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Ihbe-Heffinger A, Paessens BJ, von Schilling C, Shlaen M, Gottschalk N, Berger K, Bernard R, Kiechle M, Peschel C, Jacobs VR. Management of Febrile Neutropenia – a German Prospective Hospital Cost Analysis in Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Primary Breast Cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 34:241-6. [DOI: 10.1159/000327711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14607, USA.
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Ng JH, Ang XY, Tan SH, Tao M, Lim ST, Chan A. Breakthrough febrile neutropenia and associated complications in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients receiving pegfilgrastim. Acta Haematol 2011; 125:107-14. [PMID: 21109731 DOI: 10.1159/000321545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2010] [Accepted: 09/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a dose-limiting complication of chemotherapy. Judicious usage of prophylactic granulocyte-colony-stimulating factors, such as pegfilgrastim, can prevent the occurrence of FN. Although studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of pegfilgrastim to prevent FN in lymphoma patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy, limited data is available to identify patients who are at risk of developing FN despite primary prophylaxis with pegfilgrastim (breakthrough FN). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to: (1) identify clinical characteristics of patients who develop breakthrough FN, and (2) provide descriptive data on the incidence of breakthrough FN among lymphoma patients. METHODS This is a single-centre, retrospective cohort study. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients who received CHOP-based chemotherapy with pegfilgrastim between January 2007 and May 2009 were identified through the Singapore Lymphoma Registry. Patient demographics, past and present medical history, cancer treatment history and laboratory parameters were collected from electronic databases and medical records. In this study, patients did not receive oral antibiotic prophylaxis along with chemotherapy. RESULTS A total of 132 patients were included in the final analysis. Median age of patients was 55 years. The incidence of breakthrough FN among patients in cycle 1 and across all cycles was 4.5% and 13.6%, respectively (n = 132). 3.3% (n = 60) of the patients receiving dose-dense chemotherapy had breakthrough FN, and this was 22.2% (n = 72) in patients receiving standard dose chemotherapy. Administration of chemotherapy every 21 days (adjusted OR = 12.1, p = 0.009) and patients with positive blood cultures (adjusted OR = 18.1, p = 0.001) were strongly associated with the occurrence of breakthrough FN. CONCLUSION Despite routine administration of pegfilgrastim with CHOP chemotherapy, a high proportion of patients experienced FN after chemotherapy. Identifying patients at risk for breakthrough FN events may allow the optimization of myeloid growth factor usage among lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Lyman GH, Kuderer NM, Crawford J, Wolff DA, Culakova E, Poniewierski MS, Dale DC. Predicting individual risk of neutropenic complications in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. Cancer 2010; 117:1917-27. [PMID: 21509769 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 162] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2010] [Revised: 08/23/2010] [Accepted: 09/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND A prospective cohort study was undertaken to develop and validate a risk model for neutropenic complications in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. METHODS The study population consisted of 3760 patients with common solid tumors or malignant lymphoma who were beginning a new chemotherapy regimen at 115 practice sites throughout the United States. A regression model for neutropenic complications was developed and then validated by using a random split-sample selection process. RESULTS No significant differences in the derivation and validation populations were observed. The risk of neutropenic complications was greatest in cycle 1 with no significant difference in predicted risk between the 2 cohorts in univariate analysis. After adjustment for cancer type and age, major independent risk factors in multivariate analysis included: prior chemotherapy, abnormal hepatic and renal function, low white blood count, chemotherapy and planned delivery ≥85%. At a predicted risk cutpoint of 10%, model test performance included: sensitivity 90%, specificity 59%, and predictive value positive and negative of 34% and 96%, respectively. Further analysis confirmed model discrimination for risk of febrile neutropenia over multiple chemotherapy cycles. CONCLUSIONS A risk model for neutropenic complications was developed and validated in a large prospective cohort of patients who were beginning cancer chemotherapy that may guide the effective and cost-effective use of available supportive care.
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- Gary H Lyman
- Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
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Gerlier L, Lamotte M, Awada A, Bosly A, Bries G, Cocquyt V, Focan C, Henry S, Lalami Y, Machiels JP, Mebis J, Straetmans N, Verhoeven D, Somers L. The use of chemotherapy regimens carrying a moderate or high risk of febrile neutropenia and the corresponding management of febrile neutropenia: an expert survey in breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. BMC Cancer 2010; 10:642. [PMID: 21092320 PMCID: PMC3006392 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-10-642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2010] [Accepted: 11/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of chemotherapy regimens with moderate or high risk of febrile neutropenia (defined as having a FN incidence of 10% or more) and the respective incidence and clinical management of FN in breast cancer and NHL has not been studied in Belgium. The existence of a medical need for G-CSF primary and secondary prophylaxis with these regimens was investigated in a real-life setting. METHODS Nine oncologists and six hematologists from different Belgian general hospitals and university centers were surveyed to collect expert opinion and real-life data (year 2007) on the use of chemotherapy regimens with moderate or high risk of febrile neutropenia and the clinical management of FN in patients aged <65 years with breast cancer or NHL. Data were retrospectively obtained, over a 6-month observation period. RESULTS The most frequently used regimens in breast cancer patients (n = 161) were FEC (45%), FEC-T (37%) and docetaxel alone (6%). In NHL patients (n = 39), R-CHOP-21 (33%) and R-ACVBP-14 (15%) were mainly used. Without G-CSF primary prophylaxis (PP), FN occurred in 31% of breast cancer patients, and 13% had PSN. After G-CSF secondary prophylaxis (SP), 4% experienced further FN events. Only 1 breast cancer patient received PP, and did not experience a severe neutropenic event. Overall, 30% of chemotherapy cycles observed in breast cancer patients were protected by PP/SP. In 10 NHL patients receiving PP, 2 (20%) developed FN, whereas 13 (45%) of the 29 patients without PP developed FN and 3 (10%) PSN. Overall, 55% of chemotherapy cycles observed in NHL patients were protected by PP/SP. Impaired chemotherapy delivery (timing and/or dose) was reported in 40% (breast cancer) and 38% (NHL) of patients developing FN. Based on oncologist expert opinion, hospitalization rates for FN (average length of stay) without and with PP were, respectively, 48% (4.2 days) and 19% (1.5 days). Similar rates were obtained from hematologists. CONCLUSIONS Despite the studied chemotherapy regimens being known to be associated with a moderate or high risk of FN, upfront G-CSF prophylaxis was rarely used. The observed incidence of severe neutropenic events without G-CSF prophylaxis was higher than generally reported in the literature. The impact on medical resources used is sizeable.
