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Portuguese AJ, Holmberg L, Hill GR, Lee SJ, Green DJ, Mielcarek M, Gooley T, Yeh AC. Revisiting the Utility of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Post-Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Outpatient-Based Transplantations. Transplant Cell Ther 2023; 29:696.e1-696.e7. [PMID: 37634844 PMCID: PMC10840691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2023.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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The use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has been shown to reduce the time to neutrophil engraftment, as well as the duration of hospitalization post-transplantation. However, prior studies have focused on inpatient-based ASCT, where patients are routinely admitted for conditioning and frequently remain hospitalized until signs of neutrophil recovery. Given improvements in post-transplantation care, an increasing number of patients, particularly those receiving ASCT for multiple myeloma, are now undergoing transplantation in an outpatient setting. We hypothesized that the routine use of G-CSF for outpatient-based ASCT might not result in the same benefit with respect to a reduced duration of hospitalization and thus should be reconsidered in this setting. We performed a retrospective cohort study of 633 consecutive patients with multiple myeloma (MM; n = 484) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL; n = 149) who underwent ASCT between September 2018 and February 2023. Outpatient ASCT comprised 258 (53%) of combined MM and NHL cases. Starting in September 2021, post-transplantation G-CSF was incorporated into the supportive care regimen for all ASCTs. A total of 410 patients (309 with MM, 101 with NHL) underwent ASCT during the pre-G-CSF policy period and 223 (175 with MM, 48 with NHL) did so in the post-G-CSF policy period. The primary outcome focused on the duration of hospitalization within the first 30 days following graft infusion. As expected, after implementation of the G-CSF policy, the time to neutrophil engraftment was reduced in the patients with MM (mean, -2.8 days; P < .0001) and patients with NHL (mean, -2.9 days; P < .0001). However, among the patients with MM, roughly one-half of whom underwent outpatient-based ASCT, the inpatient duration during the first 30 days was not reduced after G-CSF implementation (P = .40). Comparatively, the inpatient duration (mean, -1.8 days; P = .030) was reduced among patients with NHL, all of whom were electively admitted for ASCT. For patients with MM at an outpatient-based transplant center, incorporation of G-CSF post-ASCT resulted in reduced time to neutrophil engraftment but did not significantly reduce the time spent in the inpatient setting through day +30.
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- Andrew J Portuguese
- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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Singh AD, Parmar S, Patel K, Shah S, Shore T, Gergis U, Mayer S, Phillips A, Hsu JM, Niesvizky R, Mark TM, Pearse R, Rossi A, van Besien K. Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Use after Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Comparison of Two Practices. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2017; 24:288-293. [PMID: 29061534 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2017.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT) is generally recommended to reduce the duration of severe neutropenia; however, data regarding the optimal timing of G-CSFs post-transplantation are limited and conflicting. This retrospective study was performed at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center between November 5, 2013, and August 9, 2016, of adult inpatient autologous PBSCT recipients who received G-CSF empirically starting on day +5 (early) versus on those who received G-CSF on day +12 only if absolute neutrophil count (ANC) was <0.5 × 109/L (ANC-driven). G-CSF was dosed at 300 µg in patients weighing <75 kg and 480 µg in those weighing ≥75 kg. One hundred consecutive patients underwent autologous PBSCT using either the early (n = 50) or ANC-driven (n = 50) G-CSF regimen. Patient and transplantation characteristics were comparable in the 2 groups. In the ANC-driven group, 24% (n = 12) received G-CSF on day +12 and 60% (n = 30) started G-CSF earlier due to febrile neutropenia or at the physician's discretion, 6% (n = 3) started after day +12 at the physician's discretion, and 10% (n = 5) did not receive any G-CSF. The median start day of G-CSF therapy was day +10 in the ANC-driven group versus day +5 in the early group (P < .0001). For the primary outcome, the median time to neutrophil engraftment was 12 days (interquartile range [IQR] 11-13 days) in the early group versus 13 days (IQR, 12-14 days) in the ANC-driven group (P = .07). There were no significant between-group differences in time to platelet engraftment, 1-year relapse rate, or 1-year overall survival. The incidence of febrile neutropenia was 74% in the early group versus 90% in the ANC-driven group (P = .04); however, there was no significant between-group difference in the incidence of positive bacterial cultures or transfer to the intensive care unit. The duration of G-CSF administration until neutrophil engraftment was 6 days in the early group versus 3 days in the ANC-driven group (P < .0001). The median duration of post-transplantation hospitalization was 15 days (IQR, 14-19 days) in the early group versus 16 days (IQR, 15-22 days) in the ANC-driven group (P = .28). Our data show that early initiation of G-CSF (on day +5) and ANC-driven initiation of G-CSF following autologous PBSCT were associated with a similar time to neutrophil engraftment, length of stay post-transplantation, and 1-year overall survival.
