Glioblastoma
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Guidelines
ASCO
- Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Endorsement of the American Society for Radiation Oncology Guideline (2016) PubMed
EANO
- European Association for Neuro-Oncology (EANO) guidelines for palliative care in adults with glioma (2017) PubMed
- EANO guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of anaplastic gliomas and glioblastoma (2014) PubMed
ESMO
- High-grade glioma: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up (2014) PubMed
NCCN
Adjuvant therapy
Carmustine & RT
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RT: Radiation Therapy
Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Shapiro et al. 1989 (BTCG 8001) | Phase III | Carmustine/Procarbazine & RT | Seems not superior |
Carmustine & Hydrea/Procarbazine & VM-26 & RT | Seems not superior |
Radiotherapy
- Radiation therapy starting within 3 weeks after surgical resection, with ONE of the following:
- Whole brain: 172 cGy (rads) fractions x 35 fractions, given over 7 weeks for a total dose of 6020 cGy (6020 rads/~1700 rets)
- Whole brain & cone down: 172 cGy (rads) fractions x 25 fractions, given over 5 weeks for a total dose of 4300 cGy (4300 rads), then coned-down boost of 172 cGy (rads) fractions x 10 fractions, given over 2 weeks for a dose of 1720 cGy (rads), and a total cumulative dose of 6020 cGy (rads)
One course, followed by:
Chemotherapy
- Carmustine (BiCNU) 80 mg/m2 IV over 30 to 60 minutes once per day on days 1 to 3
Supportive care
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) checked before start of therapy, and then when cumulative dose of Carmustine (BiCNU) reaches 800 mg/m2 and 1200 mg/m2
8-week cycles, with no more than a maximum cumulative dose of 1500 mg/m2 Carmustine (BiCNU) given
References
- Shapiro WR, Green SB, Burger PC, Mahaley MS Jr, Selker RG, VanGilder JC, Robertson JT, Ransohoff J, Mealey J Jr, Strike TA et al. Randomized trial of three chemotherapy regimens and two radiotherapy regimens and two radiotherapy regimens in postoperative treatment of malignant glioma. Brain Tumor Cooperative Group Trial 8001. J Neurosurg. 1989 Jul;71(1):1-9. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Radiation therapy
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Regimen #1, standard radiotherapy
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Stupp et al. 2005 | Phase III | Temozolomide & RT -> Temozolomide | Inferior OS |
Malmström et al. 2012 (NCBTSG) | Phase III | Hypofractionated radiotherapy | Not reported |
Temozolomide | Inferior OS |
Adjuvant radiotherapy alone; used as a comparator arm in the referenced trials.
Regimen #2, hypofractionated radiotherapy
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Malmström et al. 2012 (NCBTSG) | Phase III | Standard radiotherapy | Not reported |
Temozolomide | Seems not superior |
Adjuvant radiotherapy alone; used as a comparator arm in the referenced trials.
References
- Roa W, Brasher PM, Bauman G, Anthes M, Bruera E, Chan A, Fisher B, Fulton D, Gulavita S, Hao C, Husain S, Murtha A, Petruk K, Stewart D, Tai P, Urtasun R, Cairncross JG, Forsyth P. Abbreviated course of radiation therapy in older patients with glioblastoma multiforme: a prospective randomized clinical trial. J Clin Oncol. 2004 May 1;22(9):1583-8. Epub 2004 Mar 29. link to original articlePubMed
