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Kopmar NE, Quach K, Gooley TA, Martino CH, Cherian S, Percival MEM, Halpern AB, Ghiuzeli CM, Oehler VG, Abkowitz JL, Walter RB, Cassaday RD. Dose-Adjusted EPOCH Plus Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Adults With Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell ALL: A Phase 1 Dose-Escalation Trial. JAMA Oncol 2024:2818572. [PMID: 38722664 PMCID: PMC11082746 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2024.0967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Importance Options for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma (B-ALL) are limited, and new approaches are needed. Inotuzumab ozogamicin (InO) has been combined with low-intensity chemotherapy, with modest improvements over historical controls, and dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin (DA-EPOCH) treatment is safe and active for newly diagnosed ALL. Objective To assess the safety and clinical activity of DA-EPOCH and InO in adults with relapsed or refractory B-ALL. Design, Setting, and Participants This single-center, single-arm, nonrandomized, phase 1 dose-escalation trial included adults with relapsed or refractory CD22+ B-ALL and was conducted between September 2019 and November 2022. At least 5% blood or marrow blasts or measurable extramedullary disease (EMD) was required for enrollment. Interventions DA-EPOCH was given on days 1 to 5, while InO was given on day 8 and day 15 of a 28-day cycle. Three dose levels were studied using a bayesian optimal interval design. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the maximum tolerated dose of InO when combined with DA-EPOCH, defined as the highest dose level that produced a rate of dose-limiting toxicity below 33%. Secondary objectives included response rates, survival estimates, and descriptions of toxic effects. Results A total of 24 participants were screened and enrolled (median age, 46 [range, 28-76] years; 15 [62%] male). The median number of lines of prior therapy was 3 (range, 1-12). Three of 11 participants (27%) treated at the highest dose level (InO, 0.6 mg/m2, on day 8 and day 15) experienced dose-limiting toxicity, making this the maximum tolerated dose. No deaths occurred during the study, and only 1 patient (4%; 95% CI, 0.1%-21%) developed sinusoidal obstructive syndrome after poststudy allograft. The morphologic complete response rate was 84% (95% CI, 60%-97%), 88% (95% CI, 62%-98%) of which was measurable residual disease negative by flow cytometry. Five of 6 participants with EMD experienced treatment response. The overall response rate was 83% (95% CI, 63%-95%). Median overall survival, duration of response, and event-free survival were 17.0 (95% CI, 8.4-not reached), 15.0 (95% CI, 6.7-not reached), and 9.6 (95% CI, 4.5-not reached) months, respectively. Conclusions In this study, adding InO to DA-EPOCH in adults with relapsed or refractory B-ALL was feasible, with high response rates and sinusoidal obstructive syndrome occurring rarely in a heavily pretreated population. Many patients were able to proceed to poststudy consolidative allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant and/or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. Further investigation of this combination is warranted. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03991884.
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- Noam E. Kopmar
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington
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Qin S, Jiang R, Dai L, Miao Y, Sha Y, Qiu T, Ding C, Wang Z, Shi C, Xia Y, Fan L, Xu W, Li J, Zhu H. Venetoclax plus dose-adjusted R-EPOCH (VR-DA-EPOCH) or G-EPOCH bridging to subsequent cellular therapy for the patients with transformed lymphoma a single center clinical experience. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:1635-1642. [PMID: 38246951 PMCID: PMC11009738 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05618-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Indolent lymphoma, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) and follicular lymphoma (FL), can undergo histological transformation into an aggressive subtype, typically diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The prognosis of transformed lymphoma is poor. In this study, we reported the efficacy and toxicity of a combination of venetoclax, dose-adjusted rituximab or obinutuzumab, etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide (VR-DA-EPOCH or VG-DA-EPOCH) in 11 patients with biopsy-proven histology transformation into DLBCL, including 8 patients with RT and 3 with transformed FL (tFL). The study was conducted between October 2019 and March 2023 at our single center. The median age of participants at enrolment was 53 years. Six patients (85.7%, 6/7) achieved complete remission (CR) at the end of treatment. The best overall response rate (ORR) and CR rate were both 72.7%, respectively. Two patients received autologous hemopoietic stem cell transplant (ASCT) while two patients received ASCT concurrently with CAR-T therapy for consolidation. With a median follow-up of 13.5 (range, 2.4-29.8) months after enrollment, the median event-free survival, progression-free survival, and overall survival were 9.4, 11.5, and 17.5 months, respectively. Hematologic toxicities of grade ≥3 consisted of neutropenia (90.9%, 10/11), thrombocytopenia (63.6%, 7/11), and febrile neutropenia (54.5%, 6/11). In conclusion, VR-DA-EPOCH or VG-DA-EPOCH was a promising strategy to achieve an early remission, bridging to cellular therapy within this population.
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- Shuchao Qin
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Pukou People's Hospital, Nanjing, 211800, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, Jiangsu, China.
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Karmali R, Galvez C, Hamadani M, Gordon L, Winter J, Ma S, Nelson V, Fenske TS, Shah NN, Jagadeesh D, Klein A, Helenowski I, Chen R, Mi X, Petrich A, Evens AM, Pro B. A phase 1-2 trial of DA-EPOCH-R plus ixazomib for MYC-aberrant lymphoid malignancies: the DACIPHOR regimen. Blood Adv 2024; 8:1612-1620. [PMID: 38237077 PMCID: PMC10987893 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT MYC-aberrant non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with poor outcomes with conventional chemotherapy. Ixazomib is an orally bioavailable proteasome inhibitor that targets drivers of MYC expression and has demonstrated preclinical activity in aggressive MYC-aberrant NHL. We conducted a phase 1/2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of DA-EPOCH-R with adjunctive ixazomib in aggressive MYC-aberrant NHL. For induction, patients received 6 cycles of DA-EPOCH-R with ixazomib administered twice per 21-day cycle; responders continued weekly ixazomib maintenance for up to 1 year. Primary objectives were to determine the maximum tolerated dose in phase 1 and efficacy of DA-EPOCH-R with ixazomib as measured by 12-month progression-free survival (PFS) rate in phase 2. Thirty-six patients were evaluable for response. Median age was 63 years (range, 31-77) and 44% had double-hit lymphoma (DHL)/triple-hit lymphoma (THL). In phase 1, 3 mg of ixazomib was established as recommended phase 2 dose. Twenty-nine (76.3%) patients completed 6 cycles of DA-EPOCH-R and 25 (65.8%) underwent dose escalations. The ORR after induction was 97% (95% confidence interval, 81-100) with a CR rate of 69%. At median follow-up of 18.8 months, the 12-month PFS and overall survival (OS) rates were 78% and 86%, respectively. For DHL/THL vs dual expressor lymphomas (DEL), 12-month PFS rates were 53% vs 95% and 12-month OS rates were 65% vs 100%, respectively. Grade ≥3 toxicities were predominantly hematologic. Twenty-seven (75%) of patients experienced neuropathy, nearly all low-grade. DA-EPOCH-R induction with adjunctive ixazomib is feasible and appears effective in patients with DEL. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT02481310.
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- Reem Karmali
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Department of Preventative Medicine-Biostatistics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Preventative Medicine-Biostatistics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Preventative Medicine-Biostatistics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
- Daiichi-Sankyo, Basking Ridge, NJ
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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Munoz J, Deshpande A, Rimsza L, Nowakowski GS, Kurzrock R. Navigating between Scylla and Charybdis: A roadmap to do better than Pola-RCHP in DLBCL. Cancer Treat Rev 2024; 124:102691. [PMID: 38310754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2024.102691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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In treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), oncologists have traditionally relied on the chemotherapy backbone of R-CHOP as standard of care. The two dangers that the hematologist must navigate between are the aggressive disease (Charybdis that in the absence of therapy systematically destroys all the ships) and the toxicity of the therapies (Scylla with its six monstrous heads that devours six crew members at a time), and hematologists have to navigate very carefully between both. Therefore, three different strategies were employed with the goal of improving cure rates: de-escalating regimens, escalating regimens, and replacement strategies. With a replacement strategy, a breakthrough in treatment was identified with polatuzumab vedotin (anti-CD79B antibody/drug conjugate) plus R-CHP. However, this regimen still did not achieve the elusive universal cure rate. Fortunately, advances in genomic and molecular technologies have allowed for an improved understanding of the heterogenous molecular nature of the disease to help develop and guide more targeted, precise, and individualized therapies. Additionally, new pharmaceutical technologies have led to the development of novel cellular therapies, such as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, that could be more effective, while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. Thus, we aim to highlight the challenges of DLBCL therapy as well as the need to address therapeutic regimens eventually no longer tethered to a chemotherapy backbone. In the intersection of artificial intelligence and multi-omics (genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics), we propose the need to analyze multidimensional biologic datato launch a decisive attack against DLBCL in a targeted and individualized fashion.
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- Javier Munoz
- Department of Hematology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; WIN Consortium, Paris, France; University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Zarling LC, Stevenson PA, Soma LA, Martino CH, Percival MEM, Halpern AB, Ghiuzeli CM, Becker PS, Oehler VG, Cooper JP, Orozco JJ, Hendrie PC, Walter RB, Estey EH, Cassaday RD. Hyper-CVAD versus dose-adjusted EPOCH as initial treatment for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Eur J Haematol 2023; 111:863-871. [PMID: 37670560 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We recently performed a single-arm phase II trial of DA-EPOCH in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We sought to compare these results to those with standard Hyper-CVAD. METHODS We created a retrospective matched cohort of patients who received Hyper-CVAD (n = 69) at our center and otherwise met eligibility criteria for the DA-EPOCH trial (n = 53). RESULTS Our outcomes support the use of Hyper-CVAD over DA-EPOCH in Ph- disease for both overall survival (OS; HR 0.18, p = .004) and event-free survival (EFS; HR 0.51, p = .06). In contrast, outcomes were similar in Ph+ disease (OS HR 0.97, p = .96; EFS HR 0.65, p = .21). Rates of morphologic remission and measurable residual-disease negativity were similar between the regimens. Hyper-CVAD was associated with significantly more febrile neutropenia (OR 1.9, p = .03) and a greater incidence of Grade 4 or 5 adverse events (20% vs. 6%). Average transfusions per cycle of both red blood cells (p < .001) and platelets (p < .001) were five-fold higher with Hyper-CVAD. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support continued use of Hyper-CVAD for Ph- ALL but suggest that DA-EPOCH may be a reasonable alternative for Ph+ ALL. These data also highlight a potential role for DA-EPOCH in resource-limited settings or when more intense therapy is not feasible.
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- Lucas C Zarling
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Clinical Statistics Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, DC, USA
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Paolino J, Dimitrov B, Winger BA, Sandoval-Perez A, Rangarajan AV, Ocasio-Martinez N, Tsai HK, Li Y, Robichaud AL, Khalid D, Hatton C, Gillani R, Polonen P, Dilig A, Gotti G, Kavanagh J, Adhav AA, Gow S, Tsai J, Li YD, Ebert BL, Van Allen EM, Bledsoe J, Kim AS, Tasian SK, Cooper SL, Cooper TM, Hijiya N, Sulis ML, Shukla NN, Magee JA, Mullighan CG, Burke MJ, Luskin MR, Mar BG, Jacobson MP, Harris MH, Stegmaier K, Place AE, Pikman Y. Integration of Genomic Sequencing Drives Therapeutic Targeting of PDGFRA in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Clin Cancer Res 2023; 29:4613-4626. [PMID: 37725576 PMCID: PMC10872648 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-22-2562] [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: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) have limited therapeutic options. Clinical use of genomic profiling provides an opportunity to identify targetable alterations to inform therapy. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN We describe a cohort of 14 pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory T-ALL enrolled on the Leukemia Precision-based Therapy (LEAP) Consortium trial (NCT02670525) and a patient with T-LBL, discovering alterations in platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α (PDGFRA) in 3 of these patients. We identified a novel mutation in PDGFRA, p.D842N, and used an integrated structural modeling and molecular biology approach to characterize mutations at D842 to guide therapeutic targeting. We conducted a preclinical study of avapritinib in a mouse patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model of FIP1L1-PDGFRA and PDGFRA p.D842N leukemia. RESULTS Two patients with T-ALL in the LEAP cohort (14%) had targetable genomic alterations affecting PDGFRA, a FIP1-like 1 protein/PDGFRA (FIP1L1-PDGFRA) fusion and a novel mutation in PDGFRA, p.D842N. The D842N mutation resulted in PDGFRA activation and sensitivity to tested PDGFRA inhibitors. In a T-ALL PDX model, avapritinib treatment led to decreased leukemia burden, significantly prolonged survival, and even cured a subset of mice. Avapritinib treatment was well tolerated and yielded clinical benefit in a patient with refractory T-ALL. CONCLUSIONS Refractory T-ALL has not been fully characterized. Alterations in PDGFRA or other targetable kinases may inform therapy for patients with refractory T-ALL who otherwise have limited treatment options. Clinical genomic profiling, in real time, is needed for fully informed therapeutic decision making.
