1
|
de Pádua Covas Lage LA, De Vita RN, de Oliveira Alves LB, Jacomassi MD, Culler HF, Reichert CO, de Freitas FA, Rocha V, Siqueira SAC, de Oliveira Costa R, Pereira J. Predictors of Survival, Treatment Modalities, and Clinical Outcomes of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in Patients Older Than 70 Years Still an Unmet Medical Need in 2024 Based on Real-World Evidence. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1459. [PMID: 38672542 PMCID: PMC11048621 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16081459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) especially affects the older population. Old (≥60 years) and very old age (≥80 years) DLBCL patients often present high-risk molecular alterations, lower tolerability to conventional immunochemotherapy, and poor clinical outcomes. In this scenario, attenuated therapeutic strategies, such as the R-MiniCHOP and R-MiniCHOP of the elderly regimens, have emerged for this particularly fragile population. However, the responses, clinical outcomes, and toxicities of these regimens currently remain poorly understood, mainly because these individuals are not usually included in controlled clinical trials. METHODS This retrospective, observational, and single-center real-world study included 185 DLBCL, NOS patients older than 70 years treated at the largest oncology center in Latin America from 2009 to 2020. We aimed to assess the outcomes, determine survival predictors, and compare responses and toxicities between three different primary therapeutic strategies, including the conventional R-CHOP regimen and the attenuated R-MiniCHOP and R-MiniCHOP of the elderly protocols. RESULTS The median age at diagnosis was 75 years (70-97 years), and 58.9% were female. Comorbidities were prevalent, including 19.5% with immobility, 28.1% with malnutrition, and 24.8% with polypharmacy. Advanced clinical stage was observed in 72.4%, 48.6% had bulky disease ≥7 cm, 63.2% had B-symptoms, and 67.0% presented intermediate-high/high-risk IPI. With a median follow-up of 6.3 years, the estimated 5-year OS and PFS were 50.2% and 44.6%, respectively. The R-MiniCHOP of the elderly regimen had a lower ORR (p = 0.040); however, patients in this group had higher rates of unfavorable clinical and laboratory findings, including hypoalbuminemia (p = 0.001), IPI ≥ 3 (p = 0.013), and NCCN-IPI ≥ 3 (p = 0.002). Although associated with higher rates of severe neutropenia (p = 0.003), the R-CHOP regimen promoted increased OS (p = 0.003) and PFS (p = 0.005) in comparison to the attenuated protocols. Additionally, age ≥ 75 years, high levels of LDH, B-symptoms, advanced clinical stage (III/IV), neutrophilia, and low lymphocyte/monocyte ratio were identified as poor prognostic factors in this cohort. CONCLUSIONS In this large and real-life Latin American cohort, we demonstrated that patients with DLBCL, NOS older than 70 years still do not have satisfactory clinical outcomes in 2024, with half of cases not reaching 5 years of life expectancy after diagnosis. Although the conventional R-CHOP offers response and survival advantages over attenuated regimens, its myelotoxicity is not negligible. Therefore, the outcomes reported and the prognostic factors here identified may assist clinicians in the appropriate selection of therapeutic strategies adapted to the risk for old and very old DLBCL patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luís Alberto de Pádua Covas Lage
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
| | - Rita Novello De Vita
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
| | - Lucas Bassolli de Oliveira Alves
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
| | - Mayara D’Auria Jacomassi
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
| | - Hebert Fabrício Culler
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
| | - Cadiele Oliana Reichert
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
| | - Fábio Alessandro de Freitas
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
| | - Vanderson Rocha
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
- Fundação Pró-Sangue, Blood Bank of São Paulo, São Paulo 05403000, Brazil
- Department of Hematology & Hemotherapy, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK
| | | | - Renata de Oliveira Costa
- Department of Hematology & Hemotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Centro Universitário Lusíada (Unilus), Santos 11045101, Brazil;
- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz (HAOC), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil
| | - Juliana Pereira
- Department of Hematology, Hemotherapy & Cell Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (J.P.)
- Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Pathogenesis and Directed Therapy in Onco-Immuno-Hematology (LIM-31), Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FM-USP), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil (F.A.d.F.)
- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz (HAOC), São Paulo 05403000, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Brem EA, Sehn LH. Looking to achieve cure the first time around for DLBCL patients who are older and/or with co-morbidities. Semin Hematol 2023; 60:285-290. [PMID: 38368147 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive but often curable malignancy. Older patients, especially those 80 years and older, have poor outcomes compared to those < 60, likely due to a number of reasons including disease biology, comorbidities, and treatment intolerance. Prospective data informing the treatment of older patients and those with multiple co-morbidities is limited. Here, we intend to review available data for regimens other than standard R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, prednisone) or R-pola-CHP (rituximab, polatuzumab vedotin [pola], cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, prednisone), tools available that may aid in treatment selection, and future directions, including the incorporation of newer treatment modalities into therapy for more vulnerable patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth A Brem
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA
| | - Laurie H Sehn
- BC Cancer Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Yoon J, Kim KH, Kim JS, Byun JM, Hong J, Shin DY, Koh Y, Kim TM, Kim I, Yoon SS, Heo DS, Park H, Park JH. Clinical outcomes after incomplete cycles of R-CHOP for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: 10 years' real-world experience in a single institute. Ann Hematol 2023; 102:1467-1476. [PMID: 37099081 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05179-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
Abstract
Although the current standard of care for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is six cycles of rituximab/cyclophosphamide/doxorubicin/vincristine/prednisolone combination chemotherapy (R-CHOP), a larger than expected number of patients cannot complete planned six cycles for various reasons in the real world. We aimed to evaluate the prognosis of patients with DLBCL after incomplete treatment by analyzing the chemotherapy response and survival according to the cause of discontinuation and the number of cycles. We analyzed a retrospective cohort of patients diagnosed with DLBCL who underwent incomplete cycles of R-CHOP at Seoul National University Hospital and Boramae Medical Center from January 2010 to April 2019. A total of 1183 patients were diagnosed with DLBCL, of which 260 (22%) did not complete six cycles of R-CHOP. The most common cause of discontinuation of chemotherapy was life-threatening infection, and the most common pathogen was Pneumocystis jirovecii. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were significantly better in patients who achieved complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) at the first response evaluation. Patients underwent three or more cycles of chemotherapy had a longer OS than those who did not. In patients with limited-stage disease, consolidative radiotherapy showed a significant improvement in OS and PFS. Advanced stage, high comorbidity score, and poor primary response to chemotherapy were poor prognostic factors in patients with unplanned treatment shortening. This study provides real-world outcomes for patients who could not complete the planned six cycles of R-CHOP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jeesun Yoon
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Ki Hwan Kim
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 20, Boramae-Ro 5-Gil, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 07061, Republic of Korea.
| | - Jung Sun Kim
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Republic of Korea
| | - Ja Min Byun
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Junshik Hong
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Dong-Yeop Shin
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Youngil Koh
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Tae Min Kim
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Inho Kim
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Sung-Soo Yoon
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Dae Seog Heo
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyunkyung Park
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 20, Boramae-Ro 5-Gil, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 07061, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin Hyun Park
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 20, Boramae-Ro 5-Gil, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 07061, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Johnson PC. Frailty and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: Where Do We Go From Here? J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2022; 20:735-736. [PMID: 35714672 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2022.7031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
|
5
|
Impact of health insurance and socioeconomic status in the outcome of cancer and cardiac diseases. Int J Cardiol 2021; 344:184-185. [PMID: 34563596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
|
6
|
Johnson PC, Markovitz NH, Yi A, Newcomb RA, Amonoo HL, Nelson AM, Reynolds MJ, Rice J, Lavoie MW, Odejide OO, Nipp RD, El-Jawahri A. End-of-Life Care for Older Adults with Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. J Palliat Med 2021; 25:728-733. [PMID: 34724798 PMCID: PMC9360173 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) commonly affects older adults and is often treated with intensive therapies. Receipt of intensive therapies and absence of a clear transition between the curative and palliative phases of treatment yield prognostic uncertainty and risk for poor end-of-life (EOL) outcomes. However, data regarding the EOL outcomes of this population are lacking. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of adults ≥65 years with aggressive NHL treated with systemic therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital from April 2000 to July 2020 who subsequently died. We abstracted patient and clinical characteristics and EOL outcomes from the medical record. Using multivariable logistic regression, we examined factors associated with hospitalization within 30 days of death and hospice utilization. Results: Among 91 patients (median age = 75 years; 37.4% female), 70.3% (64/91) were hospitalized, 34.1% (31/91) received systemic therapy, and 23.3% (21/90) had an intensive care unit admission within 30 days of death. The rates of palliative care consultation and hospice utilization were 47.7% (42/88) and 39.8% (35/88), respectively. More than half of patients (51.6%, 47/91) died in a hospital or health care facility. In multivariable analysis, elevated lactic acid dehydrogenase was associated with risk of hospitalization within 30 days of death (odds ratio [OR] 3.61, p = 0.014). Palliative care consultation (OR 4.45, p = 0.005) was associated with a greater likelihood of hospice utilization, whereas hypoalbuminemia (OR 0.29, p = 0.026) was associated with a lower likelihood of hospice utilization. Conclusions: Older adults with aggressive NHL often experience high health care utilization and infrequently utilize hospice care at the EOL. Our findings underscore the need for interventions to optimize the quality of EOL care for this population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Connor Johnson
