2023
Multicenter Phase 2 Trial of the PARP Inhibitor Olaparib in Recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-Mutant Glioma
Fanucci K, Pilat M, Shyr D, Shyr Y, Boerner S, Li J, Durecki D, Drappatz J, Puduvalli V, Lieberman F, Gonzalez J, Giglio P, Ivy S, Bindra R, Omuro A, LoRusso P. Multicenter Phase 2 Trial of the PARP Inhibitor Olaparib in Recurrent IDH1 and IDH2-Mutant Glioma. Cancer Research Communications 2023, 3: 192-201. PMID: 36968138, PMCID: PMC10035510, DOI: 10.1158/2767-9764.crc-22-0436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalProlonged stable diseaseStable diseasePhase II trialGrade 4 tumorsII trialOlaparib monotherapyGrade 2Multicenter phase 2 trialSingle-arm phase II trialWorld Health Organization classificationMedian overall survivalNeuro-Oncology criteriaPhase 2 trialOverall response rateFuture patient stratificationMutant gliomasPARP inhibitor olaparibEvaluable patientsPrimary endpointOverall survivalProgressive diseaseSelect patientsClinical benefit
2022
Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial
Omuro A, Brandes AA, Carpentier AF, Idbaih A, Reardon DA, Cloughesy T, Sumrall A, Baehring J, van den Bent M, Bähr O, Lombardi G, Mulholland P, Tabatabai G, Lassen U, Sepulveda JM, Khasraw M, Vauleon E, Muragaki Y, Di Giacomo AM, Butowski N, Roth P, Qian X, Fu AZ, Liu Y, Potter V, Chalamandaris AG, Tatsuoka K, Lim M, Weller M. Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial. Neuro-Oncology 2022, 25: 123-134. PMID: 35419607, PMCID: PMC9825306, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall survivalUnmethylated MGMT promoterMedian OSPrimary endpointInternational randomized phase III trialTreatment-related adverse event ratesMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase III trialMGMT promoterEfficacy of nivolumabLonger median OSMedian overall survivalNew safety signalsProgression-free survivalAddition of temozolomideAdverse event ratesPhase III trialsUse of temozolomideStandard of careStudy treatment armsImproved OSIII trialsTreatment armsStandard radiotherapyNivolumabNivolumab plus radiotherapy with or without temozolomide in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: Results from exploratory phase I cohorts of CheckMate 143
Omuro A, Reardon DA, Sampson JH, Baehring J, Sahebjam S, Cloughesy TF, Chalamandaris AG, Potter V, Butowski N, Lim M. Nivolumab plus radiotherapy with or without temozolomide in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: Results from exploratory phase I cohorts of CheckMate 143. Neuro-Oncology Advances 2022, 4: vdac025. PMID: 35402913, PMCID: PMC8989388, DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdac025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafety/tolerabilityNew safety signalsOverall survivalCheckMate 143Median OSSafety signalsGrade 3/4 treatment-related adverse eventsTreatment-related adverse eventsEfficacy of nivolumabImmune checkpoint inhibitionMedian overall survivalPhase 1 cohortFirst-line treatmentPart APrimary endpointSecondary endpointsAdverse eventsCheckpoint inhibitionPatientsI cohortNivolumabTemozolomideRadiotherapyMonthsPart B
2021
CTIM-25. A RANDOMIZED PHASE 3 STUDY OF NIVOLUMAB OR PLACEBO COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY PLUS TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA WITH METHYLATED MGMT PROMOTER: CHECKMATE 548
