Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine and Vincristine Followed by High-dose Chemotherapy With Autologous Stem-cell Rescue in Newly-diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma (PCNSL)
CNS Lymphoma, CNS Brain Cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for CNS Lymphoma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients must have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma involving the brain, as demonstrated by CT or MRI and histologic confirmation by one of the following: A positive CSF cytology for lymphoma or a monoclonal lymphocyte population as defined by cell surface markers.
A biopsy of the vitreous or uvea demonstrating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Brain biopsy.
- Patients must be HIV-1 negative.
- Patient must have left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50%.
- Patients must have no evidence of systemic lymphoma. This must be demonstrated by a CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis prior to registration.
- Patients must have adequate bone marrow function (defined as peripheral leucocyte count >3000 cells/mm3 and platelet count > 100,000 cells/mm3), liver function (bilirubin < 2.0 mg%), and adequate renal function (serum creatinine < 1.5 mg/dl or creatinine clearance > 50cc/min/1.73M2).
- Men and women of reproductive potential must agree to use an acceptable method of birth control during treatment and for six months after completion of treatment.
- Patients must be between 18 and 72 years-old.
- Patients must sign an informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior cranial irradiation
- Other active primary malignancy with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin and cervical carcinoma in situ.
- Pre-existing immunodeficiency such as renal transplant recipient.
- Prior treatment with chemotherapy for CNS lymphoma.
Sites / Locations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
1
Rituximab, methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine and vincristine (R-MPV). The peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) harvest procedure will be performed at the discretion of the hematology attending (usually after the 1st or 2nd cycle of R-MPV)and high dose chemotherapy Busulfan, Thiotepa, and Cyclophosphamide. Patients will be off study at the time of death. All patients will be followed for survival every 6 months throughout their lifetime. Survival status may be obtained by phone call, clinical visit or medical records (e.g. physician notes/laboratory results of clinic or hospital visit.