| Biomarker | Variant | ESCAT | Evidence | Clinical significance | Drugs | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-TERT | TERT promoter mutation (C228T or C250T) — WHO CNS tumor classification context: GBM (IDH-wild-type; required for molecular diagnosis), oligodendroglioma (IDH-mutant + 1p/19q co-deletion + TERT = canonical) | IIB |
| TERT promoter mutations are central to WHO CNS tumor classification (2021 5th edition): (1) GBM (IDH-wildtype, WHO grade 4): TERT promoter mutation is one of three molecular defining features (together with EGFR amplification and chromosome +7/-10 copy number changes). An IDH-wildtype diffuse astrocytoma with any of these features meets criteria for molecular GBM diagnosis regardless of histologic grade. TERT alone: ~70–80% of GBM. TERT mutation identifies the most aggressive tumor biology within IDH-wildtype astrocytomas. No TERT-directed therapy available. (2) Oligodendroglioma (IDH-mutant, 1p/19q co-deleted): TERT promoter mutation is present in ~70% and is part of the canonical molecular definition. TERT testing is used to confirm oligodendroglioma classification (IDH + 1p/19q + TERT triple positive). (3) IDH-mutant astrocytoma (grade 2–4): TERT promoter mutation is less common (~20%) and associated with worse prognosis within IDH-mutant tumors; CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion is the main grade 4 determinant in IDH-mutant astrocytoma. Standard treatment for GBM is unchanged by TERT status: Stupp protocol (RT + temozolomide, followed by temozolomide maintenance). MGMT promoter methylation — not TERT — determines temozolomide sensitivity. ESCAT IIB: TERT is a diagnostic molecular classifier in glioma with strong prognostic significance but no actionable therapeutic target. | Stupp protocol: RT 60 Gy/30 fr + temozolomide 75 mg/m² PO QD during RT, then temozolomide 150–200 mg/m² PO days 1–5 q28d × 6 cycles (MGMT-guided; not TERT-guided) Tumor treating fields (TTF; Optune) — FDA-approved for GBM maintenance (EF-14 trial); not TERT-specific |
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| ID | Name | Priority | Category | Where to order | Needed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST-IDH-MUTATION | IDH1/IDH2 mutation | Critical | histology | CSD Lab ✓ (code TBC) | standard |
| TEST-MGMT-METHYLATION | MGMT methylation | Critical | histology | CSD Lab ✓ (code TBC) | standard |
| CBC, LFTs, creatinine baseline | CBC, LFTs, creatinine baseline | Standard | — | — | standard |
| Geriatric assessment (frailty scoring) | Geriatric assessment (frailty scoring) | Standard | — | — | desired (standard) |
| IDH mutation status (mandatory — WHO 2021 classification) | IDH mutation status (mandatory — WHO 2021 classification) | Standard | — | — | standard |
| KPS / ECOG performance status formal assessment | KPS / ECOG performance status formal assessment | Standard | — | — | desired (standard) |
| MGMT methylation status (mandatory — drives treatment choice in elderly) | MGMT methylation status (mandatory — drives treatment choice in elderly) | Standard | — | — | standard |
| MRI brain with contrast (baseline; post-resection within 48h) | MRI brain with contrast (baseline; post-resection within 48h) | Standard | — | — | standard |
| NGS comprehensive panel (TERT, EGFR, CDKN2A — prognostic) | NGS comprehensive panel (TERT, EGFR, CDKN2A — prognostic) | Standard | — | — | desired (standard) |
| TEST-MRI-BRAIN-CONTRAST | MRI brain with contrast | Standard | imaging | — | standard |
| TEST-NGS-COMPREHENSIVE | Comprehensive NGS tumor panel (DNA + RNA, ≥300 genes) | Desired | histology | CSD Lab: M065 | desired (standard) |
| Specialist | skill_id | Version | Last reviewed | Sign-offs | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular therapy specialist (CAR-T) | cellular_therapy_specialist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | cellular_therapy |
| Clinical pharmacist | clinical_pharmacist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | clinical_pharmacy |
| Hematologist / oncohematologist | hematologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | hematology_oncology |
| Hematopathologist (lymphoma / leukemia / myeloma) | hematopathologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | hematopathology |
| Infectious disease / hepatology | infectious_disease_hepatology | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | infectious_diseases |
| Medical oncologist (solid-tumor chemotherapist) | medical_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | solid_oncology |
| Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologist | molecular_geneticist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | molecular_oncology |
| Palliative care | palliative_care | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | palliative_care |
| Pathologist (general) | pathologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | pathology |
| Primary care / family physician | primary_care | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | primary_care |
| Psycho-oncologist | psychologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | psychosocial |
| Radiation oncologist | radiation_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | radiation_oncology |
| Radiologist | radiologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | diagnostic_imaging |
| Social worker / case manager | social_worker_case_manager | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | psychosocial |
| Surgical oncologist | surgical_oncologist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | surgical_oncology |
| Transplant specialist (BMT) | transplant_specialist | v0.1.0 | 2026-04-25 | 0 | cellular_therapy |
| NCT | Title | Phase | Status | Sponsor | UA | Eligibility (excerpt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06622434 | New Adjuvant Vaccine in Glioblastoma, a Phase 1/2a Study | PHASE1 / PHASE2 | RECRUITING | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris | — |
Verify recruitment status directly with the trial site. ctgov data can lag behind current UA-site status.
| Option | UA registration | NSZU | Cost orientation | Access pathway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard plan Stupp protocol — Temozolomide concurrent + adjuvant (REG-STUPP-TMZ) | ✓ registered | ✓ covered | ₴-? — verify pathway | NSZU formulary |
| Standard plan — No regimen components on this track — availability unknown | — unknown | — unknown | ₴-? — verify pathway | not recorded |
| IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-HYPORT — No regimen components on this track — availability unknown | — unknown | — unknown | ₴-? — verify pathway | not recorded |
| Trial · NCT06622434 New Adjuvant Vaccine in Glioblastoma, a Phase 1/2a Study No UA site listed — international referral required | — unknown | — unknown | self-pay: ₴0/course | Trial sponsor |
Cost information is orientation. Verify with a specific pharmacy / foundation / trial site. Status updated: 2026-05-04.