2016
Patterns of response and relapse in primary CNS lymphomas after first-line chemotherapy: imaging analysis of the ANOCEF-GOELAMS prospective randomized trial
Tabouret E, Houillier C, Martin-Duverneuil N, Blonski M, Soussain C, Ghesquières H, Houot R, Larrieu D, Soubeyran P, Gressin R, Gyan E, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Choquet S, Alentorn A, Leclercq D, Omuro A, Tanguy ML, Hoang-Xuan K. Patterns of response and relapse in primary CNS lymphomas after first-line chemotherapy: imaging analysis of the ANOCEF-GOELAMS prospective randomized trial. Neuro-Oncology 2016, 19: 422-429. PMID: 27994065, PMCID: PMC5464299, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalOverall survivalCNS lymphomaPrognostic valueMRI characteristicsRandomized phase II trialEarly MRI evaluationFirst-line chemotherapyPatterns of relapsePhase II trialBaseline tumor sizeEnd of treatmentOverall tumor burdenPotential prognostic valueComplete response achievementHypersignal lesionsInfratentorial localizationProlonged OSII trialObjective responsePoor OSProspective trialMRI abnormalitiesTumor burden
2015
R-MPV followed by high-dose chemotherapy with TBC and autologous stem-cell transplant for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma
Omuro A, Correa DD, DeAngelis LM, Moskowitz CH, Matasar MJ, Kaley TJ, Gavrilovic IT, Nolan C, Pentsova E, Grommes CC, Panageas KS, Baser RE, Faivre G, Abrey LE, Sauter CS. R-MPV followed by high-dose chemotherapy with TBC and autologous stem-cell transplant for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma. Blood 2015, 125: 1403-1410. PMID: 25568347, PMCID: PMC4342354, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-10-604561.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm StagingProcarbazinePrognosisRituximabSurvival RateThiotepaTransplantation, AutologousVincristineYoung AdultConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaStem cell transplantOverall survivalR-MPVHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyTwo-year progression-free survivalConsolidation high-dose chemotherapyMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance status 80Treatment-related deathsTwo-year OSCycles of chemotherapyMethotrexate-based chemotherapyObjective response ratePrimary end pointAcceptable toxicity profileMainstay of treatmentPhase 2 studyPrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaBlood-brain barrier
2012
Outcomes 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 patients
2011
Pharmacotherapy for Primary CNS Lymphoma
Graber JJ, Omuro A. Pharmacotherapy for Primary CNS Lymphoma. CNS Drugs 2011, 25: 447-457. PMID: 21649446, DOI: 10.2165/11589030-000000000-00000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsDrug TherapyDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMethotrexateStem Cell TransplantationConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaCNS lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyMore effective chemotherapy regimensRefractory primary CNS lymphomaEffective chemotherapy regimensOptimal chemotherapy combinationReduced-dose radiotherapySingle-agent methotrexateMethotrexate-based chemotherapyStem cell rescueWhole brain radiotherapyHigh-dose chemotherapyLong-term remissionProgression-free survivalOngoing clinical trialsCombination of drugsChemotherapy regimensChemotherapy combinationsChemotherapy optionsRadiotherapy resultsSerious complicationsClinical trialsCell rescueConsolidation treatment
2007
Primary intraocular lymphoma: an International Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Collaborative Group Report
Grimm S, Pulido J, Jahnke K, Schiff D, Hall A, Shenkier T, Siegal T, Doolittle N, Batchelor T, Herrlinger U, Neuwelt E, Laperriere N, Chamberlain M, Blay J, Ferreri A, Omuro A, Thiel E, Abrey L. Primary intraocular lymphoma: an International Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Collaborative Group Report. Annals Of Oncology 2007, 18: 1851-1855. PMID: 17804469, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdm340.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyConsensusEye NeoplasmsFemaleHIV SeronegativityHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRadiotherapy, AdjuvantRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeConceptsPrimary intraocular lymphomaOverall survivalMedian timeFocal therapyPrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian ECOG performance statusCentral nervous system lymphomaTreatment typeECOG performance statusPositive CSF cytologyNervous system lymphomaBrain relapseMedian PFSMedian progressionPIOL patientsUncommon subsetIntraocular lymphomaPerformance statusRelapse patternsRetinal biopsyTreatment toxicityMedian ageSystem lymphomaInitial treatmentCSF cytology
2006
Chemotherapy for primary central nervous system lymphoma.
Omuro AM, Abrey LE. Chemotherapy for primary central nervous system lymphoma. Neurosurgical FOCUS 2006, 21: e12. PMID: 17134114, DOI: 10.3171/foc.2006.21.5.13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntineoplastic AgentsBrain NeoplasmsClinical Trials as TopicHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexateUse of chemotherapyNervous system lymphomaElderly patientsSystem lymphomaSuch elderly patientsMainstay of treatmentToxic regimensChemotherapy regimensCorticosteroid agentsYounger patientsPatient ageRelapse rateRandomized trialsDifferent regimensOptimal treatmentRecent trialsTreatment paradigmHigh riskChemotherapyEffective drugsSingle agentRegimens