCombination armPrimary endpointAdverse eventsSurvival benefitLife scoresPoor prognosisTreatment optionsMechanisms of resistanceBevacizumabClinical data
2021
CTIM-25. A RANDOMIZED PHASE 3 STUDY OF NIVOLUMAB OR PLACEBO COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY PLUS TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA WITH METHYLATED MGMT PROMOTER: CHECKMATE 548
Weller M, Lim M, Idbaih A, Steinbach J, Finocchiaro G, Raval R, Ashby L, Ansstas G, Baehring J, Taylor J, Honnorat J, Petrecca K, de Vos F, Wick A, Sumrall A, Roberts M, Slepetis R, Warad D, Lee M, Reardon D, Omuro A. CTIM-25. A RANDOMIZED PHASE 3 STUDY OF NIVOLUMAB OR PLACEBO COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY PLUS TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA WITH METHYLATED MGMT PROMOTER: CHECKMATE 548. Neuro-Oncology 2021, 23: vi55-vi56. PMCID: PMC8598415, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noab196.217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalMedian overall survivalPhase 3 studyOverall survivalMGMT promoterBaseline corticosteroidsMedian progression-free survivalTreatment-related adverse eventsRandomized phase 3 studyTumor PD-L1 expressionBlinded independent central reviewDual primary endpointsRole of immunotherapyNew safety signalsPD-L1 expressionPositive prognostic factorIndependent central reviewPredictors of benefitCare radiotherapyTreatment landscapeAdverse eventsPrognostic factorsCentral reviewNivolumabNovel therapies
2020
A phase II study of dose-dense temozolomide and lapatinib for recurrent low-grade and anaplastic supratentorial, infratentorial, and spinal cord ependymoma
Gilbert MR, Yuan Y, Wu J, Mendoza T, Vera E, Omuro A, Lieberman F, Robins HI, Gerstner ER, Wu J, Wen PY, Mikkelsen T, Aldape K, Armstrong TS. A phase II study of dose-dense temozolomide and lapatinib for recurrent low-grade and anaplastic supratentorial, infratentorial, and spinal cord ependymoma. Neuro-Oncology 2020, 23: 468-477. PMID: 33085768, PMCID: PMC7992893, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalDose-dense temozolomideMedian progression-free survivalAdult patientsObjective responseSymptom burdenClinical trialsRecurrent ependymomaMD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Brain TumorProspective phase II clinical trialMedian Karnofsky performance statusPhase II clinical trialDemonstrated clinical activityModerate-severe painPatients age 18Phase II studyKarnofsky performance statusProspective clinical trialsSpinal cord tumorsStandard medical treatmentPrimary outcome measureSpinal cord ependymomasDisease-related symptomsExpression of ErbB2Daily lapatinib
2018
Phase 1 study of pomalidomide and dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory primary CNS or vitreoretinal lymphoma
Tun HW, Johnston PB, DeAngelis LM, Atherton PJ, Pederson LD, Koenig PA, Reeder CB, Omuro AMP, Schiff D, O'Neill B, Pulido J, Jaeckle KA, Grommes C, Witzig TE. Phase 1 study of pomalidomide and dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory primary CNS or vitreoretinal lymphoma. Blood 2018, 132: 2240-2248. PMID: 30262659, PMCID: PMC6265643, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-02-835496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaOverall response ratePrimary vitreoretinal lymphomaProgression-free survivalRefractory primary central nervous system lymphomaComplete responsePartial responseVitreoretinal lymphomaGrade 3/4 hematologic toxicitiesGrade 3/4 nonhematologic toxicitiesMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaDose escalation schedulePhase 1 studyNervous system lymphomaCombination of pomalidomideSignificant therapeutic activityMTD cohortNonhematologic toxicityHematologic toxicityRespiratory failureSystem lymphomaMTD determinationPrimary CNSSafety profileMulticenter Phase IB Trial of Carboxyamidotriazole Orotate and Temozolomide for Recurrent and Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma and Other Anaplastic Gliomas.