Weller M, Lim M, Idbaih A, Steinbach J, Finocchiaro G, Raval R, Ashby L, Ansstas G, Baehring J, Taylor J, Honnorat J, Petrecca K, de Vos F, Wick A, Sumrall A, Roberts M, Slepetis R, Warad D, Lee M, Reardon D, Omuro A. CTIM-25. A RANDOMIZED PHASE 3 STUDY OF NIVOLUMAB OR PLACEBO COMBINED WITH RADIOTHERAPY PLUS TEMOZOLOMIDE IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA WITH METHYLATED MGMT PROMOTER: CHECKMATE 548. Neuro-Oncology 2021, 23: vi55-vi56. PMCID: PMC8598415, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noab196.217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalMedian overall survivalPhase 3 studyOverall survivalMGMT promoterBaseline corticosteroidsMedian progression-free survivalTreatment-related adverse eventsRandomized phase 3 studyTumor PD-L1 expressionBlinded independent central reviewDual primary endpointsRole of immunotherapyNew safety signalsPD-L1 expressionPositive prognostic factorIndependent central reviewPredictors of benefitCare radiotherapyTreatment landscapeAdverse eventsPrognostic factorsCentral reviewNivolumabNovel therapies
2020
Effect of Nivolumab vs Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Reardon DA, Brandes AA, Omuro A, Mulholland P, Lim M, Wick A, Baehring J, Ahluwalia MS, Roth P, Bähr O, Phuphanich S, Sepulveda JM, De Souza P, Sahebjam S, Carleton M, Tatsuoka K, Taitt C, Zwirtes R, Sampson J, Weller M. Effect of Nivolumab vs Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma. JAMA Oncology 2020, 6: 1003-1010. PMID: 32437507, PMCID: PMC7243167, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2020.1024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalBevacizumabBrain NeoplasmsDNA Modification MethylasesDNA Repair EnzymesFemaleGlioblastomaHumansImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNivolumabProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorTemozolomideTreatment OutcomeTumor Suppressor ProteinsYoung AdultConceptsTreatment-related adverse eventsPhase 3 clinical trialsPrimary end pointOverall survivalRecurrent glioblastomaClinical trialsMedian OSGrade 3/4 treatment-related adverse eventsRandomized phase 3 clinical trialSingle-agent PD-1 blockadeEnd pointEffects of nivolumabUnacceptable toxic effectsMedian overall survivalObjective response ratePD-1 blockadeOverall patient populationImmune checkpoint blockadeData cutoffAdverse eventsCheckpoint blockadeFirst recurrenceInhibitor therapyClinical outcomesSafety profile
2019
ATIM-47. NIVOLUMAB VS BEVACIZUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA: EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF MGMT METHYLATION STATUS AND BASELINE CORTICOSTEROID USE
Weller M, Reardon D, Brandes A, Sampson J, Mulholland P, Wick A, Baehring J, Ahluwalia M, Roth P, Bähr O, Phuphanich S, Sepulveda J, de Souza P, Sahebjam S, Potter V, Tatsuoka K, Taitt C, Zwirtes R, Omuro A, Lim M. ATIM-47. NIVOLUMAB VS BEVACIZUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA: EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF MGMT METHYLATION STATUS AND BASELINE CORTICOSTEROID USE. Neuro-Oncology 2019, 21: vi12-vi12. PMCID: PMC6847600, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz175.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedian overall survivalBaseline corticosteroid useCorticosteroid useBaseline corticosteroidsMGMT methylation statusRecurrent glioblastomaUnmethylated tumorsMultivariable Cox proportional hazards model analysisCox proportional hazards model analysisLonger median overall survivalProportional hazards model analysisBevacizumab-treated patientsLimited survival benefitNivolumab-treated patientsSubgroup of patientsExploratory subgroup analysisHazards model analysisMethyltransferase promoter methylation statusDNA methyltransferase promoter methylation statusMethylation statusMGMT promoter statusTemozolomide chemoradiotherapyFirst recurrencePrimary endpointOverall survival
2018
Multicenter Phase IB Trial of Carboxyamidotriazole Orotate and Temozolomide for Recurrent and Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma and Other Anaplastic Gliomas.