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- Laetitia Gerlier
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, IMS Health Consulting, Medialaan 38, 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, IMS Health Consulting, Medialaan 38, 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology Clinic, Jules Bordet Institute, boulevard de Waterloo, 121, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital of Mont-Godinne, Avenue Dr G. Therasse, 1, B-5530 Yvoir, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology, Virga Jesse Hospital, Stadsomvaart, 11, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology, University Hospital Ghent, De Pintelaan, 185, B-9000 Gent, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology, CHC-Saint-Joseph Clinic, rue de Hesbaye, 75, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Mont-Godinne, Avenue Dr G. Therasse, 1, B-5530 Yvoir, Belgium
- Medical Oncology, Sainte-Elisabeth Clinic, place Louise Godin, 15, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology Clinic, Jules Bordet Institute, boulevard de Waterloo, 121, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology, UCL Saint-Luc University Hospital, Avenue Hippocrate 10, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology, Virga Jesse Hospital, Stadsomvaart, 11, B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology, Jolimont Hospital, rue Ferrer, 159, B-7100 Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium
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- Medical Oncology, Iridiumkankernetwerk, AZ Klina, Augustijnslei 100, B-2930 Brasschaat, Belgium
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- OncoLogX, Arthur Boelstraat 66, B-2990 Wuustwezel, Belgium
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Aapro MS, Bohlius J, Cameron DA, Dal Lago L, Donnelly JP, Kearney N, Lyman GH, Pettengell R, Tjan-Heijnen VC, Walewski J, Weber DC, Zielinski C. 2010 update of EORTC guidelines for the use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor to reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia in adult patients with lymphoproliferative disorders and solid tumours. Eur J Cancer 2010; 47:8-32. [PMID: 21095116 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 743] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2010] [Accepted: 10/18/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a major risk factor for infection-related morbidity and mortality and also a significant dose-limiting toxicity in cancer treatment. Patients developing severe (grade 3/4) or febrile neutropenia (FN) during chemotherapy frequently receive dose reductions and/or delays to their chemotherapy. This may impact the success of treatment, particularly when treatment intent is either curative or to prolong survival. In Europe, prophylactic treatment with granulocyte-colony stimulating factors (G-CSFs), such as filgrastim (including approved biosimilars), lenograstim or pegfilgrastim is available to reduce the risk of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. However, the use of G-CSF prophylactic treatment varies widely in clinical practice, both in the timing of therapy and in the patients to whom it is offered. The need for generally applicable, European-focused guidelines led to the formation of a European Guidelines Working Party by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the publication in 2006 of guidelines for the use of G-CSF in adult cancer patients at risk of chemotherapy-induced FN. A new systematic literature review has been undertaken to ensure that recommendations are current and provide guidance on clinical practice in Europe. We recommend that patient-related adverse risk factors, such as elderly age (≥65 years) and neutrophil count be evaluated in the overall assessment of FN risk before administering each cycle of chemotherapy. It is important that after a previous episode of FN, patients receive prophylactic administration of G-CSF in subsequent cycles. We provide an expanded list of common chemotherapy regimens considered to have a high (≥20%) or intermediate (10-20%) risk of FN. Prophylactic G-CSF continues to be recommended in patients receiving a chemotherapy regimen with high risk of FN. When using a chemotherapy regimen associated with FN in 10-20% of patients, particular attention should be given to patient-related risk factors that may increase the overall risk of FN. In situations where dose-dense or dose-intense chemotherapy strategies have survival benefits, prophylactic G-CSF support is recommended. Similarly, if reductions in chemotherapy dose intensity or density are known to be associated with a poor prognosis, primary G-CSF prophylaxis may be used to maintain chemotherapy. Clinical evidence shows that filgrastim, lenograstim and pegfilgrastim have clinical efficacy and we recommend the use of any of these agents to prevent FN and FN-related complications where indicated. Filgrastim biosimilars are also approved for use in Europe. While other forms of G-CSF, including biosimilars, are administered by a course of daily injections, pegfilgrastim allows once-per-cycle administration. Choice of formulation remains a matter for individual clinical judgement. Evidence from multiple low level studies derived from audit data and clinical practice suggests that some patients receive suboptimal daily G-CSFs; the use of pegfilgrastim may avoid this problem.
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- M S Aapro
- Multidisciplinary Oncology Institute, Clinique de Genolier, 1, route du Muids, 1272 Genolier, Switzerland.
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Yakushijin Y, Shikata H, Takaoka I, Horikawa T, Takeuchi K, Yamanouchi J, Azuma T, Narumi H, Hato T, Yasukawa M. Usage of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor every 2 days is clinically useful and cost-effective for febrile neutropenia during early courses of chemotherapy. Int J Clin Oncol 2010; 16:118-24. [PMID: 20924633 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-010-0134-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2010] [Accepted: 09/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND In order to analyze the clinical activity and cost-effectiveness of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF), the prophylactic usage of G-CSF in patients treated with a single chemotherapy regimen during early courses was prospectively evaluated. METHODS Thirty patients with newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treated with the first course of an R-CHOP regimen were enrolled randomly. After treatment with the first course of chemotherapy, a daily dose of G-CSF (lenograstim, 100 μg) was administered to half (15 cases) of the patients, and a dose of G-CSF (100 μg) was administered every other day to the other half of the patients when leukocytopenia (<1.5 × 10(9)/L) and/or neutropenia (<0.5 × 10(9)/L) occurred. Changes in leukocyte and neutrophil counts, prophylaxis, febrile neutropenia (FN) events, and cost performance between the two groups were analyzed. RESULTS No significant difference between the two groups was observed in recoveries of leukocyte and neutrophil counts and evidence of FN. The only difference was the total cost of G-CSF. CONCLUSION We concluded that every-other-day use of G-CSF was as clinically effective for the prophylaxis of FN as the daily use of G-CSF, and economically speaking, the administration of G-CSF every other day should be more beneficial for patients with NHL during early courses of R-CHOP chemotherapy.
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- Yoshihiro Yakushijin
- Cancer Center of Ehime University Hospital, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 7910295, Japan.
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Trends in G-CSF use in 990 patients after EORTC and ASCO guidelines. Eur J Cancer 2010; 46:2389-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2010] [Revised: 04/26/2010] [Accepted: 04/29/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ishii K, Urase F, Nagare Y, Kimura H, Manabe M, Yagi T, Teshima H, Hayashi K, Shibano M, Tsukaguchi M, Katsurada T, Mugitani A, Kitayama H, Nomura S. VNCOP-B plus rituximab therapy in elderly patients with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A multicenter experience. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2010; 51:209-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2009.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2009] [Revised: 10/13/2009] [Accepted: 10/14/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The expansion of older population segments and the continuous increase in the incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) makes this group of neoplasms an important and growing problem. Older NHL patients have increased risk of therapy-related toxicity as a result of age-related physiological changes and frequent co-morbidities. A functional assessment of the elderly patient is necessary to determine the likelihood of tolerating and responding to therapy. The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is one multidisciplinary tool that has been applied successfully to older cancer patients and aids in identification of subjects who will or will not benefit from anti-neoplastic treatment. Although indolent lymphomas present more frequently at advanced stage, randomized trials do not show better outcomes with early therapy, supporting close observation until specific therapeutic indications arise. Use of the monoclonal antibody rituximab as a single agent or in combination with chemotherapy improves survival and has become the standard of care in first-line treatment. Radioimmunoconjugates, bendamustine, and other monoclonal antibodies as well as novel targeted agents also are active against indolent lymphomas. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is an aggressive but potentially curable disease. Several trials performed exclusively in elderly patients have demonstrated improved response rates and survival with the addition of rituximab to CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin [adriamycin], vincristine, prednisone) chemotherapy in the front-line setting. Salvage chemotherapy followed by autologous haematopoietic cell transplant (autoHCT) has been shown to have better failure-free and overall survival in randomized trials involving younger patients. Highly selected individuals up to age 70 years may attain long-term survival benefit from autoHCT, although transplant-related mortality is higher than in younger patients.
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- Paolo F Caimi
- Department of Medicine, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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Hurria A, Cohen HJ, Extermann M. Geriatric Oncology Research in the Cooperative Groups: A Report of a SIOG Special Meeting. J Geriatr Oncol 2010; 1:40-44. [PMID: 21218146 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2010.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this meeting was to bring together geriatric oncology researchers in the cooperative groups to discuss the design of clinical trials to improve our knowledge of the efficacy and toxicity of cancer therapeutics in older adults with cancer. DESIGN: Meeting of cooperative group leaders in geriatric oncology research RESULTS: Several strategies were suggested to improve our knowledge of the efficacy and toxicity of cancer therapeutics in older adults. These include: 1) developing therapeutic studies for older adults who are not eligible for standard clinical trials (because of comorbidity or functional status), or for patients who are deemed to be at high risk for toxicity from standard therapy (frail or vulnerable); 2) identifying the age group of older adults who are underrepresented on clinical trials and developing trials specifically for these patients; 3) designing trials to include a certain proportion of older adults for subset analyses; and 4) including a geriatric assessment in therapeutic clinical trials in order to identify factors other than chronologic age that identify those older adults who are "vulnerable" (at risk for toxicity) and "fit" (able to tolerate cancer therapy without significant toxicity). CONCLUSIONS: To address knowledge gaps in geriatric oncology, national and international cooperative group leaders discussed strategies in clinical trial design to improve the evidence-based research and accrual of older adults. Linking the efforts among cooperative groups will expedite this progress, and this conference was a major first step toward this goal.
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- Arti Hurria
- Director, Cancer and Aging Research Program, City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, , Phone 626-256-4673 x64173, FAX: 626-301-8898
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Lyman GH, Rolston KVI. How we treat febrile neutropenia in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. J Oncol Pract 2010; 6:149-52. [PMID: 20808559 PMCID: PMC2868641 DOI: 10.1200/jop.091092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Although improved supportive care has reduced mortality associated with febrile neutropenia, it continues to cause chemotherapy limitations, morbidity, mortality, and cost among patients with cancer.
