2017
Nivolumab with or without ipilimumab in patients with recurrent glioblastoma: results from exploratory phase I cohorts of CheckMate 143
Omuro A, Vlahovic G, Lim M, Sahebjam S, Baehring J, Cloughesy T, Voloschin A, Ramkissoon SH, Ligon KL, Latek R, Zwirtes R, Strauss L, Paliwal P, Harbison CT, Reardon DA, Sampson JH. Nivolumab with or without ipilimumab in patients with recurrent glioblastoma: results from exploratory phase I cohorts of CheckMate 143. Neuro-Oncology 2017, 20: 674-686. PMID: 29106665, PMCID: PMC5892140, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse eventsRecurrent glioblastomaCommon treatment-related adverse eventsTreatment-related adverse eventsDeath ligand 1 (PD-L1) expressionEffects of nivolumabExploratory efficacy outcomesSafety/tolerabilityFindings merit further investigationLigand 1 expressionCheckMate 143Ipilimumab doseNivolumab monotherapyStable diseaseAlternative regimenEfficacy outcomesRadiographic progressionMost patientsPartial responseNivolumabIpilimumabMerit further investigationPatientsI cohortFurther evaluation
2016
ATIM-16. NIVOLUMAB COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY WITH OR WITHOUT TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA: RESULTS FROM PHASE 1 SAFETY COHORTS IN CHECKMATE 143
Omuro A, Vlahovic G, Baehring J, Butowski N, Reardon D, Cloughesy T, Sahebjam S, Lim M, Strauss L, Latek R, Zwirtes R, Paliwal P, Harbison C, Sampson J. ATIM-16. NIVOLUMAB COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY WITH OR WITHOUT TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA: RESULTS FROM PHASE 1 SAFETY COHORTS IN CHECKMATE 143. Neuro-Oncology 2016, 18: vi21-vi21. DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now212.081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdverse eventsCheckMate 143Frequent treatment-related adverse eventsTreatment-related serious adverse eventsFirst prospective clinical trialProgression/unacceptable toxicityTreatment-related adverse eventsCombination of nivolumabTolerability of nivolumabSerious adverse eventsDeath-1 receptorProspective clinical trialsNew safety concernsMonoclonal antibody inhibitorMultiple cancer typesMeasurable diseaseNivolumab CombinedSafety cohortToxic deathsTumor flareRadiographic progressionTreatment discontinuationMost patientsUnacceptable toxicityPoor prognosis
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 patients
2009
Antiangiogenic Strategies for the Treatment of Gliomas
Bazzoli E, Omuro A. Antiangiogenic Strategies for the Treatment of Gliomas. 2009, 243-263. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0410-2_12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMalignant gliomasAntiangiogenic strategiesVascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathwayEndothelial growth factor pathwayNew antiangiogenic treatmentsRecurrent malignant gliomaProgression-free survivalVEGF monoclonal antibodyInitial clinical benefitTreatment of gliomaHigh response rateGrowth factor pathwaysDifferent molecular driversMost patientsSurvival benefitClinical benefitAntiangiogenic treatmentAntiangiogenic drugsAntiangiogenesis treatmentResponse rateSolid tumorsComplex biologic processClinical settingFactor pathwayGliomas
2008
What is the place of bevacizumab and irinotecan in the treatment of glioblastoma and other malignant gliomas?
Omuro AM, Delattre JY. What is the place of bevacizumab and irinotecan in the treatment of glioblastoma and other malignant gliomas? Current Opinion In Neurology 2008, 21: 717-719. PMID: 18989118, DOI: 10.1097/wco.0b013e3283184625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant gliomasOverall survivalClinical trialsProspective phase II trialPlace of bevacizumabProgression-free survivalPhase II trialNew treatment strategiesHigh response rateTreatment of glioblastomaII trialRecurrent diseaseSalvage treatmentCytotoxic chemotherapyMost patientsConventional radiographic methodsDisease progressionHistorical controlsSurvival resultsRadiographic criteriaTreatment strategiesBevacizumabResponse rateNew treatmentsGliomas