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
2017
Updated 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 tumorsHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapy as treatment for histiocytic sarcoma of the central nervous system
Curry RC, Faivre G, Akkari L, Joyce JA, Lin O, Rosenblum M, Diamond EL, Fisher R, Omuro A. High-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapy as treatment for histiocytic sarcoma of the central nervous system. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2016, 57: 1961-1964. PMID: 26727454, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2015.1120867.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyMethotrexate-based chemotherapyCentral nervous systemHistiocytic sarcomaNervous systemChemotherapySarcoma
2015
Phase I Study of Single Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphoma
Christian G, Thomas K, Abdel-Wahab O, Omuro A, Ingo M, DeAngelis L. Phase I Study of Single Agent Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Primary and Secondary CNS Lymphoma. Blood 2015, 126: 3960. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v126.23.3960.3960.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRefractory primary CNS lymphomaPrimary CNS lymphomaSecondary CNS lymphomaDose level 2CNS lymphomaCommon grade 2 toxicityRecurrent primary CNS lymphomaRecurrent/refractory diseaseAggressive primary brain tumorCD20 antibody therapyCNS lymphoma patientsDose of ibrutinibGrade 4 toxicityPrior treatment regimensDose level 1Grade 2 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityMethotrexate-based chemotherapyEnd-organ functionNormal end-organ functionSingle-agent ibrutinibPhase I trialPrimary brain tumorsPromising clinical responsesAlternative therapeutic approachPatterns of response and relapse of primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) following first line of high-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapy (hdMTX): Analysis of a prospective ANOCEF randomized phase II trial.
Tabouret E, Houillier C, Martin-Duverneuil N, Blonski M, Soussain C, Ghesquieres H, Houot R, Delwail V, Soubeyran P, Gressin R, Gyan E, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Tanguy M, Omuro A, Hoang-Xuan K. Patterns of response and relapse of primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) following first line of high-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapy (hdMTX): Analysis of a prospective ANOCEF randomized phase II trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 2035-2035. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.33.15_suppl.2035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchR-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
2012
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas
Graber J, Omuro A. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas. 2012, 125-133. DOI: 10.1002/9781118321478.ch12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary CNS lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaMethotrexate-based chemotherapyNervous system lymphomaNon-Hodgkin lymphomaLong-term survivalCNS lymphomaOptimal regimenImmunosuppressed patientsSystem lymphomaAppropriate therapyDisease relapseEarly suspicionDiagnostic accuracyLymphomaInappropriate interventionsPatientsImmunocompetentRegimenChemotherapyRelapseRadiotherapyNeurotoxicity
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 riskPharmacotherapy for Primary CNS Lymphoma
Graber JJ, Omuro A. Pharmacotherapy for Primary CNS Lymphoma. CNS Drugs 2011, 25: 447-457. PMID: 21649446, DOI: 10.2165/11589030-000000000-00000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaCNS lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyMore effective chemotherapy regimensRefractory primary CNS lymphomaEffective chemotherapy regimensOptimal chemotherapy combinationReduced-dose radiotherapySingle-agent methotrexateMethotrexate-based chemotherapyStem cell rescueWhole brain radiotherapyHigh-dose chemotherapyLong-term remissionProgression-free survivalOngoing clinical trialsCombination of drugsChemotherapy regimensChemotherapy combinationsChemotherapy optionsRadiotherapy resultsSerious complicationsClinical trialsCell rescueConsolidation treatment