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- Gary H. Lyman
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, NC, and Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, NC, and Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Hirakawa T, Yamaguchi H, Yokose N, Gomi S, Inokuchi K, Dan K. Importance of maintaining the relative dose intensity of CHOP-like regimens combined with rituximab in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Ann Hematol 2010; 89:897-904. [PMID: 20414658 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-010-0956-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2009] [Accepted: 03/29/2010] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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CHOP-like regimen combined with rituximab is a standard chemotherapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The relative dose intensity (RDI) was proposed as an index of the dose and administration interval of agents. Previous studies reported that the maintenance of the RDI during CHOP therapy improved the treatment results. However, few studies regarding RDI have reviewed patients receiving combination therapy with CHOP and rituximab. We investigated the influence of RDI maintenance, involving combination therapy with rituximab, on therapeutic effects in patients with DLBCL. We retrospectively examined 152 DLBCL patients who were treated with CHOP-like regimen combined with rituximab in whom the RDI could be followed up. Multivariate analysis revealed that international prognosis index (IPI) high intermediate-high (HI-H) (p = 0.005) and RDI of less than 70% (p = 0.007) were independent prognostic factors for low progression free survival. Concerning overall survival, IPI HI-H (p = 0.027) and an RDI of less than 70% (p = 0.002) were involved in an unfavorable prognosis. In addition, age over 60 years (p = 0.003), R-THPCOP (p = 0.034), or the presence of febrile neutropenia (p = 0.004) made RDI maintenance difficult, and prophylactic G-CSF therapy (p = 0.026) was useful for maintaining the RDI. Maintaining the RDI is important even in the era of rituximab-combined chemotherapy for DLBCL.
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- Tsuneaki Hirakawa
- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Gutiérrez A, Mestre F, Pérez-Manga G, Rodríguez J. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the older. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2010; 78:59-72. [PMID: 20303778 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2010.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2009] [Revised: 02/15/2010] [Accepted: 02/18/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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The incidence of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLCL) in the older is growing to the point of becoming a health priority in the next decades. Prognostic factors and the biology of the tumor are not very different between younger and older populations. Furthermore, it seems that the response rate is basically similar in both populations, provided an appropriate dose of chemotherapy is administered. However, there seem to be differences with regard to a lower tolerance to treatment and a higher relapse rate in responsive older patients. To analyze these problems we review the most important differences between young and older DLCL patients in terms of immunologic status, treatment toxicity and the presence of other concomitant diseases or organ dysfunctions. We also consider the most relevant clinical studies that may allow us to make the appropriate decisions regarding DLCL therapy in this older population.
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- A Gutiérrez
- Service of Hematology, University Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Hosmer W, Malin J, Wong M. Development and validation of a prediction model for the risk of developing febrile neutropenia in the first cycle of chemotherapy among elderly patients with breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer. Support Care Cancer 2010; 19:333-41. [PMID: 20179995 PMCID: PMC3046362 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-010-0821-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2009] [Accepted: 01/13/2010] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Purpose Current guidelines recommend prophylactic use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factors (G-CSF) when febrile neutropenia (FN) risk is greater than 20%. Advanced age is a risk factor for FN; however, little is known about the impact of other factors on the incidence of FN in an older population. Patients and methods We analyzed SEER-Medicare data (1994–2005) to develop and validate a prediction model for hospitalization with fever, infection, or neutropenia occurring after chemotherapy initiation for patients with breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer. Results In multivariate analysis (N = 58,053) independent predictors of FN included advanced stage at diagnosis [stage 2 (OR 1.29; 95% CI: 1.09–1.53), stage 3 (1.38; 95% CI: 1.19–1.60), and stage 4 (1.57; 95% CI: 1.35–1.83)], number of associated comorbid conditions [one condition (1.13; 95% CI: 1.02–1.28), two conditions (1.39; 95% CI: 1.22–1.57), and three or more conditions (1.81; 95% CI: 1.61–2.04)], receipt of myelosuppressive chemotherapy (1.11; 95% CI: 0.94–1.32), and receipt of chemotherapy within 1 month of diagnosis [1 to 3 months (0.70; 95% CI: 0.62–0.80) and greater than 3 months (0.63; 95% CI: 0.55–0.73)]. Conclusion We created a prediction model for febrile neutropenia with first cycle of chemotherapy in a large population of elderly patients with common malignancies.
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- Wylie Hosmer
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Miller K. Using a computer-based risk assessment tool to identify risk for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2010; 14:87-91. [PMID: 20118031 DOI: 10.1188/10.cjon.87-91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This article evaluates the feasibility of developing and implementing a computer-based risk assessment tool (CBRAT) for febrile neutropenia and determines whether it could improve documentation of risk assessment in patients starting myelosuppressive chemotherapy regimens. The CBRAT was designed using a template creator in a commercial electronic medical records system. The effectiveness of the CBRAT was evaluated by comparing medical records data of patients with one or more risk factor for febrile neutropenia who were given prophylactic granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor before and after implementation. CBRAT usage significantly increased the likelihood of documented febrile neutropenia risk assessment from 13% before implementation to 100% after implementation (p < 0.001). No significant changes occurred in febrile neutropenia incidence rates, dose reductions, or dose delays. In addition, healthcare providers quickly learned how to operate the CBRAT and used it routinely, significantly improving the number of patients with documented febrile neutropenia risk assessment. Implementation of a computer-based tool can help nurses follow evidence-based guidelines that recommend routine febrile neutropenia risk assessment for patients initiating myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
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- Kevin Miller
- Women's Health Center, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Brunello A, Loaldi E, Balducci L. Dose adjustment and supportive care before and during treatment. Cancer Treat Rev 2009; 35:493-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2009.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pettengell R, Aapro M, Brusamolino E, Caballero D, Coiffier B, Pfreundschuh M, Trneny M, Walewski J. Implications of the European Organisation for Research And Treatment Of Cancer (EORTC) guidelines on the use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for lymphoma care. Clin Drug Investig 2009; 29:491-513. [PMID: 19591512 DOI: 10.2165/00044011-200929080-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a potentially life-threatening complication of myelosuppressive chemotherapy. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) guidelines recommend use of primary granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) prophylaxis if the overall FN risk to a patient is >or=20%, or if a reduction in chemotherapy dose intensity correlates with a poorer outcome. Many of the regimens used for treatment of lymphoma, including R-CHOP (rituximab combined with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone), are associated with an FN risk of approximately 20% or higher. Individual patient factors that may increase the risk of FN such as advanced age or advanced disease should be taken into account when assessing the need for G-CSF support. Predictive models are being developed to facilitate individual risk assessment. Additional anti-infective prophylaxis may be indicated in some settings. There is now much evidence for the benefits of G-CSF in reducing the incidence of FN and facilitating delivery of chemotherapy, including dose-escalated and dose-dense (interval-reduced) regimens. If given according to guidelines, G-CSF has the potential to reduce FN and related morbidity. Furthermore, by facilitating delivery of planned chemotherapy, use of G-CSF may potentially influence survival in the curative setting. Implementation of the EORTC guidelines will lead to a greater proportion of patients receiving G-CSFs, but the costs involved should be at least partly offset by a reduction in FN and its associated costs, including those of hospitalization.
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- Ruth Pettengell
- Department of Heamatology, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK.
