2014
AI-09PATTERNS OF SALVAGE TREATMENT FOR HIGH GRADE GLIOMA IN THE TEMOZOLOMIDE ERA
Escorcia F, Folkert M, Spratt D, Zumsteg Z, Chan T, Omuro A, Beal K, Gutin P, Yamada J. AI-09PATTERNS OF SALVAGE TREATMENT FOR HIGH GRADE GLIOMA IN THE TEMOZOLOMIDE ERA. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 16: v3-v3. PMCID: PMC4217875, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou238.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-grade gliomasSalvage radiation therapyTreatment-related factorsTrimodality therapyRadiation therapySalvage chemotherapyHazard ratioOverall survivalGrade gliomasOnly treatment-related factorOptimal salvage therapyKaplan-Meier methodCox regression modelingGrade IV patientsLarge retrospective seriesConfidence intervalsSalvage therapyTrimodality treatmentBilateral diseaseInitial surgeryRecurrent diseaseSalvage surgerySalvage treatmentIV patientsConsecutive patientsMethotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
Pentsova E, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Methotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2014, 117: 161-165. PMID: 24481997, PMCID: PMC5256683, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-014-1370-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesSalvage TherapyTreatment OutcomeConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaKarnofsky performance scoreProgression-free survivalInitial diagnosisRecurrent primary central nervous system lymphomaPrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaObjective response rateNervous system lymphomaMedian OSCNS lymphomaFree survivalRecurrent diseaseSalvage treatmentFirst relapsePartial responsePCNSL patientsPrognostic factorsComplete responseMedian ageSystem lymphomaDisease relapseMedian time
2013
Primary leptomeningeal lymphoma
Taylor JW, Flanagan EP, O'Neill BP, Siegal T, Omuro A, DeAngelis L, Baehring J, Nishikawa R, Pinto F, Chamberlain M, Hoang-Xuan K, Gonzalez-Aguilar A, Batchelor T, Blay JY, Korfel A, Betensky RA, Lopes MB, Schiff D. Primary leptomeningeal lymphoma. Neurology 2013, 81: 1690-1696. PMID: 24107866, PMCID: PMC3812109, DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000435302.02895.f3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary leptomeningeal lymphomaPrimary CNS lymphomaLeptomeningeal lymphomaCNS lymphomaLeptomeningeal enhancementCSF cytologyMedian Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusRare formEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance statusInternational Primary CNS Lymphoma Collaborative GroupIntra-CSF chemotherapyMedian overall survivalFavorable clinical responseCases of lymphomaOptimal diagnostic evaluationGene rearrangement studiesB-cell lymphomaMultifocal symptomsSalvage treatmentSystemic chemotherapyClinical responseOverall survivalPerformance statusMedian ageSystemic involvement
2012
Multicenter phase II study of rituximab and temozolomide in recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
Nayak L, Abrey LE, Drappatz J, Gilbert MR, Reardon DA, Wen PY, Prados M, Deangelis LM, Omuro A, Consortium F. Multicenter phase II study of rituximab and temozolomide in recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012, 54: 58-61. PMID: 22656234, PMCID: PMC4802006, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2012.698736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaRecurrent primary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaNervous system lymphomaSystem lymphomaDay 1Prospective multicenter phase II trialMedian progression-free survivalMulticenter phase II studyMulticenter phase II trialAggressive salvage treatmentMedian overall survivalPhase II studyPhase II trialProgression-free survivalCycles of consolidationEvaluable patientsII trialSalvage treatmentII studyImmunocompetent patientsOverall survivalComplete responseRetrospective studyPatients
2011
Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Graber JJ, Omuro A. Primary central nervous system lymphoma. Current Opinion In Neurology 2011, 24: 633-640. PMID: 21968551, DOI: 10.1097/wco.0b013e32834cbdef.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaReduced-dose radiotherapyProgression-free survivalNervous system lymphomaNeurotoxicity ratesSystem lymphomaChemotherapy-only treatmentHigh-dose methotrexateStem cell rescueWhole brain radiotherapyHigh-dose chemotherapyPhase II studyWorse cognitive outcomesChemotherapy regimenSalvage treatmentII studyOlder patientsOverall survivalBrain damageChemotherapyRadiotherapyAdditional neurotoxicityRoutine practiceNeuropsychological evaluation
2010
Primary CNS lymphoma in patients younger than 60: can whole-brain radiotherapy be deferred?
