Study of Treatment for Patients With Cancer of the Eye -Retinoblastoma

The primary outcome is to estimate the proportion of stratum B patients responding to 2 courses of window therapy consisting of vincristine and topotecan. Complete Response is the complete regression of all apparent tumor masses in the funduscopic examination and by MRI and ultrasound (US). Partial Response is defined as greater than 50% (but less than 100%) reduction of the tumor masses in the funduscopic examination and by US and MRI, without the appearance of any new lesions. The response must persist for at least 4 weeks. Stratum A and C did not receive window therapy.

To estimate the proportion of early stage eyes defined as Reese-Ellsworth Group I, II, or III eyes, that responded to 2 courses of window therapy which consisted of vincristine and topotecan

Blood samples for pharmacokinetic studies were collected at 0 hour (pre-dose), 5 minutes, 1.5 and 2.5 hours after the end of topotecan dose on Course 1 Day 1, Course 2 Day 1, and if further studies were needed, Course 5 Day 1 and Course 8 Day 1. A blood sample for pharmacogenetic studies was collected during the course of therapy on protocol.

Blood samples for pharmacokinetic studies were collected at 0 hour (pre-dose), 5 minutes, 1.5 and 2.5 hours after the end of topotecan dose on Course 1 Day 1, Course 2 Day 1, and if further studies were needed, Course 5 Day 1 and Course 8 Day 1. A blood sample for pharmacogenetic studies was collected during the course of therapy on protocol.

To estimate the 5-year event-free (EFS) survival of bilateral disease patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma in either eye (R-E IV-V) responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with alternating cycles of vincristine and carboplatin with vincristine, topotecan, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

Event-free survival will be defined per patient as follows: for patients with one advanced stage eye, the time interval from date on study to date of first event (an event includes external beam radiation or enucleation) of advanced stage eyes, time to first event will be used for the analysis. Event-free survival will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier.

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of bilateral disease patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma in either eye (R-E IV-V) responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with alternating cycles of vincristine and carboplatin with vincristine, topotecan, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

Ocular survival will be defined per patient as follows: for patients with one advanced stage eye, the time interval from date on study to date of enucleation of advanced stage eye or date of last follow-up, for patients with two advanced stage eyes, the time to the first enucleation will be used for analysis. Ocular survival will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier. Standard error is 5-year ocular survival

To estimate the 5-year event-free survival (EFS) of eyes of bilateral disease patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma in either eye (R-E IV-V) responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with alternating cycles of vincristine and carboplatin with vincristine, topotecan, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

Event-free survival of eye will be defined per eye as the time interval from date on study to date of first event (an event includes external beam radiation or enucleation) or to last follow-up date for eyes without events. Event-free survival of eye will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier. Standard error is 5-year EFS.

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of eye of bilateral disease patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma in either eye (R-E IV-V) responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with alternating cycles of vincristine and carboplatin with vincristine, topotecan, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

Ocular survival of eye will be defined per eye as the time interval from date on study to date of enucleation or date of last follow-up. Ocular survival of eye will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier. Standard error is 5-year ocular survival.

To estimate the 5-year event free survival of patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E IV-V) not responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with a combination of vincristine, carboplatin, etoposide, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E IV-V) not responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with a combination of vincristine, carboplatin, etoposide, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments.

To estimate the 5-year event free survival of the eye of patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E IV-V) not responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with a combination of vincristine, carboplatin, etoposide, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of the eye of patients with advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E IV-V) not responding to the vincristine/topotecan window, with a combination of vincristine, carboplatin, etoposide, and periocular carboplatin, with intensive focal treatments

To estimate the 5-year event-free survival of patients with early stage intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E I-III) with vincristine and carboplatin with intensive focal treatments.

Event-free survival will be defined per patient as follows: for patients with one advanced stage eye, the time interval from date on study to date of first event (an event includes external beam radiation or enucleation) of advanced stage eyes, time to first event will be used for the analysis. Event-free survival will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier.