Omuro A, Beal K, McNeill K, Young RJ, Thomas A, Lin X, Terziev R, Kaley TJ, DeAngelis LM, Daras M, Gavrilovic IT, Mellinghoff I, Diamond EL, McKeown A, Manne M, Caterfino A, Patel K, Bavisotto L, Gorman G, Lamson M, Gutin P, Tabar V, Chakravarty D, Chan TA, Brennan CW, Garrett-Mayer E, Karmali RA, Pentsova E. Multicenter Phase IB Trial of Carboxyamidotriazole Orotate and Temozolomide for Recurrent and Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma and Other Anaplastic Gliomas. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 1702-1709. PMID: 29683790, PMCID: PMC5993168, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.76.9992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnaplastic gliomasCohort 2Cohort 1Median progression-free survivalFavorable brain penetrationMedian overall survivalPhase Ib studyPhase Ib trialPhase II doseProgression-free survivalRecurrent anaplastic gliomasDependent calcium channelsNovel oral inhibitorSignal of activityMismatch repair genesIb trialTreat populationMethylguanine-DNA methyltransferaseOverall survivalComplete responseFlat doseOral inhibitorBrain penetrationResults FortyTherapeutic concentrations
2017
NCCTG N1174: Phase I/comparative randomized phase (Ph) II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) (Alliance).
Galanis E, Anderson S, Butowski N, Hormigo A, Schiff D, Tran D, Omuro A, Jaeckle K, Kumar S, Kaufmann T, Buckner J, Twohy E, Giannini C, Wen P. NCCTG N1174: Phase I/comparative randomized phase (Ph) II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) (Alliance). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 2023-2023. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.2023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalII trialMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialGlioma stem cellsOverall survivalOverall incidenceRecurrent glioblastomaMultiple time pointsVEGF inhibitionGrade 3GBM patientsPositive subsetSingle agentI cohortResponse rateHumanized antibodyFlow cytometryEndothelial cellsTime pointsTGFβ receptorsGlioblastomaBevacizumabCD105Updated results of single-agent ibrutinib in recurrent/refractory primary (PCNSL) and secondary CNS lymphoma (SCNSL).
Grommes C, Gavrilovic I, Kaley T, Nolan C, Omuro A, Wolfe J, Pentsova E, Hatzoglou V, Mellinghoff I, DeAngelis L. Updated results of single-agent ibrutinib in recurrent/refractory primary (PCNSL) and secondary CNS lymphoma (SCNSL). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 7515-7515. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.7515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSecondary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalALT elevationCNS lymphomaAdverse eventsClinical responseGrade 4 adverse eventsRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCerebrospinal fluid involvementCNS lymphoma patientsGrade 5 eventsManageable adverse eventsGrade 3 toxicityMedian overall survivalMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionSingle-agent ibrutinibUrinary tract infectionPrimary brain tumorsPromising clinical responsesMantle cell lymphomaCommon toxicities
2016
Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Grommes C, Pastore A, Gavrilovic I, Kaley T, Nolan C, Omuro A, Wolfe J, Pentsova E, Hatzoglou V, Mellinghoff I, DeAngelis L. Single-Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Blood 2016, 128: 783. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.783.783.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary central nervous system lymphomaProgression-free survivalSecondary CNS lymphomaMedian progression-free survivalHigh-dose methotrexate chemotherapyCentral nervous system lymphomaNervous system lymphomaAdverse eventsCNS lymphomaCombination armClinical responseMethotrexate chemotherapySystem lymphomaGrade 4 adverse eventsRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCerebrospinal fluid involvementCNS lymphoma patientsManageable adverse eventsGrade 3 toxicityMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionUrinary tract infectionPrimary brain tumorsRARE-39. INTRAVASCULAR LYMPHOMA AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: FEATURES AND OUTCOMES IN A CASE SERIES OF THE PRIMARY CNS LYMPHOMA COLLABORATIVE GROUP (IPCG)