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- Amrita D Singh
- Department of Pharmacy, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
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- Department of Pharmacy, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Pharmacy, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Sborov DW, Cho YK, Cottini F, Hade EM, Lamprecht M, Tackett K, Sharma N, Williams N, Li J, Devine S, Poi M, Phelps MA, Hofmeister CC. G-CSF improves safety when you start the day after autologous transplant in multiple myeloma. Leuk Lymphoma 2017; 58:2947-2951. [PMID: 28509594 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2017.1318436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Douglas W Sborov
- a Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, t he Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- b Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- c Internal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- d Center for Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Informatics , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- e Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- e Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- a Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, t he Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- a Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, t he Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- b Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- a Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, t he Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- b Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA.,f Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- b Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy , the Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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- a Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, t he Ohio State University , Columbus , OH , USA
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Proust-Houdemont S, Pasqualini C, Blanchard P, Dufour C, Benhamou E, Goma G, Semeraro M, Raquin MA, Hartmann O, Valteau-Couanet D. Busulfan-melphalan in high-risk neuroblastoma: the 30-year experience of a single institution. Bone Marrow Transplant 2016; 51:1076-81. [PMID: 27042850 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2016.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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High-dose chemotherapy (HDC) was investigated in high-risk neuroblastoma (HR-NBL) to reduce the risk of relapse. We report the results of the 30-year experience of a cohort of patients with HR-NBL treated with high-dose (HD) busulfan (Bu)-containing regimens. From 1980 to 2009, 215 patients aged >1 year with stage 4 NBL were treated with HD Bu-containing regimens at Gustave Roussy. These data were prospectively recorded in the Pediatric Transplantation Database. The median age at diagnosis was 40 months (12-218 months). All patients had a stage 4 neuroblastoma. NMYC amplification was displayed in 24% of the tumors. The hematopoietic support consisted of bone marrow or PBSCs in 46% and 49% of patients, respectively. The 5-year event-free survival and overall survival rates of the whole cohort were 35.1% and 40%, respectively. Age at diagnosis, bone marrow involvement and tumor response after induction chemotherapy were significant prognostic factors. Toxicity was manageable and decreased over time, owing to both PBSC administration and better supportive care. Based on this experience, HD Bu-melphalan (Mel) has been implemented in Europe and compared with Carboplatin-Etoposide-Mel in the European SIOP Neuroblastoma (SIOPEN)/HR-NBL randomized protocol. It has now become the standard HDC in the SIOPEN HR strategy.
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- S Proust-Houdemont
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Unit, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Unit, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Unit, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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Ozkan HA, Ozer UG, Bal C, Gulbas Z. Daily vs every other day administration of G-CSF following autologous peripheral stem cell transplantation: A prospective randomized study. Transfus Apher Sci 2013; 49:163-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Russell HV, Panchal J, Vonville H, Franzini L, Swint JM. Economic evaluation of pediatric cancer treatment: a systematic literature review. Pediatrics 2013; 131:e273-87. [PMID: 23266919 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-0912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although there is a growing national focus on health care cost containment and accountability in resource utilization, childhood cancer therapy costs continue to increase without proportionate survival improvements. Economic evaluations (EEs) such as cost and/or cost effectiveness analysis may identify areas to improve resource efficiency. This review aims to identify and characterize the EE studies performed in this field. METHODS We performed a structured literature search of the Medline, PubMed, and the National Health Service EE databases from 2000 to 2011. Concepts for the search included "cost analyses," "child," and "cancer." Studies were limited to original research, comparison of 2 or more treatments using monetary units, English language, and originating from economically developed countries. Identified studies were assessed by the Drummond checklist and characterized by the therapy studied, data sources, and research perspectives. RESULTS Forty studies met inclusion criteria. Eleven studied chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation. Twenty-nine studied supportive measures such as growth factor support or treatment of infection. The median Drummond score was 6 of 10 (range, 2-9). Only 15 (36%) included treatment outcomes when comparing costs. Methodological limitations were common. CONCLUSIONS A wide variety of topics and methodological limitations made comparisons between studies difficult. Strategies for increasing the generalizability of future EE studies are presented. Substantial opportunity exists for EE research in childhood cancer.
