• J Clin Neurosci · Jul 2001

    Multicenter Study

    An Australian experience with temozolomide for the treatment of recurrent high grade gliomas.

    • M T Harris, M A Rosenthal, D L Ashley, and L Cher.
    • Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
    • J Clin Neurosci. 2001 Jul 1; 8 (4): 325-7.

    AbstractTemozolomide has an evolving role in the treatment of high grade gliomas. Recent studies suggest that temozolomide is well tolerated and efficacious. This study retrospectively analysed the activity and toxicity associated with temozolomide at two Australian centres over a 24 month period. Fifty-six patients with recurrent high grade gliomas were treated with temozolomide. Patients received temozolomide orally at 150-200mg/m(2)daily, days 1-5, every 4 weeks. The median number of treatment cycles was 4 (1-12). Of the 56 patients, 15 (27%) achieved complete or partial response and 18 (32%) achieved minor response or stable disease. There were no episodes of febrile neutropenia and temozolomide was generally well tolerated. In conclusion, temozolomide is an active therapy in patients with recurrent high grade glioma and our results concord with published studies.Copyright 2001 Harcourt Publishers Ltd.

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