Omuro A, Beal K, McNeill K, Young RJ, Thomas A, Lin X, Terziev R, Kaley TJ, DeAngelis LM, Daras M, Gavrilovic IT, Mellinghoff I, Diamond EL, McKeown A, Manne M, Caterfino A, Patel K, Bavisotto L, Gorman G, Lamson M, Gutin P, Tabar V, Chakravarty D, Chan TA, Brennan CW, Garrett-Mayer E, Karmali RA, Pentsova E. Multicenter Phase IB Trial of Carboxyamidotriazole Orotate and Temozolomide for Recurrent and Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma and Other Anaplastic Gliomas. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 1702-1709. PMID: 29683790, PMCID: PMC5993168, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.76.9992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnaplastic gliomasCohort 2Cohort 1Median progression-free survivalFavorable brain penetrationMedian overall survivalPhase Ib studyPhase Ib trialPhase II doseProgression-free survivalRecurrent anaplastic gliomasDependent calcium channelsNovel oral inhibitorSignal of activityMismatch repair genesIb trialTreat populationMethylguanine-DNA methyltransferaseOverall survivalComplete responseFlat doseOral inhibitorBrain penetrationResults FortyTherapeutic concentrations
2017
Multicenter, Phase 1, Dose Escalation Study of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Bevacizumab for Recurrent Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Clarke J, Neil E, Terziev R, Gutin P, Barani I, Kaley T, Lassman AB, Chan TA, Yamada J, DeAngelis L, Ballangrud A, Young R, Panageas KS, Beal K, Omuro A. Multicenter, Phase 1, Dose Escalation Study of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Bevacizumab for Recurrent Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2017, 99: 797-804. PMID: 28870792, PMCID: PMC5654655, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.2466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAstrocytomaBevacizumabBrainBrain NeoplasmsFemaleGlioblastomaHumansIntention to Treat AnalysisKarnofsky Performance StatusMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOrgans at RiskProspective StudiesRadiation Dose HypofractionationRadiosurgeryRe-IrradiationTumor BurdenConceptsRecurrent high-grade gliomaDose-limiting toxicityHigh-grade gliomasStereotactic reirradiationHypofractionated Stereotactic Radiation TherapyCorpus callosum involvementDose level cohortsGrade 3 fatigueMedian overall survivalKarnofsky performance statusDose-escalation studyTreatment-related effectsBiological equivalent doseStereotactic radiation therapyWarrants further investigationAbsence of brainstemDose-escalation trial designBevacizumab dosesCallosum involvementConcomitant bevacizumabSymptomatic radionecrosisEscalation studyOverall survivalPerformance statusResected specimensUpdated 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 toxicitiesOS10.3 Randomized Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Nivolumab vs Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma: CheckMate 143
Reardon D, Omuro A, Brandes A, Rieger J, Wick A, Sepulveda J, Phuphanich S, de Souza P, Ahluwalia M, Lim M, Vlahovic G, Sampson J. OS10.3 Randomized Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Nivolumab vs Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma: CheckMate 143. Neuro-Oncology 2017, 19: iii21-iii21. PMCID: PMC5463583, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox036.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObjective response rateTreatment-related AEsProgression-free survivalOverall survivalRecurrent glioblastomaSerious AEsMeasurable diseaseOS ratesInvestigator-assessed progression-free survivalCommon treatment-related AEsHuman IgG4 monoclonal antibodyOnly serious AESafety of nivolumabMedian overall survivalNeuro-Oncology criteriaSecond-line settingDeath-1 receptorSingle-agent therapyAvailable treatment optionsMalignant neoplasm progressionIgG4 monoclonal antibodyMultiple cancer typesCheckMate 143Evaluable ptsImproved OS
2015
Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial
Omuro A, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Ghesquieres H, Soussain C, Delwail V, Lamy T, Gressin R, Choquet S, Soubeyran P, Huchet A, Benouaich-Amiel A, Lebouvier-Sadot S, Gyan E, Touitou V, Barrié M, del Rio M, Gonzalez-Aguilar A, Houillier C, Delgadillo D, Lacomblez L, Tanguy M, Hoang-Xuan K. Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial. The Lancet Haematology 2015, 2: e251-e259. PMID: 26688235, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(15)00074-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCytarabineDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineProspective StudiesQuality of LifeTemozolomideTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalKarnofsky Performance Scale scoreCytarabine groupPhase 2 trialCNS lymphomaPerformance Scale scoreTemozolomide groupElderly populationScale scoreMedian progression-free survivalPhase 2 trial designCommon grade 3Methotrexate-based regimensProphylactic G-CSFMedian overall survivalStandard chemotherapy regimenPoor prognosis patientsQuality of lifeChemotherapy regimenEfficacy endpointPrimary endpointPrognosis patientsElderly patientsImmunocompetent patients
2014
