2023
Top advances of the year: Neuro‐oncology
Barden M, Omuro A. Top advances of the year: Neuro‐oncology. Cancer 2023, 129: 1467-1472. PMID: 36825454, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34711.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsBrain tumorsRecent phase 3 trialAnti-PD-1 immunotherapyCentral nervous system dysfunctionSingle-agent pembrolizumabHigh-dose chemotherapyPhase 3 trialPrimary CNS lymphomaStem cell transplantationLong-term outcomesLimited therapeutic optionsNervous system dysfunctionOngoing clinical trialsClinical trial landscapeDrug Administration approvalBRAF V600E mutationExcellent disease controlConsolidation therapyCNS lymphomaImproved survivalLeptomeningeal metastasesTherapeutic optionsCell transplantationCraniospinal irradiationPatient population
2019
Longitudinal cognitive assessment in patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated with induction chemotherapy followed by reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy or autologous stem cell transplantation
Correa DD, Braun E, Kryza-Lacombe M, Ho KW, Reiner AS, Panageas KS, Yahalom J, Sauter CS, Abrey LE, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Longitudinal cognitive assessment in patients with primary CNS lymphoma treated with induction chemotherapy followed by reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy or autologous stem cell transplantation. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2019, 144: 553-562. PMID: 31377920, PMCID: PMC7392129, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-019-03257-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCognitionCombined Modality TherapyCranial IrradiationFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansInduction ChemotherapyLongitudinal StudiesLymphomaMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisQuality of LifeSurvival RateTransplantation, AutologousYoung AdultConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyReduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaHDC-ASCTCortical atrophyAttention/executive functionPCNSL patientsAutologous stem cell transplantConsolidation whole-brain radiotherapyAutologous stem cell transplantationCentral nervous system lymphomaCognitive functionIntroductionThe standard treatmentLongitudinal cognitive assessmentsProgression-free patientsHigh-dose chemotherapyMethotrexate-based chemotherapyLong-term remissionPrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaStem cell transplantStem cell transplantationBrain structure abnormalitiesPost-induction chemotherapyWhite matter disease
2016
A Comprehensive Assessment of Toxicities in Patients with Central Nervous System Lymphoma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Using Thiotepa, Busulfan, and Cyclophosphamide Conditioning
Scordo M, Bhatt V, Hsu M, Omuro AM, Matasar MJ, DeAngelis LM, Dahi PB, Moskowitz CH, Giralt SA, Sauter CS. A Comprehensive Assessment of Toxicities in Patients with Central Nervous System Lymphoma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Using Thiotepa, Busulfan, and Cyclophosphamide Conditioning. Transplantation And Cellular Therapy 2016, 23: 38-43. PMID: 27713090, PMCID: PMC5518313, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2016.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantationPrimary central nervous system lymphomaSecondary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaProgression-free survivalNervous system lymphomaTransplantation-related mortalityStem cell transplantationOverall survivalSystem lymphomaCyclophosphamide conditioningNonhematologic toxicityCell transplantationTreatment strategiesTime of ASCTFavorable progression-free survivalHigh-dose therapyBusulfan areaBusulfan dosingAdult patientsPatient characteristicsMedian numberToxicity burdenPatientsConsiderable toxicityToxicities and Outcomes for Patients with CNS Lymphoma (CNSL) Consolidated with High-Dose Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (HDT-ASCT) Using Thiotepa, Pharmacokinetically-Targeted (PK) Busulfan (Bu), Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning
Scordo M, Bhatt V, Hsu M, Omuro A, Matasar M, DeAngelis L, Dahi P, Moskowitz C, Giralt S, Sauter C. Toxicities and Outcomes for Patients with CNS Lymphoma (CNSL) Consolidated with High-Dose Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (HDT-ASCT) Using Thiotepa, Pharmacokinetically-Targeted (PK) Busulfan (Bu), Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning. Transplantation And Cellular Therapy 2016, 22: s132-s133. DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2015.11.465.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Outcomes of Pharmacokinetically (PK) Directed Busulfan in Combination with Thiotepa & Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning with HDT-ASCT in Patients with Primary & Secondary CNS Lymphoma
Bhatt V, Scordo M, Hsu M, Omuro A, DeAngelis L, Lin A, Matasar M, Dahi P, Moskowitz C, Giralt S, Sauter C. Outcomes of Pharmacokinetically (PK) Directed Busulfan in Combination with Thiotepa & Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning with HDT-ASCT in Patients with Primary & Secondary CNS Lymphoma. Blood 2015, 126: 1994. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v126.23.1994.1994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHDT-ASCTIdeal body weightComplete remissionPartial remissionBody weightBusulfan/cyclophosphamide conditioningAutologous stem cell transplantationSecondary CNS lymphomaTransplant related mortalityHigh-dose therapyStem cell infusionStem cell transplantationBU AUCCyclophosphamide conditioningHCT-CIChemosensitive patientsFirst remissionPrior therapyRemission inductionCNS lymphomaFirst doseTarget AUCCell infusionMedian ageDosage adjustmentA Detailed Evaluation of Transplant-Related Toxicities and Outcome for Patients with CNS Lymphoma (CNSL) Consolidated with High-Dose Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (HDT-ASCT) Using Thiotepa, Busulfan (Bu), Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning
Scordo M, Bhatt V, Hsu M, Omuro A, Matasar M, DeAngelis L, Dahi P, Moskowitz C, Giralt S, Sauter C. A Detailed Evaluation of Transplant-Related Toxicities and Outcome for Patients with CNS Lymphoma (CNSL) Consolidated with High-Dose Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (HDT-ASCT) Using Thiotepa, Busulfan (Bu), Cyclophosphamide (TBC) Conditioning. Blood 2015, 126: 4354. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v126.23.4354.4354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-hematologic toxicitiesProgression-free survivalKaplan-Meier curvesSignificant grade 3HDT-ASCTMore grade 3Whole brain radiotherapyKarnofsky performance statusOverall survivalCNS lymphomaGrade 3Prior regimensHematopoietic cell transplant comorbidity indexAutologous stem cell transplantationHigh-dose therapyTransplant-related mortalityKaplan-Meier methodProspective clinical trialsRetrospective chart reviewStem cell transplantationGroups of ptsInitiation of conditioningYears of ageBU pharmacokineticsCTCAE 4.0