The information contained in these regimens is a statement of consensus of NCCP and ISMO or IHS professionals regarding their views of currently accepted approaches to treatment. Any clinician seeking to apply or consult these documents is expected to use independent medical judgement in the context of individual clinical circumstances to determine any patient's care or treatment. The treatment regimen to be used should take into account factors such as histology, molecular pathology, age, performance status, co-morbidities and the patient’s preference. Each treatment regimen has advantages and disadvantages, and there may be more than one good option. In addition, treatment choices can change over time as more evidence becomes available.Use of these documents is the responsibility of the prescribing clinician and is subject to the HSE.ie terms of use.
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Neuro-oncology Regimens
Regimen Name |
Indication |
Bevacizumab 5mg/kg Monotherapy – 14 Day
Regimen
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00813a
Treatment of recurrent malignant glioblastoma multiforme
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CISplatin, Lomustine and vinCRIStine (CLV) Therapy
Regimen
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00806a
Adult high-risk medulloblastoma or other primitive neuro-ectodermal tumour (PNET)
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Procarbazine Lomustine and VinCRIStine (PCV) Therapy
Regimen
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00379a
Adjuvant treatment of Grade II glioma administered after radiotherapy.
00379b
Palliative treatment for recurrent high grade gliomas.
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Procarbazine, Lomustine and VinCRIStine (PCV) Therapy – 56 days
Regimen
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00658a
Adjuvant treatment of Grade II glioma administered after radiotherapy.
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Lomustine 130mg/m2 Therapy
Regimen
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00805a
Recurrent malignant glioma
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Lomustine and Bevacizumab 7.5mg/kg Therapy
Regimen
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00804a
For the treatment of recurrent malignant glioblastoma
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Lomustine and Bevacizumab 5mg/kg Therapy
Regimen
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00742a
For the treatment of recurrent malignant glioblastoma.
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Temozolomide with Radiotherapy (RT) and Adjuvant Therapy
Regimen
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00334a
Adult patients with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme concomitantly with radiotherapy (RT) followed by adjuvant treatment commencing 4 weeks after completion of chemoradiation
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Temozolomide with Radiotherapy (RT) and Adjuvant Therapy-Patients greater than 65 years
Regimen
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00461a
Adult patients greater than 65 years with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme not suitable for the standard radiotherapy regimen in combination with temozolomide ii
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Temozolomide Recurrent Therapy
Regimen
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00342a
Adult patients with Grade III or IV malignant glioma, such as glioblastoma multiforme or anaplastic astrocytoma, showing recurrence or progression after standard therapy.
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