Zukas A, Bennani N, Chou C, Johnston P, O’Neill B, Nijland M, Batchelor T, Nayak L, Mrugala M, Low J, Omuro A, Ferreri A, Nishikawa R, Mishima K, Fox C, Wilson W, Houillier C, Chamberlain M, Schiff D. RARE-39. INTRAVASCULAR LYMPHOMA AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: FEATURES AND OUTCOMES IN A CASE SERIES OF THE PRIMARY CNS LYMPHOMA COLLABORATIVE GROUP (IPCG). Neuro-Oncology 2016, 18: vi168-vi168. DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now212.702.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral nervous systemIntravascular lymphomaOne-year survivalCase seriesCombination therapyTreatment outcomesEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusNervous systemCommon first-line treatmentMedian progression-free survivalHigh-dose methotrexate therapyLarge B-cell typePrimary central nervous systemLarge B-cell lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexatePercent of patientsPoor functional statusFirst-line treatmentPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalStroke-like symptomsMean diagnostic delayRetrospective case seriesTime of diagnosisTime of presentation
2015
Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial
Omuro A, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Ghesquieres H, Soussain C, Delwail V, Lamy T, Gressin R, Choquet S, Soubeyran P, Huchet A, Benouaich-Amiel A, Lebouvier-Sadot S, Gyan E, Touitou V, Barrié M, del Rio M, Gonzalez-Aguilar A, Houillier C, Delgadillo D, Lacomblez L, Tanguy M, Hoang-Xuan K. Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial. The Lancet Haematology 2015, 2: e251-e259. PMID: 26688235, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(15)00074-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCytarabineDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineProspective StudiesQuality of LifeTemozolomideTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalKarnofsky Performance Scale scoreCytarabine groupPhase 2 trialCNS lymphomaPerformance Scale scoreTemozolomide groupElderly populationScale scoreMedian progression-free survivalPhase 2 trial designCommon grade 3Methotrexate-based regimensProphylactic G-CSFMedian overall survivalStandard chemotherapy regimenPoor prognosis patientsQuality of lifeChemotherapy regimenEfficacy endpointPrimary endpointPrognosis patientsElderly patientsImmunocompetent patientsR-MPV followed by high-dose chemotherapy with TBC and autologous stem-cell transplant for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma
Omuro A, Correa DD, DeAngelis LM, Moskowitz CH, Matasar MJ, Kaley TJ, Gavrilovic IT, Nolan C, Pentsova E, Grommes CC, Panageas KS, Baser RE, Faivre G, Abrey LE, Sauter CS. R-MPV followed by high-dose chemotherapy with TBC and autologous stem-cell transplant for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma. Blood 2015, 125: 1403-1410. PMID: 25568347, PMCID: PMC4342354, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-10-604561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm StagingProcarbazinePrognosisRituximabSurvival RateThiotepaTransplantation, AutologousVincristineYoung AdultConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaStem cell transplantOverall survivalR-MPVHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyTwo-year progression-free survivalConsolidation high-dose chemotherapyMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance status 80Treatment-related deathsTwo-year OSCycles of chemotherapyMethotrexate-based chemotherapyObjective response ratePrimary end pointAcceptable toxicity profileMainstay of treatmentPhase 2 studyPrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaBlood-brain barrier
2014
AT-07A PHASE II STUDY OF LAPATINIB AND DOSE-DENSE TEMOZOLOMIDE (TMZ) FOR ADULTS WITH RECURRENT EPENDYMOMA: PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES (PRO) FROM A CERN CLINICAL TRIAL
Armstrong T, Vera-Bolanos E, Gilbert M, Yuan Y, Wani K, Wu J, Omuro A, Lieberman F, Robins H, Gerstner E, Wu J, Wen P, Mikkelsen T, Aldape K, Mendoza T. AT-07A PHASE II STUDY OF LAPATINIB AND DOSE-DENSE TEMOZOLOMIDE (TMZ) FOR ADULTS WITH RECURRENT EPENDYMOMA: PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES (PRO) FROM A CERN CLINICAL TRIAL. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 16: v9-v9. PMCID: PMC4217844, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou237.7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDose-dense temozolomideProgression-free survivalSymptom burdenClinical trialsDisease progressionRecurrent ependymomaFirst prospective clinical trialMedian progression-free survivalPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPhase II studyOverall symptom burdenProspective clinical trialsPrimary CNS tumorCycle 6Majority of symptomsDry mouthFree survivalPrimary endpointRecurrent diseaseSymptom benefitCNS tumorII studyTreatment courseSymptom interferenceVision changesAutologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide
