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Sun X, Liu X, Li Y, Shi X, Li Y, Tan R, Jiang Y, Sui X, Ge X, Xu H, Wang X, Fang X. Characteristics of Molecular Genetic Mutations and Their Correlation with Prognosis in Adolescent and Adult Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Oncology 2023; 102:85-98. [PMID: 37437551 DOI: 10.1159/000531522] [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: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The prognosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adolescents and adults is poor, and recurrence is an important cause of their death. Changes of genetic information play a vital role in the pathogenesis and recurrence of ALL; however, the impact of molecular genetic mutations on disease diagnosis and prognosis remains unexplored. This study aimed to explore the frequency spectrum of gene mutations and their prognostic significance, along with the minimal residual disease (MRD) level and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), in adolescent and adult patients aged ≥15 years with ALL. METHODS The basic characteristics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, MRD level, treatment regimen, and survival outcome of patients with untreated ALL (≥15 years) were collected, and the correlation and survival analysis were performed using the SPSS 25.0 and R software. RESULTS This study included 404 patients, of which 147 were selected for next-generation sequencing (NGS). NGS results revealed that 91.2% of the patients had at least one mutation, and 67.35% had multiple (≥2) mutations. NOTCH1, PHF6, RUNX1, PTEN, JAK3, TET2, and JAK1 were the most common mutations in T-ALL, whereas FAT1, TET2, NARS, KMT2D, FLT3, and RELN were the most common mutations in B-ALL. Correlation analysis revealed the mutation patterns, which were significantly different between T-ALL and B-ALL. In the prognostic analysis of 107 patients with B-ALL, multivariate analysis showed that the number of mutations ≥5 was an independent risk factor for overall survival and the RELN mutation was an independent poor prognostic factor for event-free survival. DISCUSSION The distribution of gene mutations and the co-occurrence and repulsion of mutant genes in patients with ALL were closely related to the immunophenotype of the patients. The number of mutations ≥5 and the RELN mutation were significantly associated with poor prognosis in adolescent and adult patients with ALL.
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- Xue Sun
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China,
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital of Qingdao University, Yantai, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
- School of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Lymphoma, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Brown PA, Shah B, Advani A, Aoun P, Boyer MW, Burke PW, DeAngelo DJ, Dinner S, Fathi AT, Gauthier J, Jain N, Kirby S, Liedtke M, Litzow M, Logan A, Luger S, Maness LJ, Massaro S, Mattison RJ, May W, Oluwole O, Park J, Przespolewski A, Rangaraju S, Rubnitz JE, Uy GL, Vusirikala M, Wieduwilt M, Lynn B, Berardi RA, Freedman-Cass DA, Campbell M. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Version 2.2021, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2021; 19:1079-1109. [PMID: 34551384 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The NCCN Guidelines for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) focus on the classification of ALL subtypes based on immunophenotype and cytogenetic/molecular markers; risk assessment and stratification for risk-adapted therapy; treatment strategies for Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive and Ph-negative ALL for both adolescent and young adult and adult patients; and supportive care considerations. Given the complexity of ALL treatment regimens and the required supportive care measures, the NCCN ALL Panel recommends that patients be treated at a specialized cancer center with expertise in the management of ALL This portion of the Guidelines focuses on the management of Ph-positive and Ph-negative ALL in adolescents and young adults, and management in relapsed settings.
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- Patrick A Brown
- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
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- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
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Bazarbachi AH, Labopin M, Kröger N, Brecht A, Blaise D, Clausen J, Fanin R, Einsele H, Cavanna L, Itäla-Remes M, Bulabois CE, Kündgen L, Martin H, Schmid C, Wagner-Drouet EM, Alakel N, Bazarbachi A, Savani B, Nagler A, Mohty M. Predictive Factors for Outcome of First Allogeneic Transplant for Elderly Patients With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2021; 21:831-840. [PMID: 34373225 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in patients older than 70 is extremely challenging with dismal outcome. Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloHCT) has seen many advancements in the last decades showing benefits in younger ALL patients, but this treatment modality is decreasingly used with increasing age due to high treatment-related mortality. PATIENTS AND METHODS We identified 84 ALL patients 70 to 84 years old allografted In 2002 to 2019 from a matched related (23%), unrelated (58%), haploidentical (17%), or cord blood (2%) donor at EBMT participating centers with a median follow-up of 23 months. RESULTS The 2-year relapse incidence (RI) and non-relapse mortality were 37% and 28%, respectively, and 2-year leukemia-free survival (LFS), overall survival (OS) and GVHD-free, relapse-free survival (GRFS) were 35%, 39% and 23%, respectively. The strongest predictor of outcome was disease status at transplant whereby patients in first complete remission (CR1) had >50% 2-year OS, reflected in multivariate analysis (MVA) with significant improvement in RI, LFS, and GRFS (HR 0.23, 0.49, and 0.54, respectively). Furthermore, karnofsky score ≥90 reflective of good functional status positively influenced non-relapse mortality in both univariate and MVA (HR 0.37), and interestingly, donor CMV positivity appeared to negatively affect RI, LFS and OS in univariate analysis and RI in MVA (HR 2.87). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that alloHCT is an option for elderly ALL patients, particularly those carefully selected and transplanted in CR1 especially if failed or without access to novel non-chemotherapy-based approaches.
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- Abdul Hamid Bazarbachi
- Department of Clinical Hematology and Cellular Therapy, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Sorbonne University, Paris, France; Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Cellular Therapy, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department for Stem Cell Transplantation, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- German Clinic for Diagnistics, KMT Zentrum, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Departement D'Hematologie, Programme de Transplantation et de Therapie Cellulaire, Centre de Recherche en Cancerologie de Marseille, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Ordensklinikum Linz -Elisabethinen, Linz, Austria
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- Clinica Ematologica, Azienda sanitaria Universitaria Integrata, DAMe, Università di Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würzburg, Germany
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- Departments of Oncology-Hematology, Ospedale "G. da Saliceto", Piacenza, Italy.
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- Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, HUCH Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- 3rd Medical Department, Hematology, Oncology and Pneumology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Universitätsklinikum, Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Hematology Division, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Cellular Therapy, Saint Antoine Hospital, INSERM UMR 938, Sorbonne University, Paris, France.
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Jain P, Korula A, Deshpande P, Pn N, Abu Alex A, Abraham A, Srivastava A, Janet NB, Lakshmi KM, Balasubramanian P, George B, Mathews V. Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Limitations of Intensification of Therapy in a Developing Country. J Glob Oncol 2019; 4:1-12. [PMID: 30222028 PMCID: PMC6371642 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.17.00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose Limited data exist on intensifying chemotherapy regimens in the treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) outside the setting of a clinical trial. Materials and Methods Retrospectively, data from 507 consecutive adults (age ≥ 15 years) with a diagnosis of ALL treated at our center were analyzed. Standard-risk (SR) patients were offered treatment with a modified German Multicenter ALL (GMALL) regimen, whereas high-risk (HR) patients were offered intensification of therapy with hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone (HCVAD). Because of resource constraints, a proportion of HR patients opted to receive the same treatment regimen as used for SR patients. Results There were 344 SR patients (67.8%) and 163 HR patients (32.2%) at diagnosis. Among the HR patients, 53 (32.5%) opted to receive intensification with the HCVAD regimen. The SR cohort showed a superior 5-year event-free survival rate compared with the HR cohort (47.3% v 23.6%, respectively; P < .001). Within the HR subgroup, there was no statistically significant difference in overall survival or event-free survival between patients who received the modified GMALL regimen (n = 59) and patients who received HCVAD (n = 53). Conclusion Intensified therapy in the HR subset was associated with a significant increase in early treatment-related mortality and cost of treatment. A modified GMALL regimen was found to be cost-effective with clinical outcomes comparable to those achieved with more intensive regimens.