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- Jonathan Paolino
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Benioff Children’s Hospital and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of Oncology and Center for Childhood Cancer Research, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, and Department of Pediatrics and Abramson Cancer Center at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Washington University/St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
- Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
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Yagi Y, Kanemasa Y, Sasaki Y, Sei M, Matsuo T, Ishimine K, Hayashi Y, Mino M, Ohigashi A, Morita Y, Tamura T, Nakamura S, Okuya T, Shimizuguchi T, Shingai N, Toya T, Shimizu H, Najima Y, Kobayashi T, Haraguchi K, Doki N, Okuyama Y, Shimoyama T. Clinical outcomes in transplant-eligible patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after second-line salvage chemotherapy: A retrospective study. Cancer Med 2023; 12:17808-17821. [PMID: 37635630 PMCID: PMC10523963 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The prognosis of patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is poor. Although patients who fail first-line salvage chemotherapy are candidates for second-line salvage chemotherapy, the optimal treatment strategy for these patients has not yet been established. METHODS The present, single-center, retrospective study included transplant-eligible patients with R/R DLBCL who received second-line salvage chemotherapy with curative intent. RESULTS Seventy-six patients with R/R DLBCL received second-line salvage chemotherapy. Eighteen (23.7%) patients were responders to the first-line salvage chemotherapy. The overall response rate was 39.5%, and overall survival (OS) was significantly longer in patients who responded to second-line salvage chemotherapy than those who did not. Forty-one patients who proceeded to potentially curative treatment (autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation [ASCT], chimeric antigen receptor [CAR] T-cell therapy, or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation) had a better prognosis than those who did not. Among the 46 patients who failed to respond to the second-line salvage regimen, only 18 (39.1%) could proceed to the curative treatments. However, among the 30 patients who responded to the second-line salvage regimen, 23 (76.7%) received one of the potentially curative treatments. Among 34 patients who received CAR T-cell therapy, OS was significantly longer in those who responded to salvage chemotherapy immediately prior to CAR T-cell therapy than in those who did not respond. In contrast, the number of prior lines of chemotherapy was not identified as a statistically significant prognostic factor of survival. No significant difference was detected in OS between patients receiving ASCT and those receiving CAR T-cell therapy after the response to second-line salvage chemotherapy. DISCUSSION In this study, we demonstrated that chemosensitivity remained a crucial factor in predicting survival outcomes following CAR T-cell therapy irrespective of the administration timing, and that both ASCT and CAR T-cell therapy were acceptable after the response to second-line salvage chemotherapy.
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- Yu Yagi
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Division of Transfusion and Cell Therapy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Hematology Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Division of Transfusion and Cell Therapy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases CenterKomagome HospitalTokyoJapan
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Buege MJ, Drill E, Horwitz SM, LeVoir A, Pak T, Peterson TJ, Dao PH, Matasar MJ. Low incidence of cardiotoxicity in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma receiving EPOCH after prior anthracycline exposure. Eur J Haematol 2023; 111:96-102. [PMID: 36971022 PMCID: PMC10634315 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13971] [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: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the incidence of cardiotoxicity in patients with anthracycline exposure who subsequently receive EPOCH for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults with anthracycline exposure who subsequently received EPOCH for NHL at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The primary outcome was cumulative incidence of arrhythmia, heart failure (HF), left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, or cardiac death. RESULTS Among 140 patients, most had diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Inclusive of EPOCH, median cumulative doxorubicin-equivalent dose was 364 mg/m2 ; exposure was 400 mg/m2 or higher in 41%. With median 36-month follow-up, 23 cardiac events were noted in 20 patients. Cumulative incidence of cardiac events at 60 months was 15% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 9%-21%). When limited to LV dysfunction/HF, cumulative incidence at 60 months was 7% (95% CI: 3%-13%), with most events occurring after the first year. Univariate analysis indicated only history of cardiac disease and dyslipidemia to be associated with cardiotoxicity; no other risk factors, including cumulative anthracycline dose, were identified. CONCLUSIONS In this retrospective cohort, representing the largest experience in this setting with extended follow-up, cumulative incidence of cardiac events was low. Rates of LV dysfunction or HF were particularly low, suggesting infusional administration may mitigate risk despite prior exposure.
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- Michael J. Buege
- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10018, USA
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Cassaday RD, Zarling LC, Garcia KLA, Sala-Torra O, Stevenson PA, Martino CH, Liu YJ, Fang M, Percival MEM, Halpern AB, Becker PS, Oehler VG, Shustov AR, Cooper JP, Orozco JJ, Hendrie PC, Walter RB, Radich JP, Soma LA, Estey EH. Phase II study of dose-adjusted EPOCH as initial therapy for adults with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma 2023; 64:927-937. [PMID: 36938892 PMCID: PMC10357946 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2023.2189803] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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Treatments for adults with newly-diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may be prohibitively toxic and/or resource-intense. To address this, we performed a phase II study of dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin (DA-EPOCH). Imatinib or dasatinib was added for Ph + disease; rituximab was added when CD20+. Fifty-three patients were evaluable: 28 with Ph + disease, and 25 with Ph-. All patients had ≥1 high-risk clinical feature. Measurable residual disease-negativity by multiparameter flow cytometry within 4 cycles was achieved in 71% in patients with Ph + ALL and 64% in Ph - ALL. Median overall survival (OS) was 49 months, with a 2-year OS of 71%. Median relapse-free survival (RFS) in the 47 patients that attained morphologic remission was 24 months, with a 2-year RFS of 57%. Early mortality was 2%. In summary, DA-EPOCH yields deep and durable remissions in adults with ALL comparable to some resource-intense strategies but with a low rate of treatment-related death.
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- Ryan D Cassaday
- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Clinical Statistics Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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Lee JC, Logan AC. Diagnosis and Management of Adult Malignancy-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1839. [PMID: 36980725 PMCID: PMC10046521 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a syndrome of severe, dysregulated inflammation driven by the inability of T cells to clear an antigenic target. When associated with malignancy (mHLH), the HLH syndrome is typically associated with extremely poor survival. Here, we review the diagnosis of secondary HLH (sHLH) syndromes in adults, with emphasis on the appropriate workup and treatment of mHLH. At present, the management of HLH in adults, including most forms of mHLH, is based on the use of corticosteroids and etoposide following the HLH-94 regimen. In some cases, this therapeutic approach may be cohesively incorporated into malignancy-directed therapy, while in other cases, the decision about whether to treat HLH prior to initiating other therapies may be more complicated. Recent studies exploring the efficacy of other agents in HLH, in particular ruxolitinib, offer hope for better outcomes in the management of mHLH. Considerations for the management of lymphoma-associated mHLH, as well as other forms of mHLH and immunotherapy treatment-related HLH, are discussed.
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- Jerry C. Lee
- Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and Cellular Therapy Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA;
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Melani C, Dowdell K, Pittaluga S, Dunleavy K, Roschewski M, Song JY, Calattini S, Kawada JI, Price DA, Chattopadhyay PK, Roederer M, Lucas AN, Steinberg SM, Jaffe ES, Cohen JI, Wilson WH. Interferon alfa-2b in patients with low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis and chemotherapy with DA-EPOCH-R in patients with high-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis: an open-label, single-centre, phase 2 trial. THE LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2023; 10:e346-e358. [PMID: 37011643 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(23)00029-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare Epstein-Barr virus-associated B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder with a median overall survival of less than 2 years. In this study, we hypothesised that low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis is immune-dependent and high-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis is immune-independent. On the basis of this hypothesis, we investigated the activity and safety of new treatment with immunotherapy in patients with low-grade disease and standard chemotherapy in patients with high-grade disease. METHODS In this open-label, single-centre, phase 2 trial, we enrolled patients aged 12 years or older with untreated, or relapsed or refractory lymphomatoid granulomatosis at the National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA). Patients with low-grade disease received dose-escalated interferon alfa-2b, starting at 7·5 million international units subcutaneously three times per week for up to 1 year past best response, and patients with high-grade disease received six cycles every 3 weeks of intravenous, dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and rituximab (DA-EPOCH-R). Starting doses were 50 mg/m2 per day as a continuous intravenous infusion from day 1 to day 4 (96 h) for etoposide; 60 mg/m2 twice daily by mouth from day 1 to day 5 for prednisone; 0·4 mg/m2 per day as a continuous intravenous infusion from day 1 to day 4 (96 h) for vincristine; 750 mg/m2 intravenous on day 5 for cyclophosphamide; 10 mg/m2 per day as a continuous intravenous infusion from day 1 to day 4 (96 h) for doxorubicin; and 375 mg/m2 intravenous on day 1 for rituximab. The doses of doxorubicin, etoposide, and cyclophosphamide were adjusted up or down on the basis of neutrophil and platelet nadirs. Patients with residual or progressive disease after initial therapy crossed over to alternative therapy. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who had an overall response and the 5-year progression-free survival after initial or cross-over treatment. Analysis of response included all participants who underwent restaging imaging; safety analysis included all patients who received any dose of study drugs. The trial is open for enrolment and is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00001379. FINDINGS 67 patients were enrolled between Jan 10, 1991, and Sept 5, 2019 (42 [63%] were male). 45 patients received initial treatment with interferon alfa-2b (16 of whom crossed over to DA-EPOCH-R) and 18 received initial treatment with DA-EPOCH-R (eight of whom crossed over to interferon alfa-2b); four underwent surveillance only. After initial treatment with interferon alfa-2b, the overall response was 64% (28 of 44 evaluable patients) with 61% (27 of 44) having a complete response, whereas, after cross-over treatment with interferon alfa-2b, the overall response was 63% (five of eight evaluable patients) with 50% (four of eight) having a complete response. After initial treatment with DA-EPOCH-R, the overall response was 76% (13 of 17 evaluable patients) with 47% (eight of 17) having a complete response, whereas, after cross-over treatment with DA-EPOCH-R, the overall response was 67% (ten of 15 evaluable patients) with 47% (seven of 15) having a complete response. 5-year progression-free survival was 48·5% (95% CI 33·2-62·1) after initial treatment with interferon alfa-2b, 50·0% (15·2-77·5) after cross-over treatment with interferon alfa-2b, 25·4% (8·2-47·2) after initial treatment with DA-EPOCH-R, and 62·5% (34·9-81·1) after cross-over treatment with DA-EPOCH-R. The most common grade 3 or worse adverse events in patients treated with interferon alfa-2b included neutropenia (27 [53%] of 51 patients), lymphopenia (24 [47%]), and leukopenia (24 [47%]). The four most common grade 3 or worse adverse events in patients treated with DA-EPOCH-R included neutropenia (29 [88%] of 33 patients), leukopenia (28 [85%]), infection (18 [55%]), and lymphopenia (17 [52%]). Serious adverse events occurred in 13 (25%) of 51 patients receiving treatment with interferon alfa-2b and 21 (64%) of 33 patients receiving DA-EPOCH-R, with five treatment-related deaths: one thromboembolic, one infection, and one haemophagocytic syndrome with interferon alfa-2b, and one infection and one haemophagocytic syndrome with DA-EPOCH-R. INTERPRETATION Interferon alfa-2b is efficacious for treating low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis and hence reducing progression to high-grade disease, whereas patients with high-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis showed expected responses to chemotherapy. Uncontrolled immune regulation of Epstein-Barr virus is hypothesised to result in the emergence of low-grade disease after chemotherapy, for which treatment with interferon alfa-2b is efficacious. FUNDING Intramural Research Programs of the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health.