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Lyman GH, Lalla A, Barron RL, Dubois RW. Cost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus filgrastim primary prophylaxis in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy in the United States. Clin Ther 2009; 31:1092-104. [PMID: 19539110 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2009] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor reduces the risk for febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. OBJECTIVE We estimated the incremental cost-effectiveness of primary prophylaxis (starting in cycle 1 of chemotherapy) with pegfilgrastim versus filgrastim in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy in the United States. METHODS A decision-analytic model was constructed from a health payer's perspective with a lifetime study horizon. The model considered direct medical costs and outcomes related to reduced FN and potential survival benefits due to reduced FN-related mortality and on-time receipt of full-dose chemotherapy. Sensitivity analyses were conducted. RESULTS Pegfilgrastim was cost-saving and more effective (ie, dominant strategy) than 11-day filgrastim. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) for pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim was $12,904 per FN episode avoided. Adding the survival benefit due to reduced FN mortality and receipt of optimal chemotherapy dose yielded an ICER of $31,511 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained and $14,415 per QALY gained, respectively. The most influential factors included inpatient FN case-fatality rate, cost of pegfilgrastim and filgrastim, baseline probability of FN, relative risk for FN between filgrastim and pegfil-grastim, and cost of administration of filgrastim. CONCLUSION Pegfilgrastim was cost-saving compared with 11-day filgrastim and cost-effective compared with 6-day filgrastim from a health payer's perspective for the primary prophylaxis of FN in these women with early-stage breast cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
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- Gary H Lyman
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Terada Y, Nakamae H, Aimoto R, Kanashima H, Sakamoto E, Aimoto M, Inoue E, Koh H, Nakane T, Takeoka Y, Ohsawa M, Koh KR, Yamane T, Nakao Y, Ohta K, Mugitani A, Teshima H, Hino M. Impact of relative dose intensity (RDI) in CHOP combined with rituximab (R-CHOP) on survival in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2009; 28:116. [PMID: 19689822 PMCID: PMC2743657 DOI: 10.1186/1756-9966-28-116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2009] [Accepted: 08/19/2009] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background Recently, maintaining higher relative dose intensity (RDI) of chemotherapeutic drugs has become a widespread practice in an attempt to achieve better outcomes in the treatment of aggressive lymphoma. The addition of rituximab to chemotherapy regimens has significantly improved outcome in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBL). However, it is unknown if higher RDI in chemotherapy when combined with rituximab leads to a better outcome in aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Methods We retrospectively evaluated the impact of the RDI of initial chemotherapy (consisting of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone with rituximab (R-CHOP) on outcome in 100 newly diagnosed DLBL patients. Results A multivariate Cox regression model showed that RDI trended towards a significant association with mortality [hazard ratio per 0.1 of RDI = 0.8; 95% confidence interval 0.6–1.0; P = 0.08]. Additionally, on multivariate logistic analysis, advanced age was a significant factor for reduced RDI. Conclusion Our data suggest that in DLBL patients, mortality was affected by RDI of R-CHOP as the initial treatment, and the retention of a high RDI could therefore be crucial.
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- Yoshiki Terada
- Hematology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University, Osaka, Japan.
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Renwick W, Pettengell R, Green M. Use of Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim to Support Delivery of Chemotherapy. BioDrugs 2009; 23:175-86. [PMID: 19627169 DOI: 10.2165/00063030-200923030-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- William Renwick
- Department of Haematology and Medical Oncology, Western Hospital, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Lambert LA, Armstrong TS, Lee JJ, Liu S, Katz MHG, Eng C, Wolff RA, Tortorice ML, Tansey P, Gonzalez-Moreno S, Lambert DH, Mansfield PF. Incidence, risk factors, and impact of severe neutropenia after hyperthermic intraperitoneal mitomycin C. Ann Surg Oncol 2009; 16:2181-7. [PMID: 19475451 PMCID: PMC2711905 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-009-0523-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2008] [Revised: 04/23/2009] [Accepted: 04/23/2009] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) are considered the standard of care for patients with peritoneal dissemination of appendiceal cancer and are increasingly being evaluated for use in patients with carcinomatosis from colon cancer. Mitomycin C (MMC) is one of the most frequently used HIPEC agents in the management of peritoneal-based gastrointestinal malignancies. This study analyzes the incidence and risk factors for developing neutropenia following MMC-HIPEC combined with CRS. METHODS All patients undergoing CRS and MMC-HIPEC for appendiceal cancer between January 1993 and October 2006 were retrospectively reviewed. Logistic regression was used to identify risk factors for the development of neutropenia, defined as an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1,000/mm(3). RESULTS One hundred and twenty MMC-HIPEC were performed in 117 patients with appendiceal cancer. The incidence of neutropenia was 39%. Neutropenia occurred in 57.6% of female and 21.3% of male patients (p < 0.0001). Female gender and MMC dose per body surface area (BSA) were independent risk factors for neutropenia on multivariable logistic regression [odds ratio (OR) of neutropenia in females = 3.58 (95% confidence interval, CI: 1.52, 8.43); OR for 5 unit (mg/m(2)) increase in MMC dose per BSA = 3.37 (95% CI: 1.72, 6.63)]. Neutropenia did not increase the risk of mortality, postoperative infection or length of hospital stay. CONCLUSION Neutropenia is a frequent complication associated with MMC-HIPEC. Female sex and MMC dose per BSA are independent risk factors for neutropenia. These differences must be considered in the management of patients undergoing MMC-HIPEC to minimize the toxicity of the procedure.
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- Laura A Lambert
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Ramsey SD, Liu Z, Boer R, Sullivan SD, Malin J, Doan QV, Dubois RW, Lyman GH. Cost-effectiveness of primary versus secondary prophylaxis with pegfilgrastim in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2009; 12:217-225. [PMID: 18673353 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2008.00434.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) reduces the risk of febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. We estimated the incremental cost-effectiveness of G-CSF pegfilgrastim primary (starting in cycle 1 and continuing in subsequent cycles of chemotherapy) versus secondary (only after an FN event) prophylaxis in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy with a >or=20% FN risk. METHODS A decision-analytic model was constructed from a health insurer's perspective with a lifetime study horizon. The model considers direct medical costs and outcomes related to reduced FN and potential survival benefits because of reduced FN-related mortality. Inputs for the model were obtained from the medical literature. Sensitivity analyses were conducted across plausible ranges in parameter values. RESULTS The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of pegfilgrastim as primary versus secondary prophylaxis was $48,000/FN episode avoided. Adding survival benefit from avoiding FN mortality yielded an ICER of $110,000/life-year gained (LYG) or $116,000/quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained. The most influential factors included FN case-fatality, FN relative risk reduction from primary prophylaxis, and age at diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Compared with secondary prophylaxis, the cost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim as primary prophylaxis may be equivalent or superior to other commonly used supportive care interventions for women with breast cancer. Further assessment of the direct impact of G-CSF on short- and long-term survival is needed to substantiate these findings.
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- Scott D Ramsey
- Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington Department of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98109, USA.
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Lyman G, Lalla A, Barron R, Dubois RW. Cost-effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim primary prophylaxis in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving CHOP-21 in United States. Curr Med Res Opin 2009; 25:401-11. [PMID: 19192985 DOI: 10.1185/03007990802636817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Prophylaxis with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) reduces the risk of febrile neutropenia (FN) in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Randomized clinical trials have shown that pegfilgrastim, a 2nd-generation G-CSF, is at least as effective as the 1st-generation G-CSF filgrastim. In the meta-analysis of trials pegfilgrastim performed better than filgrastim with respect to FN risk. The incremental cost-effectiveness of primary prophylaxis (starting in cycle 1 and continuing in subsequent cycles of chemotherapy) with pegfilgrastim versus filgrastim used for 6 days (as is often used in clinical practice) was estimated in patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy in the United States. METHODS A decision-analytic model was constructed from a health insurer's perspective with a life-time study horizon. The model considered direct medical costs and outcomes related to reduced FN and potential survival benefits due to reduced FN-related mortality. Inputs for the model were obtained from the medical literature. Sensitivity analyses were conducted across plausible ranges in parameter values. RESULTS The incremental cost-effectiveness (ICER) of pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim primary prophylaxis was $2167/FN episode avoided. Adding survival benefit from avoiding FN mortality yielded an ICER of $5532/LY gained or $6190/QALY gained. When the potential benefit of optimized chemotherapy was included, the ICER was $1494/LY gained or $1677/QALY gained. The most influential factors included cost of pegfilgrastim, relative risk of FN between pegfilgrastim and filgrastim, FN case-fatality rate, cost of filgrastim and baseline FN risk. CONCLUSIONS Pegfilgrastim is cost-effective in primary prophylaxis of FN compared to 6 days per cycle of filgrastim, in patients with NHL receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy (e.g., cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin + vincristine + prednisolone [CHOP-21]) chemotherapy. Study limitations included lack of direct evidence linking G-CSF use with a reduction in FN-related mortality and limited data that show a relationship between relative dose intensity (RDI) and cancer-specific patient survival.