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- Punit Jain
- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- All authors: Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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Saadeh SS, Litzow MR. Hematopoietic stem cell transplant in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: the present state. Expert Rev Hematol 2018; 11:195-207. [PMID: 29376437 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2018.1433030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) has an important role in management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Proper patient selection is central to ensure optimal outcomes. Areas covered: This review covers various aspects of HSCT in ALL patients, including indications, donor selection, conditioning regimens, and post-transplant management. Expert commentary: Allo-HSCT is important in post-remission management of ALL but proper risk-stratification is a major challenge. Incorporation of minimal residual disease (MRD) and molecular testing will improve patient allocation. Patients receiving pediatric-inspired induction who achieve molecular remission might not need allo-HSCT in first remission. Allo-HSCT should be considered in patients who don't achieve MDR negativity, didn't receive intensive induction, or have high risk cytogenetic and molecular features. Despite improved responses with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in Philadelphia positive (Ph+) ALL, allo-HSCT remains standard. Matched sibling donors are the optimal graft source, but other sources are valid alternatives. There is no single optimal conditioning regimen and retrospective studies found myeloablative and reduced intensity regimens to be comparable. Following allo-HSCT, there is no role for maintenance therapy in Philadelphia-negative ALL. In Ph+ ALL, maintenance TKIs improve outcomes. The integration of targeted and immunotherapies in the peri-transplant period holds potential for improved outcomes.
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- Salwa S Saadeh
- a Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant , Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA
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- a Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant , Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA
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Use of PEG-asparaginase in newly diagnosed adults with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia compared with E. coli-asparaginase: a retrospective single-center study. Sci Rep 2016; 6:39463. [PMID: 28000713 PMCID: PMC5175128 DOI: 10.1038/srep39463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a heterogeneous disease, and the long-term survival varies with different ages. We performed a retrospective analysis of 122 newly diagnosed adults with standard-risk ALL treated with Escherichia coli asparaginase (E. coli-asparaginase, n = 50) and polyethylene glycol-conjugated asparaginase (PEG-asparaginase, n = 72). No treatment-related mortality (TRM) occurred in the E. coli-asparaginase group, and 3 TRM events occurred in the PEG-asparaginase group without relation to asparaginase. In addition, 22 (44.0%) and 48 (66.7%) patients achieved a complete response (CR) on day 14 in the E. coli-asparaginase and PEG-asparaginase groups, respectively (P = 0.032). No different 5-year event-free survival (EFS) or overall survival (OS) rate (P = 0.632 and 0.769) was observed. Multivariate analysis revealed later CR (P = 0.008) and older age (P = 0.049) as adverse prognostic factors for both EFS and OS. In addition, we specifically monitored the known adverse effects of asparaginase, and no asparaginase-related death was observed. Allergy occurred in 9 patients using E. coli-asparaginase, and no patient in the PEG-asparaginase group suffered from allergies (P < 0.001). The incidence of other asparaginase-related toxicities was similar. We conclude that PEG-asparaginase can be safely and effectively used as asparaginase in adults with newly diagnosed standard-risk ALL.
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Adult Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Daily Practice: A Multicenter Experience. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2016; 16:269-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2016.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sang W, Wang Y, Zhang C, Yan D, Niu M, Yang C, Liu X, Sun C, Zhang Z, Loughran TP, Xu K. Fludarabine, idarubicin, and cytarabine regimen together with TKI followed by haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, a success for relapsed Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Clin Case Rep 2016; 4:390-5. [PMID: 27099735 PMCID: PMC4831391 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2015] [Revised: 07/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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In this report, a case of relapsed Ph+ ALL was remedied by reinduction, and consolidation regimen of TKI and Flu+ Ara-C+ IDA (FLAI) combination, followed by haploidentical SCT. Results suggest that FLAI together with TKI and subsequently with haploidentical SCT could be applied for relapsed Ph+ ALL.
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- Wei Sang
- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Radiology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Pathology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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- Department of Medicine University of Virginia Cancer Center Charlottesville Virginia
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- Department of Hematology Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou China
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Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adults. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 2016; 11:175-84. [DOI: 10.1007/s11899-016-0317-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Ding Z, Han MZ, Chen SL, Ma QL, Wei JL, Pang AM, Zhang XY, Liang C, Yao JF, Cao YG, Feng SZ, Jiang EL. Outcomes of Adults with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and the Significance of Pretransplantation Minimal Residual Disease: Analysis from a Single Center of China. Chin Med J (Engl) 2016; 128:2065-71. [PMID: 26228220 PMCID: PMC4717956 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.161365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: The postremission therapies for adult patients generally contain consolidation chemotherapy, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT). Because of the various results from different centers, the optimal therapy for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients is still uncertain. This study aimed to better understand predictive factors and role of auto-HSCT in the postremission therapy for adult ALL patients. Methods: The outcomes of 135 adult patients with ALL, who received the first auto-HSCT in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Center of Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from January 1, 1994 to February 28, 2014, were retrospectively analyzed. Survival curves were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and simultaneous effects of multiple covariates were estimated with the Cox model. Results: Overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) at 5 years for the whole cohort were 59.1 ± 4.5% and 59.0 ± 4.4%, respectively. The cumulative nonrelapse mortality and relapse rate at 5 years were 4.5 ± 0.03% and 36.6 ± 0.19%. For both OS and DFS, acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia, high lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) at diagnosis, blast cell proportion ≥5% on the 15th day of induction therapy, and extramedullary infiltration before HSCT were the poor prognosis factors. In addition, age ≥35 years predicted poor DFS. Only T-ALL and high LDH were the independent undesirable factors associated with OS and DFS in Cox regression model. For 44 patients who had results of pretransplantation minimal residual disease (MRD), positive MRD (MRD ≥0.01%) indicated poor OS (P = 0.044) and DFS (P = 0.008). Furthermore, for the standard risk group, the patients with negative MRD (MRD <0.01%) had better results (OS at 18 months was 90.0 ± 9.5%, while for the patients with positive MRD OS was 50.0 ± 35.4%, P = 0.003; DFS at 18 months was 90.0 ± 9.5%, while for the positive MRD group DFS was 0%, P < 0.001). Conclusions: This study confirmed that auto-HSCT combined with posttransplantation maintenance chemotherapy could be an option for adult ALL patients and pretransplantation MRD may play a significant role in the direction of therapy for adult ALL patients.