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Halahleh K, Yaseen A, Muradi I, Al-Ibraheem A, Sultan I, Ma’koseh M. Outcome of Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell Lymphoma Treated with RCHOP. J Blood Med 2023; 14:147-157. [PMID: 36846350 PMCID: PMC9952517 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s393180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Purpose Primary mediastinal large B-cell Lymphoma (PMLBCL) is a rare aggressive lymphoma with unique clinical, pathological, and molecular features. The optimal frontline therapy is subject of ongoing debate. Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of PMLBCL treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (RCHOP) at King Hussein Cancer Center. Patients and Methods Adult patients >18 years of age with PMLBCL treated with RCHOP from January 2011 to July 2020 were identified. All demographics, disease and treatment related variables were retrospectively collected. Correlations of clinical and laboratory variables with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were determined by univariate and multivariate analyses using backward stepwise Cox regression models. The PFS and OS were plotted using Kaplan‒Meier curves. Results 49 patients were included with a median age of 29 years. 14 (28.6%) had stage III or IV, 31 (63.3%) had mediastinal bulky disease. International prognostic index (IPI) was 0-1 in 35 (71.4%). Radiotherapy was given to 32 (65.3%) patients. End of treatment (EOT) response was complete (CR) in 32 (65.3%), partial response (PR) in 8 (16.3%) and progressive disease (PD) in 9 (18.4%). Patients who achieved CR at EOT, compared favorably with those who did not in regard to 4-year OS (92.5% vs 26.9%, p=<0.001). Overall objective response to salvage chemotherapies was 26.7%. At a median follow-up of 46 months, 4-year PFS and OS were 60% and 71% respectively. In multivariate analysis, IPI > one correlated with the EOT response (p=0.009), PFS (p=0.004) and OS (p= 0.019). Conclusion In PMLBCL, RCHOP chemotherapy backbone in the frontline therapy is suboptimal but can be used in patients with low IPI. Adapting more intensive chemoimmunotherapy regimens may be considered for patients with high IPI. Salvage chemotherapy has limited activity in patients with relapsed or refractory disease.
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- Khalid Halahleh
- Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan,Correspondence: Mohammad Ma’koseh, Department of Internal Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street, P.O. Box 1269, Amman, 11941, Jordan, Tel +962-6 5300460, Ext 1146, Email
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Sengar M, Jain H, Shet T, Sridhar E, Gota V, Rangarajan V, Laskar SS, Alahari A, Thorat J, Agarwal A, Sharma N, Gupta H, Kannan S, Kumar S, Nayak L, Menon H, Gujral S, Bagal B. Phase II trial of a novel chemotherapy regimen CVEP (cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, etoposide and prednisolone) for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-associated lymphomas. Br J Haematol 2023; 200:429-439. [PMID: 36323643 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Management of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related diffuse large B-cell (DLBCL) and plasmablastic lymphomas (PBL) poses significant challenges. The evidence supports use of dose-adjusted EPOCH (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin) with or without rituximab as first-line therapy. The need for central venous access, growth factors and significant toxicities limits its use in resource-constrained settings. To address these challenges, we have developed a novel regimen, CVEP (cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, etoposide, and prednisolone) based on the pharmacodynamic principles of dose-adjusted EPOCH. This single-centre phase II study evaluated the efficacy and safety of CVEP regimen in patients with de novo systemic AIDS-related DLBCL and PBL. The primary objective was complete response (CR) rates as assessed by positron emission tomography-computed tomography. The secondary objectives were incidence of Grade 3/4 toxicities, toxicities requiring hospitalisation, and disease-free survival. From May 2011 to February 2017, 42 patients were enrolled. At the end of therapy the CR rates were 69% (29/42) in the intention-to-treat population and 80.5% (29/36) in evaluable patients. At a median follow-up of 69 months, the 5-year disease-free survival was 65.3%. Out of 217 cycles administered, febrile neutropenia occurred in 19.3% and hospitalisation was required in 18.3% of cycles. There were two treatment-related deaths. The CVEP regimen is an active and safe regimen for AIDS-related DLBCL and PBL.
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- Manju Sengar
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Adult Hematolymphoid Unit, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Adult Hematolymphoid Unit, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Haematology & Medical Oncology, St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Adult Hematolymphoid Unit, Tata Memorial Centre, A CI of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Cortese MJ, Wei W, Cerdeña S, Watkins MP, Olson M, Jodon G, Kaiser J, Haverkos B, Hughes ME, Namoglu E, Grover NS, Snow A, Orellana-Noia V, Rainey M, Sohail M, Rudoni J, Portell C, Voorhees T, Landsburg DJ, Kamdar M, Kahl BS, Hill BT. A multi-center analysis of the impact of DA-EPOCH-R dose-adjustment on clinical outcomes of patients with double/triple-hit lymphoma. Leuk Lymphoma 2023; 64:107-118. [PMID: 36323309 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2140281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Patients with double- and triple-hit lymphomas (DHL/THL) have inferior outcomes with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP), and higher-intensity regimens such as dose-adjusted (DA)-EPOCH-R are standard. Dose-intensification of DA-EPOCH-R is guided by hematologic toxicity, without conclusive benefit for DHL/THL patients. To determine if cumulative doses of DA-EPOCH-R or compliance with dose adjustment impacts survival, we retrospectively evaluated detailed clinical data from 109 adult (age ≥18 years) patients with DHL/THL treated with ≥4 cycles of induction DA-EPOCH-R from 2014 to 2019 at six centers. A comprehensive multivariate analysis was performed. Survival outcomes for the entire cohort were comparable to historical estimates for DHL/THL treated with this regimen (median follow-up 27.9 months). Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were not significantly associated with cumulative chemotherapy dose, dose escalation, or compliance with dose adjustment. Heterogeneous dosing practices were observed. Prospective investigation is warranted to evaluate the practice of dose adjustment of R-EPOCH for patients with DHL/THL.
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- Matthew J Cortese
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Elhagracy R, Hamadah A, Abd El Tawab R, Pinto K, Hussain A, Osmani M, Alshemmari S. Primary Mediastinal Large B-cell Lymphoma : Impact of Chemotherapy Choice. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2022; 15:196-200. [PMID: 34118210 DOI: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2021.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND Data generated from retrospective studies on primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) outcome are valuable as no prospective phase 3 trials have been conducted in this rare type of lymphoma. METHODS Our goal was to assess the long-term outcome of 41 patients with PMBCL who were treated at the Kuwait Cancer Center. We evaluated two types of multidrug treatment, R-CHOP (rituximab, vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and prednisone) and DA-EPOCH-R (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and rituximab), and determined overall survival and complete response (CR) as primary endpoints. RESULTS In our cohort, 27 (66%) cases were treated with R-CHOP and 14 (34%) cases were treated with DA-EPOCH-R. The overall median follow-up time was 34 months. Among the patients treated with R-CHOP, 23 out of 27 (92.6%) patients achieved CR; similarly, 10 out of 14 patients (85.7%) in the DA-EPOCH-R group achieved CR after initial treatment. There were no differences in OS between patients treated with R-CHOP versus DA-EPOCH-R. CONCLUSION The findings of this study indicate that combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy results in excellent long-term outcome of patients with PMBCL. At our center, we prefer R-CHOP to DA-EPOCH-R for low-risk patients with nonbulky disease.
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- Rehab Elhagracy
- Department of Hematology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
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- Department of Pathology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
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Zhao J, Zhang W, Zhou D. Primary extranodal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the rituximab era: a single center, retrospective analysis. Hematology 2022; 27:757-764. [PMID: 35754389 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2022.2091197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To analyse the clinical characteristics and therapeutic response of Chinese patients with primary extranodal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL (PE-DLBCL). METHODS We analysed the clinical features and outcomes of 197 patients who were newly diagnosed with PE-DLBCL between January 2015 and December 2020. RESULTS The gastrointestinal tract showed the highest rate of involvement (34%), followed by the central nervous system (CNS) and intraocular system (31.5%). The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate was 81% for the entire group and 79% for those with CNS and vitreoretinal involvement. Ann Arbour stage, lactate dehydrogenase level, International Prognostic Index > 2, and complete remission (CR) were significantly related to the survival of patients with PE-DLBCL. The lack of CR was the only independent adverse prognostic factor for OS. CONCLUSION The clinical outcomes of patients with PE-DLBCL at our centre were encouraging, especially for patients with CNS and vitreoretinal involvement.
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- Jinrong Zhao
- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Kuker RA, Lehmkuhl D, Kwon D, Zhao W, Lossos IS, Moskowitz CH, Alderuccio JP, Yang F. A Deep Learning-Aided Automated Method for Calculating Metabolic Tumor Volume in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:5221. [PMID: 36358642 PMCID: PMC9653575 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14215221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) is a robust prognostic biomarker in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The available semiautomatic software for calculating MTV requires manual input limiting its routine application in clinical research. Our objective was to develop a fully automated method (AM) for calculating MTV and to validate the method by comparing its results with those from two nuclear medicine (NM) readers. The automated method designed for this study employed a deep convolutional neural network to segment normal physiologic structures from the computed tomography (CT) scans that demonstrate intense avidity on positron emission tomography (PET) scans. The study cohort consisted of 100 patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL who were randomly selected from the Alliance/CALGB 50,303 (NCT00118209) trial. We observed high concordance in MTV calculations between the AM and readers with Pearson's correlation coefficients and interclass correlations comparing reader 1 to AM of 0.9814 (p < 0.0001) and 0.98 (p < 0.001; 95%CI = 0.96 to 0.99), respectively; and comparing reader 2 to AM of 0.9818 (p < 0.0001) and 0.98 (p < 0.0001; 95%CI = 0.96 to 0.99), respectively. The Bland-Altman plots showed only relatively small systematic errors between the proposed method and readers for both MTV and maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax). This approach may possess the potential to integrate PET-based biomarkers in clinical trials.
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- Russ A. Kuker
- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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Gabeeva NG, Koroleva DA, Tatarnikova SA, Smolianinova AK, Badmazhapova DS, Smirnova SY, Nikulina EE, Belyaeva AV, Gemdzhian EG, Lapin VA, Moskalets ER, Kostina IE, Mangasarova YK, Shutov SA, Biderman BV, Sudarikov AB, Obukhova TN, Kovrigina AM, Galstyan GM, Zvonkov EE. Interim results of the PML-16, PML-19 protocols for primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma therapy. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY AND TRANSFUSIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.35754/0234-5730-2022-67-3-328-350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Introduction. Primary mediastinal lymphoma (PML) is an aggressive lymphoid tumor treatment success of which is determined by induction therapy. To date, none of the standard chemotherapy regimens (CT) have demonstrated an advantage in efficacy. Intensive therapy programs are associated with high toxicity.Aim — to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of two pilot prospective treatment protocols PML-16 and PML-19 as well as the possibility of using the analysis of freely circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to assess MRD in patients with PML.Materials and methods. From January 2016 to January 2022, 34 previously untreated PML patients were included in the study; average age — 32; stage > I — in 60 %; extramediastinal lesions — in 14.7 %; bulky disease — in 73.5 % of patients. Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET-CT) was performed; ctDNA was determined to assess the completeness of remission.Results. Eighteen patients received treatment according to the PML-16 protocol (6 courses of chemotherapy; 2 blocks of RmNHL-BFM-90 + 4 courses of R-EPOCH). After the end of therapy, all 18 patients achieved PET-negative remission. The next 16 patients received treatment according to the PML-19 protocol (4 courses of chemotherapy; 2 blocks of R-mNHL-BFM-90 + 2 courses of R-EPOCH) in combination with lenalidomide. After the end of therapy, 9 (56 %) patients achieved PET-negative remission; 7 (44 %) retained pathological activity (D4–5 points). After 3 and 6 months 15 (94 %) patients achieved normalization of metabolic activity. Considering the high frequency of false-positive results in patients with PML, a ctDNA study was performed to determine the depth of remission in 15 patients. After the end of therapy, all 15 patients had complete elimination of ctDNA. Of these, 5 (33 %) remained PET-positive at the end of treatment. During further observation, after 3–6 months, in 4 patients the level of metabolic activity decreased to physiological without the use of consolidating therapy. After the end of therapy, one patient suffered the new coronavirus infection, COVID-19. A month later, residual formation of SUVmax 14.2 remained in the mediastinum. The patient is currently under observation. With a median follow-up of 36 months (9 to 76 months) all 34 patients are in remission.Conclusion. The effectiveness of PML-16 made it possible to abandon the consolidation therapy and refuted the idea of the need for 6 courses of CT. The combination of programs based on the application of the principle of high-dose shortpulse induction of remission (R-mNHL-BFM-90) in combination with the prolonged administration of medium doses (R-EPOCH) was crucial in achieving a successful result. The inclusion of lenalidomide in the “PML-19” program made it possible to achieve complete remission in 100 % of cases after 4 courses. The possibility of using DNA analysis to assess MRD in patients with PML was shown.