Welch MR, Sauter CS, Matasar MJ, Faivre G, Weaver SA, Moskowitz CH, Omuro AM. Autologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014, 56: 361-367. PMID: 24745937, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2014.916800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDisease-Free SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRemission InductionStem Cell TransplantationThiotepaTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyStem cell transplantOverall survivalCell transplantSecondary central nervous system lymphomaRefractory diffuse large B-cell lymphomaMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system involvementCentral nervous system lymphomaDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaLarge B-cell lymphomaTransplant-related mortalityNervous system involvementSecondary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaStem cell harvestingB-cell lymphomaPotential treatment alternativeHDC-ASCTInduction chemotherapyRecurrent primaryCNS lymphomaComplete remissionMethotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
Pentsova E, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Methotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2014, 117: 161-165. PMID: 24481997, PMCID: PMC5256683, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-014-1370-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesSalvage TherapyTreatment OutcomeConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaKarnofsky performance scoreProgression-free survivalInitial diagnosisRecurrent primary central nervous system lymphomaPrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaObjective response rateNervous system lymphomaMedian OSCNS lymphomaFree survivalRecurrent diseaseSalvage treatmentFirst relapsePartial responsePCNSL patientsPrognostic factorsComplete responseMedian ageSystem lymphomaDisease relapseMedian time
2013
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome
Morris PG, Correa DD, Yahalom J, Raizer JJ, Schiff D, Grant B, Grimm S, Lai RK, Reiner AS, Panageas K, Karimi S, Curry R, Shah G, Abrey LE, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 3971-3979. PMID: 24101038, PMCID: PMC5569679, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.50.4910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsChemoradiotherapyCranial IrradiationCytarabineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineRituximabTimeTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalMedian overall survivalPrimary CNS lymphomaOverall survivalR-MPVComplete responseCNS lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMulticenter phase II studyLong-term disease controlEnd pointApparent diffusion coefficientExploratory end pointsKarnofsky performance scorePhase II studyPrimary end pointWhole brain radiotherapyLong-term outcomesWhite matter changesHigh response rateInduction chemotherapyStandard WBRTBrain radiotherapyII study
2012
Outcomes of the oldest patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Welch MR, Omuro A, DeAngelis LM. Outcomes of the oldest patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Neuro-Oncology 2012, 14: 1304-1311. PMID: 22952196, PMCID: PMC3452344, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterOlder patientsCancer CenterSurvival rateLower baseline creatinine clearanceMedian progression-free survivalTwo-year survival rateBaseline creatinine clearanceDeep brain involvementSignificant renal toxicityMedian overall survivalPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalTertiary care centerHigh-dose MTXPredictors of survivalFifth treatment cycleOcular radiationAggressive therapyCNS lymphomaBrain involvementCreatinine clearanceMost patientsOverall survivalPCNSL patientsMulticenter phase II study of rituximab and temozolomide in recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
Nayak L, Abrey LE, Drappatz J, Gilbert MR, Reardon DA, Wen PY, Prados M, Deangelis LM, Omuro A, Consortium F. Multicenter phase II study of rituximab and temozolomide in recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012, 54: 58-61. PMID: 22656234, PMCID: PMC4802006, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2012.698736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaRecurrent primary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaNervous system lymphomaSystem lymphomaDay 1Prospective multicenter phase II trialMedian progression-free survivalMulticenter phase II studyMulticenter phase II trialAggressive salvage treatmentMedian overall survivalPhase II studyPhase II trialProgression-free survivalCycles of consolidationEvaluable patientsII trialSalvage treatmentII studyImmunocompetent patientsOverall survivalComplete responseRetrospective studyPatients