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Almansour SA, Alqudah MAY, Abuhelwa Z, Al-Shamsi HO, Alhuraiji A, Semreen MH, Bustanji Y, Alzoubi KH, Modi ND, Mckinnon RA, Sorich MJ, Hopkins AM, Abuhelwa AY. Antithrombotic utilization, adverse events, and associations with treatment outcomes in multiple myeloma: pooled analysis of three clinical trials. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2024; 16:17588359241275387. [PMID: 39229471 PMCID: PMC11369879 DOI: 10.1177/17588359241275387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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Background Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) are at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), worsened by immunomodulatory drugs. Although antithrombotics are recommended for prophylaxis, existing guidelines are suboptimal and treatment outcomes remain unclear. Objectives This study aimed to investigate adverse events, antithrombotic utilization, and their associations with survival outcomes in patients with MM initiating multi-drug immunomodulatory combinations. Design A posthoc analysis of individual-participant level data (IPD). Methods IPD from three daratumumab clinical trials (MAIA, POLLUX, and CASTOR) were pooled. Adverse events incidence and antithrombotic utilization were assessed. Logistic and Cox regression were utilized to examine associations between antithrombotics use with adverse events and survival outcomes at the baseline and 6-month landmark. Results Among 1804 patients, VTE occurred in 10%, bleeding in 14%, ischemic heart disease in 4%, and stroke in 2%. Patients with these adverse events demonstrated elevated rates of any grade ⩾3 events. Antiplatelet (primarily aspirin) and anticoagulant (primarily LMWH and direct oral anticoagulants) prescriptions have seen an increase from baseline (25% and 14%, respectively) to 6 months (35% and 31%). The primary indication for their use was prophylaxis. Anticoagulant use within 6 months was associated with reduced VTE (OR (95% CI) = 0.45 (0.26-0.77), p = 0.004), while antiplatelet use showed no associations with any evaluated adverse events. Antithrombotics and survival outcomes had no significant associations. Conclusion This study underscores the complexities of antithrombotic therapy and adverse events in MM and highlights the need for vigilant and proactive management due to increased grade ⩾3 adverse events. While anticoagulant use was associated with reduced VTE risk, further research is needed to optimize thromboprophylaxis guidelines and explore antithrombotic efficacy and safety in patients with MM. Trial registration MAIA (NCT02252172), POLLUX (NCT02076009), CASTOR (NCT02136134).
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- Sara A. Almansour
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of South Florida/H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Burjeel Cancer Institute, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- College of Medicine, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Emirates Oncology Society, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Gulf Cancer Society, Alsafa, Kuwait
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- Department of Haematology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
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- Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Huang Y, Wang C, Wang H, Liu H, Zhou L. Rediscovering hemostasis abnormalities in multiple myeloma: The new era. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34111. [PMID: 39055831 PMCID: PMC11269926 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy arisen from the abnormal proliferation of clonal plasma cells. It has a high risk of developing bleeding and thrombotic complications, which are related to poor prognosis and decreased survival. Multiple factors are involved in the breaking of the hemostasis balance, including disease specific factors, patient-specific factors, and drug factors that change pro-and anticoagulant and fibrinolysis. Recently, with the introduction of new treatments such as monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antigen receptor modified T-cell therapy, antibody-drug conjugates directed against BCMA, programmed death-1 inhibitor, export protein 1 inhibitors, histone deacetylase inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors and Bcl-2 inhibitors, the therapy of MM patients has entered into a new era. Furthermore, it arouses a question whether these new treatments would alter the hemostasis balance in MM patients, which highlights the importance of the underlying pathophysiology of hemostasis abnormalities in MM, and on prophylaxis approaches. In this review, we updated the mechanisms of hemostasis abnormalities in MM, the impact of the new drugs on hemostasis balance and reliable therapeutic strategies.
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- Yudie Huang
- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226001, China
- Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226001, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA, 92350, USA
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226001, China
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- Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226001, China
- Nantong University, Jiangsu, 226001, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow, 215000, China
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Costa BA, Costa TA, Saravia SD, Felix N, Tan CR, Korde N, Richter J. Thromboembolic risk of carfilzomib or bortezomib in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: A comparative systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Hematol 2024; 99:1056-1065. [PMID: 38488702 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.27288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Thrombosis represents a frequent and potentially severe complication in individuals diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM). These events can be driven by both the disease as well as the therapies themselves. Overall, available evidence is inconclusive about the differential thrombogenicity of carfilzomib/lenalidomide/dexamethasone (KRd) and bortezomib/lenalidomide/dexamethasone (VRd). This meta-analysis compares the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE; including deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) and arterial thromboembolism (ATE; including myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke) with KRd versus VRd as primary therapy for newly diagnosed MM (NDMM). Out of 510 studies identified after deduplication, one randomized controlled trial and five retrospective cohort studies were included. We analyzed 2304 patients (VRd: 1380; KRd: 924) for VTE events and 2179 patients (VRd: 1316; KRd: 863) for ATE events. Lower rates of VTE were observed in the VRd group when compared with the KRd group (6.16% vs. 8.87%; odds ratio [OR], 0.53; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.32-0.88; p = .01). Both treatment groups exhibited minimal ATE incidence, with no significant difference between them (0.91% vs. 1.16%; OR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.24-4.20; p = .99). In view of potential biases from retrospective studies, heterogeneity of baseline population characteristics, and limited access to patient-level data (e.g., VTE risk stratification and type of thromboprophylaxis regimen used) inherent to this meta-analysis, additional research is warranted to further validate our findings and refine strategies for thrombosis prevention in MM.
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- Bruno Almeida Costa
- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Brazil
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- Myeloma Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Myeloma Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Frenzel L, Decaux O, Macro M, Belhadj-Merzoug K, Manier S, Touzeau C, Leleu X, Frère C, Lecompte T, Perrot A, Avet-Loiseau H, Moreau P, Chalayer E. Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and multiple myeloma patients in real-life: Results of a large survey and clinical guidance recommendations from the IFM group. Thromb Res 2024; 233:153-164. [PMID: 38064842 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2023.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/01/2024]
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a critical issue in the management of patients with multiple myeloma (MM), particularly when immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) combined with dexamethasone therapy are being prescribed as first-line and relapse therapy. One possible explanation for the persistent high rates of VTE, is the use of inappropriate thromboprophylaxis strategies for patients starting antimyeloma treatment. To tackle the issue, the Intergroupe francophone du myélome (IFM) offered convenient guidance for VTE thromboprophylaxis in MM patients initiating systemic therapy. This guidance is mainly supported by the results of a large survey on the clinical habits regarding VTE of physicians who are substantially involved in daily care of MM patients. VTE prophylaxis should be considered for all patients treated with IMiDs in combination with dexamethasone, in the absence of significant comorbidities, such as renal failure or bleeding risk. Anticoagulant should be preferred to antiplatelet agents for thromboprophylaxis. Despite the absence of large randomized controlled trials comparing those attitudes/options, available data on direct oral anticoagulants, which are already used in daily management of MM patients, are consistent with their potential usefulness for VTE prophylaxis in such patients. However, in order to implement a personalized continuous improvement strategy, clinicians must to be organized to collect all the data regarding this management. In other situations, thromboprophylaxis should be evaluated by using risk models and after careful evaluation of the risk/benefit ratio.
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- Laurent Frenzel
- Service d'Hématologie Adulte et unité d'hémostase clinique, Hôpital Necker, Institut IMAGINE - INSERM U 1163/CNRS ERL 8254, Paris, France.
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- Institut d'Hématologie de Basse Normandie (IHBN), CHU Côte de Nacre, Caen, France
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- Hematology department, CHU Lille, Lille University, INSERM UMR-S1277, Lille, France
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Hôtel-Dieu, 44093 Nantes, France; Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie et Immunologie Intégrée Nantes Angers, INSERM UMR 1307, CNRS UMR 6075, Nantes, France
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- Hématologie Biologique, Hôpital Pontchaillou University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Service d'Hématologie Biologique, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole and Centre de Recherches en Cancerologie de Toulouse Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale, Toulouse, France
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- Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole and Centre de Recherches en Cancerologie de Toulouse Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Hôtel-Dieu, 44093 Nantes, France; Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie et Immunologie Intégrée Nantes Angers, INSERM UMR 1307, CNRS UMR 6075, Nantes, France
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- Hématologie clinique, Institut de Cancérologie Hématologie Universitaire, CHU St Etienne Unité INSERM SAINBIOSE, U1059, Université Jean Monnet, St-Etienne, France
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da Costa IHF, de Pádua CAM, de Miranda Drummond PL, Silveira LP, Malta JS, Dos Santos RMM, Reis AMM. Incidence of thromboembolism and associated factors in multiple myeloma patients treated with immunomodulatory drugs: a retrospective analysis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Support Care Cancer 2023; 32:35. [PMID: 38103099 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08251-y] [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: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of immunomodulators in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) patients has been associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE). Due to the increase in mortality of cancer patients, venous thromboembolism is an important concern for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of thromboembolic events and evaluate associated risk factors among Brazilian NDMM patients using immunomodulators. METHODS Real-life retrospective cohort study in two Brazilian institutions with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients treated with immunomodulators from January 2009 to December 2019. Data was collected from patients' medical records for the period of 1 year, and Cox regression was performed to identify risk factors on the development of VTE. RESULTS We included 131 patients of which there was a mean age of 61.5 years (SD 11.3), 51.9% female, and predominantly using thalidomide (97.7%) as immunomodulator. We found 9 VTE episodes among our patients, with a 12-month cumulative incidence of 6.97% (95% CI 3.41-12.24). Associated factors after multivariate analysis were recent sepsis, recent traumatic injury, previous VTE, and thromboprophylaxis. CONCLUSION Our real-life retrospective cohort presented a low incidence of VTE among Brazilian NDMM patients treated with immunomodulators.
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- Iwyson Henrique Fernandes da Costa
- Programa de pós-graduação em medicamentos e assistência farmacêutica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
- Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Programa de pós-graduação em medicamentos e assistência farmacêutica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em medicamentos e assistência farmacêutica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Programa de pós-graduação em medicamentos e assistência farmacêutica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Jarchowsky O, Avnery O, Ellis MH. Thrombosis in multiple myeloma: mechanisms, risk assessment and management. Leuk Lymphoma 2023; 64:1905-1913. [PMID: 37584485 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2023.2247513] [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: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with an increased risk of venous and arterial thrombosis. Pathophysiologic mechanisms include patient, disease and treatment related factors. Risk assessment models have been developed to determine whichpatients are at highest thrombotic risk and pursuant to this, risk adapted thrombosis prophylaxis has been suggested. Areas in which further basic and clinical research is imperative include the molecular and cellular mechanisms of thrombosis in myeloma, the inclusion of relevant biomarkers in risk assessment scores and controlled clinical trials of VTE prophylaxis and treatment using direct oral anticoagulants.
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- Osnat Jarchowsky
- Hematology Institute, Meir Medical Center, Kfar SabaIsrael
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Hematology Institute, Meir Medical Center, Kfar SabaIsrael
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Hematology Institute, Meir Medical Center, Kfar SabaIsrael
- Tel Aviv University, Israel
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Guntupalli SR, Spinosa D, Wethington S, Eskander R, Khorana AA. Prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. BMJ 2023; 381:e072715. [PMID: 37263632 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-072715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of both morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. Venous thromboembolism, which includes both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, affects a sizable portion of patients with malignancy and can have potentially life threatening complications. Accurate assessment of risk as well as diagnosis and treatment of this process is paramount to preventing death in this high risk population. Various risk models predictive of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer have been developed, and knowledge of these rubrics is essential for the treating oncologist. Subgroups of particular interest are inpatients receiving chemotherapy, postoperative patients after surgical debulking, and patients undergoing radiotherapy. Numerous newer drugs have become available for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer who are at high risk of developing the disease. These include the class of drugs called direct oral anticoagulants, (DOACs) which do not require the same monitoring that other modalities have previously required and are taken by mouth, preventing the discomfort associated with subcutaneous strategies. The appropriate risk stratification and intervention to prevent venous thromboembolism are vital to the treatment of patients with cancer.
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- Saketh R Guntupalli
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Côté J, Kotb R, Bergstrom DJ, LeBlanc R, Mian HS, Othman I, Louzada ML. First Line Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Transplant Ineligible Multiple Myeloma: Recommendations from the Canadian Myeloma Research Group Consensus Guideline Consortium. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA, MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2023; 23:340-354. [PMID: 36925389 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2023.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Although the availability of effective novel treatments has positively impacted the quality of life and survival of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) patients, benefits in the transplant ineligible MM population may be limited by functional/frailty status. The Canadian Myeloma Research Group Consensus Guideline Consortium proposes consensus recommendations for the first-line treatment of transplant ineligible MM. To address the needs of physicians and people diagnosed with MM, this document further focuses on eligibility for transplant, frailty assessment, management of adverse events, assessment of treatment response, and monitoring for disease relapse. The Canadian Myeloma Research Group Consensus Guideline Consortium will periodically review the recommendations herein and update as necessary.
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- Julie Côté
- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada.