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- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Center, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tianjin 300020, China
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[Outcomes of adults with Ph-negative B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the significance of minimal residual disease]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2015; 36:587-92. [PMID: 26304084 PMCID: PMC7342636 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2015.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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目的 探讨自体造血干细胞移植(auto-HSCT)在成人Ph染色体阴性急性B淋巴细胞白血病(B-ALL)中的地位及其预后因素。 方法 回顾性分析1996年1月至2014年2月86例首次行auto-HSCT患者的疗效。 结果 5年总生存(OS)和无病生存(DFS)率分别为(63.8±5.6)%和(60.9±5.6)%,5年累积无复发死亡(NRM)率和复发率分别为(4.70±0.05)%和(34.40±0.31)%。年龄≥35岁、诊断时乳酸脱氢酶水平高、高白细胞起病、首次诱导治疗第15天骨髓原始细胞比例≥5%、第1次完全缓解(CR1)至移植时间间隔>6个月及回输物中CD34+细胞数≥3.8×106/kg均为不良预后因素。且CR1至移植时间间隔>6个月是影响预后的独立不良因素。34例患者具有微小残留病(MRD)检测结果,显示移植前MRD阳性(MRD≥0.01 %)、首次诱导化疗后MRD未转阴或巩固化疗过程中MRD转阳均提示不良预后,且巩固化疗中MRD转阳是影响DFS的独立不良因素。 结论 auto-HSCT联合维持化疗是成人B-ALL治疗的可选方案。由于移植前及化疗过程中MRD阴性结果提示更好的结局,故MRD可能在指导成人B-ALL移植治疗中具有重要意义。
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Allogeneic stem cell transplantation after conditioning with treosulfan, etoposide and cyclophosphamide for patients with ALL: a phase II-study on behalf of the German Cooperative Transplant Study Group and ALL Study Group (GMALL). Bone Marrow Transplant 2015; 50:1503-7. [PMID: 26367236 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2015.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2015] [Revised: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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TBI-based preparative regimens are considered as standard conditioning therapy for allogeneic stem cell transplantation (AHSC) in patients with ALL. We investigated toxicity and efficacy of a non-TBI-based regimen consisting of treosulfan, etoposide and cyclophosphamide for ALL within a prospective study. Major inclusion criteria were CR and non-eligibility for TBI. Fifty patients with a median age of 46.5 years (range, 18-64) were included. Donors were HLA-identical sibling (n=8), matched (n=42) or mismatched (n=10) unrelated. The toxicity was moderate, resulting in a cumulative incidence of non-relapse mortality (NRM) at 1 year of 8% (90% confidence interval: 2-15%). Acute GvHD grade II-IV and grade III/IV was noted in 53% and 14%, respectively. Chronic GvHD at one year was seen in 41%. After a median follow-up of 24 months the cumulative incidence of relapse was 36% (90% confidence interval: 24-48) and 51% (90% confidence interval: 37-65) at 1 and 2 years, respectively. The estimated 2-year disease-free and overall survivals were 36 and 48%, respectively. Treosulfan, etoposide and cyclophosphamide followed by AHSC has a favorable toxicity profile with low NRM and therefore represents a potential alternative regimen for ALL in 1. CR (NCT00682305).
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Wang J, Huang X, Jiang B, Jia J, Yang S, Bao L, Jiang H, Lu J, Zhu H, Zhao T, Jiang Q. [Prognostic factors of adult Philadelphia chromosome negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2015; 36:10-5. [PMID: 25641138 PMCID: PMC7343046 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2015.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the prognostic factors in adult Philadelphia chromosome negative acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph⁻ ALL). METHODS From December 1999 to December 2013, 353 consecutive hospitalized 18-65-year-old adult Ph⁻ ALL patients were retrospectively analyzed. Induction therapy was CODP±L-asparaginase (L-Asp) regimen, and consolidation therapy included CODP and high dose methotrexate or revised Hyper-CVAD A and B regimens for 8 cycles. 178 patients (50.4%) performed allo-HSCT after three to five cycles of consolidation treatment, and 172 patients didn't receive allo-HSCT. The median follow-up was 39.9 months (2.0 to 171.0 months) for the 184 survivors. RESULTS Three patients (0.85%) happened early death. CR rate after the first cycle of induction chemotherapy was 77.4% (271/350) among evaluated 350 patients. Overall CR rate was 92.9% (325/350). WBC ≥ 100.0 × 10⁹/L (P=0.010) and hepatomegaly/splenomegaly/lymphadenopathy (P=0.036) were independent adverse factors for overall CR. Among the 325 CR patients, 117 patients developed relapse, cumulative incidence of relapse (CIR) at 5 years was 43.2%, disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) rates at 5 years were 44.7% and 45.6% respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that harboring central nervous system leukaemia (CNSL) at diagnose (P=0.004, P=0.002, P<0.001, respectively), induction regimen without L-Asp (P=0.023, P=0.009, P=0.004, respectively), time to CR more than 4 weeks (P=0.034, P=0.024, P=0.003, respectively), and non-allo-HSCT (P<0.001, P<0.001, P<0.001, respectively) were adverse factors of relapse, DFS and OS. In addition, high WBC count at diagnosis (≥ 30.0 × 10⁹/L for B lineage and ≥ 100.0 × 10⁹/L for T lineage) was poor factor of DFS (P=0.044). Based on the four adverse prognostic factors of DFS above mentioned (including WBC at diagnose, harboring CNSL at diagnose, induction regimen with or without L-Asp, time to CR more than 4 weeks), patients were grouped into low risk (no factor), intermediate risk (one factor), and high risk (at least two factors). Non-allo-HSCT and allo-HSCT had similar outcomes in low risk subgroup. Allo-HSCT significantly improved OS and DFS in intermediate and high risk subgroups rather than non-allo-HSCT (all P values < 0.001). CONCLUSION In adult Ph- ALL patients, high WBC count at diagnosis (≥ 30.0 × 10⁹/L for B lineage and ≥ 100.0 × 10⁹/L for T lineage), CNSL at diagnosis, induction regimen without L-Asp, time to CR more than 4 weeks and non-allo-HSCT were adverse prognostic factors. Allo-HSCT improved OS and DFS in patients with more than one of the first four adverse prognosis factors.
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- Jing Wang
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing 100044, China
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Atallah E, Carlson KS, Schiffer CA. Should all adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia receive allogeneic stem cell transplantation in first remission? Int J Hematol Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.2217/ijh.14.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SUMMARY The role of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHCT) in patients with Philadelphia-chromosome negative acute lymphocytic leukemia (Ph- ALL) in first remission is controversial. Some studies suggest that AHCT in first remission yields a statistically significant small improvement in overall survival. However, novel therapies and monitoring strategies may tip the balance away from immediate consolidation with AHCT for a majority of adults with Ph- ALL. Here we compare data for AHCT with recent therapeutic and diagnostic advances for patients with newly diagnosed and with relapsed and refractory Ph- ALL. We conclude that AHCT remains appropriate for a specific group of these patients, but that a majority will do as well if not better with an initial nontransplant-based consolidation strategy.
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- Ehab Atallah
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Hospital, 9200 Wisconsin Avenue, Milwuakee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Hospital, 9200 Wisconsin Avenue, Milwuakee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, HWCRC-4th Floor, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Helbig G, Krawczyk-Kulis M, Kopera M, Jagoda K, Rzepka P, Majewska-Tessar A, Hejla M, Kyrcz-Krzemien S. Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for High-risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: non-Randomized Study with a maximum Follow-up of more than 22 Years. Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis 2014; 6:e2014047. [PMID: 25045455 PMCID: PMC4103509 DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2014.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) for high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). MATERIAL AND METHODS Overall, 128 high-risk ALL patients at a median age of 26 years (range 18-56 years) at diagnosis received AHSCT between 1991-2008. Induction treatment was anthracycline-based in all patients. Conditioning regimen consisted of CAV (cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, etoposide) in 125 patients whereas 3 subjects received cyclophosphamide and TBI (total body irradiation). Bone marrow was stored for 72 hours in 4°C and re-infused 24 hours after conditioning completion. Bone marrow was a source of stem cells in 119 patients, peripheral blood in 2 and 7 subjects received both bone marrow and peripheral blood. RESULTS With a median follow-up after AHSCT of 1.6 years (range 0.1-22.3 years), the probability of leukemia-free survival (LFS) for the whole group at 10 years was 27% and 23% at 20 years. Transplant-related mortality at 100 days after AHSCT was 3.2%. There was a strong tendency for better LFS for MRD-negative patients if compared with patients who had positive or unknown MRD status at AHSCT (32% vs 23% and 25%, respectively; p=0.06). There was no difference in LFS between B- and T-lineage ALL as well as between patients transplanted in first complete remission (CR1) and CR2. LFS at 10 years for patients with Philadelphia-positive (Ph+) ALL at transplant was 20% and this was comparable with subjects with negative and missing Ph status (26% and 28%; p=0.97). CONCLUSIONS The results of AHSCT for high-risk ALL remains unsatisfactory with low probability of long-term LFS.