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Othman T, Penaloza J, Zhang S, Daniel CE, Gaut D, Oliai C, Brem EA, Baweja A, Ly J, Reid J, Pinter-Brown L, Lee M, Abdulhaq H, Tuscano J. R-CHOP Vs DA-EPOCH-R for Double-Expressor Lymphoma: A University of California Hematologic Malignancies Consortium Retrospective Analysis. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2022; 22:e947-e957. [PMID: 35858904 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2022.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Managing double-expressor lymphomas (DEL) is controversial given the dearth of data and lack of standardized guidelines on this high-risk subset of lymphomas. No prospective and few retrospective studies limited by either their sample size or short follow-up address the question of initial treatment of choice for DEL. We performed the largest analysis to date exploring R-CHOP vs DA-EPOCH-R in DEL. METHODS Adults with DEL diagnosed from 6/2012-2/2021 at 4 unique sites were retrospectively analyzed. Progression-free survival (PFS) was the primary endpoint. Key secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), overall and complete response rates (ORR and CRR), cumulative incidence of relapse, and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (autoHCT) utilization. RESULTS 155 patients were included, 61 treated with R-CHOP and 94 with DA-EPOCH-R. 3-year PFS and OS were similar between R-CHOP and DA-EPOCH-R, 33.2% vs 57.2%,(P = .063), and 72.2% vs 71.6% (P = .43) after median follow-up times of 2.43 and 2.89 years, respectively. Patients <65 had improved PFS with DA-EPOCH-R, hazard ratio 0.41 (P = .01). CRR and ORR rates were also similar. Relapse rates were not statistically different, 51.9% vs 28.6% (P = .069). AutoHCT utilization was higher with R-CHOP vs DA-EPOCH-R, 23.0% vs 8.5% (P = .017). CONCLUSIONS Our findings do not support the use of DA-EPOCH-R over R-CHOP for DEL. Patients <65 years may experience longer PFS with DA-EPOCH-R, but limitations to the analysis make this interpretation difficult.
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- Tamer Othman
- University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine and University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine and University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA
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- University of California Irvine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Orange, CA
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- University of California Irvine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Orange, CA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno campus. Fresno, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Fresno campus. Fresno, CA
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- University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, CA.
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Zhan J, Yang S, Zhang W, Zhou D, Zhang Y, Wang W, Wei C. DA-EPOCH-R improves the prognosis of patients with double-expressor lymphoma: A single-center retrospective study and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30620. [PMID: 36197215 PMCID: PMC9509123 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Double-expressor lymphoma (DEL) is associated with a poor prognosis. The standard treatment for patients with DEL remains controversial. A comparison of the safety and feasibility of R-CHOP and DA-EPOCH-R as the first-line therapy for patients with DEL is urgently needed. METHODS The clinical and treatment outcomes of 75 DEL patients were retrospectively analyzed. The role of DA-EPOCH-R was determined and compared to that of R-CHOP in DEL patients. PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were systematically searched up to November 1, 2021 and were evaluated by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Articles comparing DA-EPOCH-R versus R-CHOP in patients with DEL were included. RESULTS Overall, 49 and 26 DEL patients received R-CHOP and DA-EPOCH-R, respectively. Although the difference in response for patients who received R-CHOP and DA-EPOCH-R was not significant (P = .347), DA-EPOCH-R may improve the prognosis compared to R-CHOP (P = .056 for progression-free survival [PFS], P = .009 for overall survival [OS]). A systematic review and meta-analysis including 412 DEL patients in six articles were conducted. The event rate for 3-year PFS was significantly lower in patients receiving DA-EPOCH-R treatment than in those undergoing R-CHOP treatment (OR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.42-0.94, P = .02), whereas no statistically significant difference was found in the HRs for both PFS and OS or the event rate for 3-year OS. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicated that DA-EPOCH-R might improve the prognosis of DEL patients compared with R-CHOP.
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- Jing Zhan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Wei Zhang, Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China (e-mail: )
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Hill BT, Kahl B. Upfront therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: looking beyond R-CHOP. Expert Rev Hematol 2022; 15:805-812. [DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2022.2124156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Brian T. Hill
- Taussig Cancer Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Özdemir BC, Gerard CL, Espinosa da Silva C. Sex and Gender Differences in Anticancer Treatment Toxicity: A Call for Revisiting Drug Dosing in Oncology. Endocrinology 2022; 163:bqac058. [PMID: 35560216 PMCID: PMC9113364 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqac058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The practice of oncology has dramatically changed in the last decade with the introduction of molecular tumor profiling into routine tumor diagnostics and the extraordinary progress in immunotherapies. However, there remains an unmet need to explore personalized dosing strategies that take into account the patient's sex and gender to optimize the balance between efficacy and toxicity for each individual patient. In this mini-review, we summarize the evidence on sex and gender differences in toxicity of anticancer therapies and present data on dose reduction and dose discontinuation rates for selected chemotherapies and targeted therapies. Finally, we propose the investigation of body composition (specifically fat-free muscle mass) as a viable approach for personalized treatment dosage.
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- Berna C Özdemir
- Department of Medical Oncology, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern 3011, Switzerland
- International Cancer Prevention Institute, Epalinges 1066, Switzerland
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- Department of Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne 1011, Switzerland
- The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, San Diego 92093, USA
- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA
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Nelles R, Morris K, Scott A, Kennedy G. Dose-Adjusted-EPOCH-R is a safe and well tolerated outpatient treatment regimen in double-hit lymphoma. Intern Med J 2022; 53:773-778. [PMID: 35289474 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Double-hit lymphoma (DHL) is an aggressive subtype of high-grade B-cell lymphoma with inferior prognosis using standard dose chemotherapy. Controversy remains whether more intensive chemotherapy regimens such as DA-EPOCH-R (dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisolone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and rituximab) provide better outcomes in this cohort. AIMS To review consecutive cases of DHL treated with DA-EPOCH-R at our institution in comparison to available literature. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of 13 consecutive patients with DHL treated with DA-EPOCH-R at our institution. Primary endpoints included complete response (CR), event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS CR rate with DA-EPOCH-R in DHL was 69% in our cohort. Median EFS and OS duration was 61 months (95% CI: 41-86 months) and 64 months (95% CI: 42-86 months) respectively. 1 patient discontinued DA-EPOCH-R due to recurrent febrile neutropaenia and there were no treatment or infection-related deaths during the study. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that DA-EPOCH-R is a well-tolerated outpatient regimen for DHL and should be considered for initial treatment in medically fit patients. Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm these findings. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Ricky Nelles
- Department of Haematology, Sunshine Cost University Hospital, Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Mansouri S, Assane C, Malo FC. Successful multidisciplinary management of an asymptomatic gastrosplenic fistula in a diffuse large B cell lymphoma patient. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e244259. [PMID: 35256358 PMCID: PMC8905921 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244259] [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] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Gastrosplenic fistula is a rare and potentially fatal clinical entity unknown to most healthcare providers. Its diagnosis and management are challenging; and addressing it too late can have devastating consequences for patients. To increase awareness about this pathology, we hereby present a case of asymptomatic gastrosplenic fistula arising from a diffuse large B cell lymphoma in a 60-year-old Caucasian man with no significant medical history. The patient was successfully treated with open en-bloc splenectomy and partial gastrectomy. The patient was discharged from the hospital 3 days after the surgery. At 1-month postoperatively, the patient was asymptomatic and presented no complication of the surgery. He went on to finish six cycles of chemotherapy (R-EPOCH, rituximab, etoposide phosphate, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride) and achieved complete metabolic response. At 2 years after the surgery, the patient remains asymptomatic and presents no sign of disease recurrence.
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- Sarah Mansouri
- General Surgery, University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- General Surgery, University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- General Surgery, University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Primary Effusion Lymphoma: A Clinicopathologic Perspective. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030722. [PMID: 35158997 PMCID: PMC8833393 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell lymphoma that usually localizes to serous body cavities to subsequently form effusions in the absence of a discrete mass. Although some tumors can develop in extracavitary locations, the areas most often affected include the peritoneum, pleural space, and the pericardium. PEL is associated with the presence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also called the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), with some variability in transformation potential suggested by frequent coinfection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (~80%), although the nature of the oncogenesis is unclear. Most patients suffering with this disease are to some degree immunocompromised (e.g., Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or post-solid organ transplantation) and, even with aggressive treatment, prognosis remains poor. There is no definitive guideline for the treatment of PEL, although CHOP-like regimens (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) are frequently prescribed and, given the rarity of this disease, therapeutic focus is being redirected to personalized and targeted approaches in the experimental realm. Current clinical trials include the combination of lenalidomide and rituximab into the EPOCH regimen and the treatment of individuals with relapsed/refractory EBV-associated disease with tabelecleucel.
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Chatzidimitriou C, Rondogianni P, Arapaki M, Liaskas A, Plata E, Angelopoulou MK, Tsirigotis P, Vassilakopoulos TP. Very Early Onset of Therapy-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia with 11q23 Rearrangement Presenting with Unusual PET Findings after R-DA-EPOCH for Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Medicina (B Aires) 2021; 58:medicina58010048. [PMID: 35056356 PMCID: PMC8779332 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: R-DA-EPOCH is an effective regimen for PMLBCL, which permits the omission of consolidative radiotherapy in the majority of patients. Patient: We describe a 27-year-old female patient, who achieved a complete remission after treatment with six cycles of R-DA-EPOCH (up to the final level). At 6 months after the end of treatment, PET/CT revealed an unexpected, diffusely increased 18FDG uptake by the bone marrow. Simultaneously, pancytopenia with monocytosis was observed. Result: The patient was diagnosed with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome, which rapidly evolved into acute myeloid leukemia (t-MDS/AML) with MLL rearrangements. She achieved a complete remission after induction therapy, received an allogenic transplant and remains disease-free 2 years later. Conclusions: The extremely early onset of t-MDS/AML, together with the unexpected PET/CT findings make this case unique and highlights the need for the accurate estimation of the possible dose-dependent risk of t-MDS/AML after R-DA-EPOCH in the real-life setting in patients with PMLBCL.
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- Chrysovalantou Chatzidimitriou
- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, Evangelismos General Hospital, 10676 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Propaedeutic, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon General Hospital, 12462 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece; (C.C.); (M.A.); (A.L.); (E.P.); (M.K.A.)