- Stupp R, Mason WP, van den Bent MJ, Weller M, Fisher B, Taphoorn MJ, Belanger K, Brandes AA, Marosi C, Bogdahn U, Curschmann J, Janzer RC, Ludwin SK, Gorlia T, Allgeier A, Lacombe D, Cairncross JG, Eisenhauer E, Mirimanoff RO; European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Brain Tumor and Radiotherapy Groups; National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group. Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2005 Mar 10;352(10):987-96. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Keime-Guibert F, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Cartalat-Carel S, Frenay M, Kantor G, Guillamo JS, Jadaud E, Colin P, Bondiau PY, Meneï P, Loiseau H, Bernier V, Honnorat J, Barrié M, Mokhtari K, Mazeron JJ, Bissery A, Delattre JY; Association of French-Speaking Neuro-Oncologists. Radiotherapy for glioblastoma in the elderly. N Engl J Med. 2007 Apr 12;356(15):1527-35. link to original article PubMed
- Malmström A, Grønberg BH, Marosi C, Stupp R, Frappaz D, Schultz H, Abacioglu U, Tavelin B, Lhermitte B, Hegi ME, Rosell J, Henriksson R; Nordic Clinical Brain Tumour Study Group (NCBTSG). Temozolomide versus standard 6-week radiotherapy versus hypofractionated radiotherapy in patients older than 60 years with glioblastoma: the Nordic randomised, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Sep;13(9):916-26. link to original article PubMed
- Perry JR, Laperriere N, O'Callaghan CJ, Brandes AA, Menten J, Phillips C, Fay M, Nishikawa R, Cairncross JG, Roa W, Osoba D, Rossiter JP, Sahgal A, Hirte H, Laigle-Donadey F, Franceschi E, Chinot O, Golfinopoulos V, Fariselli L, Wick A, Feuvret L, Back M, Tills M, Winch C, Baumert BG, Wick W, Ding K, Mason WP; Trial Investigators. Short-course radiation plus temozolomide in elderly patients with glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2017 Mar 16;376(11):1027-1037. link to original article PubMed
- Guedes de Castro D, Matiello J, Roa W, Ghosh S, Kepka L, Kumar N, Sinaika V, Lomidze D, Hentati D, Rosenblatt E, Fidarova E. Survival outcomes with short-course radiation therapy in elderly patients with glioblastoma: data from a randomized phase 3 trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2017 Jul 15;98(4):931-938. Epub 2017 Mar 30. PubMed
Temozolomide (Temodar)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Malmström et al. 2012 (NCBTSG) | Phase III | Hypofractionated radiotherapy | Seems not superior |
Standard radiotherapy | Superior OS |
Chemotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 6 cycles
References
- Malmström A, Grønberg BH, Marosi C, Stupp R, Frappaz D, Schultz H, Abacioglu U, Tavelin B, Lhermitte B, Hegi ME, Rosell J, Henriksson R; Nordic Clinical Brain Tumour Study Group (NCBTSG).. Temozolomide versus standard 6-week radiotherapy versus hypofractionated radiotherapy in patients older than 60 years with glioblastoma: the Nordic randomised, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Sep;13(9):916-26. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Temozolomide & RT -> Temozolomide
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RT: Radiation Therapy
Regimen #1, low-dose RT
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Perry et al. 2017 | Phase III | Radiotherapy | Superior OS |
Chemoradiotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 75 mg/m2 PO once per day, starting the first day of radiation therapy until the last day of radiation therapy, and no longer than 21 days
- Concurrent radiation therapy, 2.67 Gy fractions x 15 fractions given 5 days per week, for a total dose of 40.05 Gy
One course, followed by:
Chemotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 150 to 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 12 cycles or until disease progression
Regimen #2, high-dose RT
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Stupp et al. 2005 | Phase III | Radiotherapy | Superior OS |
Gilbert et al. 2014 | Phase III | Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, RT | Inferior PFS |
Chinot et al. 2014 | Phase III | Bevacizumab, Temozolomide, RT | Inferior PFS |
Note: although this regimen had inferior PFS in Gilbert et al. 2014, the effect size did not reach the prespecified improvement target.
Chemoradiotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 75 mg/m2 PO once per day, used starting the first day of radiation therapy until the last day of radiation therapy, and no longer than 49 days
- Concurrent radiation therapy, 2 Gy fractions x 30 fractions given 5 days per week, for a total dose of 60 Gy
Supportive medications
- PCP prophylaxis with ONE of the following:
- Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
- Pentamidine (Nebupent) 300 mg nebulized inhaled
- Metoclopramide (Reglan) or 5-HT3 antagonist recommended before the initial doses of radiation therapy & temozolomide
One course
4 weeks after completion of radiation therapy, patients received additional therapy:
Chemotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) as follows:
- Cycle 1: 150 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
- If tolerated, in cycles 2 to 6: 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
Supportive medications
- Metoclopramide (Reglan) or 5-HT3 antagonist required
28-day cycle for 6 cycles
References
- Stupp R, Mason WP, van den Bent MJ, Weller M, Fisher B, Taphoorn MJ, Belanger K, Brandes AA, Marosi C, Bogdahn U, Curschmann J, Janzer RC, Ludwin SK, Gorlia T, Allgeier A, Lacombe D, Cairncross JG, Eisenhauer E, Mirimanoff RO; European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Brain Tumor and Radiotherapy Groups; National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group. Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2005 Mar 10;352(10):987-96. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Subgroup analysis: Hegi ME, Diserens AC, Gorlia T, Hamou MF, de Tribolet N, Weller M, Kros JM, Hainfellner JA, Mason W, Mariani L, Bromberg JE, Hau P, Mirimanoff RO, Cairncross JG, Janzer RC, Stupp R. MGMT gene silencing and benefit from temozolomide in glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2005 Mar 10;352(10):997-1003. link to original article PubMed
- Gilbert MR, Dignam JJ, Armstrong TS, Wefel JS, Blumenthal DT, Vogelbaum MA, Colman H, Chakravarti A, Pugh S, Won M, Jeraj R, Brown PD, Jaeckle KA, Schiff D, Stieber VW, Brachman DG, Werner-Wasik M, Tremont-Lukats IW, Sulman EP, Aldape KD, Curran WJ Jr, Mehta MP. A randomized trial of bevacizumab for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2014 Feb 20;370(8):699-708. link to original article PubMed
- Chinot OL, Wick W, Mason W, Henriksson R, Saran F, Nishikawa R, Carpentier AF, Hoang-Xuan K, Kavan P, Cernea D, Brandes AA, Hilton M, Abrey L, Cloughesy T. Bevacizumab plus radiotherapy-temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2014 Feb 20;370(8):709-22. link to original article PubMed
- Perry JR, Laperriere N, O'Callaghan CJ, Brandes AA, Menten J, Phillips C, Fay M, Nishikawa R, Cairncross JG, Roa W, Osoba D, Rossiter JP, Sahgal A, Hirte H, Laigle-Donadey F, Franceschi E, Chinot O, Golfinopoulos V, Fariselli L, Wick A, Feuvret L, Back M, Tills M, Winch C, Baumert BG, Wick W, Ding K, Mason WP; Trial Investigators. Short-course radiation plus temozolomide in elderly patients with glioblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2017 Mar 16;376(11):1027-1037. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Recurrent disease, salvage therapy
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
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Regimen #1
Study | Evidence |
Friedman et al. 2009 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 10 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 15, 29
6-week cycle for up to 104 weeks, until progression of disease, or unacceptable toxicity
Regimen #2
Study | Evidence |
Kreisl et al. 2008 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 10 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1 & 15
4-week cycles, given until progression of disease, or unacceptable toxicity; upon progression, patients received Irinotecan (Camptosar) & Bevacizumab (Avastin)
References
- Kreisl TN, Kim L, Moore K, Duic P, Royce C, Stroud I, Garren N, Mackey M, Butman JA, Camphausen K, Park J, Albert PS, Fine HA. Phase II trial of single-agent bevacizumab followed by bevacizumab plus irinotecan at tumor progression in recurrent glioblastoma. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Feb 10;27(5):740-5. Epub 2008 Dec 29. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Friedman HS, Prados MD, Wen PY, Mikkelsen T, Schiff D, Abrey LE, Yung WK, Paleologos N, Nicholas MK, Jensen R, Vredenburgh J, Huang J, Zheng M, Cloughesy T. Bevacizumab alone and in combination with irinotecan in recurrent glioblastoma. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Oct 1;27(28):4733-40. Epub 2009 Aug 31. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Bevacizumab & Carboplatin
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Regimen #1
Study | Evidence |
Thompson et al. 2010 | Retrospective |
Chemotherapy
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 10 mg/kg IV once on day 1
- Carboplatin (Paraplatin) AUC 5 IV once on day 1
28-day cycles
Regimen #2
Study | Evidence |
Norden et al. 2008 | Retrospective |
Chemotherapy
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 10 mg/kg IV once every 2 weeks
- Carboplatin (Paraplatin) AUC 5 to 6 IV (reference does not list schedule of carboplatin)
References
- Retrospective: Norden AD, Young GS, Setayesh K, Muzikansky A, Klufas R, Ross GL, Ciampa AS, Ebbeling LG, Levy B, Drappatz J, Kesari S, Wen PY. Bevacizumab for recurrent malignant gliomas: efficacy, toxicity, and patterns of recurrence. Neurology. 2008 Mar 4;70(10):779-87. link to original article PubMed
- Retrospective: Thompson EM, Dosa E, Kraemer DF, Neuwelt EA. Treatment with bevacizumab plus carboplatin for recurrent malignant glioma. Neurosurgery. 2010 Jul;67(1):87-93. link to original article PubMed
Bevacizumab & Irinotecan
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Regimen #1, every 2 week schedule
Study | Evidence |
Chen et al. 2007 | Pilot, >20 pts |
Vredenburgh et al. 2007 | Phase II |
Norden et al. 2008 | Phase II |
Friedman et al. 2009 | Phase II |
Note: Friedman et al. 2009 described 6-week cycles in which treatment was every 2 weeks, given up to 104 weeks, and was otherwise identical, so its entry was consolidated with the other ones here.