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- Grzegorz Helbig
- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Students Research Group, Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Students Research Group, Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Students Research Group, Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
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Yan CH, Jiang Q, Wang J, Xu LP, Liu DH, Jiang H, Chen H, Zhang XH, Liu KY, Huang XJ. Superior survival of unmanipulated haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation compared with chemotherapy alone used as post-remission therapy in adults with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2014; 20:1314-21. [PMID: 24747334 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2014.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We wanted to compare the efficacy of haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) with chemotherapy alone in adults with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in first complete remission (CR1). One hundred thirty-eight consecutive adult patients with standard-risk ALL in CR1 were retrospectively investigated. Of these patients, 59 received chemotherapy alone (group A) and 79 received unmanipulated haploidentical HSCT (group B). Cumulative incidence of relapse at 5 years in group A was significantly higher than that in group B (66.3% versus 29.9%, P < .0001). Overall and disease-free survival in group A were significantly inferior to group B (P < .0001). Moreover, multivariate analyses demonstrated that central nervous system leukemia (P = .002), T cell immunophenotype (P = .044), expression of E2A-PBX1 (P = .007), and positive minimal residual disease after the first cycle of consolidation (P = .004) were correlated with relapse. Patients with 1 of 4 risk factors were assigned to the high-risk group. Otherwise, patients without risk factors were assigned to the low-risk group. In the high-risk group, HSCT had lower relapse rates and superior DFS compared with chemotherapy (P < .05), but in the low-risk group, there were no differences between HSCT and chemotherapy (P > .05). This study is the first to demonstrate that compared with chemotherapy alone, haploidentical HSCT is a better postremission therapy in adults with standard-risk ALL in CR1. Moreover, based on the 4 risk factors, the establishment of risk stratification could identify the subgroup of patients with a higher risk of relapse in adults with standard-risk ALL in CR1. Furthermore, risk stratification-directed postremission therapies using haploidentical HSCT or chemotherapy alone not only reduce relapse rate but also avoid unnecessary treatment-related mortality and improve survival.
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- Chen-Hua Yan
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China
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- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematological Department, Beijing, China.
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Wang L, Wang Y, Tang W, Dou HB, Shan JH, Hu J. The superiority of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from unrelated donor over chemotherapy for adult patients with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first remission. Int J Hematol 2013; 98:569-77. [DOI: 10.1007/s12185-013-1442-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2012] [Revised: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 09/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Escalated daunorubicin dosing as an induction treatment for Philadelphia-negative adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ann Hematol 2013; 92:1101-10. [PMID: 23558905 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-013-1728-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The dose intensity of daunorubicin (DNR) delivered during the induction period represented the major prognostic factor for the outcome of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The aim of this study was to determine the survival or toxicity of escalated doses of DNR in induction treatment of adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are at least 15 years of age. For induction chemotherapy, all patients were given 90 mg/m(2)/day of DNR by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion over 24 h daily on days 1-3, 2 mg of vincristine IV push on days 1 and 8, and 60 mg/m(2)/day of prednisolone per oral (PO) on days 1-14 in conjunction with 4,000 units/m(2)/day of L-asparaginase intramuscular or subcutaneous on days 17-28. The median patient age was 32 years (range, 15-69). Complete remission (CR) was achieved in 169 (88.5 %) patients, while 4 died before CR was reached. Additionally, 11 patients died from leukemia progression, 4 had refractory disease, and 3 had follow-up loss. The median follow-up time was 697 days (range, 12-2,270). The 3-year cumulative incidence of relapse was 49.3 %. The probabilities of disease-free survival and overall survival at 3 years were 46.1 and 43.1 %, respectively. The dose of DNR was 100 % of the target dose, and there were no additional specific toxicities. The results show that escalated doses of DNR in induction chemotherapy are similar with the standard dose in response and toxicities. Our study indicates that a more effective regimen or better chemotherapy agents are needed to improve the CR rate and prolong survival in Philadelphia-negative adult ALL.
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Arrigan M, Smyth L, Harmon M, Flynn C, Sheehy N. Imaging findings in recurrent extramedullary leukaemias. Cancer Imaging 2013; 13:26-35. [PMID: 23439108 PMCID: PMC3581869 DOI: 10.1102/1470-7330.2013.0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acute leukaemias are relatively common malignancies. Treatment has advanced significantly in the recent past and there has been improved patient survival. This improved initial response is leading to an increasing number of cases of relapse. Extramedullary relapse occurs in a wide variety of locations with varying presentations, imaging findings and differentials. The pathophysiology and clinical course of recurrent extramedullary myeloid and lymphocytic leukaemias are reviewed in this article. The wide variety of imaging findings associated with many important sites of recurrence and the associated differential diagnosis are discussed and illustrated.
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- M Arrigan
- Department of Radiology, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland.
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T cell-depleted stem cell transplantation for adults with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia: long-term survival for patients in first complete remission with a decreased risk of graft-versus-host disease. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2012; 19:208-13. [PMID: 22982534 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2012.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 09/06/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Consolidation with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) provides a survival benefit to patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We have previously reported comparable survival and relapse rates after T cell-depleted (TCD) allo-HSCT compared with unmodified transplantations for acute myelogenous leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma with significantly decreased graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). We performed a 56-patient retrospective study to evaluate TCD allo-HSCT for the treatment of ALL after myeloablative total body irradiation-based therapy. The 2-year and 5-year overall survival rates for patients with ALL after TCD allo-HSCT were 0.39 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.26-0.52) and 0.32 (95% CI, 0.19-0.44), respectively, and the 2-year and 5-year disease-free survival rates were 0.38 (95% CI, 0.25-0.50) and 0.32 (95% CI, 0.20-0.44). There was a trend toward improved survival of patients who underwent TCD allo-HSCT in first complete remission compared with those who did so in other remission states. The cumulative incidence of grade II-IV acute GVHD at 1 year was 0.20 (95% CI, 0.10-0.31), and no patients developed grade IV acute GVHD. The cumulative incidence of chronic GVHD in 41 evaluable patients at 2 and 5 years was 0.15 (95% CI, 0.04-0.26), and that of extensive chronic GVHD at 2 and 5 years was 0.05 (95% CI, 0-11.6). We demonstrate OS and DFS rates that compare favorably to unmodified allo-HSCT with lower rates of GVHD.
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Park JH, Sauter C, Brentjens R. Cellular therapies in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2012; 25:1281-301. [PMID: 22093587 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2011.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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ALL remains a difficult disease to treat. In the adult setting, most patients will ultimately die of their disease, whereas in the pediatric setting, relapsed and refractory disease remains a therapeutic challenge. Cellular therapy through allo-HSCT remains an option for these patients, and recent advances in alternative forms of allo-HSCT, including unrelated donor transplants, UCB transplants, and haploidentical transplants, have expanded the numbers of patients eligible for allo-HSCT but have not improved outcomes when compared with HLA-matched related allo-HSCTs. In light of this persistent failure, several novel adoptive cellular approaches are being investigated to treat patients with ALL. The use of enriched WT-1–specific donor T cells to treat patients with ALL is currently under investigation in phase I trials at several centers. Treatment of ALL with genetically modified T cells targeted to the CD19 antigen through the expression of a CD19-specific CAR also have entered phase I clinical trials at several centers. Similarly, a clinical trial treating patients with ALL with genetically modified NK cells targeted to the CD19 antigen has recently opened for accrual. Collectively, these ongoing and anticipated trials provide a promising role for adoptive cellular therapies in the treatment of ALL. What remains to be seen is whether this promise will either translate into improved outcomes for these patients or provide significant insights on which to design second-generation adoptive cell therapeutic clinical trials for ALL in the future.
