Case Report

Reinduction of Bevacizumab in Combination with Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin in a Patient with Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Who Progressed on Bevacizumab/Irinotecan

Table 1

Summary of treatment regimens and duration of response.

Chemotherapy/treatment Response

(1) Temozolomide and radiationPartial response after two months, but discontinued secondary to significant thrombocytopenia.
(2) Thalidomide and tamoxifenDisease stabilization for 10 months with subsequent progression.
(3) Bevacizumab with irinotecanSignificant partial response for 8 months with subsequent progression.
(4) Temozolomide reinductionDisease progression after 2 months.
(5) Bevacizumab reinduction and pegylated liposomal doxorubicinPartial response (approximately 60%) after 2 months. Treatment stopped at the patient’s request.