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- Gary Lyman
- Duke University School of Medicine and the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Wu Y, Aravind S, Ranganathan G, Martin A, Nalysnyk L. Anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy for solid tumors: A descriptive study of a large outpatient oncology practice database, 2000–2007. Clin Ther 2009; 31 Pt 2:2416-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Liu Z, Doan QV, Malin J, Leonard R. The economic value of primary prophylaxis using pegfilgrastim compared with filgrastim in patients with breast cancer in the UK. APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY 2009; 7:193-205. [PMID: 19799473 DOI: 10.1007/bf03256152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a serious adverse event associated with myelotoxic chemotherapy that predisposes patients to life-threatening bacterial infections. Prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSFs) from the first cycle of chemotherapy is recommended by the 2006 American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2008 National Comprehensive Cancer Network and 2006 European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer guidelines when the overall risk of FN is approximately 20% or higher. Once-per-cycle pegfilgrastim and daily filgrastim are two commonly used G-CSFs with different dosing schedules and associated costs. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost effectiveness of pegfilgrastim versus filgrastim primary prophylaxis in women with early-stage breast cancer receiving chemotherapy in the UK. METHODS A decision-analytic model was constructed from the UK NHS perspective with a lifetime study horizon. The model simulated three clinical scenarios: scenario 1 assumed that pegfilgrastim and filgrastim had differential impact on the risk of FN; scenario 2 assumed additional differential impact on FN-related mortality; and scenario 3 assumed additional differential impact on chemotherapy relative dose intensity (RDI) with long-term survival effects. The base-case population included 45-year-old women with stage II breast cancer receiving four chemotherapy cycles, with an FN risk of approximately 20% or higher. Model inputs, including FN risk, FN case-fatality, RDI, impact of RDI on survival and utility scores, were based on a review of the literature and expert panel validation. Using data from the literature, it was estimated that the absolute risk of FN associated with pegfilgrastim was 5.5% lower than with 11-day filgrastim (7% vs 12.5%), and 10.5% lower than with 6-day filgrastim (7% vs 17.5%). Costs were taken from official price lists or the literature and included drugs, drug administration, FN-related hospitalizations and subsequent medical costs. Breast cancer mortality and all-cause mortality were obtained from official statistics. The main outcome measures were the costs ( pound, year 2006 values) per percentage decrease in (absolute) FN risk, per FN event avoided, per life-year gained (LYG), and per QALY gained. Model robustness was tested using deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. RESULTS Pegfilgrastim was cost saving compared with 11-day filgrastim ( pound 3196 vs pound 4315). Compared with 6-day filgrastim, pegfilgrastim was associated with a cost of pound 4200 per FN event avoided, or pound 42 per 1% decrease in absolute risk of FN, in scenario 1. In scenario 2, pegfilgrastim provided 0.055 more LYGs or 0.052 more QALYs at a minimal cost increase of pound 441 ( pound 3196 vs pound 2754) per person, yielding an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of pound 8075/LYG or pound 8526/QALY. In scenario 3, when all potential benefits of G-CSF were considered, the ICER became pound 3955/LYG or pound 4161/QALY. Results were most sensitive to the relative risk of FN for 6-day filgrastim versus pegfilgrastim. CONCLUSION In this UK analysis, pegfilgrastim appears to dominate 11-day use of filgrastim. The value of pegfilgrastim versus 6-day filgrastim at pound 4161-8526/QALY was very favourable compared with the commonly used threshold in the UK. In this setting, primary prophylaxis with pegfilgrastim may be cost effective compared with filgrastim.
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- Zhimei Liu
- Cerner LifeSciences, Beverly Hills, California, USA.
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Hershman DL, McBride RB, Eisenberger A, Tsai WY, Grann VR, Jacobson JS. Doxorubicin, cardiac risk factors, and cardiac toxicity in elderly patients with diffuse B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2008; 26:3159-65. [PMID: 18591554 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.14.1242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 258] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Anthracycline-based chemotherapy, which improves survival for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, is often withheld from elderly patients because of its cardiotoxicity. We studied the cardiac effects of doxorubicin in a population-based sample of older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Among patients age > or = 65 years diagnosed with DLBCL from 1991 to 2002 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare database, we developed logistic regression models of the associations of doxorubicin with demographic, clinical, and cardiac variables. We then developed Cox proportional hazards models of the association between doxorubicin and subsequent congestive heart failure (CHF), taking predictors of CHF into account. RESULTS Of 9,438 patients with DLBCL, 3,164 (42%) received doxorubicin-based chemotherapy. Any doxorubicin use was associated with a 29% increase in risk of CHF (95% CI, 1.02 to 1.62); CHF risk increased with number of doxorubicin claims, increasing age, prior heart disease, comorbidities, diabetes, and hypertension; hypertension intensified the effect of doxorubicin on risk of CHF (hazard ratio = 1.8; P < .01). In the 8 years after diagnosis, the adjusted CHF-free survival rate was 74% in doxorubicin-treated patients versus 79% in patients not treated with doxorubicin. CONCLUSION Among patients receiving chemotherapy for DLBCL, those with prior heart disease were less likely than others to be treated with doxorubicin, and those who received doxorubicin were more likely than others to develop CHF. Various cardiac risk factors increased CHF risk, but only hypertension was synergistic with doxorubicin. Doxorubicin has dramatically improved survival of DLBCL patients; nonetheless, some subgroups may benefit from efforts to reduce doxorubicin-related CHF risk.
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- Dawn L Hershman
- Department of Medicine and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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Iacovelli LM, Persson BL. Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: Opportunities for Pharmacist Involvement. Hosp Pharm 2008. [DOI: 10.1310/hpj4306-472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Purpose This article highlights the clinical impact of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) and reviews the clinical evidence supporting the updated guideline recommendations from leading scientific organizations that focus on cancer care regarding the use of myeloid growth factors to reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia (FN) from chemotherapy. The aim is to provide insight for practicing pharmacists regarding how they can be more proactive in developing best-practice strategies for the management of CIN as well as the prevention of FN. Summary CIN, the primary dose-limiting toxicity of chemotherapy, is common in many tumor types that are treated with myelosuppressive chemotherapy and occurs with the greatest frequency in the first cycle of treatment. Treatment with myeloid growth factors, or colony-stimulating factors (CSFs), has shown to be effective in reducing the risk, severity, and duration of FN from chemotherapy. Despite recent revisions to various clinical guidelines that have resulted in alignment on the recommendation for prophylactic CSF use in patients with a greater than or equal to 20% risk of developing FN, a gap remains between actual clinical usage and best practice. Pharmacists are key members of multidisciplinary health care teams and are uniquely positioned to evaluate current practice and develop strategies that ensure appropriate CSF use. This paper summarizes the recent changes to CSF guidelines, reviews clinical data that support those changes, and discusses strategies for pharmacist involvement in the management of CIN and FN prevention using real-world examples of improvement initiatives. Conclusion Neutropenia is a dose-limiting toxicity of chemotherapy that has significant implications for effective cancer treatment and patient health outcomes. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to perform various interventions, which help ensure appropriate CSF use and improve the management of CIN.
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- Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Guile MW, Horne AL, Thompson SD, Gardner GJ, Giuntoli RL, Armstrong DK, Bristow RE. Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Stage III Ovarian Cancer Using the Gynecologic Oncology Group Protocol 172 Intraperitoneal Regimen: Effect of Supportive Care Using Aprepitant and Pegfilgrastim on Treatment Completion Rate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.3816/coc.2008.n.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Thieblemont C, Grossoeuvre A, Houot R, Broussais-Guillaumont F, Salles G, Traullé C, Espinouse D, Coiffier B. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in very elderly patients over 80 years. A descriptive analysis of clinical presentation and outcome. Ann Oncol 2008; 19:774-9. [PMID: 18065404 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdm563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
MESH Headings
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anthracyclines/administration & dosage
- Antibiotics, Antineoplastic/administration & dosage
- Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects
- Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
- Comorbidity
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Humans
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/diagnosis
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/therapy
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/diagnosis
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/mortality
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/radiotherapy
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/surgery
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/therapy
- Male
- Prognosis
- Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
- Retrospective Studies
- Survival Analysis
- Treatment Outcome
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- C Thieblemont
- Département d'Hématologie Clinique, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Institut Universitaire d'Hématologie, Paris.