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Burke GAA, Minard-Colin V, Aupérin A, Alexander S, Pillon M, Delgado R, Zsíros J, Uyttebroeck A, Dartigues P, Miles RR, Kazanowska B, Chiang AK, Haouy S, Bollard CM, Csoka M, Wheatley K, Barkauskas DA, Adamson PC, Vassal G, Patte C, Gross TG. Dose-Adjusted Etoposide, Doxorubicin, and Cyclophosphamide With Vincristine and Prednisone Plus Rituximab Therapy in Children and Adolescents With Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma: A Multicenter Phase II Trial. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:3716-3724. [PMID: 34570655 PMCID: PMC9150887 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.00920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE A dose-adjusted etoposide, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide with vincristine and prednisone plus rituximab (DA-EPOCH-R) regimen has been shown to deliver excellent survival for adults with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMLBL) without the use of radiotherapy. No international prospective evaluation of this regimen has previously been reported in children and adolescents. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted an international single-arm phase II trial involving patients younger than age 18 years with PMLBL who were to receive six courses of DA-EPOCH-R. The primary end point was event-free survival (EFS). Overall survival and toxicity were also assessed. This trial was registered (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01516567). RESULTS Analyses were based on 46 patients. The median age was 15.4 years (interquartile range: 14-16 years). The median follow-up was 59.0 months (interquartile range: 52.6-69.2 months). Fourteen events were observed (eight relapses or progressions (including three parenchymal CNS relapses), four residual lymphoma, and two second malignancies). The 4-year EFS was 69.6% (95% CI, 55.2 to 80.9), which did not differ from the rate observed historically (P = .59). Seven deaths occurred (six disease-related and one second malignancy). The overall survival was 84.8% (95% CI, 71.8 to 92.4). Twenty-two patients (48%) reached dose levels ≥ 4. Nonhematologic adverse events grade ≥ 3 or cardiac adverse events grade ≥ 2 occurred in 47 of 276 (17%) courses and 30 of 46 patients (65%). CONCLUSION DA-EPOCH-R did not improve the EFS compared with a historical control in this first prospective multisite international study of children and adolescents with PMLBL. Further studies are required to determine the optimum therapy for children and adolescents with this lymphoma.
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- G. A. Amos Burke
- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, INSERM 1015, Gustave Roussy, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Unit of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Gustave Roussy, Oncostat 1018 INSERM, Labeled Ligue Contre le Cancer, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Division of Haematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Biopathology, Gustave Roussy, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pathology and ARUP Laboratories and Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, Oncology, and Hematology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, CHU Arnaud de Villeneuve, Montpellier, France
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- Center for Cancer and Immunology Research, Children's National Health System and The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Oncology Development & Pediatric Innovation, Sanofi, Cambridge, MA
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- Department of Clinical Research, Gustave Roussy, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, INSERM 1015, Gustave Roussy, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
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Rutherford SC, Abramson JS, Bartlett NL, Barta SK, Khan N, Joyce R, Maddocks K, Ali-Shaw T, Senese S, Yuan Y, Westin J, Leonard JP. Venetoclax with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R as initial therapy for patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma: a single-arm, multicentre, phase 1 study. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2021; 8:e818-e827. [PMID: 34634256 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(21)00273-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dose-adjusted EPOCH-R (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and rituximab) is a front-line treatment for patients with aggressive B-cell lymphomas. Bcl-2 is associated with chemoresistance due to BCL2 gene rearrangement or protein overexpression and is antagonised by venetoclax. We aimed to assess the safety of venetoclax with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R as initial therapy in aggressive B-cell lymphoma. METHODS We conducted a single-arm, phase 1 study across seven treatment centres in the USA. Eligible patients were aged 18-80 years with histologically confirmed, previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, transformed indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, high-grade B-cell lymphoma with double-hit or not otherwise specified, or primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma, with Ann Arbor stage II-IV and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2. Participants received six cycles of oral venetoclax 400 mg, 600 mg, or 800 mg once daily for 10 days per cycle with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R (one cycle every 3 weeks; baseline doses were intravenous rituximab 375 mg/m2 on day 1, intravenous etoposide 50 mg/m2 on days 1-4, oral prednisone 60 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1-5, intravenous vincristine 0·4 mg/m2 on days 1-4, intravenous cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 on day 5, and intravenous doxorubicin 10 mg/m2 on days 1-4). A subsequent cohort received venetoclax 600 mg once daily for 5 days per cycle. The primary endpoints were the maximum tolerated dose, dose-limiting toxicities, and the recommended phase 2 dose of venetoclax. Analyses were done per protocol. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03036904, and enrolment is now closed. FINDINGS Between Feb 3, 2017, and June 4, 2019, 34 patients were assessed for eligibility, and 30 were enrolled and received venetoclax with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R. The median patient age was 64·0 years (IQR 51·6-69·4). The maximum tolerated dose was 800 mg for 10 days and the established recommended phase 2 dose was 600 mg for 5 days due to tolerability for treatment duration. One (3%) of 30 patients had a dose-limiting toxicity in cycle one (grade 4 thrombocytopenia with 800 mg dose). The most common grade 3-4 adverse events were cytopenias (28 [93%] of 30 patients); febrile neutropenia occurred in 19 (63%) patients. Grade 3-4 non-haematological adverse events included hypophosphataemia (n=10), hypokalaemia (n=7), and hyperglycaemia (n=5). Serious adverse events included infection (n=7) and gastrointestinal toxicities including abdominal pain (n=3), colonic perforation (n=1), and small intestinal obstruction (n=1). There was one treatment-related death (sepsis). Overall response rate was 96·7% (95% CI 82·8-99·9); 28 (93·3% [77·9-99·2]) of 30 patients had complete response and one (3·3% [0·1-17·2]) had a partial response. INTERPRETATION Venetoclax with dose-adjusted EPOCH-R showed an acceptable safety profile at the recommended phase 2 dose and had encouraging preliminary activity in this population at high risk of adverse outcomes, and is worthy of further study. The combination is being investigated in Alliance 051701 (NCT03984448). FUNDING Genentech.
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- Department of Haematology and Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Haematology and Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- James Cancer Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Meyer Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Meyer Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Meyer Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Zhang T, Zhang Y, Fei H, Shi X, Wang L, Wang P, Yu J, Shen Y, Feng S. Primary breast double-hit lymphoma management and outcomes: a real-world multicentre experience. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:498. [PMID: 34535141 PMCID: PMC8447786 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-02198-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Primary breast double-hit lymphoma (PB-DHL) is a rare, highly aggressive malignancy that poses challenges regarding accurate diagnosis and selecting optimal treatment regimens. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 48 cases of patients diagnosed with PB-DHL in six academic centres between June 2014 and June 2020 in China. Study-specific data were recorded, including treatment options, therapeutic evaluation, prognostic factors and relapse patterns, and the overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were evaluated. Results In total, 48 patients were enrolled, with 14 patients treated with DA-EPOCH-R/MA (rituximab, dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, alternating with high-dose methotrexate and cytarabine), 18 patients treated with DA-EPOCH-R (rituximab, dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin), and 16 patients treated with R-HyperCVAD (rituximab, hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, dexamethasone, alternating with cytarabine plus methotrexate). The overall 5-year OS and PFS rates were 41.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 27.6–56.8%) and 37.5% (95% CI, 24.0–52.6%), respectively. Of the three treatment regimens, the 5-year OS was higher in DA-EPOCH-R/MA group than in the DA-EPOCH-R or R-HyperCVAD subgroups (57.1% vs. 38.9% vs. 31.3%; P = 0.016), as was the 5-year PFS (50.0% vs. 38.9% vs. 25.0%; P = 0.035). Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) prolonged the OS and PFS compared with non-ASCT patients (5-year OS: 72.2% vs. 23.3%; P < 0.001; 5-year PFS: 72.2% vs. 16.7 %, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis identified tumour size, risk stratification, treatment with DA-EPOCH-R/MA, breast irradiation, and ASCT as significant prognostic factors. Conclusions DA-EPOCH-R/MA is a promising regimen for PB-DHL, and breast irradiation yields complementary benefits for prognosis. ASCT significantly decreased disease relapse, providing a potential curative PB-DHL intervention and justifying ASCT as first-line therapy for young patients. More effective treatment strategies for PB-DHL patients remain encouraging. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12935-021-02198-y.
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- Tingting Zhang
- Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Centre, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research centre for Blood Diseases, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 288 Nanjing Road, Tianjin, 300020, China
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- Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Centre, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research centre for Blood Diseases, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 288 Nanjing Road, Tianjin, 300020, China.,Department of Haematology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, 264000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Haematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Haematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, Shandong, China
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- Department of Haematology, Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital, Dongying, 257000, China
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- Department of Haematology, Qingdao Centre Hospital, Qingdao, 266042, Shandong, China
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- Department of Haematology, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, 264200, Shandong, China
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- Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Centre, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research centre for Blood Diseases, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 288 Nanjing Road, Tianjin, 300020, China.
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- Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Centre, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research centre for Blood Diseases, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 288 Nanjing Road, Tianjin, 300020, China.
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Primary mediastinal Large B-cell Lymphoma. Blood 2021; 140:955-970. [PMID: 34496020 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020008376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a separate entity in the WHO classification based on clinico-pathologic features and a distinct molecular signature which overlaps with nodular sclerosis classical Hodgkin lymphoma (NScHL). Molecular classifiers can distinguish PMBCL from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) using RNA derived from paraffin-embedded tissue and are integral to future studies. However, given that ~5% of DLBCL can have a 'molecular' PMBCL phenotype in the absence of mediastinal involvement, clinical information will remain critical for diagnosis. Studies over the last 10-20 years have elucidated the biologic hallmarks of PMBCL which are reminiscent of cHL, including the importance of JAK-STAT and NFKB signaling pathways as well as an immune evasion phenotype through multiple converging genetic aberrations. The outcome of PMBCL has improved in the modern rituximab era, however controversies remain whether there is a single standard treatment for all patients and when to integrate radiotherapy. Regardless of the frontline therapy, refractory disease can occur in up to 10% of patients and correlates with poor outcome. With emerging data supporting high efficacy of PD1 inhibitors in PMBCL, studies are underway integrating them into the up-front setting.
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Alderuccio JP, Kuker RA, Barreto-Coelho P, Martinez BM, Miao F, Kwon D, Beitinjaneh A, Wang TP, Reis IM, Lossos IS, Moskowitz CH. Prognostic value of presalvage metabolic tumor volume in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Leuk Lymphoma 2021; 63:43-53. [PMID: 34414842 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2021.1966786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Identification of new prognostic factors in relapsed/refractory (rel/ref) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is essential for developing risk-adapted approaches. We retrospectively analyzed prognostication based on metabolic tumor volume (MTV) in rel/ref DLBCL (n = 108) before platinum-based salvage chemotherapy. Using 41% SUVmax threshold, patients achieving complete response (CR) exhibited significantly lower baseline values of MTV, compared to those achieving partial response (PR) or with progression of disease (medians MTV 16.26 versus 72.51 versus 98.11 ml, respectively). As a continuous variable, log2(MTV) was predictive of failure to achieve CR (1-unit increase odds ratio [OR] = 1.58, p < 0.001). Log2(MTV) significantly predicted progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), and one-unit increase in log2(MTV) was associated with shorter PFS (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.12, p = 0.035) and OS (HR = 1.17, p = 0.007). However, heterogeneity in the selection of post-salvage chemotherapy approaches may have affected survival. These data demonstrate the ability of presalvage MTV to discriminate responders from non-responders to platinum-based chemotherapy and predict survival.
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- Juan Pablo Alderuccio
- Department of Medicine Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology Division of Nuclear Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine Division of Internal Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine Division of Internal Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Sylvester Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Sylvester Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Public Health Science, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Sylvester Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Public Health Science, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Zeng J, Zhang X, Jia L, Wu Y, Tian Y, Zhang Y. Pretreatment lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratios predict AIDS-related diffuse large B-cell lymphoma overall survival. J Med Virol 2021; 93:3907-3914. [PMID: 33155687 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have been reported to be useful for predicting the prognosis of various malignancies, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). However, little is known about the role of LMR and PLR in the prognosis of DLBCL patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We retrospectively evaluated the prognostic value of the LMR and PLR in patients with newly diagnosed AIDS-related diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (AR-DLBCL) who were treated with CHOP-like chemotherapy at a single institution. In 33 AR-DLBCL patients, the median follow-up period was 32 months (range: 7-85 months), with an estimated 2-year overall survival (OS) rate of 79.9%. The univariate analysis confirmed the LMR ≤ 2.74 (p = .015), PLR ≥ 337.7 (p = .019), and moderate anemia (p = .045) were associated with inferior survival. The independent significant association between low LMR and poor OS in the multivariate analysis was identified (HR: 0.033, 95% CI: 0.001-0.853, p = .040). However, PLR (p = .459) and moderate anemia (p = .102) did not retain an independent significance in the multivariate analysis. Moreover, compared with the high-LMR group, patients with low-LMR more frequently had B symptoms (p = .010) and lower CD4+T cell count (p < .001). The pretreatment LMR may be an effective prognostic factor for predicting OS in patients with AR-DLBCL.