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of patients with early stage intraocular retinoblastoma (R-E I-III) with vincristine and carboplatin with intensive focal treatments.

Ocular survival will be defined per patient as follows: for patients with one advanced stage eye, the time interval from date on study to date of enucleation of advanced stage eye or date of last follow-up, for patients with two advanced stage eyes, the time to the first enucleation will be used for analysis. Ocular survival will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier.

To estimate the 5-year event-free survival of early stage eyes (R-E I-III) of patients with contralateral advanced disease treated with vincristine and topotecan.

Event-free survival of eye will be defined per eye as the time interval from date on study to date of first event (an event includes external beam radiation or enucleation) or to last follow-up date for eyes without events. Event-free survival of eye will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier.

To estimate the 5-year ocular survival of early stage eyes (R-E I-III) of patients with contralateral advanced disease treated with vincristine and topotecan.

Ocular survival will be defined per patient as follows: for patients with one advanced stage eye, the time interval from date on study to date of enucleation of advanced stage eye or date of last follow-up, for patients with two advanced stage eyes, the time to the first enucleation will be used for analysis. Ocular survival will be estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier.

To describe the 5-year event-free survival of the eyes outcome of intraocular retinoblastoma with respect to the new International Classification (IC) for Intraocular Retinoblastoma and the AJCC.

Patients were re-classified into 2 groups of early (IC groups A and B) and advanced (IC groups C, D, and E) retinoblastoma. Analysis was done at eye level since each eye in the same patient could be a different group. Patients from stratum A and B were analyzed separately.

Three eyes (2 patients) in stratum B received external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and were also coincident with enucleation surgery, so their event status was not changed. Although the 3 eyes had shorter EFS interval because EBRT occurred (less than 2 years) before the surgery, it did not change the 5-year survival probability.

To describe the 5-year ocular survival of eyes outcome of intraocular retinoblastoma with respect to the new International Classification (IC) for Intraocular Retinoblastoma and the AJCC.

Patients were re-classified into 2 groups of early (IC groups A and B) and advanced (IC groups C, D, and E) retinoblastoma. Analysis was done at eye level since each eye in the same patient could be a different group. Patients from stratum A and B were analyzed separately.

Three eyes (2 patients) in stratum B received external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and were also coincident with enucleation surgery, so their event status was not changed. Although the 3 eyes had shorter EFS interval because EBRT occurred (less than 2 years) before the surgery, it did not change the 5-year survival probability.

To describe the 5-year event-free survival of eyes outcome of intraocular retinoblastoma with respect to the new classification of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC).

For AJCC staging, the patients were re-classified into 2 groups of early (AJCC=1, 1a or 1b) and advanced (AJCC=2, 2a, 2b, 3, 3a, 3b) retinoblastoma. The analysis was done at eye level since each eye in the same patient could be a different group. Patients from stratum A and B were analyzed separately

To describe the 5-year ocular survival of eyes outcome of intraocular retinoblastoma with respect to the new classification of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC).

For AJCC staging, the patients were classified into 2 groups of early (AJCC=1, 1a or 1b) and advanced (AJCC=2, 2a, 2b, 3, 3a, 3b) retinoblastoma . The analysis was done at eye level since each eye in the same patient could be a different group. Patients from stratum A and B were analyzed separately

The Early Learning Composite was assessed with Mullen Scales of Early Learning, a measure of developmental functioning appropriate for use with children from birth through age 5. It is an examiner-administered instrument that uses toys, games, pictures, and other objects to elicit information about a child's language, fine and gross motor skills, and overall early learning capabilities. Raw scores are converted to an age-normed standard score (normative mean = 100, SD = 15) for the overall Early Learning Composite. This measure was given at all time points. Higher scores are indicative of better functioning, with scores from 85-115 in the average range.