Chemotherapy
- Irinotecan (Camptosar) 125 mg/m2 IV over 90 minutes once on day 1, given first
- Patients receiving enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) are treated with a higher dose: 340 mg/m2 (Vredenburgh et al. 2007 & Norden et al. 2008) or 350 mg/m2 (Chen et al. 2007) IV over 90 minutes once on day 1, given first
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 10 mg/kg IV once on day 1, given second, 90 minutes after the start of irinotecan
- Infusion times for bevacizumab are 90 minutes for the first dose, then if tolerated, 60 minutes for the second dose, and 30 minutes for the third dose and later
Supportive medications
- Steroids were generally maintained at the same dose
14-day cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
Regimen #2
Study | Evidence |
Vredenburgh et al. 2007 | Phase II, <20 pts |
Chemotherapy
- Irinotecan (Camptosar) 125 mg/m2 IV over 90 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 22, 29, given first
- Patients receiving enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) are treated with a higher dose: 350 mg/m2 IV over 90 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 22, 29, given first
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) 15 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1 & 22, given second, 90 minutes after the start of irinotecan
- Infusion times for bevacizumab are 90 minutes for the first dose, then if tolerated, 60 minutes for the second dose, and 30 minutes for the third dose and later
Supportive medications
- Steroids were generally maintained at the same dose
42-day (6-week) cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Chen W, Delaloye S, Silverman DH, Geist C, Czernin J, Sayre J, Satyamurthy N, Pope W, Lai A, Phelps ME, Cloughesy T. Predicting treatment response of malignant gliomas to bevacizumab and irinotecan by imaging proliferation with [18F] fluorothymidine positron emission tomography: a pilot study. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Oct 20;25(30):4714-21. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Vredenburgh JJ, Desjardins A, Herndon JE 2nd, Marcello J, Reardon DA, Quinn JA, Rich JN, Sathornsumetee S, Gururangan S, Sampson J, Wagner M, Bailey L, Bigner DD, Friedman AH, Friedman HS. Bevacizumab plus irinotecan in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Oct 20;25(30):4722-9. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Norden AD, Young GS, Setayesh K, Muzikansky A, Klufas R, Ross GL, Ciampa AS, Ebbeling LG, Levy B, Drappatz J, Kesari S, Wen PY. Bevacizumab for recurrent malignant gliomas: efficacy, toxicity, and patterns of recurrence. Neurology. 2008 Mar 4;70(10):779-87. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Friedman HS, Prados MD, Wen PY, Mikkelsen T, Schiff D, Abrey LE, Yung WK, Paleologos N, Nicholas MK, Jensen R, Vredenburgh J, Huang J, Zheng M, Cloughesy T. Bevacizumab alone and in combination with irinotecan in recurrent glioblastoma. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Oct 1;27(28):4733-40. Epub 2009 Aug 31. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Carmustine (BiCNU)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
Brandes et al. 2004 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Carmustine (BiCNU) 80 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 3
Supportive medications
- Antiemesis prophylaxis with Ondansetron (Zofran)
- Steroids at lowest dose necessary
8-week cycle for up to 6 cycles
References
- Brandes AA, Tosoni A, Amistà P, Nicolardi L, Grosso D, Berti F, Ermani M. How effective is BCNU in recurrent glioblastoma in the modern era? A phase II trial. Neurology. 2004 Oct 12;63(7):1281-4. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
CART-EGFRvIII cells
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
O'Rourke et al. 2017 | Phase I |
Immunotherapy
- Autologous CART-EGFRvIII cells, see paper for details
One treatment
References
- Phase I: O'Rourke DM, Nasrallah MP, Desai A, Melenhorst JJ, Mansfield K, Morrissette JJD, Martinez-Lage M, Brem S, Maloney E, Shen A, Isaacs R, Mohan S, Plesa G, Lacey SF, Navenot JM, Zheng Z, Levine BL, Okada H, June CH, Brogdon JL, Maus MV. A single dose of peripherally infused EGFRvIII-directed CAR T cells mediates antigen loss and induces adaptive resistance in patients with recurrent glioblastoma. Sci Transl Med. 2017 Jul 19;9(399). PubMed link to original article