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Neutropenia occurrence and predictors of reduced chemotherapy delivery: results from the INC-EU prospective observational European neutropenia study. Support Care Cancer 2008; 16:1299-309. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-008-0430-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2007] [Accepted: 02/20/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Björkholm M, Magnus B, Andersson T, Tomas A, Ahlbom A, Anders A, Ösby E, Eva O. CNOP (mitoxantrone) chemotherapy is inferior to CHOP (doxorubicin) in the treatment of patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (meta-analysis). Eur J Haematol 2008; 80:477-82. [PMID: 18331601 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2008.01062.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mitoxantrone has a broad anti-tumour activity including lymphoma with potentially less cardiotoxicity than doxorubicin, which may be of particular importance in elderly patients. However, an important issue is whether mitoxantrone is as efficacious as doxorubicin in the treatment of aggressive lymphomas. Through search of several relevant databases and contacts with lymphoma investigators worldwide, we identified nine randomised studies of previously untreated patients comparing CHOP and CNOP chemotherapy in aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Five trials were included where doxorubicin (50 mg/m2) was compared with mitoxantrone (10-12 mg/m2) and the interval between chemotherapy courses was 3-4 wk. In none of these trials rituximab was used. Odds ratios of complete remission (CR) were pooled using a fixed effects model, and odds ratios of overall survival (OS) were pooled using a random effects model. CNOP was significantly inferior to CHOP with regard to CR rate. CNOP was also inferior, but not significantly to CHOP with regard to OS. No formal testing of side effects could be made. However, the two regimens were equally myelosuppressive. Clinical evidence of symptomatic congestive heart disease was not more frequent among patients treated with CHOP. However, gastrointestinal toxicities and alopecia were more common in this group. CHOP chemotherapy is more efficacious than CNOP at equitoxic (myelosuppression) doses. CHOP is, however, associated with more alopecia and gastrointestinal toxicity.
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- Magnus Björkholm
- Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Noga SJ, Choksi JK, Ding B, Dreiling L, Ozer H. Low incidence of neutropenic events in patients with lymphoma receiving first-cycle pegfilgrastim with chemotherapy: results from a prospective community-based study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 7:413-20. [PMID: 17621407 DOI: 10.3816/clm.2007.n.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most alterations to chemotherapy dose and schedule are because of neutropenic events, which mainly occur in the first chemotherapy cycle. This prospective, community-based study evaluated the effectiveness of pegfilgrastim in patients with lymphoma who were also receiving chemotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients aged > or = 18 years with cancer other than leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes were eligible, including patients with major comorbidities who were generally not eligible for most clinical trials. Key exclusions were weekly chemotherapy and concurrent radiation therapy. Patients received pegfilgrastim 6 mg approximately 24 hours after chemotherapy in each cycle (up to 8 cycles). Endpoints included neutropenic complications and serious adverse events. RESULTS This open-label single-arm study enrolled 2249 patients at 319 sites. Of these 2249 patients, 325 patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and 46 patients with Hodgkin disease were included in the primary analysis set. The median age was 65 years for patients with NHL and 41 years for patients with Hodgkin disease, and 31% and 26% had major comorbidities, respectively. Few patients experienced neutropenic complications, including grade 4 febrile neutropenia (patients with Hodgkin disease: 0 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0-8%]; patients with NHL: 13% [95% CI, 10%-17%]); febrile neutropenia-related hospitalization (patients with Hodgkin disease: 0 [95% CI, 0-8%]; patients with NHL: 10% [95% CI, 7%-14%]), neutropenia-related dose reduction (patients with Hodgkin disease: 0 [95% CI, 0-8%]; patients with NHL: 5% [95% CI, 3%-8%]), and neutropenia-related dose delay (patients with Hodgkin disease: 0 [95% CI, 0-8%]; patients with NHL: 5% [95% CI, 3%-8%]). Serious adverse events were consistent with those observed in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy. CONCLUSION Patients with lymphoma receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy supported by pegfilgrastim experienced few neutropenic complications or neutropenia-related alterations in chemotherapy dose and schedule.
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- Stephen J Noga
- Department of Medical Oncology/Hematology, Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA.
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Eldar-Lissai A, Cosler LE, Culakova E, Lyman GH. Economic analysis of prophylactic pegfilgrastim in adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2008; 11:172-179. [PMID: 18380630 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2007.00242.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Neutropenia and its complications, including febrile neutropenia (FN), are a common side effect of cancer chemotherapy. Results of clinical trials showed that prophylactic use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF) is effective in preventing FN. In this study, the cost effectiveness (measured as cost per quality-adjusted time [days]) of three treatment alternatives were evaluated: no G-CSF, filgrastim administered daily for 7-12 days after chemotherapy, and a pegylated form of G-CSF pegfilgrastim, administered once per cycle. METHODS A cost-utility model based on standard clinical practice of treating FN with immediate hospitalization or with ambulatory treatment, from a societal perspective was developed. Direct medical cost estimates for hospitalization were derived from claims data reported by 115 US academic medical centers. Indirect medical costs, productivity costs, probabilities, and utilities are based on published literature. Results were subjected to sensitivity analyses and 95% confidence intervals are based on a Monte Carlo simulation. RESULTS Mean estimated costs/day of hospitalization were $1984 (SD $1040, N = 24,687) for surviving patients and $3139 (SD $2014, N = 1437) for dying patients. Under baseline conditions, pegfilgrastim dominated both filgrastim and no G-CSF, with expected costs and effectiveness of $4203 and 12.361 quality adjusted life-days (QALDs) for no G-CSF, $3058 and 12.967 QALDs for pegfilgrastim, and $5264 and 12.698 QALDs for filgrastim. CONCLUSIONS This cost-utility analysis provides strong evidence that pegfilgrastim is not only cost-effective but also cost-saving in most common clinical and economic settings. There appear to be both clinical and economic benefits from prophylactic administration of pegfilgrastim.
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- Adi Eldar-Lissai
- Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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Balducci L, Al-Halawani H, Charu V, Tam J, Shahin S, Dreiling L, Ershler WB. Elderly cancer patients receiving chemotherapy benefit from first-cycle pegfilgrastim. Oncologist 2008; 12:1416-24. [PMID: 18165618 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.12-12-1416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a misconception that elderly cancer patients cannot tolerate standard doses of chemotherapy because of the frequency and severity of myelosuppressive complications. The reactive use of colony-stimulating factors (i.e., in response to severe neutropenia) commonly observed in this setting contributes to the frequency and severity of these complications. This study evaluated the incidence of febrile neutropenia and related events in elderly cancer patients receiving pegfilgrastim beginning with cycle 1 (proactive) in comparison with pegfilgrastim initiated after cycle 1 at the physician's discretion (reactive). METHODS Patients (> or = 65 years of age) with either solid tumors or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) were randomly assigned to receive pegfilgrastim either proactively or reactively. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients experiencing febrile neutropenia. RESULTS There were 852 patients enrolled (median age, 72 years). Proactive pegfilgrastim use resulted in a significantly lower incidence of febrile neutropenia for both solid tumor and NHL patients compared with reactive use. Proactive pegfilgrastim use also led to fewer hospitalizations resulting from neutropenia and febrile neutropenia by approximately 50%. Antibiotic use was lower for solid tumor patients receiving proactive pegfilgrastim and equivalent in the two NHL groups. CONCLUSIONS This is the largest, randomized, prospective trial evaluating growth factor support in typical elderly cancer patients. Proactive pegfilgrastim use effectively produced a lower incidence of febrile neutropenia and related events in elderly patients with either solid tumors or NHL receiving an array of mild to moderately neutropenic chemotherapy regimens. Pegfilgrastim should be used proactively in elderly cancer patients to support the optimal delivery of standard chemotherapy.
