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PLAN-BMA-TERT_GLIOMA-V1 · v1 · 2026-05-04
Patient
BMA-TERT_GLIOMA · Algorithm: ALGO-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-1L

Clinical significance of mutations (ESCAT)

Tumor-board context — the engine does not use these tiers to rank tracks
BiomarkerVariantESCATEvidenceClinical significanceDrugsSources
BIO-TERTTERT 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
  • SRC-NCCN-CNS-2025: Level Category 1 (Supports, Poor Outcome)
  • SRC-EANO-GBM-2024: Level A (Supports, Poor Outcome)
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
  • SRC-NCCN-CNS-2025
  • SRC-EANO-GBM-2024

Treatment options (3 tracks)

Standard plan
★ DEFAULT
Indication
IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-STUPP
Regimen
Stupp protocol — Temozolomide concurrent + adjuvant
Drugs + NSZU
  • Temozolomide (DRUG-TEMOZOLOMIDE) Concurrent: 75 mg/m² PO daily during RT 6 weeks; Adjuvant: 150 mg/m² PO days 1-5 cycle 1 (escalate to 200 if tolerated) every 28 days × 6 cycles · Concurrent daily × 42 days then 4-week break then adjuvant cycles 1-6 · PO ✓ NSZU covered
Reason
Engine default per algorithm ALGO-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-1L: {'step': 1, 'outcome': False, 'branch': {'result': None, 'notes': 'IDH-mutant glioma grade 4: not GBM per WHO 2021. Manage as astrocytoma IDH-mutant (vorasidenib INDIGO). Separate disease pathway.'}, 'fired_red_flags': [], 'winner_red_flag': None}
Standard plan
Indication
IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-TMZ
Regimen
Reason
Alternative track presented for HCP consideration
IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-HYPORT
Indication
IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-HYPORT
Regimen
Reason
Alternative track presented for HCP consideration

Pre-treatment investigations

Investigations before treatment start · critical / standard / desired · merged across tracks
IDNamePriorityCategoryWhere to orderNeeded for
TEST-IDH-MUTATIONIDH1/IDH2 mutationCriticalhistologyCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)standard
TEST-MGMT-METHYLATIONMGMT methylationCriticalhistologyCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)standard
CBC, LFTs, creatinine baselineCBC, LFTs, creatinine baselineStandardstandard
Geriatric assessment (frailty scoring)Geriatric assessment (frailty scoring)Standarddesired (standard)
IDH mutation status (mandatory — WHO 2021 classification)IDH mutation status (mandatory — WHO 2021 classification)Standardstandard
KPS / ECOG performance status formal assessmentKPS / ECOG performance status formal assessmentStandarddesired (standard)
MGMT methylation status (mandatory — drives treatment choice in elderly)MGMT methylation status (mandatory — drives treatment choice in elderly)Standardstandard
MRI brain with contrast (baseline; post-resection within 48h)MRI brain with contrast (baseline; post-resection within 48h)Standardstandard
NGS comprehensive panel (TERT, EGFR, CDKN2A — prognostic)NGS comprehensive panel (TERT, EGFR, CDKN2A — prognostic)Standarddesired (standard)
TEST-MRI-BRAIN-CONTRASTMRI brain with contrastStandardimagingstandard
TEST-NGS-COMPREHENSIVEComprehensive NGS tumor panel (DNA + RNA, ≥300 genes)DesiredhistologyCSD Lab: M065desired (standard)

Red flags — PRO / CONTRA aggressive

PRO-AGGRESSIVE

Triggers that push toward the aggressive track
  • Symptomatic raised intracranial pressure / mass effect in glioblastoma: declining GCS, new focal deficit, papilledema, midline shift on imaging, or seizure cluster. Mandates immediate neurosurgical / corticosteroid intervention BEFORE oncologic systemic therapy. RF-GBM-INTRACRANIAL-PRESSURE-EMERGENCY