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
Chamberlain & Tsao-Wei, 2004 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 1 & 2
Supportive medications
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) allowed for control of neurologic symptoms
- Ondansetron (Zofran) 0.15 mg/kg IV once prior to cyclophosphamide
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV once prior to cyclophosphamide
- 1 liter normal saline IV over 2 hours prior to cyclophosphamide
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine) (dose/schedule not specified) prn nausea/vomiting
28-day cycles
References
- Chamberlain MC, Tsao-Wei DD. Salvage chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide for recurrent, temozolomide-refractory glioblastoma multiforme. Cancer. 2004 Mar 15;100(6):1213-20. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Hydroxyurea & Imatinib
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
Dresemann et al. 2005 | Non-randomized |
Chemotherapy
- Imatinib (Gleevec) 400 mg PO once per day
- Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) 500 mg PO BID
Given until progression of disease
References
- Dresemann G. Imatinib and hydroxyurea in pretreated progressive glioblastoma multiforme: a patient series. Ann Oncol. 2005 Oct;16(10):1702-8. Epub 2005 Jul 20. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Irinotecan (Camptosar)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
Friedman et al. 1999 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Irinotecan (Camptosar) 125 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
- If tolerated, dose could be increased to 150 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
Supportive medications
- Steroids at lowest dose necessary
- Avoid laxatives and magnesium-containing antacids due to potential for diarrhea
42-day (6-week) cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Friedman HS, Petros WP, Friedman AH, Schaaf LJ, Kerby T, Lawyer J, Parry M, Houghton PJ, Lovell S, Rasheed K, Cloughsey T, Stewart ES, Colvin OM, Provenzale JM, McLendon RE, Bigner DD, Cokgor I, Haglund M, Rich J, Ashley D, Malczyn J, Elfring GL, Miller LL. Irinotecan therapy in adults with recurrent or progressive malignant glioma. J Clin Oncol. 1999 May;17(5):1516-25. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Lomustine (Ceenu)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Efficacy |
Wick et al. 2010 | Phase III | Enzastaurin | Seems not superior |
Chemotherapy
- Lomustine (Ceenu) 100 to 130 mg/m2 PO once on day 1
Supportive medications
- Enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) needed to be discontinued 14 days before enrolling in the trial
6-week cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Wick W, Puduvalli VK, Chamberlain MC, van den Bent MJ, Carpentier AF, Cher LM, Mason W, Weller M, Hong S, Musib L, Liepa AM, Thornton DE, Fine HA. Phase III study of enzastaurin compared with lomustine in the treatment of recurrent intracranial glioblastoma. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar 1;28(7):1168-74. Epub 2010 Feb 1. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
PCV
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PCV: Procarbazine, CCNU (Lomustine), Vincristine
Regimen #1
Study | Evidence |
Levin et al. 1980 | Non-randomized |
Chemotherapy
- Procarbazine (Matulane) 60 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 8 to 21
- Lomustine (Ceenu) 110 mg/m2 PO once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once per day on days 8 & 29
6-week cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
Regimen #2, higher doses
Study | Evidence |
Cairncross et al. 1994 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Procarbazine (Matulane) 75 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 8 to 21
- Lomustine (Ceenu) 130 mg/m2 PO once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (dose not capped) IV once per day on days 8 & 29
6-week cycles, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Levin VA, Edwards MS, Wright DC, Seager ML, Schimberg TP, Townsend JJ, Wilson CB. Modified procarbazine, CCNU, and vincristine (PCV 3) combination chemotherapy in the treatment of malignant brain tumors. Cancer Treat Rep. 1980 Feb-Mar;64(2-3):237-44. contains protocol PubMed