The Adaptive Behavior composite was measured using the Vineland Scales of Adaptive Behavior (VABS) which is an examiner-administered semi-structured interview that assesses adaptive functioning from birth through adulthood. Subscales including motor skills, communication, socialization, and daily living skills combine into an overall adaptive behavior composite which is an age-normed standard score (normative mean = 100, SD = 15). This measure was given at all time points. Higher scores are indicative of better functioning, with scores from 85-115 in the average range.

This outcome was measured using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire which is a parent-completed measure of a child's social-emotional functioning. Raw scores are calculated and compared to cut-off points by age (6 months = 45; 1 year = 48; 2 years = 50; 3 years = 59; 5 years =70). Higher scores are indicative of more problems with scores above the cut-off indicating significant concerns warranting additional follow-up. Possible scores range from 0 to 200+, depending on the number of items administered, which varies by the age of the child (19 to 33 items). However, the primary use of this tool is as a screener. Thus, typically, scores are interpreted as they compare to the identified cut-offs, with children who score above the cut-off referred for further evaluation. This measure was given at all time points.

The PSI is a commonly used measure of parenting stress. In 101 questions, the PSI delineates between stress as a function of child characteristics (e.g., adaptability, demandingness, mood; Child Domain) and stress as a function of parent characteristics (e.g., depression, sense of competence, social isolation; Parent Domain), as well as an overall stress score (Total Stress). Raw scores are calculated (normative means: Child Doman = 98.4; Parent Domain = 122.7; Total Stress Score = 221.1). This measure was given at all time points. Scores range from 131-320 for Total Stress, 69-188 for Parent Domain, and 50-145 for Child Domain, with higher scores indicative of greater stress (Total: >260; Parent: >153, Child: >122).

The Bracken Basic Concepts Scale was used to assess school readiness. It is an examiner-administered measure that assesses per-academic skills including letter and number recognition, shapes, colors, and understanding of sizes and comparisons. Raw scores are converted into age-normed scaled scores (normative mean = 10, SD = 3) for the School Readiness Composite. Higher scores are indicative of stronger pre-academic skills, with scores from 7 to 13 within the Average range.

The MRI reports from bilateral patients were reviewed and data abstracted regarding pineal gland measurement and information about pineal cysts. The number of participants with change in primary visual cortex function from diagnosis through 6 years after last patient enrollment is reported here.

The MRI reports from bilateral patients were reviewed and data abstracted regarding pineal gland measurement and information about pineal cysts. The number of participants with change in pineal gland size is reported here.

For DP_amplitude to be considered valid, a baseline DP_SNR (Distortion Product for Signal-to-noise ratio) for each frequency (1000-8000 Hz) and for each ear (left and right) must be = 6 dB. Any ear with invalid amplitude at baseline for each frequency should be excluded. The DPOAEs amplitude levels were averaged across the right and left ears at each frequency in the patients exhibiting valid DPOAE amplitudes in both ears, resulting in mean DPOAE levels. Subsequently, comparisons between baseline and most recent evaluation (collapsed across ears) for each frequency were made to evaluate if a significant decrease in DPOAE amplitude exists between the two time points.

Functional magnetic resonance imagining (fMRI) was used to investigate primary visual cortex (V1) response to visual stimulation in 105 children being treated for intraocular retinoblastoma. Primary visual cortex activity was assessed in each subject using blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) signal. The BOLD signal was analyzed via a general linear model using Statistical Parametric Mapping software (SPM, Wellcome Institute of Neuology, London).

Voxel volume/peak BOLD response is a measurement of the volume of activation of the cortex. There is no known association with visual outcome at this time.

Functional magnetic resonance imagining (fMRI) was used to investigate primary visual cortex (V1) response to visual stimulation in 105 children being treated for intraocular retinoblastoma. Primary visual cortex activity was assessed in each subject using blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) signal. The BOLD signal was analyzed via a general linear model using Statistical Parametric Mapping software (SPM, Wellcome Institute of Neurology, London). The maximum t-statistic in activated cluster (negative BOLD) is provided.

Voxel volume/peak BOLD response is a measurement of the volume of activation of the cortex. There is no known association with visual outcome at this time.