2020
Consolidation Therapy in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Kim P, Omuro A. Consolidation Therapy in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Current Treatment Options In Oncology 2020, 21: 74. PMID: 32725379, DOI: 10.1007/s11864-020-00758-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole-brain radiation therapyCentral nervous system lymphomaLong-term remissionNervous system lymphomaConsolidation therapyInduction therapyPerformance statusTransplant candidatesSystem lymphomaOpinion statementPrimary central nervous system lymphomaPrimary central nervous system lymphomaAutologous stem cell transplantTransplant-related mortality riskAdequate organ functionFavorable performance statusInitial induction therapyECOG performance statusHigh-dose cytarabineHigh-dose methotrexateHigh-dose chemotherapyStem cell transplantEnd of inductionHigh response rateCurative intentMyeloablative regimen
2013
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
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 study
2010
Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in active brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer
De Braganca KC, Janjigian YY, Azzoli CG, Kris MG, Pietanza MC, Nolan CP, Omuro AM, Holodny AI, Lassman AB. Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in active brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 100: 443-447. PMID: 20440540, PMCID: PMC3246379, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0200-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerActive brain metastasesInitiation of bevacizumabSafety of bevacizumabProgression-free survivalBrain metastasesCell lung cancerCNS metastasisOverall survivalLung cancerCentral nervous system metastasesMedian progression-free survivalAccelerated FDA approvalActive CNS metastasesParenchymal brain metastasesProgressive brain metastasesMedian overall survivalNervous system metastasesAdditional safety dataPrimary brain tumorsHigh response rateIntra-tumoral hemorrhageBevacizumab safetyConcurrent anticoagulationCorticosteroid requirements
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
2007
Editorial: what is new in the treatment of gliomas?
Omuro AM, Delattre JY. Editorial: what is new in the treatment of gliomas? Current Opinion In Neurology 2007, 20: 704-707. PMID: 17992093, DOI: 10.1097/wco.0b013e3282f1beef.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of gliomaTherapeutic decisionsEvidence-based therapeutic decisionsBevacizumab-based combinationsRecurrent malignant gliomaRole of chemotherapyPhase II trialStandard of carePhase III evidenceHigh response ratePhase II resultsSingle positive resultTemozolomide concomitantTemozolomide schedulesII trialSurvival benefitRandomized trialsGrade IIIMalignant gliomasResponse rateGliomasSuch trialsTraditional treatmentTrialsCodeletion status