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- Heidi V Russell
- Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Khot A, Dickinson M, Stokes K, Harrison S, Burbury K, Fleming S, Wall D, Gambell P, Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ritchie D. A risk-adapted protocol for delayed administration of filgrastim after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2012; 13:42-7. [PMID: 23146384 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2012.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Revised: 09/21/2012] [Accepted: 09/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The routine use of recombinant human granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) is associated with increased costs. We prospectively explored a strategy that used prophylactic delayed filgrastim only in patients with risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS This sequential cohort analysis compared the outcomes of consecutive patients, treated on the risk-adapted protocol (RAP) (risk factors: prior febrile neutropenia; age >60 years; and CD34+ cell infused dose of <2 × 10(6/)/kg), who received filgrastim from day +6 after auto-SCT with a historical cohort (historical day-1 cohort [HD1]), who received filgrastim from day +1. RESULTS Eighty-two patients were treated in the RAP cohort and compared with 115 patients in the HD1 cohort. There were no differences in median age (55 years) or median CD34+ cell dose (5.21 × 10(6)/kg [range, 2-62.2 × 10(6)/kg] vs. 5.24 × 10(6)/kg [range, 2.4-29.8 × 10(6)/kg]). Filgrastim was used for 6 fewer days in the RAP cohort (median 5 days [range, 0-11 days] vs. 11 days [range, 9-47 days]). There was a small absolute but significant difference in median time to neutrophil recovery in the HD1 cohort for the whole group, 10 days (range, 8-46 days) vs. 11 days (range, 9-22 days) (P = .03) and in patients with myeloma; 10 days (range, 9-14 days) vs. 11 days (range, 9-18 days) (P < .0001) as compared to the RAP cohort. There was no difference in median inpatient duration, 13 days (range, 10-26 days) vs. 12 days (range, 1-38 days) (P = .22) and 3-year survival (79% vs. 83% [P = .43]) between HD1 and RAP cohorts respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of a RAP to identify patients likely to benefit from prophylactic filgrastim is safe and results in cost savings. Patients with myeloma benefit from earlier introduction of filgrastim in terms of neutrophil recovery; this disease-specific observation is an important consideration for future studies.
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- Amit Khot
- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Owens C, Irwin M. Neuroblastoma: the impact of biology and cooperation leading to personalized treatments. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2012; 49:85-115. [PMID: 22646747 DOI: 10.3109/10408363.2012.683483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Neuroblastoma is the most common extra-cranial solid tumor in children. It is a heterogeneous disease, consisting of neural crest-derived tumors with remarkably different clinical behaviors. It can present in a wide variety of ways, including lesions which have the potential to spontaneously regress, or as an extremely aggressive form of metastatic cancer which is resistant to all forms of modern therapy. They can arise anywhere along the sympathetic nervous system. The median age of presentation is approximately 18 months of age. Urinary catecholamines (HVA and VMA) are extremely sensitive and specific tumor markers and are used in diagnosis, treatment response assessment and post-treatment surveillance. The largest national treatment groups from North America, Europe and Japan have formed the International Neuroblastoma Risk Group Task Force (INRG) to identify prognostic factors, to understand the mechanisms of tumorigenesis in this rare disease and to develop multi-modality therapies to improve outcomes and decrease treatment-related toxicities. This international cooperation has resulted in a significant leap in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of neuroblastoma. Lower staged disease can be cured if the lesion is resectable. Treatment of unresectable disease (loco-regional and metastatic) is stratified depending on clinical features (age at presentation, staging investigations) and specific tumor biological markers that include histopathological analyses, chromosomal abnormalities and the quantification of expression of an oncogene (MYCN). Modern treatment of high-risk neuroblastoma is the paradigm for the evolution of therapy in pediatric oncology. Outcomes have improved substantially with multi-modality therapy, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, myeloablative therapy with stem cell transplant, immunotherapy and differentiation therapy; these comprise the standard of care worldwide. In addition, newer targeted therapies are being tested in phase I/II trials. If successful these agents will be incorporated into mainstream treatment programs.
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- Cormac Owens
- Division of Haematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dunlop LC, Heller GZ. Relationship of CD34+ cells infused and red blood cell transfusion requirements after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplants: a novel method of analysis. Transfusion 2011; 52:782-6. [PMID: 21978261 DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03360.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND CD34+ cells infused predicts myeloid and platelet engraftment at the time of autologous stem cell transplantation. An association between the number of CD34+ cells infused and erythroid engraftment has yet to be established. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Red blood cells transfused after autologous transplantation were compared with the number of CD34+ cells infused. Myeloid engraftment was assessed to confirm that normal engraftment kinetics occurred. RESULTS Logistic regression established that the logarithm of the number of CD34+ cells infused (p = 0.0498) and admission hemoglobin (Hb; p < 0.001) predicted the need for transfusion. In those patients who required transfusion, standard regression methods were not valid. A novel model demonstrated that the initial Hb (p < 0.001) and diagnosis (p = 0.047) were significant predictors of transfusion requirements in patients needing transfusion. However, the number of CD34+ cells infused did not predict transfusion requirements in this group (p = 0.226). As myeloid engraftment demonstrated kinetics that have been previously described, it can be inferred that erythroid engraftment was not atypical. CONCLUSION The number of CD34+ cells infused predicted the need for transfusion, although it did not predict the number of RBCs transfused in those patients having transfusion during their admission for autologous stem cell transplant.
