2019
Complications associated with immunotherapy for brain metastases.
Tran TT, Jilaveanu LB, Omuro A, Chiang VL, Huttner A, Kluger HM. Complications associated with immunotherapy for brain metastases. Current Opinion In Neurology 2019, 32: 907-916. PMID: 31577604, PMCID: PMC7398556, DOI: 10.1097/wco.0000000000000756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasesNeurologic toxicityImmune therapyPhase 2 clinical trialCheckpoint inhibitor therapyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsMultiple phase 2 clinical trialsTreatment-related morbidityBrain metastatic diseaseSymptomatic edemaCheckpoint inhibitorsAdverse eventsDurable responsesMedian survivalMetastatic diseaseInhibitor therapyMore patientsIntracranial activityPatient groupRadiation necrosisClinical trialsTherapy trialsMultidisciplinary teamMetastasisPatients
2014
Emerging Therapies for Glioblastoma
Thomas AA, Brennan CW, DeAngelis LM, Omuro AM. Emerging Therapies for Glioblastoma. JAMA Neurology 2014, 71: 1437-1444. PMID: 25244650, DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.1701.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsCommon primary malignant brain tumorPrimary malignant brain tumorCancer stemlike cellsInnovative clinical trialsBlood-brain barrierMalignant brain tumorsPatient-tailored treatmentNew radiotherapy techniquesHeterogeneous molecular featuresImmune system interactionsGrowth factor receptorTerms glioblastomaMedian survivalDisease courseImmune checkpointsTemozolomide chemotherapyMultimodal treatmentPatient enrollmentAggressive tumorsTreatment advancesBrain neoplasmsDrug exposureBrain microenvironmentMalignant gliomasAT-35INTERMITTENT HIGH DOSE (PULSATILE) ERLOTINIB FOR EGFRvIII MUTANT RECURRENT MALIGNANT GLIOMAS: A PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL
Lassman A, Grommes C, Panageas K, Iwamoto F, DeAngelis L, Kaley T, Gavrilovic I, Pentsova E, Omuro A, Corpuz C, Briggs S, Otap D, Qin W, Cross J, Mellinghoff I. AT-35INTERMITTENT HIGH DOSE (PULSATILE) ERLOTINIB FOR EGFRvIII MUTANT RECURRENT MALIGNANT GLIOMAS: A PILOT CLINICAL TRIAL. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 16: v16-v16. PMCID: PMC4217814, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou237.35.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent malignant gliomaMalignant gliomasInhibitor therapyHigh-dose erlotinibOngoing complete responseEGFR-TKI erlotinibPopulation of patientsMedian age 58Pilot clinical trialInadequate drug deliveryKinase inhibitor therapyDose erlotinibEligible patientsPulsatile dosingAdverse eventsMedian survivalComplete responseDaily doseTKI erlotinibMedian CmaxAnaplastic gliomasClinical trialsAge 58Surgical armLimited efficacyTranscriptional diversity of long-term glioblastoma survivors
Gerber NK, Goenka A, Turcan S, Reyngold M, Makarov V, Kannan K, Beal K, Omuro A, Yamada Y, Gutin P, Brennan CW, Huse JT, Chan TA. Transcriptional diversity of long-term glioblastoma survivors. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 16: 1186-1195. PMID: 24662514, PMCID: PMC4136896, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterLong-term survivorsLong-term glioblastoma survivorsIDH mutationsIDH2 mutational statusMedian overall survivalStrong prognostic valueBiology of glioblastomaMGMT promoter methylationMedian survivalOverall survivalBetter prognosisPoor prognosisPrognostic valueCancer CenterAggressive typeIndependent cohortMesenchymal subtypeREMBRANDT cohortMutational statusIDH2 mutationsGBM biologyPatientsMGMT methylationMGMT promoter
2012
Limited Overall Survival in Patients with Brain Metastases from Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Morris PG, Murphy CG, Mallam D, Accordino M, Patil S, Howard J, Omuro A, Beal K, Seidman AD, Hudis CA, Fornier MN. Limited Overall Survival in Patients with Brain Metastases from Triple Negative Breast Cancer. The Breast Journal 2012, 18: 345-350. PMID: 22607041, DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4741.2012.01246.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasesOverall survivalBreast cancerDiagnosis of BMIncidence of BMMedian age 53 yearsRisk of BMTriple-negative breast cancerActuarial median survivalLimited overall survivalAge 53 yearsGroup of patientsPatterns of recurrenceSingle-institution studyNegative breast cancerElectronic medical recordsBM diagnosisMedian survivalMetastatic diseaseEntire cohortRetrospective studyTherapeutic optionsInstitutional databaseMedical recordsModern therapyLeptomeningeal 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
2006
Vinorelbine combined with a protracted course of temozolomide for recurrent brain Metastases: a phase I trial
Omuro AM, Raizer JJ, Demopoulos A, Malkin MG, Abrey LE. Vinorelbine combined with a protracted course of temozolomide for recurrent brain Metastases: a phase I trial. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2006, 78: 277-280. PMID: 16614943, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-005-9095-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrain NeoplasmsBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsLymphopeniaMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeutropeniaTemozolomideThrombocytopeniaTreatment OutcomeVinblastineVinorelbineConceptsCourses of temozolomideRecurrent brain metastasesBrain metastasesDose of vinorelbineProgressive brain metastasesPhase II trialPhase I trialEfficacy of temozolomideVinorelbine doseII trialStarting doseMedian survivalRadiographic responseI trialMedian ageModest efficacyNew regimenPatient 2Lung cancerPrimary tumorGrade 3PatientsVinorelbineTemozolomideDose