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- Jae H Park
- Leukemia Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, Box 569, New York, NY 10065, USA
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Anemia/etiology
- Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
- CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Proteins/genetics
- Core Binding Factor Alpha 2 Subunit/genetics
- Diploidy
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/etiology
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Hepatomegaly/etiology
- Humans
- Karyotype
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/classification
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/diagnosis
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/etiology
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/therapy
- Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute/classification
- Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute/diagnosis
- Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute/etiology
- Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute/therapy
- Leukocyte Count
- Leukostasis/etiology
- Lymphatic Diseases/etiology
- Mutation
- Nuclear Proteins/genetics
- Nucleophosmin
- Pancytopenia/etiology
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/classification
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/diagnosis
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/etiology
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/therapy
- Prognosis
- Protein Kinase Inhibitors/therapeutic use
- Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ets/genetics
- Repressor Proteins/genetics
- Risk Factors
- Spinal Puncture
- Splenomegaly/etiology
- Thrombocytopenia/etiology
- Translocation, Genetic
- fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 3/genetics
- ETS Translocation Variant 6 Protein
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- Robert Frank Cornell
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Brandwein JM. Treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adolescents and young adults. Curr Oncol Rep 2012; 13:371-8. [PMID: 21744057 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-011-0185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Treatment approaches for adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have evolved considerably in the past 5-7 years. One of the major changes has been the widespread adoption of pediatric-based protocols, which appears to have significantly improved survival and probably renders allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) unnecessary in most standard-risk patients. However, high-risk patients, such as those with BCR-ABL or MLL rearrangements or high white count presentations, should still be referred for HSCT in CR-1. Minimal residual disease positivity has also been identified as a high-risk feature. Patients with BCR-ABL-positive ALL should receive combined therapy with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and chemotherapy prior to HSCT. The adoption of pediatric-based regimens has been associated with significant additional toxicities, including venous thromboembolism, osteonecrosis, other steroid-related changes, and neuropathy, which can potentially have a major adverse impact on the quality of life of these young ALL patients.
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- Joseph M Brandwein
- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Pidala J, Djulbegovic B, Anasetti C, Kharfan‐Dabaja M, Kumar A. Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in first complete remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011; 2011:CD008818. [PMID: 21975786 PMCID: PMC7386902 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008818.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Consolidation chemotherapy, autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and allogeneic HCT represent potential treatment alternatives for post-remission therapy in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), but there is genuine uncertainty regarding the optimal approach. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of matched sibling donor vs. no donor status for adults with ALL in first complete remission (CR1). SEARCH STRATEGY We performed a search of CENTRAL, MEDLINE and EMBASE electronic databases in September 2010 along with handsearching of literature cited in relevant primary articles, search of abstracts from American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology meetings, as well as consultation with content experts in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA Review was performed by two authors, and Inclusion criteria included the following: controlled trials with donor vs. no donor comparison with assignment by genetic randomizationin adults with ALL in CR1. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We extracted data on benefits (overall survival, progression-free survival) and harms (treatment-related mortality, relapse) of compared treatments. Adverse events were considered, but analysis of individual adverse events was not possible from the reported literature. We pooled summary results from each study using a random-effects model. We assessed heterogeneity. We performed subgroup analyses for disease risk categories. We performed sensitivity analyses according to methodological quality. MAIN RESULTS A total of 14 relevant trials were identified, consisting of a total of 3157 patients. There was a statistically significant overall survival advantage in favor of the donor versus no donor group (HR 0.86; 95% CI 0.77 to 0.97; P = 0.01), as well as significant improvement in disease-free survival in the donor group(HR 0.82; 95% CI 0.72 to 0.94; P = 0.004). Those in the donor group had significant reduction in primary disease relapse(RR 0.53; 95% CI 0.37 to 0.76; P = 0.0004) and significant increase in non-relapse mortality(RR 2.8; 95% CI 1.66 to 4.73; P = 0.001). Significant heterogeneity was detected in analysis of relapse (Chi(2) 40.51, df = 6, P < 0.00001; I(2) = 85%). In regard to methodologic quality, the majority of included studies were free of selective reporting, and performed analyses according to intention to treat. Conversely, few reported sample size calculation that informed the study design. While blinding was considered as an important domain of methodological quality, none of the studies reported on whether any of the study personnel were blinded (e.g. subjects, personnel, outcome assessors, data analysts etc). Therefore, we did not consider blinding further in the analysis of methodological quality in this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis support matched sibling donor allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation as the optimal post-remission therapy in ALL patients aged 15 years or over. This therapy offers superior overall survival and disease-free survival, and significantly reduces the risk of disease relapse, but does impose an increased risk of non-relapse mortality. Importantly these data are based on adult ALL treated with largely total body irradiation-based myeloablative conditioning and sibling donor transplantation and, therefore, cannot be generalized to pediatric ALL, alternative donors including HLA (human leukocyte antigen) mismatched or unrelated donors, or reduced toxicity or non-myeloablative conditioning regimens.
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- Joseph Pidala
- Division of Oncologic Sciences, University of South FloridaDepartment of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterTampaFloridaUSA
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- Center for Evidence Based Medicine and Health Outcomes Research, University of South FloridaProfessor of Medicine and Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterUSF Health Clinical Research,12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC02TampaFloridaUSA33612
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- Division of Oncologic Sciences, University of South FloridaDepartment of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterTampaFloridaUSA
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- Division of Oncologic Sciences, University of South FloridaDepartment of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer CenterTampaFloridaUSA
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- University of South FloridaCenter for Evidence Based Medicine and Health Outcomes ResearchTampaFloridaUSA
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Paulson K, Szwajcer D, Seftel MD. The role of allogeneic stem cell transplantation for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Transfus Apher Sci 2011; 44:197-203. [PMID: 21330213 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2011.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia remains a challenging disease in adults. With modern multi-drug induction chemotherapy regimens, complete remission can be achieved in most patients. However, without additional therapy at the time of the first remission, most patients will eventually relapse. Regardless of the treatment option chosen at the time of relapse, outcomes after relapse are poor, with only around 10% of all patients surviving after relapse. Thus, decision-making at the time of achieving the first complete remission is critical. Allogeneic stem cell transplantation is highly effective at preventing relapse, but with significant treatment related toxicity. Ongoing chemotherapy in the form of consolidation and maintenance may be less effective at preventing relapse, but with lower toxicities. Thus, the superiority of allogeneic stem cell transplantation must be balanced against the lower toxicity of consolidation chemotherapy. This decision is further complicated by rapid changes in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, such as the use of reduced intensity conditioning regimens and alternative stem cell sources such as cord blood transplants. The available evidence suggests that allogeneic transplantation is a viable treatment option for patients in first complete remission, with overall survival superior to traditional consolidation and maintenance chemotherapy. However, whether transplantation based post-remission therapy is superior to modern, pediatric-based non-transplant chemotherapy regimens remains unclear.