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- Lindsay C Dunlop
- Haematology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia.
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Increased evidence of cross-talk between NK cells and other immune cells has enhanced the possibilities of exploiting the interplay between the activation and inhibition of NK cells for immunotherapeutic purposes. The battery of receptors possessed by NK cells help them to efficiently detect aberrant and infected cells and embark on the signaling pathways necessary to eliminate them. Endogenous expansion of NK cells and their effector mechanisms are under exploration for enhancing adoptive immunotherapy prospects in combination with immunostimulatory and cell-death-sensitizing treatments against cancer, viral infections and other pathophysiological autoimmune conditions. Various modes of NK cell manipulation are being undertaken to overcome issues such as relapse and graft rejections associated with adoptive immunotherapy. While tracing the remarkable properties of NK cells and the major developments in this field, we highlight the role of immune cooperativity in the betterment of current immunotherapeutic approaches.
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- Anshu Malhotra
- Laboratory of Lymphocyte Function, Department of Biochemistry & Cancer Biology, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 2005 Harold D West Basic Sciences Building, 1005 Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Laboratory of Lymphocyte Function, Department of Biochemistry & Cancer Biology, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 2005 Harold D West Basic Sciences Building, 1005 Dr DB Todd Jr Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
- Department of Cancer Biology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University, 2200 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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Experience (1 year) of G-CSF biosimilars in PBSCT for lymphoma and myeloma patients. Bone Marrow Transplant 2011; 47:874-6. [DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2011.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ianotto JC, Tempescul A, Delepine P, Guillerm G, Hardy E, Eveillard JR, Berthou C. Delayed G-CSF stimulation after PBSCT does not seem to modify the biological parameters of bone marrow recovery. Am J Hematol 2011; 86:351-2. [PMID: 21442638 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.21991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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There are currently no recommendations indicating when stimulation should begin after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT). We compared the outcome following between two treatment groups, in which daily granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration began on either the fifth or the eighth day after PBSCT in lymphoma and myeloma patients. We studied eight clinical parameters: number of G-CSF injections, number of days of hospitalization, of red blood cell or platelet transfusions; days when body temperature exceeds 38°C; days of parenteral nutrition; weight loss and hospitalization costs. We studied also four biological parameters: number of CD34+ cells, days with leucocytes less than 1 × 10(9) /L, days with hemoglobin less than 90 g/L or with less than 50 × 10(9) /L of platelets. There were no statistical significant differences between the study arms. It seems that delayed stimulation by G-CSF after PBSCT is safety and does not seem to modify bone marrow recovery timing.
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- Jean-Christophe Ianotto
- Department of Clinical Hematology, Institute of Oncology and Hematology, Hopital Morvan, CHRU Brest, France.
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Wannesson L, Luthi F, Zucca E, Rosselet-christ A, Baglioni M, Marelli L, Ghielmini M, Ketterer N. Pegfilgrastim to accelerate neutrophil engraftment following peripheral blood stem cell transplant and reduce the duration of neutropenia, hospitalization, and use of intravenous antibiotics: a phase II study in multiple myeloma and lymphoma and comparison with filgrastim-treated matched controls. Leuk Lymphoma 2011; 52:436-43. [DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2010.545462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Haas R, Bruns I, Kobbe G, Fenk R. High-dose therapy and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma. Recent Results Cancer Res 2011; 183:207-238. [PMID: 21509687 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-85772-3_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Since its introduction in 1983, high-dose therapy followed by autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation is a pillar of the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. In the last decades, a multitude of clinical trials helped to improve strategies based on high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation resulting in a continuously prolongation of overall survival of patients. In this chapter we will review the progress, which has been made in order to enhance the mobilisation of autologous stem cells and increase the effectiveness of this treatment.
