2019
Longitudinal cognitive assessment in patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated with induction chemotherapy followed by reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy or autologous stem cell transplantation
Correa DD, Braun E, Kryza-Lacombe M, Ho KW, Reiner AS, Panageas KS, Yahalom J, Sauter CS, Abrey LE, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Longitudinal cognitive assessment in patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated with induction chemotherapy followed by reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy or autologous stem cell transplantation. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2019, 144: 553-562. PMID: 31377920, PMCID: PMC7392129, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-019-03257-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCognitionCombined Modality TherapyCranial IrradiationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansInduction ChemotherapyLongitudinal StudiesLymphomaMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisQuality of LifeSurvival RateTransplantation, AutologousYoung AdultConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyReduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaHDC-ASCTCortical atrophyAttention/executive functionPCNSL patientsAutologous stem cell transplantConsolidation whole-brain radiotherapyAutologous stem cell transplantationCentral nervous system lymphomaCognitive functionIntroductionThe standard treatmentLongitudinal cognitive assessmentsProgression-free patientsHigh-dose chemotherapyMethotrexate-based chemotherapyLong-term remissionPrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaStem cell transplantStem cell transplantationBrain structure abnormalitiesPost-induction chemotherapyWhite matter disease
2016
“Comment on Hatzoglou et al.: Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI perfusion vs 18FDG PET/CT in differentiating brain tumor progression from radiation injury”-Reply
Young RJ, Yang TJ, Hatzoglou V, Ulaner G, Omuro A. “Comment on Hatzoglou et al.: Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI perfusion vs 18FDG PET/CT in differentiating brain tumor progression from radiation injury”-Reply. Neuro-Oncology 2016, 19: 301-302. PMID: 28040711, PMCID: PMC5464186, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term survival in AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma
Gupta NK, Nolan A, Omuro A, Reid EG, Wang CC, Mannis G, Jaglal M, Chavez JC, Rubinstein PG, Griffin A, Abrams DI, Hwang J, Kaplan LD, Luce JA, Volberding P, Treseler PA, Rubenstein JL. Long-term survival in AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma. Neuro-Oncology 2016, 19: 99-108. PMID: 27576871, PMCID: PMC5193026, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCombination antiretroviral therapyWhole brain radiotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaAR-PCNSLNervous system lymphomaHD-MTXLong-term survivalMulticenter analysisSystem lymphomaAdvent of cARTLong-term disease-free survivalLonger progression-free survivalSan Francisco General HospitalHigh-dose methotrexateDisease-free survivalProgression-free survivalOptimal therapeutic approachTherapy-related factorsFirst-line interventionPost-cART eraLong-term toxicityAntiretroviral therapyBrain radiotherapyFavorable survival
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
Leptomeningeal Metastasis from Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Survival and the Impact of Whole Brain Radiotherapy
Morris PG, Reiner AS, Szenberg OR, Clarke JL, Panageas KS, Perez HR, Kris MG, Chan TA, DeAngelis LM, Omuro AM. Leptomeningeal Metastasis from Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Survival and the Impact of Whole Brain Radiotherapy. Journal Of Thoracic Oncology 2012, 7: 382-385. PMID: 22089116, DOI: 10.1097/jto.0b013e3182398e4f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCarcinoma, Squamous CellCranial IrradiationDose Fractionation, RadiationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedLung NeoplasmsLymphatic MetastasisMaleMeningeal CarcinomatosisMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerWhole brain radiotherapyCell lung cancerLeptomeningeal metastasesTyrosine kinase inhibitorsLandmark analysisIT chemotherapyBrain radiotherapyIntrathecal therapyMedian survivalLung cancerEGFR mutationsEpidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsGrowth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsMedian age 59 yearsReceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorsMedian overall survivalAge 59 yearsOptimal therapeutic approachSurvival of patientsDevastating complicationOverall survivalLeptomeningeal carcinomatosisRetrospective reviewRetrospective study
2011
Cognitive functions in primary CNS lymphoma after single or combined modality regimens
Correa DD, Shi W, Abrey LE, Deangelis LM, Omuro AM, Deutsch MB, Thaler HT. Cognitive functions in primary CNS lymphoma after single or combined modality regimens. Neuro-Oncology 2011, 14: 101-108. PMID: 22013168, PMCID: PMC3245999, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nor186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyPrimary CNS lymphomaQuality of lifeHD-MTXWhite matter diseaseModality regimenCNS lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyCognitive impairmentExtensive white matter diseaseMethotrexate-based chemotherapySubset of patientsBaseline neuropsychological evaluationBrain radiotherapyDisease remissionModality regimensMost cognitive domainsStandard treatmentTreatment completionCognitive dysfunctionSufficient severityPatientsNeuropsychological evaluationCognitive functionSubstantial risk