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- K Paulson
- University of Manitoba, CancerCare Manitoba, ON 2076, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E 0V9
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Kantarjian HM, Thomas D, Ravandi F, Faderl S, Jabbour E, Garcia-Manero G, Pierce S, Shan J, Cortes J, O'Brien S. Defining the course and prognosis of adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia in first salvage after induction failure or short first remission duration. Cancer 2010; 116:5568-74. [PMID: 20737576 PMCID: PMC4332768 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2009] [Revised: 11/18/2009] [Accepted: 12/28/2009] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Results from salvage therapy in adult patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) are wide-ranging and depend on several disease and patient characteristics. The objectives of this study were to define the prognosis for adult patients with ALL after first salvage through multivariate analyses of patient and disease characteristics. METHODS Adults with ALL who had primary resistance to frontline therapy or who had a disease recurrence after a first complete response (CR) duration <1 year were analyzed. Multivariate analyses for subsequent CR and survival were conducted. RESULTS Seventy-five of 245 patients (31%) achieved CR. The median CR duration was 5 months, the median survival was 4.7 months. In multivariate analysis, independent poor prognostic factors for not achieving CR were age >55 years, bone marrow blasts ≥20%, and platelet count <75 × 10(9) /L. Variables that were associated independently with shorter survival were age >55 years, bone marrow blasts ≥20%, platelet count <75 × 10(9) /L, albumin level <3 g/L, and lactic dehydrogenase level ≥1000 IU/L. Patients who had ≥3 of the 5 adverse factors (45%) had a median survival of 2 to 3 months and CR rates of 8% to 15%. Achieving CR was associated independently with improved survival in a landmark multivariate analysis (P < .0001; hazard ratio, 0.40; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.72). CONCLUSIONS The current analyses identified a subset of adults patients ALL in first salvage for whom standard therapies were associated with an extremely poor outcome. The results also confirmed the importance of achieving CR to attain improved survival.
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- Hagop M Kantarjian
- Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Thomas D, O'Brien S, Faderl S, Ravandi F, Jabbour E, Pierce S, Cortes J, Kantarjian H. Anthracycline dose intensification in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia: lack of benefit in the context of the fractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone regimen. Cancer 2010; 116:4580-9. [PMID: 20572037 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND In previous studies of frontline therapy for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), early treatment with higher doses of anthracyclines has been reported to improve outcome. The current study was conducted to evaluate whether addition of anthracycline-based consolidation chemotherapy (Course 2) with liposomal daunorubicin (150 mg/m2 intravenously [IV] on Days 1 and 2) and cytarabine (1.5 g/m2 IV on Days 1 and 2) to the standard hyper-CVAD regimen (fractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone alternating with high dose methotrexate and cytarabine) would improve outcome. METHODS Sixty-eight consecutive adults with de novo ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma were treated with this modified hyper-CVAD regimen inclusive of rituximab for CD20 expression≥20%. RESULTS Sixty-three (93%) patients achieved complete response (CR). With a median follow-up of 90 months, the 5-year CR duration (CRD) and overall survival (OS) rates were 46% and 44%, respectively. Compared with 208 patients treated with standard hyper-CVAD (rates of 45% and 47%, respectively; P=not significant), outcome with the modified hyper-CVAD regimen was not improved overall. Outcome was improved by the addition of rituximab for the CD20-positive subset (rates of CRD and OS of 50% and 53%, respectively), whereas anthracycline intensification worsened outcome for the CD20-negative subset (rates of CRD and OS of 41% and 35%, respectively; P=.01) compared with standard hyper-CVAD. A high mortality rate related to infections in CR was noted among patients aged 60 years or older. CONCLUSIONS In the context of the hyper-CVAD regimen, early anthracycline intensification did not improve outcome for adults with de novo ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma.
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- Deborah Thomas
- Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Lee S, Chung NG, Cho BS, Eom KS, Kim YJ, Kim HJ, Min CK, Cho SG, Kim DW, Lee JW, Min WS, Park CW, Kim CC. Donor-specific differences in long-term outcomes of myeloablative transplantation in adults with Philadelphia-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leukemia 2010; 24:2110-9. [PMID: 20882049 DOI: 10.1038/leu.2010.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We analyzed long-term outcomes of myeloablative stem cell transplantation (SCT) in 292 adults with Philadelphia (Ph)-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Donors were related (RD; n=132), unrelated (URD; n=68; 30 well-matched (WM), 19 partially matched (PM), 19 mismatched (MM)) and autologous (AUTO; n=92). After a median follow-up of 85 months, the risk of relapse was higher for AUTO-SCT than for RD-SCT (P<0.001). MM-URD-SCT yielded higher risk of non-relapse mortality than RD-SCT (P=0.010). As a result, disease-free survival (DFS) at 5 years was inferior using AUTO (46.1%; P=0.010) or MM-URD (26.3%; P=0.036), whereas DFS from other donor sources was approximately equivalent (53.5% for RD, 63.3% for WM-URD and 57.0% for PM-URD). Other factors associated with poorer DFS included SCT beyond first complete remission (CR), older age and adverse cytogenetics. In a pairwise comparison of outcomes between RD-SCT and AUTO-SCT for patients in first CR, the inferiority of AUTO-SCT was observed, particularly in high-risk patients. Conversely, in standard-risk patients, AUTO-SCT yielded comparable outcomes to RD-SCT. SCT using RD, WM-URD or PM-URD may be considered the best donor sources for adult high-risk Ph-negative ALL.
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- S Lee
- Department of Hematology, Catholic Blood and Marrow Transplantation Center, Seoul St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Ram R, Gafter-Gvili A, Vidal L, Paul M, Ben-Bassat I, Shpilberg O, Raanani P. Management of adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission. Cancer 2010; 116:3447-57. [DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Pavletic SZ, Kumar S, Mohty M, de Lima M, Foran JM, Pasquini M, Zhang MJ, Giralt S, Bishop MR, Weisdorf D. NCI First International Workshop on the Biology, Prevention, and Treatment of Relapse after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: report from the Committee on the Epidemiology and Natural History of Relapse following Allogeneic Cell Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2010; 16:871-90. [PMID: 20399876 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2010.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2010] [Accepted: 04/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is increasingly being used for treatment of hematologic malignancies, and the immunologic graft-versus-tumor effect (GVT) provides its therapeutic effectiveness. Disease relapse remains a cause of treatment failure in a significant proportion of patients undergoing alloHSCT without improvements over the last 2-3 decades. We summarize here current data and outline future research regarding the epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes of relapse after alloHSCT. Although some factors (eg, disease status at alloHSCT or graft-versus-host disease [GVHD] effects) are common, other disease-specific factors may be unique. The impact of reduced-intensity regimens on relapse and survival still need to be assessed using contemporary supportive care and comparable patient populations. The outcome of patients relapsing after an alloHSCT generally remains poor even though interventions including donor leukocyte infusions can benefit some patients. Trials examining targeted therapies along with improved safety of alloHSCT may result in improved outcomes, yet selection bias necessitates prospective assessment to gauge the real contribution of any new therapies. Ongoing chronic GVHD (cGVHD) or other residual post-alloHSCT morbidities may limit the applicability of new therapies. Developing strategies to promptly identify patients as alloHSCT candidates, while malignancy is in a more treatable stage, could decrease relapses rates after alloHSCT. Better understanding and monitoring of minimal residual disease posttransplant could lead to novel preemptive treatments of relapse. Analyses of larger cohorts through multicenter collaborations or registries remain essential to probe questions not amenable to single center or prospective studies. Studies need to provide data with detail on disease status, prior treatments, biologic markers, and posttransplant events. Stringent statistical methods to study relapse remain an important area of research. The opportunities for improvement in prevention and management of post-alloHSCT relapse are apparent, but clinical discipline in their careful study remains important.