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- Rainer Haas
- Department of Hematology, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Pai V, Fernandez SA, Laudick M, Rosselet R, Termuhlen A. Delayed administration of filgrastim (G-CSF) following autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (APBSCT) in pediatric patients does not change time to neutrophil engraftment and reduces use of G-CSF. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2010; 54:728-33. [PMID: 20063422 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.22394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delayed initiation of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell (APBSCT) in adult patients does not affect time to neutrophil or platelet engraftment, duration of fever, incidence of bacteremia, duration of non-prophylactic antibiotic therapy, and length of hospitalization when compared to early initiation. This study compares the effect of delayed (day +6) versus early (day +1) administration of G-CSF in pediatric patients on time to neutrophil engraftment (TNE), duration and cost of G-CSF therapy, incidence of blood stream infections, duration of febrile-neutropenia, duration of non-prophylactic antibiotic therapy, and duration of hospitalization due to febrile-neutropenia. METHODS This is a retrospective review of 65 patients who engrafted after receiving APBSCT and G-CSF between 1993 and 2006. They were divided into the delayed group (day +6) (n = 46) and the early group (day +1) (n = 19). RESULTS The median ages were 4.7 and 5.3 years in the early and delayed groups, respectively. There was no significant difference in TNE (P = 0.06) between the two groups. The duration of G-CSF administration was significantly less in the delayed group (P = 0.003). No significant differences were observed in the duration of neutropenia, time to platelet engraftment, the incidence of blood stream infections, and duration of fevers. Duration of hospitalization due to febrile-neutropenia was significantly lower in the delayed group (P = 0.01). Significant cost savings were observed by delaying G-CSF administration. CONCLUSION Delayed administration of G-CSF after APBSCT in children has no adverse effect on TNE or other clinical outcomes when compared to early administration and may incur substantial cost savings.
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- Vinita Pai
- College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Gunzer K, Clarisse B, Lheureux S, Delcambre C, Joly F. Contribution of glycosylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (lenograstim) use in current cancer treatment: review of clinical data. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2010; 10:615-30. [DOI: 10.1517/14712591003689964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Trivedi M, Martinez S, Corringham S, Medley K, Ball ED. Review and revision of clinical practice of using G-CSF after autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at UCSD. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2009; 17:85-90. [PMID: 20015929 DOI: 10.1177/1078155209354932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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There was no consensus on the optimal use of G-CSF after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In this study, the practice of using G-CSF, based on the CD34(+) cell number, at the University of California, San Diego Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit (UCSD BMT) was evaluated by performing a five-year retrospective analysis of data from patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic transplantation. Various outcomes, such as time to neutrophil and platelet engraftment and length of post-transplant hospital stay are assessed in relation to use of G-CSF and number of CD34(+) cells infused. It has been found that the use of G-CSF is associated with faster neutrophil engraftment and shorter length of post-transplant hospital stay without affecting time to platelet engraftment in patients undergoing autologous transplantation. In addition, the number of CD34(+) cells do not influence outcomes in autologous and allogeneic transplant patients if they are treated with G-CSF. As a result of this evaluation, the G-CSF protocol at UCSD BMT Unit is revised. The main change is to implement the use of G-CSF in all patients undergoing autologous transplantation regardless of the number of CD34( +) cells. No changes in the allogeneic transplantation protocol are made as a result of this analysis.
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- Meghana Trivedi
- University of California, San Diego Medical Center, La Jolla, CA 92093-0960, USA
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Pettengell R, Aapro M, Brusamolino E, Caballero D, Coiffier B, Pfreundschuh M, Trneny M, Walewski J. Implications of the European Organisation for Research And Treatment Of Cancer (EORTC) guidelines on the use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for lymphoma care. Clin Drug Investig 2009; 29:491-513. [PMID: 19591512 DOI: 10.2165/00044011-200929080-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a potentially life-threatening complication of myelosuppressive chemotherapy. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) guidelines recommend use of primary granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) prophylaxis if the overall FN risk to a patient is >or=20%, or if a reduction in chemotherapy dose intensity correlates with a poorer outcome. Many of the regimens used for treatment of lymphoma, including R-CHOP (rituximab combined with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone), are associated with an FN risk of approximately 20% or higher. Individual patient factors that may increase the risk of FN such as advanced age or advanced disease should be taken into account when assessing the need for G-CSF support. Predictive models are being developed to facilitate individual risk assessment. Additional anti-infective prophylaxis may be indicated in some settings. There is now much evidence for the benefits of G-CSF in reducing the incidence of FN and facilitating delivery of chemotherapy, including dose-escalated and dose-dense (interval-reduced) regimens. If given according to guidelines, G-CSF has the potential to reduce FN and related morbidity. Furthermore, by facilitating delivery of planned chemotherapy, use of G-CSF may potentially influence survival in the curative setting. Implementation of the EORTC guidelines will lead to a greater proportion of patients receiving G-CSFs, but the costs involved should be at least partly offset by a reduction in FN and its associated costs, including those of hospitalization.
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- Ruth Pettengell
- Department of Heamatology, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK.