CONTRA-AGGRESSIVE

Hard contraindications to escalation

What NOT to do

Explicit prohibitive rules, each grounded in a regimen / supportive care / contraindication entity
Standard plan (IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-STUPP)
  • Do NOT delay starting RT beyond 6 weeks post-resection
  • Do NOT skip MGMT testing — defines elderly (≥70) regimen choice
  • Do NOT skip PJP prophylaxis (universal lymphopenia → opportunistic infection)
  • Do NOT use enzyme-inducing AEDs (phenytoin, carbamazepine) — accelerate TMZ clearance; use levetiracetam
Standard plan (IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-TMZ)
  • Do NOT use TMZ alone in MGMT-unmethylated GBM ≥70 — minimal benefit; prefer hypofractionated RT
  • Do NOT use full Stupp (60 Gy/30 fx) in patients ≥70 or KPS <60 — excessive toxicity
  • Do NOT skip MGMT testing before choosing TMZ vs RT — this is the key biomarker in elderly
  • Do NOT skip PJP prophylaxis (co-trimoxazole) — lymphopenia risk applies to TMZ mono too

Timeline

Treatment timeline — derived from regimen + monitoring schedule

Standard plan

Induction · Stupp protocol — Temozolomide
28-day cycles × Concurrent phase 6 weeks + adjuvant 6 cycles (~7 months total)

MDT brief

Skills (recommended) — for consideration (1)

  • Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologist recommended
    Indication references an actionable genomic biomarker — mutation / target / actionability interpretation needed.
    skill: molecular_geneticistv0.1.0reviewed 2026-04-25STUBsign-offs: 0lead: TBD

Data quality

  • Unevaluated RedFlags: RF-GBM-FRAILTY-AGE, RF-GBM-HIGH-RISK-BIOLOGY, RF-GBM-INFECTION-SCREENING, RF-GBM-INTRACRANIAL-PRESSURE-EMERGENCY, RF-GBM-TRANSFORMATION-PROGRESSION

Skill catalog (1/16 activated in this plan)

All registered virtual specialists. ✓ — activated for this case; ○ — not activated (available for other clinical scenarios).
Specialistskill_idVersionLast reviewedSign-offsDomain
Cellular therapy specialist (CAR-T)cellular_therapy_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy
Clinical pharmacistclinical_pharmacistv0.1.02026-04-250clinical_pharmacy
Hematologist / oncohematologisthematologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematology_oncology
Hematopathologist (lymphoma / leukemia / myeloma)hematopathologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematopathology
Infectious disease / hepatologyinfectious_disease_hepatologyv0.1.02026-04-250infectious_diseases
Medical oncologist (solid-tumor chemotherapist)medical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250solid_oncology
Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologistmolecular_geneticistv0.1.02026-04-250molecular_oncology
Palliative carepalliative_carev0.1.02026-04-250palliative_care
Pathologist (general)pathologistv0.1.02026-04-250pathology
Primary care / family physicianprimary_carev0.1.02026-04-250primary_care
Psycho-oncologistpsychologistv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Radiation oncologistradiation_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250radiation_oncology
Radiologistradiologistv0.1.02026-04-250diagnostic_imaging
Social worker / case managersocial_worker_case_managerv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Surgical oncologistsurgical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250surgical_oncology
Transplant specialist (BMT)transplant_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy

Sources cited

Experimental options (clinical trials)

Third plan track — open-enrollment trials from ClinicalTrials.gov. Render-time metadata; engine selection is not affected by this block (CHARTER §8.3). Last synced: 2026-05-04.
NCTTitlePhaseStatusSponsorUAEligibility (excerpt)
NCT06622434New Adjuvant Vaccine in Glioblastoma, a Phase 1/2a StudyPHASE1 / PHASE2RECRUITINGAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Verify recruitment status directly with the trial site. ctgov data can lag behind current UA-site status.

Option availability in Ukraine

Per-track UA registration · NSZU · cost · access pathway. Render-time metadata; engine selection does not depend on these fields (CHARTER §8.3).
OptionUA registrationNSZUCost orientationAccess pathway
Standard plan
Stupp protocol — Temozolomide concurrent + adjuvant (REG-STUPP-TMZ)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Standard plan
No regimen components on this track — availability unknown
— unknown— unknown₴-? — verify pathwaynot recorded
IND-GBM-NEWLY-DIAGNOSED-ELDERLY-HYPORT
No regimen components on this track — availability unknown
— unknown— unknown₴-? — verify pathwaynot 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.