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Unrelated transplantation for poor-prognosis adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia: long-term outcome analysis and study of the impact of hematopoietic graft source. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2010; 16:957-66. [PMID: 20144909 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2010.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Accepted: 02/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Adults with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (HR-ALL) have a poor outcome with standard chemotherapy and usually undergo unrelated stem cell transplantation (SCT) if a matched sibling donor is not available. We analyzed the outcome of adult patients with unrelated SCT for HR-ALL and studied the possible effect of the hematopoietic stem cell source of the transplant. A total of 149 adult patients (median age, 29 years, range, 15-59 years) with HR-ALL underwent unrelated SCT in 13 Spanish institutions between 2000 and 2007. Patients in first complete remission (CR1) at transplantation had at least one adverse prognostic factor (advanced age, adverse cytogenetics, hyperleukocytosis, or slow response to induction therapy). ALL was in CR1 in 81 patients (54%), in second CR (CR2) in 37 patients (25%), in third CR (CR3) in 11 patients (7%), and with overt disease in 20 patients (13%). The hematopoietic source was unrelated cord blood (UCB) in 62 patients and an unrelated donor (UD) in 87 patients. The patients undergoing UCB-SCT and UD-SCT were comparable in terms of the main clinical and biological features of ALL, except for a higher frequency of patients with more overt disease in the UCB-SCT group. There was no statistically significant difference in overall survival (OS) or disease-free survival (DFS) at 5 years between the 2 groups. Treatment-related mortality (TRM) was significantly lower in the UCB-SCT group (P = .021). The probability of relapse at 1 year was 17% (95% confidence interval [CI], 7%-27%) for the UD-SCT group and 27% (95% CI, 14%-40%) for the UCB-SCT group (P = .088), respectively. Only disease status at transplantation (CR1, 41% [95% CI, 18%-64%] vs CR2, 51% [95% CI, 17%-85%] vs advanced disease, 66% [95% CI, 46%-86%]; P = .001) and the absence of chronic graft-versus-host disease (74% [95% CI, 46%-100%] vs 33% [95% CI, 17%-49%]; P = .034) were significant factors for relapse. All unrelated transplantation modalities were associated with high treatment-related mortality for adult HR-ALL patients without a sibling donor. UCB-SCT and UD-SCT were found to be equivalent options. Disease status at transplantation and chronic GVHD were the main factors influencing relapse in both transplantation modalities.
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Ma X, Wu D, Sun A, Qiu H, Fu Z, Wu X, Chen S, Mohty M. The value of monitoring minimal residual disease in the patients with donor lymphocyte infusion as intervention of relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Am J Hematol 2010; 85:141-2. [PMID: 20029991 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.21573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Kantarjian HM, Thomas D, Ravandi F, Faderl S, Garcia-Manero G, Shan J, Pierce S, Cortes J, O'Brien S. Outcome of adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia in second or subsequent complete remission. Leuk Lymphoma 2010; 51:475-80. [PMID: 20078325 DOI: 10.3109/10428190903503412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The outcome of adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) who achieve a complete response (CR) on salvage therapy is thought to be poor, but not previously analyzed. To define the course of adult ALL post CR on salvage therapy and the effects of pretreatment factors on prognosis. One hundred seventy-two adults with ALL who achieved a second or third CR on salvage therapy were reviewed. Prognostic factors affecting survival were analyzed by multivariate analysis. The median survival post achieving CR for the entire group was 10 months. The estimated 1-year survival rate was 42%. Forty-three patients underwent stem cell transplant in subsequent CR: their median survival was 12 months and the 3-year survival rate was 25%. Independent poor prognostic factors for survival were age > 55 years, duration of first CR < 12 months, and lactate dehydrogenase levels > 1000 IU/L. This analysis defines the outcome of adult ALL in CR post salvage therapy and the prognostic factors influencing survival. These results could be used in assessing the efficacy of new treatments aimed at improving CR durations and survival post salvage therapy.
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- Hagop M Kantarjian
- Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Ravandi F, Kebriaei P. Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2010; 23:1043-63, vi. [PMID: 19825452 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2009.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome, a short chromosome 22, is the most frequent cytogenetic abnormality in adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It occurs in approximately 20% to 30% of adults and in about 5% of children with this disease. The incidence rises with age and occurs in approximately 50% of patients older than 50 years. This article reviews the treatment regimens for Ph+ ALL, including imatinib and second generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). The introduction of effective TKIs in the treatment of Ph+ ALL has introduced several avenues of research in a disease that was hitherto difficult to treat.
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- Farhad Ravandi
- Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 428, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Stock W. Current treatment options for adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma 2009; 51:188-98. [DOI: 10.3109/10428190903452834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Role of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Curr Opin Oncol 2009; 21:601-8. [DOI: 10.1097/cco.0b013e32833156eb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Litzow MR. Therapy of Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults: new paradigms. Future Oncol 2009; 5:1039-50. [PMID: 19792972 DOI: 10.2217/fon.09.74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Although the outcomes for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) lag behind the stunningly successful results seen in children, new paradigms and new discoveries bring hope that this disparity will steadily lessen. The adoption of the use of pediatric intensity-type regimens in adolescents and young adults show promise in improving outcomes in this population. Recent donor-versus-no-donor comparisons in the allogeneic transplant setting highlight a potent graft-versus-leukemia effect in ALL, and the application of reduced intensity conditioning transplants may exploit this effect while reducing nonrelapse mortality. New therapeutic targets, such as CD22 in precusor B-cell ALL and mutations in NOTCH1 in T-cell ALL, are being exploited in clinical trials. Finally, use of molecular techniques and flow cytometry to quantitate minimal residual disease will allow further stratifications of patients by risk, identification of new therapeutic targets and will lessen drug toxicity through the use of pharmacogenomics.
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- Mark R Litzow
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Looking Toward the Future: Novel Strategies Based on Molecular Pathogenesis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2009; 23:1099-119, vii. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2009.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Davies SM, Rowe JM, Appelbaum FR. Indications for hematopoietic cell transplantation in acute leukemia. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2009; 14:154-64. [PMID: 18162237 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2007.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Based on available data, all adults with AML under age 60 years with matched siblings should be considered for allogeneic transplantation in first remission, except for those with favorable risk cytogenetics and possibly those whose disease has normal cytogenetics and is FLT3/ITD negative and NPM1 positive. Patients with matched siblings not transplanted in first remission should be followed closely so that transplantation in early first relapse can be considered. Those without matched siblings should receive a MUD transplant in first CR if they have higher risk disease. All others should receive standard chemotherapy and consider a matched unrelated transplant or autologous transplant, should they relapse. RIC allogeneic transplantation using either a matched family member or a MUD can be considered for patients age 60 years or greater with AML in second or subsequent remission, or AML in first remission with intermediate or high risk disease.
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- Stella M Davies
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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BACKGROUND General therapeutic options for adult patients with acute leukemia are reviewed and specific new treatment strategies are described. OBJECTIVE Treatment results and controversial issues on current and future antileukemic strategies are discussed. METHODS Data in this review came from the published literature. RESULTS/CONCLUSION In the past years, striking new developments have been noticeable in the treatment of adult acute leukemia. However, the overall outcome of adult acute leukemia remains poor, particularly in older patients. Intensive chemotherapy remains the standard for leukemia treatment but several approaches using new cytotoxic agents seem promising. Therapeutic targeting of specific biologic abnormalities present in the leukemia cell population might, in a near future, improve outcome of adult leukemia patients.
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- Xavier Thomas
- Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Service d'Hématologie, Leukemia Unit, Department of Hematology, 69437 Lyon Cedex 03, France.