Phase II Study of Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Omuro A, Beal K, Gutin P, Karimi S, Correa DD, Kaley TJ, DeAngelis LM, Chan TA, Gavrilovic IT, Nolan C, Hormigo A, Lassman AB, Mellinghoff I, Grommes C, Reiner AS, Panageas KS, Baser RE, Tabar V, Pentsova E, Sanchez J, Barradas-Panchal R, Zhang J, Faivre G, Brennan CW, Abrey LE, Huse JT. Phase II Study of Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma. Clinical Cancer Research 2014, 20: 5023-5031. PMID: 25107913, PMCID: PMC4523080, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-0822.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBevacizumabBiopsyBrain NeoplasmsChemotherapy, AdjuvantCombined Modality TherapyDacarbazineFemaleGlioblastomaHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedRadiosurgeryTemozolomideTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsObjective response rateOverall survivalRadiotherapy schedulesMedian overall survivalPhase II studyHypofractionated Stereotactic RadiotherapyPhase II trialApparent diffusion coefficient ratioRelative cerebral blood volumeDynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion MRICerebral blood volumeNeuropsychological test scoresMedian PFSPersistent hypermetabolismAdjuvant temozolomidePrimary endpointII studyII trialPoor OSStandard dosesFDG-PETPrognostic valuePoor prognosisHistorical controlsTumor volumePhase II trial of sunitinib for recurrent and progressive atypical and anaplastic meningioma
Kaley TJ, Wen P, Schiff D, Ligon K, Haidar S, Karimi S, Lassman AB, Nolan CP, DeAngelis LM, Gavrilovic I, Norden A, Drappatz J, Lee EQ, Purow B, Plotkin SR, Batchelor T, Abrey LE, Omuro A. Phase II trial of sunitinib for recurrent and progressive atypical and anaplastic meningioma. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 17: 116-121. PMID: 25100872, PMCID: PMC4483051, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factor receptorPhase II trialWorld Health OrganizationGrowth factor receptorII trialPrimary endpointOverall survivalExploratory cohortIntratumoral hemorrhageGrade 3Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitorsSingle-arm phase II trialMalignant meningioma patientsRadiographic response rateMedian overall survivalEffective medical therapyProgression-free survivalFactor receptorEndothelial growth factor receptorPlatelet-derived growth factor receptorTyrosine kinase inhibitorsExpression of VEGFR2MR perfusion imagingHigh-grade meningiomasMedian PFSTranscriptional 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
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 involvementRituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome
Morris PG, Correa DD, Yahalom J, Raizer JJ, Schiff D, Grant B, Grimm S, Lai RK, Reiner AS, Panageas K, Karimi S, Curry R, Shah G, Abrey LE, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 3971-3979. PMID: 24101038, PMCID: PMC5569679, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.50.4910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsChemoradiotherapyCranial IrradiationCytarabineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineRituximabTimeTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalMedian overall survivalPrimary CNS lymphomaOverall survivalR-MPVComplete responseCNS lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMulticenter phase II studyLong-term disease controlEnd pointApparent diffusion coefficientExploratory end pointsKarnofsky performance scorePhase II studyPrimary end pointWhole brain radiotherapyLong-term outcomesWhite matter changesHigh response rateInduction chemotherapyStandard WBRTBrain radiotherapyII studySurvival benefit from bevacizumab in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) according to transcriptional subclasses.
Huse J, Beal K, Zhang J, Kastenhuber E, Kaley T, Abrey L, Gutin P, Brennan C, Omuro A. Survival benefit from bevacizumab in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) according to transcriptional subclasses. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 2057-2057. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.2057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedian overall survivalOverall survivalBevacizumab treatmentSurvival benefitNanoString gene expression assaysProspective phase II trialPhase II trialNew treatment optionsParaffin-embedded tissue blocksGBM molecular subtypesMGMT promoter methylationEvaluable ptsPrimary endpointII trialUnselected patientsTreatment optionsMolecular subtypesTumor volumeStereotactic radiotherapyBevacizumabSurvival advantageTherapeutic implicationsMolecular subclassesGlioblastomaTumors
2012
Phase II trial of continuous low-dose temozolomide for patients with recurrent malignant glioma
Omuro A, Chan TA, Abrey LE, Khasraw M, Reiner AS, Kaley TJ, Deangelis LM, Lassman AB, Nolan CP, Gavrilovic IT, Hormigo A, Salvant C, Heguy A, Kaufman A, Huse JT, Panageas KS, Hottinger AF, Mellinghoff I. Phase II trial of continuous low-dose temozolomide for patients with recurrent malignant glioma. Neuro-Oncology 2012, 15: 242-250. PMID: 23243055, PMCID: PMC3548585, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos295.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKarnofsky performance scoreProgression-free survival ratesBevacizumab-naive patientsRecurrent malignant gliomaPhase II trialMalignant gliomasII trialPrimary endpointSurvival rateContinuous low-dose temozolomideMedian Karnofsky performance scoreLow Karnofsky performance scoreAdvanced malignant gliomaLow-dose temozolomideMedian overall survivalHalf of patientsFurther treatment strategiesMutations of EGFRBevacizumab exposureEligible patientsTemozolomide schedulesMG patientsOverall survivalMedian ageClinical benefitOutcomes 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 patientsMulticenter 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