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- CancerCare Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Allan Blair Cancer Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Regina, SK, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Fotiou D, Dimopoulos MA, Kastritis E. Approach to Contemporary Risk Assessment, Prevention and Management of Thrombotic Complications in Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14246216. [PMID: 36551701 PMCID: PMC9777181 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14246216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with an increased risk of thrombotic complications, which remains substantial despite the implementation of thromboprophylaxis. The procoagulant state that characterizes the disease is multifactorial, and a greater understanding of the underlying pathophysiology is required to inform appropriate thrombosis prevention. Currently, there is a shift towards using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in this setting; head-to-head comparisons in the context of controlled clinical trials between class agents are still missing. MM-specific VTE risk assessment scores have been developed to optimize management and minimize the associated mortality/morbidity. Their clinical utility remains to be evaluated. The value of adding biomarkers to clinical scores to optimize their performance and increase their discriminatory power is also under assessment.
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De Stefano V, Larocca A, Carpenedo M, Cavo M, Di Raimondo F, Falanga A, Offidani M, Petrucci MT, Ruggeri M, Santi RM, Barosi G. Thrombosis in multiple myeloma: risk stratification, antithrombotic prophylaxis, and management of acute events. A consensus-based position paper from an ad hoc expert panel. Haematologica 2022; 107:2536-2547. [PMID: 35861017 PMCID: PMC9614522 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2022.280893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The introduction of new therapeutic agents for multiple myeloma (MM), including proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and monoclonal antibodies, has improved the outcomes of patients but, in parallel, has changed the frequency and epidemiology of thrombotic events. Thrombosis is now a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in MM patients, and optimal thromboprophylaxis is far from being reached. Moving from the recognition that the above issue represents an unmet clinical need, an expert panel assessed the scientific literature and composed a framework of recommendations for improving thrombosis control in patients who are candidates for active treatment for MM. The panel generated key clinical questions using the criterion of clinical relevance through a Delphi process. It explored four domains, i.e., thrombotic risk factors and risk stratification, primary thromboprophylaxis, management of acute thrombotic events, and secondary thromboprophylaxis. The recommendations issued may assist hematologists in minimizing the risk of thrombosis and guarantee adherence to treatment in patients with MM who are candidates for active treatment.
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- Valerio De Stefano
- Section of Hematology, Department of Radiological and Hematological Sciences, Catholic University, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome.
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- SSD Clinical Trial in Oncoematologia e Mieloma Multiplo, Division of Hematology, University of Torino, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino
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- Hematology and Transplant Unit, ASST Ospedale San Gerardo di Monza, Monza
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Istituto di Ematologia "Seràgnoli", Dipartimento di Medicina Specialistica, Diagnostica e Sperimentale, Università degli Studi, Bologna
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- Section of Hematology, Department of General Surgery and Medical Specialties, University of Catania, and Division of Hematology, Policlinico "Rodolico", Catania
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan Bicocca, Milan, Italy; Department of Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine, Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo
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- Clinica di Ematologia Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Ancona
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- Hematology Department, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza
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- SSD Thrombosis and Hemostasis Center, Azienda Ospedaliera " SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo", Alessandria
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- Center for the Study of Myelofibrosis, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo Foundation, Pavia
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Sborov DW, Baljevic M, Reeves B, Laubach J, Efebera YA, Rodriguez C, Costa LJ, Chari A, Silbermann R, Holstein SA, Anderson LD, Kaufman JL, Shah N, Pei H, Patel S, Cortoos A, Bartlett JB, Vermeulen J, Lin TS, Voorhees PM, Richardson PG. Daratumumab plus lenalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: Analysis of vascular thrombotic events in the GRIFFIN study. Br J Haematol 2022; 199:355-365. [PMID: 36111391 PMCID: PMC9825872 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Patients with multiple myeloma are at increased risk of vascular thromboembolic events (VTEs). This post hoc analysis evaluated VTEs in the randomised phase 2 GRIFFIN study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02874742) that investigated lenalidomide/bortezomib/dexamethasone (RVd) ± daratumumab (D). Patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who were eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) received D-RVd/RVd induction, high-dose therapy and ASCT, D-RVd/RVd consolidation and up to 2 years of lenalidomide maintenance therapy ± D. VTE prophylaxis was recommended (at least aspirin, ≥162 mg daily) in accordance with International Myeloma Working Group guidelines. In the safety population (D-RVd, n = 99; RVd, n = 102), VTEs occurred in 10.1% of D-RVd patients and 15.7% of RVd patients; grade 2-4 VTEs occurred in 9.1% and 14.7%, respectively. Median time to the first onset of VTE was longer for D-RVd versus RVd patients (305 days vs 119 days). Anti-thrombosis prophylaxis use was similar between arms (D-RVd, 84.8% vs RVd, 83.3%); among patients with VTEs, prophylaxis use at time of first VTE onset was 60.0% for D-RVd and 68.8% for RVd. In summary, the addition of daratumumab to RVd did not increase the incidence of VTEs, but the cumulative VTE incidence was relatively high in this cohort and anti-thrombotic prophylaxis use was suboptimal.
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- Douglas W. Sborov
- Huntsman Cancer InstituteUniversity of Utah School of MedicineSalt Lake CityUtahUSA
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- Division of Oncology & Hematology, Department of Internal MedicineVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTennesseeUSA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Wake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortlandOregonUSA
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- Divison of Oncology & Hematology, Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmahaNebraskaUSA
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- Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTexasUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of California San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLCTitusvilleNew JerseyUSA
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- Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCHorshamPennsylvaniaUSA
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[Expert consensus on the prevention and treatment of multiple myeloma related venous thromboembolism in China (2022)]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2022; 43:726-731. [PMID: 36709165 PMCID: PMC9613487 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Jian Y, Zhou H, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Yang G, Geng C, Tian Y, Gao W, Chen W. Echocardiography-defined pulmonary hypertension is an adverse prognostic factor for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. Cancer Med 2022; 11:4182-4192. [PMID: 35466549 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a common but rarely recognized comorbidity of multiple myeloma (MM) patients, while its prognostic significance for MM has been rarely reported. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics and prognostic value of baseline echocardiography-defined PH in 426 newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) patients. RESULTS Echocardiograph-defined PH was found in 12.7% (54/426) of NDMM patients, associated with older age, anemia, and renal insufficiency, as well as severe diastolic dysfunction and higher BNP and NT-pro-BNP levels. Patients with PH presented with a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation, while with a similar incidence of thrombosis compared with those without PH. Based on similar treatment regimens and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) rates, patients without PH have deeper and better responses than those with PH (p = 0.002). With the remission of MM, 81.5% of PH was reversible, accompanied by improvement of right ventricular dysfunction and normalization of BNP/NT-pro-BNP levels, while could reoccur at MM relapse. Survival analysis revealed that PH was an adverse prognostic factor, associated with reduced progression-free survival (PFS) (21 vs. 50 months, p < 0.001) and overall survival (OS) (45 vs. 90 months, p = 0.014). Multivariate analysis further verified that baseline PH was an independent predictor for shorter PFS and OS. CONCLUSION In conclusion, echocardiography-defined PH is an adverse prognostic indicator for MM patients and should be routinely evaluated in MM patients at diagnosis to make a precise prognosis.
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- Yuan Jian
- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma Research Center of Beijing, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Barrett A, Quinn J, Lavin M, Thornton P, O’Donnell J, Murphy P, Glavey S. Validation of Risk-Adapted Venous Thromboembolism Prediction in Multiple Myeloma Patients. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163536. [PMID: 34441832 PMCID: PMC8396929 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis (VTE). In the United Kingdom Medical Research Council (MRC) XI study of patients treated with immunomodulatory therapy, the VTE rate was 11.8% despite 87.7% of the patients being on thromboprophylaxis at the time of thrombosis. In order to effectively prevent VTE events in MM patients, a better understanding of patient and disease risk factors that might predict thrombosis is required. We performed a retrospective cohort analysis of over 300 newly diagnosed MM patients at a tertiary referral centre to determine the VTE rate, predictive factors for VTE, value of the Khorana score for MM VTE events and long-term mortality outcomes. Fifty-four percent of the patients were receiving thromboprophylaxis at the time of the VTE event. The mortality odds ratio was 3.3 (95% CI, 2.4–4.5) in patients who developed VTE in comparison to age-matched controls with MM. A younger age at diagnosis and higher white cell count (WCC) were found to be predictive of VTE events. Our data suggest that standard thromboprophylaxis may not be effective in preventing VTE events in myeloma patients, and alternative strategies, which could include higher-intensity thromboprophylaxis in young patients with a high WCC, are necessary.
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- Aisling Barrett
- Department of Haematology, Beaumont Hospital, D09 V2N0 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.); (J.Q.); (P.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Haematology, Beaumont Hospital, D09 V2N0 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.); (J.Q.); (P.T.); (P.M.)
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- Irish Centre for Vascular Biology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 VN51 Dublin, Ireland; (M.L.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Haematology, Beaumont Hospital, D09 V2N0 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.); (J.Q.); (P.T.); (P.M.)
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- Irish Centre for Vascular Biology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 VN51 Dublin, Ireland; (M.L.); (J.O.)
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- Department of Haematology, Beaumont Hospital, D09 V2N0 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.); (J.Q.); (P.T.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Haematology, Beaumont Hospital, D09 V2N0 Dublin, Ireland; (A.B.); (J.Q.); (P.T.); (P.M.)
- Departments of Pathology and Haematology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 VN51 Dublin, Ireland
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