Procarbazine (Matulane)
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Regimen
Study | Evidence |
Yung et al. 2000 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Procarbazine (Matulane) as follows:
- Patients who had never previously received chemotherapy: 150 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 28
- Patients who previously received chemotherapy started with 125 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 28
Supportive medications
- Steroids at lowest dose necessary
8-week cycle for up to 2 years, progression of disease, or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Yung WK, Albright RE, Olson J, Fredericks R, Fink K, Prados MD, Brada M, Spence A, Hohl RJ, Shapiro W, Glantz M, Greenberg H, Selker RG, Vick NA, Rampling R, Friedman H, Phillips P, Bruner J, Yue N, Osoba D, Zaknoen S, Levin VA. A phase II study of temozolomide vs. procarbazine in patients with glioblastoma multiforme at first relapse. Br J Cancer. 2000 Sep;83(5):588-93. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Temozolomide (Temodar)
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Regimen #1, continuous therapy
Study | Evidence |
Perry et al. 2008 (RESCUE) | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
Patients who have first recurrence after surgery and conventional external beam radiation:
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 150 to 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycles
Patients with progressive disease are changed to:
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 50 mg/m2 PO once per day, taken continuously without treatment break
Given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
Patients who had recurrent/progressive disease after surgery and concurrent radiation and temozolomide are treated with:
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 50 mg/m2 PO once per day, taken continuously without treatment break
Given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
Regimen #2, traditional dosing
Study | Evidence |
Nicholson et al. 2007 | Non-randomized |
Chemotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
- Patients who previously received craniospinal irradiation (CSI) instead received 180 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 11 cycles
Regimen #3
Study | Evidence |
Yung et al. 2000 | Phase II |
Chemotherapy
- Temozolomide (Temodar) as follows:
- Patients who had never previously received chemotherapy: 200 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
- Patients who previously received chemotherapy started with 150 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 2 years, until progression of disease, or unacceptable toxicity
References
- Yung WK, Albright RE, Olson J, Fredericks R, Fink K, Prados MD, Brada M, Spence A, Hohl RJ, Shapiro W, Glantz M, Greenberg H, Selker RG, Vick NA, Rampling R, Friedman H, Phillips P, Bruner J, Yue N, Osoba D, Zaknoen S, Levin VA. A phase II study of temozolomide vs. procarbazine in patients with glioblastoma multiforme at first relapse. Br J Cancer. 2000 Sep;83(5):588-93. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Nicholson HS, Kretschmar CS, Krailo M, Bernstein M, Kadota R, Fort D, Friedman H, Harris MB, Tedeschi-Blok N, Mazewski C, Sato J, Reaman GH. Phase 2 study of temozolomide in children and adolescents with recurrent central nervous system tumors: a report from the Children's Oncology Group. Cancer. 2007 Oct 1;110(7):1542-50. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Perry JR, Rizek P, Cashman R, Morrison M, Morrison T. Temozolomide rechallenge in recurrent malignant glioma by using a continuous temozolomide schedule: the "rescue" approach. Cancer. 2008 Oct 15;113(8):2152-7. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Update: Perry JR, Bélanger K, Mason WP, Fulton D, Kavan P, Easaw J, Shields C, Kirby S, Macdonald DR, Eisenstat DD, Thiessen B, Forsyth P, Pouliot JF. Phase II trial of continuous dose-intense temozolomide in recurrent malignant glioma: RESCUE study. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Apr 20;28(12):2051-7. Epub 2010 Mar 22. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed