2012
Rituximab, methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine, and vincristine (R-MPV) followed by consolidation high-dose chemotherapy (HDC) and autologous stem-cell transplant (ASCT) for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL).
Omuro A, Correa D, Moskowitz C, Matasar M, DeAngelis L, Kaley T, Gavrilovic I, Nolan C, Pentsova E, Grommes C, Abrey L, Sauter C. Rituximab, methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine, and vincristine (R-MPV) followed by consolidation high-dose chemotherapy (HDC) and autologous stem-cell transplant (ASCT) for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 2008-2008. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.2008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutologous stem cell transplantHigh-dose chemotherapyPrimary CNS lymphomaConsolidation high-dose chemotherapyITT populationR-MPVInduction chemotherapyInduction regimenPrimary endpointYear event-free survivalEffective induction regimenEvent-free survivalPhase II trialStem cell transplantImproved response ratesExcellent disease controlComprehensive neuropsychological evaluationHDC regimenHDC-ASCTMedian EFSYear EFSEarly complicationsMedian PFSCNS lymphomaII trial
2007
Temozolomide and methotrexate for primary central nervous system lymphoma in the elderly
Omuro AM, Taillandier L, Chinot O, Carnin C, Barrie M, Hoang-Xuan K. Temozolomide and methotrexate for primary central nervous system lymphoma in the elderly. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2007, 85: 207-211. PMID: 17896079, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-007-9397-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaIntra-thecal chemotherapyFavorable toxicity profileComplete responseToxicity profilePrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian event-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaMedian overall survivalEvent-free survivalNervous system lymphomaNew alternative treatmentLow response rateInduction chemotherapyInnovative regimenCNS lymphomaElderly patientsIntestinal obstructionOverall survivalPCNSL patientsYounger patientsSystem lymphomaConsecutive seriesEfficacy resultsGrade 3