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After hematopoietic SCT (HSCT), G-CSF is commonly used to enhance stem cell engraftment to minimize the morbidity and mortality associated with prolonged neutropenia. However, there is no consensus on the optimal use of G-CSF after high-dose chemotherapy followed by HSCT. This review was performed to evaluate the evidence regarding the use of G-CSF after autologous and allogeneic HSCT. Studies investigating the use of G-CSF in comparison to control (observation or placebo), early vs delayed initiation of G-CSF, and other approaches driven by patient-specific parameters to identify optimal use of G-CSF have been reviewed. Various outcomes such as neutrophil and platelet engraftment, post-transplant length of hospital stay, post-transplant complications such as infection and GVHD, and survival have been assessed. Finally, we provide the level of evidence for each of the outcomes analyzed while evaluating strategies for using G-CSF in patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic HSCT.
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Grigg A, Slavin M. Minimizing the risk of recurrent or progressive invasive mold infections during stem cell transplantation or further intensive chemotherapy. Transpl Infect Dis 2008; 10:3-12. [PMID: 17605732 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2007.00259.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The risk of recurrence or progression of prior invasive fungal infection, predominantly due to molds, is 11-33% during subsequent stem cell transplantations or myelosuppressive chemotherapy, with a high mortality. Risk factors at the time of transplant include active infection and having received <6 weeks of antifungal therapy, while after transplant prolonged neutropenia and graft-versus-host disease requiring aggressive immunosuppression are important. The use of peripheral blood stem cells has been associated with a lower risk. Minimal data are available regarding the role of preventative strategies such as surgical resection of pulmonary lesions and prophylactic granulocyte transfusions during neutropenia, the optimal duration of antifungal prophylaxis, and the appropriate monitoring strategy. This article critically evaluates these issues and provides recommendations for the secondary prophylaxis of invasive mold infections.
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- A Grigg
- Department of Clinical Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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Piccirillo N, De Matteis S, De Vita S, Laurenti L, Chiusolo P, Sorà F, Reddiconto G, d'Onofrio G, Leone G, Sica S. Kinetics of peg-filgrastim after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2007; 40:579-83. [PMID: 17637690 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1705772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Peg-filgrastim is a form of G-CSF with a sustained duration of action due to self-limited clearance. We administered 6 mg peg-filgrastim to 18 autograft recipients on day +1 after transplantation for hematologic malignancies. Plasma samples were collected at baseline and during transplantation. Hematopoietic recovery and clinical outcomes were compared to the historical data of 54 patients not receiving G-CSF. Patients receiving peg-filgrastim achieved a serum level of 115 000 pg/ml on day +2, 24 h after drug administration. Drug level maintained a plateau until day +8 and, after day +10, declined concomitantly with myeloid recovery. Patients experienced prompt neutrophil recovery: days +9 and +10 to 500 and 1000 neutrophils per microliter, and 4 days with an absolute neutrophil count <100 cells per microliter. Duration of antibiotic therapy was significantly shortened, but we did not observe significant differences in other end points. In conclusion, peg-filgrastim was well tolerated and efficacious, and hastened myeloid recovery.
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- N Piccirillo
- 1Haematology Institute, A Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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Sagar J, Chaib B, Sales K, Winslet M, Seifalian A. Role of stem cells in cancer therapy and cancer stem cells: a review. Cancer Cell Int 2007; 7:9. [PMID: 17547749 PMCID: PMC1894783 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2867-7-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2006] [Accepted: 06/04/2007] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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For over 30 years, stem cells have been used in the replenishment of blood and immune systems damaged by the cancer cells or during treatment of cancer by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Apart from their use in the immuno-reconstitution, the stem cells have been reported to contribute in the tissue regeneration and as delivery vehicles in the cancer treatments. The recent concept of 'cancer stem cells' has directed scientific communities towards a different wide new area of research field and possible potential future treatment modalities for the cancer. Aim of this review is primarily focus on the recent developments in the use of the stem cells in the cancer treatments, then to discuss the cancer stem cells, now considered as backbone in the development of the cancer; and their role in carcinogenesis and their implications in the development of possible new cancer treatment options in future.