Omuro A, Taillandier L, Chinot O, Sierra del Rio M, Carnin C, Barrie M, Soussain C, Tanguy ML, Choquet S, Leblond V, Hoang-Xuan K, On behalf of the ANOCEF Group (French Neuro-Oncology Association).. Primary CNS lymphoma in patients younger than 60: can whole-brain radiotherapy be deferred? Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 104: 323-330. PMID: 21170569, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0497-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyHigh-dose chemotherapyProgression-free survivalPrimary central nervous system lymphomaSalvage whole brain radiotherapyComplete responseOverall survivalNeurotoxicity riskMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaAdditional chemotherapy cyclesEffective salvage treatmentMedian overall survivalStem cell rescuePrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaObjective of treatmentChemosensitive diseaseChemosensitive patientsChemotherapy cyclesInduction chemotherapyBrain radiotherapyCNS lymphomaObjective responseSalvage treatmentNitrosourea-based chemotherapy for low grade gliomas failing initial treatment with temozolomide
Kaloshi G, Sierra del Rio M, Ducray F, Psimaras D, Idbaih A, Laigle-Donadey F, Taillibert S, Houillier C, Dehais C, Omuro A, Sanson M, Delattre JY, Hoang-Xuan K. Nitrosourea-based chemotherapy for low grade gliomas failing initial treatment with temozolomide. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 100: 439-441. PMID: 20464625, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0197-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade gliomasGrade gliomasProgressive low-grade gliomaTerms of PFSContrast enhancementEfficacy of nitrosoureasBetter PFSMedian PFSMedian OSObjective responseSalvage treatmentUpfront therapyMedian ageBetter prognosisInitial treatmentConventional radiotherapyChromosome 1p/19q codeletionNon-enhancing tumorResponse ratePatientsTemozolomidePure oligodendrogliomasPFSGliomasDisappointing results
2009
Patterns of care and outcomes in patients with intracranial hemangiopericytomas: The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) experience
Dankwah-Quansah M, Gutin P, Bilsky M, Huse J, Rosenblum M, Abrey L, DeAngelis L, Omuro A. Patterns of care and outcomes in patients with intracranial hemangiopericytomas: The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) experience. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: e13011-e13011. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e13011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntracranial hemangiopericytomaStable diseaseDisease courseMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center experienceMedian progression-free survivalRare primary brain tumorsTargeted therapy eraMedian overall survivalProgression-free survivalCancer Center experienceOptimal clinical managementPatterns of carePrimary brain tumorsEfficacy of chemotherapyAdditional radiotherapyMedian KPSTherapy eraAdjuvant radiotherapySalvage treatmentCytotoxic chemotherapyOverall survivalSurgical resectionCenter experienceMedian ageRetrospective review
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 treatmentsGliomasIntensive Chemotherapy Followed by Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Rescue for Refractory and Recurrent Primary CNS and Intraocular Lymphoma: Société Française de Greffe de Moëlle Osseuse-Thérapie Cellulaire
Soussain C, Hoang-Xuan K, Taillandier L, Fourme E, Choquet S, Witz F, Casasnovas O, Dupriez B, Souleau B, Taksin AL, Gisselbrecht C, Jaccard A, Omuro A, Sanson M, Janvier M, Kolb B, Zini JM, Leblond V. Intensive Chemotherapy Followed by Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Rescue for Refractory and Recurrent Primary CNS and Intraocular Lymphoma: Société Française de Greffe de Moëlle Osseuse-Thérapie Cellulaire. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2008, 26: 2512-2518. PMID: 18413641, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.13.5533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrain NeoplasmsBusulfanCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineEtoposideEye NeoplasmsFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalProspective StudiesSalvage TherapySurvival RateThiotepaConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaHematopoietic stem cell rescueStem cell rescueIntensive chemotherapyIntraocular lymphomaAutologous hematopoietic stem cell rescueMedian progression-free survival timeRecurrent primary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survival timeHigh-dose cytarabineMedian overall survivalTreatment-related deathsImmunocompetent adult patientsProspective multicenter trialFirst-line treatmentOverall survival probabilityPFS probabilityCNS lymphomaComplete remissionSalvage treatmentAdult patientsOverall survivalPartial responseRefractory diseaseMulticenter trial
2006
Methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine and CCNU for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in patients younger than 60: Can radiotherapy (RT) be deferred?
Omuro A, Taillandier L, Chinot O, Carnin C, Barrie M, Soussain C, Leblond V, Hoang-Xuan K. Methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine and CCNU for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in patients younger than 60: Can radiotherapy (RT) be deferred? Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2006, 24: 1551-1551. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.1551.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary central nervous system lymphomaHigh-dose chemotherapyProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalOverall survivalComplete responseMaintenance chemotherapySalvage treatmentDay 1Central nervous system lymphomaAcceptable initial approachEffective salvage treatmentGrade 3/4 hematotoxicityMedian overall survivalStem cell rescueFurther treatmentNervous system lymphomaRole of RTIT chemotherapyMedian KPSYounger ptsChemosensitive patientsInduction chemotherapyToxic deathsMedian age