Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed stage I-IV primary central nervous system lymphoma for which no curative therapy exists Measurable tumor by MRI or CT scan Tumor must be greater than 2 cm in largest diameter PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: At least 2 months Hematopoietic: WBC greater than 2,000/mm^3 Platelet count greater than 50,000/mm^3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 2.5 mg/dL SGOT and SGPT no greater than 5 times upper limit of normal No hepatic insufficiency Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.5 mg/dL No history of renal conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Cardiovascular: No cardiac insufficiency No hypertension No history of congestive heart failure No history of other cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for at least 4 weeks after study participation No serious infection requiring antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior immunotherapy and recovered No concurrent immunomodulatory agents (e.g., interferon or interleukin-2) Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy (6 weeks for nitrosoureas) and recovered No concurrent antineoplastic agent Endocrine therapy: Concurrent corticosteroids allowed Must be on stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry Radiotherapy: At least 8 weeks since prior radiotherapy and recovered Surgery: Not specified Other: No prior antineoplastons
Sites / Locations
- Burzynski Clinic