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- Jing Zeng
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing You An Hospital, Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing You An Hospital, Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing You An Hospital, Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing You An Hospital, Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beijing You An Hospital, Beijing Institute of Hepatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Besutti G, Massaro F, Bonelli E, Braglia L, Casali M, Versari A, Ligabue G, Pattacini P, Cavuto S, Merlo DF, Luminari S, Merli F, Vaccaro S, Pellegrini M. Prognostic Impact of Muscle Quantity and Quality and Fat Distribution in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients. Front Nutr 2021; 8:620696. [PMID: 34026803 PMCID: PMC8138563 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.620696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Baseline CT scans of 116 patients (48% female, median 64 years) with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) were retrospectively reviewed to investigate the prognostic role of sarcopenia and fat compartment distributions on overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and early therapy termination. Skeletal muscle index (SMI), skeletal muscle density (SMD), and intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) were quantified at the level of the third lumbar vertebra (L3) and proximal thigh (PT). Low L3-SMD, but not low L3-SMI, was associated with early therapy termination (p = 0.028), shorter OS (HR = 6.29; 95% CI = 2.17-18.26; p < 0.001), and shorter PFS (HR = 2.42; 95% CI = 1.26-4.65; p = 0.008). After correction for sex, International Prognostic Index (IPI), BMI, and R-CHOP therapy (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone), low L3-SMD remained associated with poor OS (HR = 3.54; 95% CI = 1.10-11.40; p = 0.034) but not with PFS. Increased PT-IMAT was prognostic for poor OS and PFS after correction for sex, IPI, BMI, and R-CHOP therapy (HR = 1.35; CI = 1.03-1.7; p = 0.03, and HR = 1.30; CI = 1.04-1.64; p = 0.024, respectively). Reduced muscle quality (SMD) and increased intermuscular fat (IMAT), rather than low muscle quantity (SMI), are associated with poor prognosis in DLBCL, when measured at the L3 level, and particularly at the level of the proximal thigh. The proximal thigh represents a novel radiological landmark to study body composition.
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- Giulia Besutti
- Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging and Laboratory Medicine, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.,Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.,Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging and Laboratory Medicine, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Research and Biostatistics Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Oncology Department, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging and Laboratory Medicine, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Research and Biostatistics Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Research and Biostatistics Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Wei C, Zhang Y, Wang W, Zhang W. Optimizing Dose-Adjusted EPOCH Chemotherapy with Long-Acting Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor During the COVID-19 Epidemic. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:3219-3225. [PMID: 33880064 PMCID: PMC8053493 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s301027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a highly prevalent complication of chemotherapy. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of polyethylene glycol recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) compared with short-acting rhG-CSF in the dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin (DA-EPOCH) regimen. Patients and Methods A total of 66 patients with newly diagnosed aggressive B-cell lymphomas who received the rituximab combined with DA-EPOCH regimen and G-CSF support after chemotherapy were included in this study, including 33 patients in the PEG-rhG-CSF group during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic and another 33 matched patients in short-acting rhG-CSF group as historic control. Results The incidence of FN and FN-related hospitalization was significantly lower in chemotherapy cycles using PEG-rhG-CSF than in those using short-acting rhG-CSF (FN incidence: 10.4% vs 20.2%, P=0.038; incidence of FN-related hospitalization: 1.7% vs 7.3%, P=0.042). Overall, the incidence of dose-escalation and dose-reduction of the DA-EPOCH regimen was similar between these two groups. Conclusion Our findings suggest that PEG-rhG-CSF as a substitute for short-acting rhG-CSF in the DA-EPOCH regimen significantly reduced the incidence of FN and FN-related hospitalization, while simplifying neutropenia management for both patients and healthcare providers.
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- Chong Wei
- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Della Rocca AM, Leonart LP, Ferreira VL, Tonin FS, Steffenello-Durigon G, Del Moral JAG, Fernandez-Llimos F, Pontarolo R. Chemotherapy Treatments for Burkitt Lymphoma: Systematic Review of Interventional Studies. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2021; 21:514-525. [PMID: 33947633 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive hematologic cancer. This study synthetized the evidence about the efficacy and safety of chemotherapy treatments used in patients with BL using the World Health Organization classification. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of interventional studies was performed. A search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, with additional manual and gray literature searches. The methodological quality of articles was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. RESULTS We identified 1358 studies; 9 nonrandomized studies satisfied the eligibility criteria (n = 544 patients). The BL epidemiologic variants were sporadic BL (44.5%), endemic BL (47.2%), and immunodeficiency-associated BL (8.3%). Regarding chemotherapy protocols, 4 groups were identified: based on CODOX-M/IVAC (n = 4), EPOCH (n = 1), BFM (n = 1), and simplified treatment schemes used in African countries (n = 3). Most studies had moderate quality. Empirically and qualitatively, the best options for adults with sporadic BL were 'DA-EPOCH-R' (7-year overall survival [OS], 100%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 82-100), 'HDR + LD into CODOX-M/IVAC' (2-year OS, 84%), and 'RD-CODOX-M/IVAC' (4-year progression-free survival, 92%; 95% CI, 77-100); in pediatric patients, the 'BFM-NHL-90-like' showed promising results (3-year OS, 90%). For immunodeficiency-associated BL, the 'SC-EPOCH-RR' demonstrated a good therapeutic profile (6-year OS, 90%; 95% CI, 60-98). The 'Malawi 2012-2014' (1-year OS, 73%; 95% CI, 61-85) could be the treatment choice in endemic BL (African countries). The main adverse events were hematologic. CONCLUSION Selecting chemotherapy protocols for BL should be grounded in its epidemiologic variants. Further studies with greater methodological quality are needed to strengthen the evidence.
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- Ana M Della Rocca
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Hematology Service, University Hospital Professor Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Hematology Service, University Hospital Professor Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Chen H, Pan T, He Y, Zeng R, Li Y, Yi L, Zang H, Chen S, Duan Q, Xiao L, Zhou H. Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma: Novel Precision Therapies and Future Directions. Front Oncol 2021; 11:654854. [PMID: 33869061 PMCID: PMC8044947 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.654854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a distinct clinicopathologic disease from other types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with unique prognostic features and limited availability of clinical data. The current standard treatment for newly diagnosed PMBCL has long been dependent on a dose-intensive, dose-adjusted multi-agent chemotherapy regimen of rituximab plus etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin (DA-R-EPOCH). Recent randomized trials have provided evidence that R-CHOP followed by consolidation radiotherapy (RT) is a valuable alternative option to first-line treatment. For recurrent/refractory PMBCL (rrPMBCL), new drugs such as pembrolizumab and CAR-T cell therapy have proven to be effective in a few studies. Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is the preferred imaging modality of choice for the initial phase of lymphoma treatment and to assess response to treatment. In the future, baseline quantitative PET-CT can be used to predict prognosis in PMBCL. This review focuses on the pathology of PMBCL, underlying molecular basis, treatment options, radiotherapy, targeted therapies, and the potential role of PET-CT to guide treatment choices in this disease.
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- Huan Chen
- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Yiyang Medical College, Yiyang, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology of School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology of School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology of School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Lymphoma and Hematology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Frontzek F, Ziepert M, Nickelsen M, Altmann B, Glass B, Haenel M, Truemper L, Held G, Bentz M, Borchmann P, Dreyling M, Viardot A, Kroschinsky FP, Metzner B, Staiger AM, Horn H, Ott G, Rosenwald A, Loeffler M, Lenz G, Schmitz N. Rituximab plus high-dose chemotherapy (MegaCHOEP) or conventional chemotherapy (CHOEP-14) in young, high-risk patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma: 10-year follow-up of a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2021; 8:e267-e277. [PMID: 33667420 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(21)00022-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND R-MegaCHOEP was the first phase 3 study comparing high-dose chemotherapy plus rituximab followed by autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) with conventional chemotherapy plus rituximab in first-line therapy for patients aged 60 years or younger with high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Little is known about the long-term outcomes of these patients. We aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of conventional chemotherapy versus high-dose chemotherapy after 10 years of follow-up in the R-MegaCHOEP trial. METHODS In this open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial done across 61 centres in Germany, patients aged 18-60 years with newly diagnosed, high-risk (age-adjusted International Prognostic Index [IPI] 2 or 3) aggressive B-cell lymphoma were randomly assigned (1:1, using Pocock minimisation) to eight cycles of conventional chemotherapy (cyclosphosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, and prednisolone) plus rituximab (R-CHOEP-14) or four cycles of high-dose chemotherapy plus rituximab followed by autologous HSCT (R-MegaCHOEP). The trial was unmasked. Patients were stratified by age-adjusted IPI factors, presence of bulky disease (tumour mass ≥7·5 cm diameter), and treatment centre. The primary endpoint was event-free survival, analysed here 10 years after randomisation. 10-year overall survival, progression-free survival, conditional survival, relapse patterns, secondary malignancies, and molecular characteristics were also analysed. All analyses were done on the intention-to-treat population. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00129090. FINDINGS Between March 3, 2003, and April 7, 2009, 275 patients were randomly assigned to R-CHOEP-14 (n=136) or R-MegaCHOEP (n=139). 130 patients in the R-CHOEP-14 group and 132 patients in the R-MegaCHOEP group were included in the intention-to-treat population. After a median follow-up of 9·3 years (IQR 5·1-11·1), 10-year event-free survival was 51% (95% CI 42-61) in the R-MegaCHOEP group and 57% (47-67) in the R-CHOEP-14 group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1·3 [95% CI 0·9-1·8], p=0·23). 10-year progression-free survival was 59% (50-68) in the R-MegaCHOEP group and 60% (51-70) in the R-CHOEP-14 group (adjusted HR 1·1 [0·7-1·7], p=0·64). 10-year overall survival was 66% (57-76) in the R-MegaCHOEP group and 72% (63-81) in the R-CHOEP-14 group (adjusted HR 1·3 [0·8-2·1], p=0·26). Relapse occurred in 30 (16% [95% CI 11-22]) of 190 patients who had complete remission or unconfirmed complete remission; 17 (17%) of 100 patients in the R-CHOEP-14 group and 13 (14%) of 90 patients in the R-MegaCHOEP group. Seven (23%) of 30 patients had low-grade histology at relapse and had better outcomes compared with patients who relapsed with aggressive histologies. Lymphoma affected the CNS in 18 (28%) of 64 patients with treatment failure. 22 secondary malignancies were reported in the intention-to-treat population; in 12 (9%) of 127 patients in the R-CHOEP-14 group and ten (8%) of 126 patients in the R-MegaCHOEP group. INTERPRETATION Event-free survival and overall survival were similar between groups after 10 years of follow-up; outcomes were not improved in the R-MegaCHOEP group by high-dose chemotherapy and autologous HSCT. Patients who relapsed with aggressive histology showed a high incidence of CNS involvement and poor prognosis. For these patients, novel therapies are greatly warranted. FUNDING Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid).
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- Fabian Frontzek
- Department of Medicine A, Haematology, Oncology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics, and Epidemiology, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics, and Epidemiology, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, Tumour Immunology, and Palliative Care, Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Klinikum Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany
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- Haematology and Medical Oncology, Georg August University, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department for Haematology and Oncology, Westpfalz-Klnikum Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Municipal Hospital of Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department I of Internal Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Ludwig Maximilians Universität Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Haematology, University Hospital Klinikum Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Tübingen, Stuttgart, Germany; Department of Clinical Pathology, Robert Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Tübingen, Stuttgart, Germany; Department of Clinical Pathology, Robert Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Tübingen, Stuttgart, Germany; Department of Clinical Pathology, Robert Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics, and Epidemiology, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, Haematology, Oncology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, Haematology, Oncology, and Pneumology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany.