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- Jayesh Sagar
- Academic Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- University College of London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- University College of London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
- University College of London, London, UK
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Nolan L, Lorigan P, Chilton S, Newman J, Else R, Smith P, Linch D, Sweetenham JW, Johnson PW. Low-dose lenograstim is as effective as standard dose in shortening neutrophil engraftment time following myeloablative chemotherapy and peripheral blood progenitor cell rescue. Br J Haematol 2007; 137:436-42. [PMID: 17433027 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2007.06587.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is widely used following myeloablative chemotherapy (high-dose therapy; HDT) and peripheral blood progenitor cell rescue (PBPCR) to reduce neutrophil engraftment time. The dose and duration required to gain maximum clinical and economic benefit has not been fully investigated. This double blind placebo-controlled randomised trial was performed to determine whether short course low-dose or standard-dose Lenograstim (L) would influence recovery of haematopoiesis following HDT and PBPCR. Sixty-one patients were randomised between May 1999 and November 2004, to receive standard-dose lenograstim (263 microg/d), low-dose lenograstim (105 microg/d) or placebo injections. These commenced on day +5 following PBPCR and continued until neutrophil engraftment [absolute neutrophil count (ANC)] > or = 0.5 x 10(9)/l. Patients received standard supportive care until haemopoietic recovery. Both standard- and low-dose lenograstim resulted in a significantly shorter median time to neutrophil recovery (ANC > or = 0.1 x 10(9)/l:10.0 vs. 11.0 d, P = 0.025; ANC > or = 0.5 x 10(9)/l:11.0 vs. 14.0 d, P = 0.0002) compared with placebo. There was no significant difference in blood product support, antibiotic usage, documented infection, overall survival or relapse-free survival between the groups. Short course low-dose lenograstim is as effective as standard-dose in reducing neutrophil engraftment time following HDT and PBPCR.
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- L Nolan
- Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Cancer Sciences Division, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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Todisco E, Castagna L, Sarina B, Mazza R, Magagnoli M, Balzarotti M, Nozza A, Siracusano L, Timofeeva I, Anastasia A, Demarco M, Santoro A. CD34+ dose-driven administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor after high-dose chemotherapy in lymphoma patients. Eur J Haematol 2007; 78:111-6. [PMID: 17313558 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2006.00793.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Our goal was to optimize use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous peripheral blood stem-cell transplantation in lymphoma patients, limiting G-CSF administration to patients infusing a suboptimal CD34(+) cell number. Of 124 consecutive patients with histologically proven Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from January 2001 to June 2004, 60 patients (group 1) given > or = 5 x 10(6)/kg CD34(+) cells received no G-CSF; 64 patients (group 2) given < or = 5 x 10(6)/kg CD34(+) cells received G-CSF from day +5 after stem-cell reinfusion. The median times to reach 0.5 x 10(9)/L and 1.0 x 10(9)/L neutrophils were, respectively, 3 and 4 d shorter in G-CSF group and this difference was statistically significant (P = 0.0014; P = 0.0001). In terms of antibiotic and antimycotic requirements, gastrointestinal toxicity, days of hospitalization, and transfusion requirements, no differences were demonstrated between the two groups. No statistically significant difference was demonstrated for the total number of febrile episodes (52 for group 1; 53 for group 2; P = 0.623) and the median number of febrile days (2 d for both groups). Myeloid reconstitution values for both groups agree with published results for autotransplanted patients treated with G-CSF from 7 to 14 d. Also, major clinical events, antibiotic, antimycotic, and transfusion requirements, and hospital stay were similar to published findings. Our data suggest that G-CSF administration can be safely optimized, used only for patients infused with a suboptimal CD34(+) cell dose.
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- Elisabetta Todisco
- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, Milano, Italy.
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Faber E, Pytlík R, Slabý J, Zapletalová J, Kozák T, Raida L, Papajík T, Zikesová E, Maresová I, Hamouzová M, Indrák K, Trnený M. Individually determined dosing of filgrastim after autologous peripheral stem cell transplantation in patients with malignant lymphoma ? results of a prospective multicentre controlled trial. Eur J Haematol 2006; 77:493-500. [PMID: 17042769 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2006.00741.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the safety and effectiveness of the individually determined application granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (ASCT). METHODS The administration of G-CSF from day +5 (arm A) was compared in a randomised, controlled trial with delayed, individually determined administration (G-CSF started when WBC >or= 0.5 x 10(9)/L and ANC >or= 0.1 x 10(9)/L or at day +10; arm B), and with placebo (arm C). RESULTS One hundred and six patients, median age 45 (range 21-64), all with malignant lymphoma treated with BEAM chemotherapy were analysed. A significant difference in the time to neutrophil engraftment and in the duration of neutropenia <0.5 x 10(9)/L and <1.0 x 10(9)/L was observed between the arms (P = 0.04-<0.0001) with a 1-d prolongation of the median durations in arm B in comparison with arm A but a 2-4-d prolongation in the placebo arm C in comparison with arm B. The median number and range of days to neutrophil engraftment >0.5 x 10(9)/L after graft re-infusion was 10 (9-14) in arm A; 11 (9-19) in arm B; and 14 (10-30) in arm C (P < 0.0001). Engraftment of platelets to >20 x 10(9)/L and >50 x 10(9)/L was significantly delayed in the arms using G-CSF in comparison with placebo (P = 0.04-0.002) without any increase in bleeding or in transfusion requirement. There was no difference in the incidence and duration of transplant-related complications and their treatment between the arms. CONCLUSIONS Our study has confirmed the safety of individually determined administration of G-CSF. The optimal timing of G-CSF application after ASCT in patients with good-quality grafts is shortly before expected spontaneous engraftment.