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Charafeddine KM, Hatoum HA, Otrock ZK, Mahfouz RA, Salem ZM, Shamseddine AI, Taher AT, El-Saghir NS, Bazarbachi A. Long-term outcome of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Lebanon. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2009; 2:333-9. [DOI: 10.1016/s1658-3876(09)50021-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Chang JE, Medlin SC, Kahl BS, Longo WL, Williams EC, Lionberger J, Kim K, Kim J, Esterberg E, Juckett MB. Augmented and standard Berlin-Frankfurt-Munster chemotherapy for treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma 2009; 49:2298-307. [PMID: 19052977 DOI: 10.1080/10428190802517732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The augmented Berlin-Frankfurt-Munster (aBFM) regimen has demonstrated improved outcomes in children with acute lymphomblastic leukemia (ALL), but efficacy in adults is unknown. In this retrospective study, we evaluated clinical outcomes in 29 adult ALL patients (aged 19-70) treated with standard BFM (sBFM) or dose-intensive aBFM. Patients were stratified into risk groups based on age, cytogenetic abnormalities, peripheral leukocytosis and response to induction chemotherapy. Inter-mediate risk patients less than 50 years old and all high-risk patients were assigned to aBFM. Complete remission after induction therapy was achieved in 93% of patients. Fifteen patients completed a full course of BFM chemotherapy, with seven discontinuing because of relapse, three because of toxicity, two because of transplantation and two toxic deaths. Five-year event-free survival (EFS) was 45% (95% CI 30-67%), with 39% and 50% rates of EFS observed in the aBFM and sBFM subgroups at 5 years, respectively. Overall survival at 5 years was 62% (95% CI 46-82%), with 61% and 62% in the aBFM and sBFM subgroups alive at 5 years, respectively. Two toxic deaths were observed, and infections and neuropathy were the most common toxicities. sBFM and aBFM have efficacy and toxicity comparable with other adult ALL regimens.
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- Julie E Chang
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Larson RA. Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation is not recommended for all adults with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia in first complete remission. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2009; 15:11-6. [PMID: 19147070 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2008.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a heterogeneous disease, and outcomes vary by patient age, immunophenotype, and clinical, cytogenetic, and molecular features. Modern treatment strategies use a risk-adapted approach. The optimal postremission therapy for adults with ALL remains unclear. Treatment-related morbidity and mortality (TRM) are greater with hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) than chemotherapy although relapses are less common. Available data indicate no clear consensus as to whether there is an advantage to allogeneic HCT over chemotherapy for adults with ALL with standard-risk features while in the first complete remission (CR1). However, allogeneic HCT is recommended in CR1 for patients with high-risk ALL and for those in a second CR.
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- Richard A Larson
- Department of Medicine and Cancer Research Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Currently, 50% of adolescents with ALL are treated by adult teams and 50% by paediatric teams (following either adult or paediatric protocols). The aim of this paper is to review the results obtained with first-line chemotherapy and with haematopoietic SCT (HSCT) in adolescents with ALL. Disease biology and host factors are responsible for the differences observed between adolescents and other age categories. The outcome of adolescents with ALL after first-line chemotherapy is poorer as compared with children, although better as compared with adults. Recent studies have shown that adolescents who were enrolled in paediatric trials achieved better results than those who were enrolled in adult trials. This is most likely because of several differences, including protocol design, dose intensity and use of HSCTs, as well as better compliance to treatment and better supportive care. Disparities in the attitude towards treatment between paediatric and adult wards might also contribute to the better outcome that is observed in paediatric institutions. Indications for HSCT in children with ALL are well defined by international protocols. Only very high-risk paediatric patients are eligible for HSCT in CR1, whereas in adult trials, allogeneic or autologous HSCT are frequently offered, even to standard-risk patients in CR1. The outcome of adolescents given HSCT is poorer than in children, though better than in adults. Improving both psychosocial support during therapy and physical exercise habits represent further challenges for teams involved in the treatment of adolescents. Cooperation between paediatric and adult haematologists would surely improve the ability to recruit as many patients as possible and would promote progress in the research on adolescents. In conclusion, redefining age limits according to risk-based strategies, as well as encouraging multi-centre cooperation, should be taken into consideration to improve the outcome of this age category. Adolescents should be referred to research treatment teams that have experience in the management of paediatric ALL and they should be enrolled in international cooperative studies.
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Weisdorf D, Forman S. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Cancer Treat Res 2009; 144:441-54. [PMID: 19779879 DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-78580-6_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Daniel Weisdorf
- University of Minnesota, Mayo Mail Code 480, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
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Goldstone AH, Rowe JM. Transplantation in adult ALL. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2009; 2009:593-601. [PMID: 20008244 DOI: 10.1182/asheducation-2009.1.593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The value of the allogeneic graft-versus-leukemia effect in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has now been conclusively demonstrated and confirmed. While this is true for adults in all age groups, it may not be the best clinical option for young adults for whom increasingly intensive pediatric protocols are clearly of benefit. On the other hand, there is potentially wider applicability of allogeneic donor transplantation for adults 25 to 45 years old, for whom matched unrelated donors may be as safe and effective as sibling donors, and for the patient older than 45 years for whom reduced-intensity conditioning may be a promising way forward. Since the treatment-related mortality of allogeneic transplantation remains significant, careful selection of patients is mandatory. Patients with the Philadelphia chromosome, those with t(4;11) and those with a complex karyotype remain transplant candidates, and allogeneic transplantation remains the best option for salvage, where achievable, in a remission beyond first. As in childhood ALL minimal residual disease studies may be extremely useful in predicting outcome and, therefore, strategy, but at present there are less definite data in adults. Clinical indications to harness the allogeneic effect will mature as the true value of pediatric protocols in adult patients and the safety and efficacy of a sibling, unrelated and reduced intensity transplant emerge in this disease.
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O'Brien S, Thomas D, Ravandi F, Faderl S, Cortes J, Borthakur G, Pierce S, Garcia-Manero G, Kantarjian HM. Outcome of adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia after second salvage therapy. Cancer 2008; 113:3186-91. [PMID: 18846563 PMCID: PMC4188532 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The outcome of adults with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) who undergo second salvage therapy has been characterized poorly. This is important with regard to investigational approaches aimed at helping this subset of patients. The objectives of the current study were to predict outcomes and determine the prognostic factors associated with second salvage therapy in patients with ALL. METHODS In this study, 288 patients were analyzed who received second salvage therapy for ALL at the authors' institution. RESULTS Overall, 53 patients (18%) achieved a complete response (CR). The median remission duration was 7 months and the median survival was 3 months. In multivariate analysis, prognostic factors that were associated independently with achieving CR were duration of first CR and platelet count. Patients with a first CR <36 months and platelet counts <50 x 10(9)/L had an expected CR rate of 7%. In multivariate analysis, prognostic factors that were associated independently with survival were duration of first CR, percentage bone marrow blasts, platelet count, and albumin level. The expected 12-month survival rates for patients with 0 or 1, 2, 3, or 4 adverse factors were 33%, 14%, 8%, and 0%, respectively. A repeat multivariate analysis using landmark assessment at 6 weeks selected achievement of CR as adding significantly to the survival benefit (P = .0001; hazard ratio, 0.51). Only 22 patients (8%) were able to undergo allogeneic stem cell transplantation as second salvage therapy, and their 1-year survival rate was 18%. CONCLUSIONS The outcome of adults with ALL undergoing second salvage therapy is poor. Novel effective therapies against ALL are needed in this subset of patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Susan O'Brien
- Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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