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- Lodovico Balducci
- H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Kearney N, Friese C. Clinical practice guidelines for the use of colony-stimulating factors in cancer treatment: Implications for oncology nurses. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2008; 12:14-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2007.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2007] [Accepted: 10/21/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Zwick C, Gleissner B, Pfreundschuh M. Aspects of Chemotherapy Schedules in Young and Elderly Patients with Aggressive Lymphoma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 8 Suppl 2:S43-9. [DOI: 10.3816/clm.2007.s.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Perez RO, Habr-Gama A, dos Santos RMN, Proscurshim I, Campos FG, Rawet V, Kiss D, Cecconello I. Peritumoral inflammatory infiltrate is not a prognostic factor in distal rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy. J Gastrointest Surg 2007; 11:1534-40. [PMID: 17786526 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0287-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2007] [Accepted: 07/29/2007] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peritumoral inflammatory response has been considered a good prognostic factor for colorectal cancer. However, this has not been evaluated in patients submitted to neoadjuvant therapy for distal rectal cancer. For this reason, we decided to study the effect of the presence of this pathological finding on disease recurrence and survival. METHODS The peritumoral inflammatory infiltrate from recovered pathological specimens of patients operated after neoadjuvant therapy for distal rectal cancer was graded (positive or negative). Patients were compared according to the presence of peritumoral inflammatory response. RESULTS Of the 168 patients, 63 (37%) patients had a peritumoral inflammatory response. The lack of peritumoral inflammatory response was significantly associated with the presence of mucinous component (13 vs 3%; p = 0.02). Five-year overall survival (91 vs 81%) and disease-free survival (57 vs 48%) were not significantly different between patients with and without peritumoral inflammatory response (p = 0.5 and 0.3, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Peritumoral inflammatory response is not a favorable prognostic factor in patients with distal rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy. Possibly, the immunosuppressive action of chemoradiation therapy may lead to a loss of function of the immunological response, which may represent a disadvantage of the neoadjuvant approach for the management of distal rectal cancer.
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- Rodrigo O Perez
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Manuel da Nóbrega, 1564, São Paulo, SP, 04001-005, Brazil.
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Tsurumi H, Hara T, Goto N, Kanemura N, Kasahara S, Sawada M, Yasuda I, Yamada T, Shimizu M, Takami T, Moriwaki H. A phase II study of a THP-COP regimen for the treatment of elderly patients aged 70 years or older with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Hematol Oncol 2007; 25:107-14. [PMID: 17457949 DOI: 10.1002/hon.815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pirarubicin (tetrahydropyranyl adriamycin: THP) is an anthracycline drug that reportedly has fewer cardiotoxic effects than doxorubicin. A phase II study was conducted in order to determine the efficacy of a treatment regimen incorporating THP, namely THP-COP in the treatment of elderly patients aged 70 years or older with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The treatment regimens for Group A (aged 70-79 years, n = 45) and Group B (aged 80 years or older, n = 16) consisted of cyclophosphamide, THP, vincristine, and prednisolone, repeated six times, every 3 weeks. The complete remission rate was 72.1%. The 5-year survival rate was 38.1%. For elderly patients with favourable prognostic factors, the 5-year survival rate was significantly better at 77.9% compared with 15.6% for patients with poor prognostic factors (p < 0.01). Death associated with the treatment regimen was not observed. We conclude that the THP-COP treatment regimen has fewer side effects and is very effective in the treatment of DLBCL in elderly patients, especially those with favourable prognostic factors. The present findings indicate the necessity of future studies investigating a combination therapy comprised of rituximab and THP-COP for the treatment of elderly patients with CD20-positive DLBCL.
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- Hisashi Tsurumi
- First Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.
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Huston A, Lyman GH. Agents under investigation for the treatment and prevention of neutropenia. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2007; 16:1831-40. [DOI: 10.1517/13543784.16.11.1831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Shayne M, Culakova E, Poniewierski MS, Wolff D, Dale DC, Crawford J, Lyman GH. Dose intensity and hematologic toxicity in older cancer patients receiving systemic chemotherapy. Cancer 2007; 110:1611-20. [PMID: 17705197 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND This prospective study was undertaken to evaluate patient and treatment characteristics that contribute to hematologic toxicity in older cancer patients. METHODS A nationwide study of 115 community oncology practices was conducted between 2002 and 2005 with data collected on 976 patients who had received chemotherapy for common malignancies, including lung cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, genitourinary cancer, and lymphoma. Primary outcomes included severe neutropenia (SN) and febrile neutropenia (FN). Secondary outcomes included delivered relative dose intensity (RDI) <85%, dose delays > or =15% days, and reductions > or =15%. RESULTS Approximately 50% of both patients with early-stage disease and patients with advanced-stage disease received an actual RDI <85%, and this rate reached 60% in the oldest group (aged >80 years). Increasing age was associated with lower actual RDI (P = .030) and averaged 87.5% across all elderly age groups. A decreasing trend in SN or FN events occurred with increasing age (P for trend = .039), with the majority of initial neutropenic events occurring in Cycle 1 for all age groups. Among the patients who received an actual RDI > OR =85%, there was no significant difference in SN or FN by age group or disease stage. Independent risk factors for the development of SN or FN included cancer type, planned RDI > or =85%, body surface area < or =2m(2), anthracycline- or platinum-based regimens, previous chemotherapy, elevated blood urea nitrogen, and alkaline phosphatase. Neutropenic complications decreased significantly with primary colony-stimulating factor (CSF) prophylaxis (coefficient of determination [R(2)] = 0.260; c-statistic = 0.782). CONCLUSIONS Among cancer patients aged > or =70 years, 50% of whom received relatively full-dose chemotherapy, increasing age alone did not increase the risk of hematologic toxicity.
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- Michelle Shayne
- Department of Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA
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Luciani A, Marussi D, Ascione G, Caldiera S, Ferrari D, Oldani S, Uziel L, Zonato S, Foa P. Do elderly cancer patients achieve an adequate dose intensity in common clinical practice? Oncology 2007; 71:382-7. [PMID: 17851263 DOI: 10.1159/000108386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2007] [Accepted: 06/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients rarely receive adequate dose intensity (DI) using conventional regimens. Possible causes are improper patient assessment, the chemotherapy (CT) regimen chosen, the number and severity of comorbidities, patient compliance and physician experience. To explore this issue, DI was retrospectively analyzed in elderly patients treated with conventional CT regimens for advanced solid cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients > or =69 years were evaluated. All patients had metastatic solid tumors. Comorbidities, performance status (PS), toxicities, number of CT cycles, dose reduction and discontinuation of treatment were recorded. Relative DI (RDI) was calculated and regressed against these parameters. RESULTS 108 patients were eligible. The most frequent diagnoses were: lung, head-and-neck and colorectal cancer. In 48 patients (44%), their initially scheduled treatment was modified. Mean RDI was 79% (range 19-100%, SD 20.6). Grade 3/4 non-hematological and hematological toxicity occurred in 27 (35/130) and 8% of patients (11/130), respectively. In regression analysis, RDI was significantly associated with hematological toxicity. RDI affected response rate but not overall survival. CONCLUSIONS RDI is significantly affected by toxicity. These data suggest the importance of the treatment schedule and patient selection as predictorsof adequate treatment. Some non-ratable variables, however, might also play a role regarding the dose intensity delivered.
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- A Luciani
- Medical Oncology Unit, S. Paolo Hospital, Milan, Italy.
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Wilson BJ, Gardner AE. Nurses' guide to understanding and implementing the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for myeloid growth factors. Oncol Nurs Forum 2007; 34:347-53. [PMID: 17573299 DOI: 10.1188/07.onf.347-353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To review and determine the applicability of the 2006 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines for the use of myeloid growth factors in adult patients treated with chemotherapy for solid tumors and nonmyeloid malignancies. DATA SOURCES Published guidelines, original research, review articles, and conference presentations. DATA SYNTHESIS Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a common adverse effect of myelosuppressive chemotherapy that may lead to life-threatening infections, prolonged hospitalization, increased IV antibiotic use, and dose reductions or delays that affect patients' quality of life and clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Before treatment begins, nurses should determine which patients are at greater risk for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia and implement an appropriate plan of care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses are in an ideal position to implement a risk assessment tool and play an integral role in directing the quality of patient care. Implementing the NCCN guidelines is one way to facilitate standardization of care.