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- Edgar Faber
- Department of Hemato-Oncology, University Hospital, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Fenk R, Hieronimus N, Steidl U, Bruns I, Graef T, Zohren F, Ruf L, Haas R, Kobbe G. Sustained G-CSF plasma levels following administration of pegfilgrastim fasten neutrophil reconstitution after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous blood stem cell transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma. Exp Hematol 2006; 34:1296-302. [PMID: 16982322 DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2006.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2006] [Revised: 05/26/2006] [Accepted: 06/05/2006] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pegfilgrastim has shown to decrease the duration of severe neutropenia after conventional chemotherapy, but its use after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous blood stem cell transplantation has not been established yet. Therefore we studied the efficacy and the pharmacokinetic profile of pegfilgrastim in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing high-dose chemotherapy. METHOD In total, 21 patients received a single subcutaneous injection of 6 mg pegfilgrastim on day +1 after transplantation and pegfilgrastim plasma levels were measured daily by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Clinical outcome was compared with pegfilgrastim levels of 282 plasma samples and data of a historical control group of patients without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) support. RESULTS Pegfilgrastim levels showed an inverse correlation (r = -0.68, p < 0.01) with neutrophil counts. Peak levels were reached at day +4 (94 ng/mL; range: 37-205) and were maintained until day +7 (85 ng/mL; range: 35-186). Comparison with the control group without G-CSF support showed that time to neutrophil reconstitution was significantly shorter in the pegfilgrastim group with 10 vs 15 days, respectively (p < 0.001). There was no correlation of pegfilgrastim levels and the duration of neutropenia, although patients with a fivefold increase in neutrophil counts the day after pegfilgrastim administration had a significantly shorter median duration of neutropenia in comparison to patients who were less susceptible to G-CSF stimulation (5 vs 7 days, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Neutrophil reconstitution after high-dose chemotherapy could be accelerated by the use of pegfilgrastim in patients with myeloma. Responsiveness of neutrophils to pegfilgrastim before neutropenia was correlated with faster neutrophil reconstitution, whereas G-CSF levels had no impact on neutrophil recovery.
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- Roland Fenk
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology, Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf, Germany
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Vanstraelen G, Frère P, Ngirabacu MC, Willems E, Fillet G, Beguin Y. Pegfilgrastim compared with Filgrastim after autologous hematopoietic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Exp Hematol 2006; 34:382-8. [PMID: 16543072 DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2005.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2005] [Revised: 11/10/2005] [Accepted: 11/21/2005] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In order to assess the effect of Pegfilgrastim on the duration of neutropenia and clinical outcome of patients after autologous peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation, we compared 20 consecutive patients with lymphoma or multiple myeloma receiving a single 6-mg dose of Pegfilgrastim on day 1 posttransplant to an historical control group of 60 patients receiving daily Filgrastim 5 microg/kg starting on day 1 posttransplant. The duration of neutropenia was similar in the Pegfilgrastim group compared with the control group. There were no differences in time to neutrophil, erythroid, or platelet engraftment nor in the incidence of fever and infections. The duration of antibiotic therapy, transfusion support, and time to hospital discharge were similar in the two groups. However, after initial hematopoietic reconstitution, we observed significantly higher values of lymphocytes (e.g., 1,660+/-1,000 versus 970+/-460 on day 80, p=0.0002), neutrophils (e.g., 3,880+/-2,030 versus 2,420+/-1,500 on day 25, p=0.0004), reticulocytes (e.g., 148,160+/-90,590 versus 87,140+/-65,920 on day 25, p<0.0001), and platelets (e.g., 210,700+/-116,090 versus 150,240+/-58,230 on day 55, p=0.0052) up to day 100 in the Pegfilgrastim group compared with the Filgrastim group. These observations had no impact on clinical outcome of the patients after day 30 due to the low incidence of infectious events after engraftment in autologous PBSC transplantation. We conclude that the effect of Pegfilgrastim administrated on day 1 posttransplant is comparable to that of daily Filgrastim on initial hematopoietic reconstitution. The possibly superior effect of Pegfilgrastim on cell counts we observed after initial engraftment should be further tested in a prospective randomized trial.
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- Gaëtan Vanstraelen
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
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