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Benkhadra M, Fituri N, Aboukhalaf S, Ghasoub R, Mattar M, Alfarsi K, Alshemmari S, Yassin MA. The Safety of Novel Therapies in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in the Era of Intermittent Fasting: A Pharmacology-Based Review. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2079. [PMID: 38893198 PMCID: PMC11171109 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16112079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Intermittent fasting (IF) has recently gained popularity due to its emerging benefits in reducing weight and improving metabolic health. Concurrently, novel agents (NAs) like venetoclax and Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs) have revolutionized the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Unfortunately, it is unclear whether the associated risks of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) are increased in IF practitioners receiving NAs. This review explored the literature available on the permissibility of IF in CLL patients undergoing treatment with first-line NAs (FLNAs). Literature was scoped to identify IF patterns and the available data on TLS and GIB risks associated with food and fluid intake in CLL patients receiving FLNAs. Although current evidence is insufficient to recommend IF in this population, it may be possible for patients on venetoclax to conservatively practice fluid-liberal IF, provided that adequate hydration and the consistent administration of food are achieved. In contrast, considering the significant risk of TLS and the pharmacokinetics of venetoclax, patients should be discouraged from practicing fluid-restricted IF, especially during the ramp-up phase. Moreover, patients on BTKIs ought to refrain from IF due to the possible risk of GIB until further data are available. Further research is needed to provide conclusive recommendations.
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- Maria Benkhadra
- Department of Pharmacy, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha P.O. Box 3050, Qatar;
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (N.F.); (S.A.)
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (N.F.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha P.O. Box 3050, Qatar;
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- Clinical Hematology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 12111, Egypt;
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- Department of Hematology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Muscat, Seeb P.O. Box 35, Oman;
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Department of Hematology, Kuwait Cancer Control Centre, Shuwaikh P.O. Box 42262, Kuwait;
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (N.F.); (S.A.)
- Department of BMT/Hematology, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha P.O. Box 3050, Qatar
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Liu L, Zhang C, Liu H, Luo H, Cao R, Xiao M, Zou P, Xie Z, Gong H, Ma R, Yan M, Jiang Z. Reporting of tumor lysis syndrome with targeted therapy for hepatic cancer in the FDA adverse events reporting system. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38288971 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2024.2312147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hepatic cancer is a common cancer in clinical practice. Current drug therapies for this condition include targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is the most serious complication of oncology treatment. According to the literature, several cases reported TLS occurred with targeted therapies for hepatic cancer. METHODS Reporting odds ratio and information component were used to measure the disproportionate signals for TLS associated with targeted therapies, using data from the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). A stepwise sensitivity analysis was conducted to test the robustness of signals. Time-to-onset analysis was used to describe the latency of TLS events associated with targeted therapies. The Bradford Hill criteria were used to perform a global assessment of the evidence. RESULTS Sorafenib, lenvatinib, cabozantinib, and bevacizumab showed higher disproportionate signals for TLS than chemotherapy. The median number of days to TLS occurrence after drug therapy was 5.5, 6.5, and 6.5 days for sorafenib, lenvatinib, and bevacizumab, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant association between tumor lysis syndrome and targeted therapies for hepatic carcinoma, with particularly strong signals for sorafenib and lenvatinib. Clinicians should be aware of the potential for tumor lysis syndrome in targeted therapies for hepatic carcinoma.
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- Ling Liu
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Zhuhai Hospital (Zhuhai Golden Bay Center Hospital), Zhuhai, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Nanxishan Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
- Toxicology Counseling Center of Hunan Province (TCCH), Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
- Toxicology Counseling Center of Hunan Province (TCCH), Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- International Research Center for Precision Medicine, Transformative Technology and Software Services, Changsha, China
- Toxicology Counseling Center of Hunan Province (TCCH), Changsha, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Traditional Chinese Medical College, Zhuzhou, China
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