2014
Autologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide
Welch MR, Sauter CS, Matasar MJ, Faivre G, Weaver SA, Moskowitz CH, Omuro AM. Autologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014, 56: 361-367. PMID: 24745937, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2014.916800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDisease-Free SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRemission InductionStem Cell TransplantationThiotepaTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyStem cell transplantOverall survivalCell transplantSecondary central nervous system lymphomaRefractory diffuse large B-cell lymphomaMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system involvementCentral nervous system lymphomaDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaLarge B-cell lymphomaTransplant-related mortalityNervous system involvementSecondary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaStem cell harvestingB-cell lymphomaPotential treatment alternativeHDC-ASCTInduction chemotherapyRecurrent primaryCNS lymphomaComplete remission
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
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
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 treatment
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
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