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Sparano JA, Lee JY, Kaplan LD, Ramos JC, Ambinder RF, Wachsman W, Aboulafia D, Noy A, Henry DH, Ratner L, Cesarman E, Chadburn A, Mitsuyasu R. Response-adapted therapy with infusional EPOCH chemotherapy plus rituximab in HIV-associated, B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Haematologica 2021; 106:730-735. [PMID: 32107337 PMCID: PMC7927888 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2019.243386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Four cycles of rituximab plus CHOP chemotherapy is as effective as 6 cycles in low-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Here we report a post-hoc analysis of a prospective clinical trial in patients with HIV-associated DLBCL and high-grade lymphoma treated with 4-6 cycles of EPOCH plus rituximab based a response-adapted treatment strategy. 106 evaluable patients with HIV-associated DLBCL or high-grade CD20-positive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were randomized to receive rituximab (375 mg/m2) given either concurrently prior to each infusional EPOCH cycle, or sequentially (weekly for 6 weeks) following completion of EPOCH. EPOCH consisted of a 96-hour IV infusion of etoposide, doxorubicin, and vincristine plus oral prednisone followed by IV bolus cyclophosphamide every 21 days for 4 to 6 cycles. Patients received 2 additional cycles of therapy after documentation of a complete response (CR) by computerized tomography after cycles 2 and 4. 64 of 106 evaluable patients (60%, 95% CI 50%, 70%) had a CR in both treatment arms. The 2-year event-free survival (EFS) rates were similar in the 24 patients with CR who received 4 or fewer EPOCH cycles (78%, 95% confidence intervals [55%, 90%]) due to achieving a CR after 2 cycles, compared with those who received 5-6 cycles of EPOCH (85%, 95% CI 70%, 93%) because a CR was first documented after cycle 4. A response-adapted strategy may permit a shorter treatment duration without compromising therapeutic efficacy in patients with HIV-associated lymphoma treated with EPOCH plus rituximab, which merits further evaluation in additional prospective trials. Clinical Trials.gov identifier NCT00049036.
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- Joseph A Sparano
- Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, USA
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- Moores University of California, San Diego Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jain H, Kapoor A, Sengar M, Chanana R, Menon H, Sridhar E, Laskar S, Agarwal A, Shastri J, Khanna N, Rangarajan V, Bagal B, Thorat J, Shet T, Gujral S. Outcomes of Patients with Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma Treated with Dose Adjusted R-EPOCH Regimen: A Single Centre Experience. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2021; 37:379-385. [PMID: 34267455 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-020-01372-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Primary Mediastinal B cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is a biologically and clinically distinct subset of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. We analysed the outcomes of our cohort of PMBCL patients treated with Dose adjusted (DA)-R-EPOCH regimen. Patients and Methods This is a retrospective analysis of consecutive PMBCL patients who received chemotherapy consisting of DA-R-EPOCH with filgrastim support. Survival analysis was done using Kaplan-Meier method. All calculations were performed using SPSS version 20 for windows. Results A total of 43 consecutive suspected PMBCL patients were reviewed for this study, 6 patients were excluded as diagnosis of PMBCL could not be established. All patients except one (97.3%) received 6 cycles of R-DA-EPOCH regimen. Median age of the patients was 27 years (range 15-58). Bulky disease (> 7 cm) was present in 97% patients and 54% patients had extranodal disease. With a median follow up of 40 months, 3-year overall survival was 80.6% (95% CI: 74.0-87.2). The 3-year event free survival was 78.4% (95% CI: 71.6-85.2). There were 6 (16.2%) relapses, 1 (2.7%) primary progression and 7 (23%) deaths. Mediastinal radiotherapy was administered to 17 (45.9%) patients. All the deaths were due to disease progression. Grade III/IV toxicities were seen in 28 (75.7%) patients, febrile neutropenia being the most common one. Conclusions DA-R-EPOCH regimen is an effective and tolerable regimen in PMBCL patients even with adverse features.
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- Hasmukh Jain
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Medical Oncologist, Cytecare hospital, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National University, E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Roder L, Konrardy K, Grauer D, Hoffmann M. Effects of filgrastim versus pegfilgrastim on outcomes of DA-R-EPOCH for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:5075-5082. [PMID: 33594515 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06045-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Our study aimed to compare the median and average last dose level reached with DA-R-EPOCH, which includes the chemotherapy agents etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and rituximab, in patients using filgrastim versus pegfilgrastim as febrile neutropenia primary prophylaxis. METHODS A retrospective, single-center chart review from January 1, 2014, to September 30, 2019, at The University of Kansas Health System identified patients > 18 years old who received at least four cycles of DA-R-EPOCH in an inpatient or outpatient setting for any subtype of lymphoma along with at least one dose of filgrastim or pegfilgrastim. Data was collected to compare dosing levels reached, appropriate discontinuation of daily filgrastim when ANC > 5000 cells/mm3, completion of at least twice weekly complete blood count (CBC) monitoring after chemotherapy administration, the incidence of infections, FN, hospitalizations from infections or FN, and bone pain. RESULTS We hypothesized that patients receiving pegfilgrastim will achieve similar median and average dose levels of DA-EPOCH, event-free survival rates, overall response rates, completion of at least twice weekly CBC monitoring, and incidence of infections, FN, hospitalizations for infections or FN, and bone pain compared to patients receiving filgrastim. CONCLUSIONS The use of pegfilgrastim as a supportive care agent resulted in similar efficacy and safety outcomes compared to filgrastim with DA-R-EPOCH in terms of dose intensity levels and incidence of infections, FN, and bone pain.
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- Lauren Roder
- The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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- The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS, USA
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- The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Mitobe M, Kawamoto K, Suzuki T, Suwabe T, Shibasaki Y, Masuko M, Inoue K, Miyoshi H, Ohshima K, Sone H, Takizawa J. DA-EPOCH-R therapy for high-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements in a patient with renal dysfunction. J Clin Exp Hematop 2021; 61:42-47. [PMID: 33551436 PMCID: PMC8053571 DOI: 10.3960/jslrt.20043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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High-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements, also known as double-hit lymphoma, has been reported as refractory to R-CHOP therapy and requires more intensive regimens. However, intensive and safe regimens for patients with renal dysfunction are unknown. Herein, we report the successful use of DA-EPOCH-R therapy for double-hit lymphoma in a 64-year-old man with renal dysfunction. The patient had lymphoma-induced bilateral ureteral obstruction. Although renal dysfunction remained after removing the obstruction using R-CHOP therapy, we completed six cycles of DA-EPOCH-R therapy without any major adverse events. DA-EPOCH-R therapy may be a safe regimen for renal dysfunction patients.
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- Masaki Mitobe
- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Kurume University, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Kurume University, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Kurume University, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
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Sun P, Wang Y, Chen C, Yang H, Nie M, Sun XQ, He XH, Jiang WQ, Li ZM. R-split-EPOCH plus high dose methotrexate in untreated diffuse large B cell lymphoma with MYC rearrangement or double expression of MYC and BCL-2. J Cancer 2021; 12:2059-2064. [PMID: 33754004 PMCID: PMC7974535 DOI: 10.7150/jca.52958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Purpose: Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with MYC rearrangement or double expression of MYC and BCL-2 (DE DLBCL) has a relatively poor prognosis and does not respond well to standard R-CHOP. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of R-split-EPOCH plus high dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) in the particular patient population. Methods: A total of 28 patients diagnosed with DE DLBCL or DLBCL with MYC rearrangement between January 2015 and December 2018 were included and retrospectively analyzed. All the participants underwent R-split-EPOCH plus HD-MTX as introduction therapy, with split infusion of etoposide, doxorubicin, and vincristine for 48 hours on D1-2 and D10-11, respectively. Results: The overall objective response (ORR) rate was 100%, with 24 (85.7%) complete response (CR) and 4 (14.3%) partial response (PR). The CR rate was 76.9% and 93.3% for DLBCL patients with MYC rearrangement and DE DLBCL patients, respectively. The 1- and 3-year PFS rate was 100% and 74.9%, respectively. The 1- and 3-year OS rate was 100% and 92.9%, respectively. Grade 3/4 non-hematological toxicity and grade 3/4 hematological toxicity occurred in 50% and 85.7% of patients, respectively. No treatment-related death was reported. Conclusions: R-split-EPOCH plus HD-MTX regimen is an effective and feasible treatment option for DE DLBCL and DLBCL with MYC rearrangement.
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- Peng Sun
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan Road Ⅱ, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510080, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, 651 Dong Feng RD East, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510060, P. R. China
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Xu P, Sun X, Song X, Peng Y, He B, Wu Z, Zhu J. Prognostic value of lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio and histone methyltransferase G9a histone methyltransferase in patients with double expression lymphoma: A retrospective observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24449. [PMID: 33530253 PMCID: PMC7850655 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT In patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, MYC combined with Bcl2 and/or Bcl6-based protein expression is called double expression lymphoma (DEL). R-DA-EPOCH program chemotherapy is typically recommended because these patients often have a poor prognosis. Although numerous factors affect survival of patients with DEL, the roles of the tumor biomarker histone methyltransferase G9a (G9a) and the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) are unknown.We performed a retrospective analysis of data from 51 patients. These patients were newly diagnosed with DEL and treated with R-DA-EPOCH at Taizhou People' s Hospital and Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital between June 2014 and December 2019. Receiver operator characteristic curve results were used to calculate the LMR cutoff value. We used an immunohistochemical analysis to examine G9a expression in DEL tissues. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to determine progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) characteristics. Cox proportional-hazards models were constructed for univariate and multivariate analyses to examine the prognostic values of LMRs and G9a in patients with DEL.The cutoff value for LMR was 2.18. The 5-year PFS rate was 35.3%, and the 5-year OS rate was 39.2%. Patients with DEL with lower LMRs and who were G9a-positive predicted inferior PFS and OS. Univariate analysis revealed that patients with elevated LDH levels, high National Comprehensive Cancer Network International Prognostic Index (NCCN-IPI) scores, LMRs ≤2.18, and G9a-positive results had relatively poorer PFS and OS. The multivariate analysis revealed that LMRs ≤2.18 and a G9a-positive result were independent prognostic factors for PFS and OS in patients with DEL treated with R-DA-EPOCH.The study results suggested that peripheral blood LMRs were an important marker for evaluation of prognosis in patients with DEL. High expression of G9a was associated with worse outcomes, indicating that G9a may serve as a prognostic biomarker for patients with DEL who undergo R-DA-EPOCH program chemotherapy.
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- Pei Xu
- Department of Hematology, the People's Hospital of Taizhou, Taizhou
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University
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- Department of Hematology, the People's Hospital of Taizhou, Taizhou
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- Department of Hematology, the People's Hospital of Taizhou, Taizhou
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- Department of Hematology, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Hematology, the People's Hospital of Taizhou, Taizhou
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- Department of Hematology, the People's Hospital of Taizhou, Taizhou
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Uchida E, Lei MM, Roeland E, Lou U. Evaluating the incidence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with B-cell lymphoma receiving dose-adjusted EPOCH and rituximab. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2021; 28:119-126. [PMID: 33435826 DOI: 10.1177/1078155220985919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies evaluating antiemetic prophylaxis have primarily focused on the solid tumor setting and single-day regimens. This study evaluates antiemetic prophylaxis and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with lymphoma receiving a multiday doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide containing regimen. METHODS This was a retrospective, single center, cohort study evaluating patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma receiving dose-adjusted R-EPOCH in the hospital. Data was collected from the electronic medical record from April 2016 to September 2019. Complete response over 120 hours was the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included complete response during the acute and delayed phases as well as complete control. RESULTS A total of 73 patients who received dose adjusted R-EPOCH were identified. Most patients (n = 39, 53%) were male with a the median age was 63 years (range: 21-81). Most patients received ondansetron 16 mg once daily (n = 48, 66%) on days 1-5 as antiemetic prophylaxis with a minority receiving either dexamethasone (n = 8) or an NK1 antagonist (n = 13) in addition to ondansetron. Complete response rate was 32% and the complete response in the acute and delayed phase was also 32%. CONCLUSION Control of CINV in patients with lymphoma hospitalized to receive dose-adjusted R-EPOCH was suboptimal, with only 32% of patients achieving complete response. Nearly three-quarters of patients received only a 5HT3 receptor antagonist as scheduled antiemetic therapy without an NK1 receptor antagonist. This data supports the importance of improving awareness of regarding multiday CINV guidelines and ensuring timely update and implementation of these evidence-based guidelines.