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Kuderer NM, Dale DC, Crawford J, Lyman GH. Impact of primary prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on febrile neutropenia and mortality in adult cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a systematic review. J Clin Oncol 2007; 25:3158-67. [PMID: 17634496 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.08.8823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 495] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of prophylactic granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF) have demonstrated a significant reduction in febrile neutropenia (FN) after systemic chemotherapy. Several RCTs have been published recently that investigate the impact of G-CSF on mortality and relative dose-intensity (RDI). METHODS A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of all reported RCTs comparing primary prophylactic G-CSF with placebo or untreated controls in adult solid tumor and malignant lymphoma patients was undertaken without language restrictions, using electronic databases, conference proceedings, and hand-searching techniques. Two reviewers extracted data independently. Summary estimates of relative risk (RR) with 95% CIs were estimated based on the method of Mantel-Haenszel and DerSimonian and Laird. RESULTS Seventeen RCTs were identified including 3,493 patients. For infection-related mortality, RR reduction with G-CSF compared with controls was 45% (RR = 0.55; 95% CI, 0.33 to 0.90; P = .018); for early mortality (all-cause mortality during chemotherapy period), it was 40% (RR = 0.60; 95% CI, 0.43 to 0.83; P = .002); and for FN, it was 46% (RR = 0.54; 95% CI, 0.43 to 0.67; P < .001). Average RDI was significantly higher in patients who received G-CSF compared with control patients (P < .001). Bone or musculoskeletal pain was reported in 10.4% of controls and 19.6% of G-CSF patients (RR = 4.03; 95% CI, 2.15 to 7.52; P < .001). Significant reductions in FN with G-CSF were observed in studies allowing secondary G-CSF prophylaxis in controls and in the three trials with concurrent prophylactic antibiotics in both treatment arms. CONCLUSION Prophylactic G-CSF reduces the risk of FN and early deaths, including infection-related mortality, while increasing RDI and musculoskeletal pain. There are insufficient data to assess the impact of G-CSF on disease-free and overall survival.
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- Nicole M Kuderer
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Neutropenic complications including febrile neutropenia represent major dose-limiting toxicities of cancer chemotherapy. Recommendations for the use of recombinant myeloid growth factors to reduce the risk of neutropenic complications and sustain dose intensity continue to evolve. RECENT FINDINGS Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have confirmed that the myeloid growth factors reduce the risk of neutropenic complications and may facilitate delivered dose intensity in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. Older age and certain comorbidities significantly increase the risk of febrile neutropenia and its consequences. Three new clinical practice guidelines for the use of the myeloid growth factors have been published by major professional oncology organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. The recommendations and evidence basis for these guidelines are presented here. All three new or updated guidelines recommend prophylactic use of the myeloid growth factors in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at 20% or greater risk of febrile neutropenia and in those with important variables that increase individual risk of neutropenic complications. SUMMARY Consistent clinical practice guidelines based on multiple randomized control trials and meta-analyses should further guide the appropriate and cost-effective use of these agents.
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- Gary H Lyman
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14642, USA.
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Ozer H, Mirtsching B, Rader M, Luedke S, Noga SJ, Ding B, Dreiling L. Neutropenic events in community practices reduced by first and subsequent cycle pegfilgrastim use. Oncologist 2007; 12:484-94. [PMID: 17470691 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.12-4-484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The impact of first- and subsequent-cycle growth factor use in the community setting has not been studied extensively. We conducted this large, prospective, noncomparative study to assess neutropenia and related complications in patients receiving myelotoxic chemotherapy with pegfilgrastim support in community practices. Patients > or = 18 years old with cancers other than leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome, including those with major comorbidities, were eligible. Pegfilgrastim (6 mg) was to be administered approximately 24 hours after chemotherapy in all cycles (minimum, four cycles). A total of 2,112 patients was included in the analyses. The most common tumor types were breast cancer (46%), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (15%), and non-small cell lung cancer (13%). Chemotherapies administered most often were a platinum plus a taxane (18%), and anthracycline plus an alkylating agent (18%), and a taxane plus an anthracycline plus an alkylating agent (16%). The percentage of patients with neutropenia-related hospitalization was 2.9% in cycle 1 and 5.6% across all cycles. Chemotherapy dose reductions and delays were attributed to neutropenia in 1.8% and 0.9% of patients, respectively, in cycle 2 and 2.9% and 2.1% of patients, respectively, across all cycles. Febrile neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count <1.0 x 10(9)/l with temperature > or = 38.2 degrees C) occurred in 3.6% of patients in cycle 1 and in 6.3% of patients across all cycles. The most frequently reported serious adverse events were febrile neutropenia (3.4%), neutropenia (2.6%), and dehydration (2.6%). Bone pain (0.1%) was the only related serious adverse event reported in more than one patient. Data from this community-based study suggest that patients undergoing chemotherapy benefit from pegfilgrastim support beginning in the first cycle of chemotherapy.
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- Howard Ozer
- Section of Hematology-Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, PO Box 26901, Williams Pavilion, Room WP2080, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73190, USA.
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Lichtman SM, Wildiers H, Chatelut E, Steer C, Budman D, Morrison VA, Tranchand B, Shapira I, Aapro M. International Society of Geriatric Oncology Chemotherapy Taskforce: evaluation of chemotherapy in older patients--an analysis of the medical literature. J Clin Oncol 2007; 25:1832-43. [PMID: 17488981 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.10.6583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The elderly comprise the majority of patients with cancer and are the recipients of the greatest amount of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, there is a lack of data to make evidence-based decisions with regard to chemotherapy. This is due to the minimal participation of older patients in clinical trials and that trials have not systematically evaluated chemotherapy. This article reviews the available information with regard to chemotherapy and aging provided by a task force of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG). Due to the lack of prospective data, the conclusions and recommendations made are a consensus of the participants. Extrapolation of data from younger to older patients is necessary, particularly to those patients older than 80 years, for which data is almost entirely lacking. The classes of drugs reviewed include alkylators, antimetabolites, anthracyclines, taxanes, camptothecins, and epipodophyllotoxins. Clinical trials need to incorporate an analysis of chemotherapy in terms of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of aging. In addition, data already accumulated need to be reanalyzed by age to aid in the management of the older cancer patient.
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- Stuart M Lichtman
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Commack, New York 11725, USA.
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One half of patients newly diagnosed with lymphoma are older than 60 years and a significant proportion of them older than 80 years. Older patients treated for lymphoma may not tolerate the high-dose therapies used in younger patients, usually because of the presence of concomitant diseases. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma represents more than 60% of all lymphomas seen in older patients. Clinical presentation and prognostic parameters are identical to those described in young patients. However, response rate is usually lower in elderly patients compared with young patients, even if the patients are treated with the cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) regimen. Therefore, event-free and overall survival rates are shorter in elderly patients, even if disease-free survival rates are not really shorter than in young patients. Rituximab added to the CHOP regimen has recently been shown to dramatically improve the survival of these older patients without increasing the toxicity of the treatment. Patients older than 80 years may also be treated with rituximab plus CHOP, except for those having severe organ failure secondary to other diseases. Very few of these older patients may benefit from a salvage treatment after relapse.
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- Catherine Thieblemont
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Service d'hématologie clinique, Pierre Bénite, France
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Neutropenia represents a major dose-limiting toxicity of chemotherapy and is associated with an increased risk of infection, impaired patient quality of life, and interference with the delivery of full-dose chemotherapy. These complications increase not only morbidity and mortality associated with cancer treatment but also the overall cost of care for cancer patients. Conversely, chemotherapy-induced neutropenia as a surrogate for delivered dose intensity has been associated with improved cancer survival. Administration of myeloid growth factors, such as filgrastim and pegfilgrastim, reduces the risk for neutropenic complications and facilitates the delivery of full-dose chemotherapy. There is an ongoing effort to identify patients at increased risk for developing neutropenic complications who would likely benefit from preemptive myeloid growth factor therapy. Appropriate use of myeloid growth factors is associated with reduced neutropenic complications, improved patient quality of life, and potentially improved disease control and long-term survival.
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- Gary H Lyman
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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