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Netana H Markovitz
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Alisha Yi
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Richard A Newcomb
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Hermioni L Amonoo
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Ashley M Nelson
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Matthew J Reynolds
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Julia Rice
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Mitchell W Lavoie
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Oreofe O Odejide
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Medical Oncology, Center for Lymphoma, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Ryan D Nipp
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Areej El-Jawahri
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Johnson PC, Yi A, Horick N, Amonoo HL, Newcomb RA, Lavoie MW, Rice J, Reynolds MJ, Ritchie CS, Nipp RD, El-Jawahri A. Clinical Outcomes, Treatment Toxicity, and Health Care Utilization in Older Adults with Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Oncologist 2021; 26:965-973. [PMID: 34327767 DOI: 10.1002/onco.13915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although balancing treatment efficacy with risks of complications is critical for older adults with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), few studies have described these patients' clinical outcomes, rates of toxicities, and health care utilization. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of adults ≥65 years diagnosed with aggressive NHL and receiving systemic therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital from April 2000 to July 2020. We abstracted patient characteristics, clinical outcomes, treatment toxicity, unplanned hospitalizations, and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions within 6 months of treatment initiation from the medical record. Using multivariable logistic regression, we examined factors associated with rates of grade 3+ nonhematologic toxicity and unplanned hospitalization. RESULTS Among 295 patients (median age, 73 years; 39.0% female), 5-year overall survival (OS) was 74.2%. Five-year OS by age group (65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+ years) was 82.2%, 72.0%, 73.6%, and 66.4%, respectively. Overall, 42.4% experienced grade 3+ toxicity, with 8.1% experiencing grades 4-5. The rates of unplanned hospitalization and ICU admission were 41.0% and 6.1%, respectively. In multivariable analysis, hypoalbuminemia (odds ratio [OR], 4.29; p < .001) and high comorbidity score (OR, 4.22; p < .001) were associated with likelihood of grade 3+ toxicity. Hypoalbuminemia (OR, 2.83; p = .003), high comorbidity score (OR, 3.93; p = .001), and receipt of EPOCH (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin; OR, 5.45; p = .012) were associated with likelihood of unplanned hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS The majority of older adults receiving upfront therapy for aggressive NHL survive beyond 5 years, yet nearly half experience substantial treatment toxicities and unplanned hospitalizations. Our findings underscore the need for supportive care interventions to enhance the care experience of this population. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The results of this study highlight the potential benefits of intensive chemoimmunotherapy for the majority of older adults with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma, even at advanced ages. Nearly half of older adults experienced substantial treatment toxicities and unplanned hospitalizations, emphasizing the unmet need for supportive care interventions in this population. The present study also identified hypoalbuminemia and patient comorbidity score as factors associated with grade 3+ nonhematologic toxicity and unplanned hospitalization. These findings may guide the development and implementation of targeted supportive care interventions in high-risk older adults with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Connor Johnson
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Alisha Yi
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Nora Horick
- Department of Statistics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Hermioni L Amonoo
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Richard A Newcomb
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Mitchell W Lavoie
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Julia Rice
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Matthew J Reynolds
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Christine S Ritchie
- The Mongan Institute and the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Ryan D Nipp
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Areej El-Jawahri
- Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Cordoba R, Luminari S, Eyre TA. The use of frailty assessments in treating older adults with aggressive lymphomas. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:677-685. [PMID: 33713435 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are most commonly diagnosed among people aged 65-74 years, with a median age at diagnosis of 67 years. The percentage of NHL-related deaths is highest among people aged 75-84 years, with a median age at death of 76 years from cases between 2014 and 2018. In light of these recent data, attending physicians of patients with NHL will recognize that the majority of their patients will be of advanced age, with many suffering from a spectrum of frailties. The excess rate of death among older adults with NHL may be related to a range of different factors such as more challenging biologic features, undertreatment received due to a patient's chronology and treatment-related toxicity. The aim of this review is to provide an updated overview of the knowledge generated over recent years regarding epidemiology, prognosis and treatment options in older adults with lymphoma, focusing on Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) where the most robust evidence base is available.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Raul Cordoba
- Lymphoma Unit, Department of Hematology, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz University Hospital, Health Research Institute IIS-FJD, Madrid, Spain
| | - Stefano Luminari
- Programma di Ricerca ClinicaOncoematologica, S.C. Ematologia, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
| | - Toby A Eyre
- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
| |
Collapse
|