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- Emma Uchida
- Department of Pharmacy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Yang X, Laliberté F, Germain G, Raut M, Duh MS, Sen SS, Lejeune D, Desai K, Armand P. Treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization, and costs of patients diagnosed with primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma in the United States. J Med Econ 2021; 24:469-478. [PMID: 33784916 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2021.1908001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIMS With the advent of ICD-10-CM codes for PMBCL on 10/01/2015, assessment of treatment patterns and healthcare burden among US patients is possible. This study sought to describe the real-world treatment patterns and economic outcomes of patients with PMBCL. METHODS Data from the Optum Clinformatics DataMart database was used (January 2013-March 2018). Patients with a first PMBCL ICD-10-CM diagnosis (with or without an antecedent ICD-10-CM diagnosis of DLBCL/other lymphoma, which may have been assigned before PMBCL confirmation) after 10/01/2015 (index date) and no ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for unspecified PMBCL/DLBCL were identified as incident patients. Those with PMBCL ICD-10-CM and unspecified ICD-9-CM diagnosis for PMBCL/DLBCL before 10/01/2015 (index date) were identified as prevalent patients. Patients were observed from the index date up to the earliest among death, end of data availability, or end of continuous health plan enrollment. An adapted algorithm was used to identify lines of therapy (LOT). RESULTS Among 118 incident and 30 prevalent PMBCL patients, 14% and 20% of patients received ≥2 LOTs, respectively. In incident patients, 48% received ≥1 LOT, 14% ≥2, and 4% ≥3 LOTs. Among prevalent patients, 63% received ≥1 LOT and 20% ≥2 LOTs. The most frequently recorded 1 L therapy was R-CHOP both among incident and prevalent patients. Mean total healthcare costs for incident and prevalent patients were $149,340 and $92,799 per patient per year, respectively, with higher costs ≤12 months ($187,241 and $167,553). Outpatient costs were the main driver (accounting for 60.5% and 64.6% for incident and prevalent patients, respectively). LIMITATIONS Potential underuse of ICD-10-CM codes shortly after discontinuation of ICD-9-CM codes in 01/2015; regimens identified for each LOT using the claims-based algorithm may not reflect the regimen administered. CONCLUSION The multiple LOTs necessary for a sizeable minority of patients and the high costs of care highlight the significant unmet needs of PMBCL patients.
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Treatment and outcomes of primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma: a three-decade monocentric experience with 151 patients. Ann Hematol 2020; 100:2261-2268. [PMID: 33305333 PMCID: PMC8357719 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-020-04364-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma is a rare entity and often should be promptly treated as a hematological emergency: The initial treatment decision is crucial for the management of this disease. An observational retrospective study was conducted with the aim to improve information on treatment and outcomes of primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma in real practice. After 12 cycles of MACOP-B regimen (methotrexate, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, bleomycin , and prednisone) with or without rituximab, 120 patients out of 151 (79.5%) achieved a complete response and 12 (7.9%) a partial response leading to a global response of 87.4%. The 21-year overall survival is 82.6%; progression-free and disease-free survivals are 69.3% and 86.4%, respectively. Regarding the role of radiotherapy (RT), patients with a negative PET scan after MACOP-B did not undergo RT: One out of these 48 (2.1%) showed a relapse at 11 months. All relapsed/refractory patients who achieved a response with checkpoint inhibitors are still in continuous complete response with a median follow-up of 14 months. Data that we have gathered over a 30-year experience in the treatment of primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma patients clearly indicate that a third-generation chemotherapy regimen such as MACOP-B is feasible and easily deliverable on an outpatient basis. Regarding the unmet medical need of relapsed/refractory patients, new encouraging results occurred with the advent of the checkpoint inhibitors.
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Li W, Richter KA, Tobon KA, McCarthy KT, Kubal TE. Safety and financial analysis of outpatient dose-adjusted EPOCH for B-cell lymphoma at a tertiary comprehensive cancer center. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 27:1684-1690. [PMID: 33092499 DOI: 10.1177/1078155220967080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Dose-adjusted (DA-) EPOCH (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin) is a front-line treatment option for aggressive B-cell lymphomas. Due to regimen complexity, inpatient administration of DA-EPOCH has been historically required. Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) developed an Inpatient/Outpatient (IPOP) program to facilitate administration of complicated regimens in the outpatient setting. We hypothesized that outpatient administration of DA-EPOCH at a comprehensive cancer center is both safe and cost-effective. METHODS We conducted a single-center, retrospective chart review including B-cell lymphoma patients who were 18 years or older and who had received DA-EPOCH at MCC from April 26, 2017 through August 10, 2019. The primary endpoint was hospital admissions during outpatient chemotherapy administration. Additional safety endpoints included hospitalizations between cycles, infectious complications, extravasations, drug spills, pump-malfunctions, and drug-related adverse events. Financial analysis included drug cost, resource utilization, and impact of hospital bed backfill. RESULTS 56 patients received 219 cycles of DA-EPOCH with 193 cycles administered outpatient. Zero patients required hospitalization during outpatient administration of DA-EPOCH, resulting in 965 saved hospital days. 23 patients (41%) were hospitalized between cycles, most commonly due to neutropenic fever (52%). No extravasations were documented throughout the study period. There were few incidences of drug spills or pump malfunctions. Based on current regimen utilization, the annual transition of 84 cycles of DA-EPOCH to the outpatient setting has a positive impact on margin of $1,444,548. CONCLUSIONS Routine outpatient administration of DA-EPOCH is both safe and feasible with a positive annual impact on margin of $1,444,548 at a comprehensive cancer center.
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- Wenhui Li
- Department of Pharmacy, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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- Financial Analysis and Forecasting, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
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Fleming MK, Carr A, Li J, Lundberg JD, Rogers KA. Antiemetic medication efficacy during EPOCH and R-EPOCH treatment. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 27:1691-1698. [PMID: 33092500 DOI: 10.1177/1078155220967722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to determine the adequacy of current institutional standard practice for CINV prophylaxis for EPOCH and R-EPOCH at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital. METHODS Single-center, retrospective analysis was performed including all patients receiving EPOCH or R-EPOCH chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas from 1/1/2012 to 6/30/2017. The primary endpoint was rate of CINV events, which included usage of more than 50 percent of available doses of breakthrough antiemetics while inpatient, hospitalization due to CINV or related complications, or adjustments made to the CINV prophylactic or breakthrough regimen during current or subsequent cycles. Secondary endpoints included determining prescriber adherence to institutional standard CINV prophylaxis, characterization of adjustments to the antiemetic regimen following the incidence of CINV, and identification of high-risk patients that may benefit from additional CINV prophylaxis. RESULTS Of 111 patients, 54 (48.6%) experienced CINV events with any cycle of EPOCH or R-EPOCH chemotherapy. Of those patients, 17 (31.5%) received institutional standard CINV prophylaxis at baseline, 8 (14.8%) received additional scheduled antiemetics, and 26 (48.1%) were prescribed additional breakthrough antiemetics with their first cycle of EPOCH or R-EPOCH. Younger age, diagnosis of anxiety, and previous susceptibility to nausea were significantly associated with CINV events. CONCLUSION This study illustrates the inadequacy of current institutional standard for CINV prophylaxis for patients receiving EPOCH and R-EPOCH, highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens. With nearly half of included patients experiencing CINV events, and most initially receiving more than our standard prophylaxis, changes to our standard antiemetics used with this chemotherapy regimen are needed.
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- Megan K Fleming
- Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.,The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA.,Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Matsuda S, Suzuki R, Takahashi T, Suehiro Y, Tomita N, Izutsu K, Fukuhara N, Imaizumi Y, Shimada K, Nakazato T, Yoshida I, Miyazaki K, Yamaguchi M, Suzumiya J. Dose-adjusted EPOCH with or without rituximab for aggressive lymphoma patients: real world data. Int J Hematol 2020; 112:807-816. [PMID: 32880824 DOI: 10.1007/s12185-020-02984-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone) -/+ rituximab (R) is the standard chemotherapeutic regimen for aggressive lymphoma, but is insufficient for aggressive lymphoma with adverse prognostic factors. Dose-adjusted (DA)-EPOCH (etoposide, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisolone) -/+ R demonstrates excellent efficacy against some aggressive lymphoma. Thus, we conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of this therapy in clinical practice. We enrolled 149 patients from 17 institutions diagnosed between 2007 and 2015. The median follow-up period for survivors was 27 months (range 0.2-123). The complete response (CR) rate of newly diagnosed patients was 79% (95% CI 68-87%). All patients were hospitalized to receive this therapy and 94% of patients also received granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor support. There were no treatment-related deaths. Febrile neutropenia (FN) and grade 3 or 4 infection occurred in 55% and 28% of patients, respectively. There were no significant differences in FN or infection between young (≤ 65 years) and elderly patients (> 65 years). In newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma-not otherwise specified patients (n = 46), the CR rate was 80% (95% CI 64-91%) and the 2-year OS rate was 81% (95% CI 66-90%). In the present study, DA-EPOCH -/+ R exhibited excellent efficacy and feasibility for aggressive lymphoma.
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- Shinichiro Matsuda
- Innovative Cancer Center/Oncology-Hematology, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Innovative Cancer Center/Oncology-Hematology, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Innovative Cancer Center/Oncology-Hematology, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Yokohama Municipal Citizens Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Hematologic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
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- Innovative Cancer Center/Oncology-Hematology, Shimane University Hospital, 89-1 Enya, Izumo, Shimane, 693-8501, Japan.
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Miyazaki K, Asano N, Yamada T, Miyawaki K, Sakai R, Igarashi T, Nishikori M, Ohata K, Sunami K, Yoshida I, Yamamoto G, Takahashi N, Okamoto M, Yano H, Nishimura Y, Tamaru S, Nishikawa M, Izutsu K, Kinoshita T, Suzumiya J, Ohshima K, Kato K, Katayama N, Yamaguchi M. DA-EPOCH-R combined with high-dose methotrexate in patients with newly diagnosed stage II-IV CD5-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a single-arm, open-label, phase II study. Haematologica 2020; 105:2308-2315. [PMID: 33054055 PMCID: PMC7556618 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2019.231076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
CD5-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (CD5+ DLBCL) is characterized by poor prognosis and a high frequency of central nervous system relapse after standard immunochemotherapy. We conducted a phase II study to investigate the efficacy and safety of dose-adjusted (DA)- EPOCH-R (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and rituximab) combined with high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) in newly diagnosed patients with CD5+ DLBCL. Previously untreated patients with stage II to IV CD5+ DLBCL according to the 2008 World Health Organization classification were eligible. Four cycles of DA-EPOCH-R followed by two cycles of HD-MTX and four additional cycles of DAEPOCH- R (DA-EPOCH-R/HD-MTX) were planned as the protocol treatment. The primary end point was 2-year progression-free survival (PFS). Between September 25, 2012, and November 11, 2015, we enrolled 47 evaluable patients. Forty-five (96%) patients completed the protocol treatment. There were no deviations or violations in the DA-EPOCH-R dose levels. The complete response rate was 91%, and the overall response rate was 94%. At a median follow up of 3.1 years (range, 2.0-4.9 years), the 2- year PFS was 79% [95% confidence interval (CI): 64-88]. The 2-year overall survival was 89% (95%CI: 76-95). Toxicity included grade 4 neutropenia in 46 (98%) patients, grade 4 thrombocytopenia 12 (26%) patients, and febrile neutropenia in 31 (66%) patients. No treatment-related death was noted during the study. DA-EPOCH-R/HD-MTX might be a first-line therapy option for stage II-IV CD5+ DLBCL and warrants further investigation. (Trial registered at: UMIN-CTR: UMIN000008507.).
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Affiliation(s)
- Kana Miyazaki
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie.
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Nagano Prefectural Shinshu Medical Center, Suzaka
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- Department of Medical Innovation, Osaka University Hospital, Suita
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Yokohama
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto
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- Department of Hematology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa
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- Department of Hematology, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama
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- Department of Hematologic Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama
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- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Hidaka
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- Department of Hematology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake
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- Department of Hematology, Kainan Hospital Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, Yatomi
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- Clinical Research Support Center, Mie University Hospital, Tsu
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- Clinical Research Support Center, Mie University Hospital, Tsu
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- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo; Department of Hematology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo
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- Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo
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- Department of Pathology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie
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