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Dima D, Ullah F, Mazzoni S, Williams L, Faiman B, Kurkowski A, Chaulagain C, Raza S, Samaras C, Valent J, Khouri J, Anwer F. Management of Relapsed-Refractory Multiple Myeloma in the Era of Advanced Therapies: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Routine Clinical Practice. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2160. [PMID: 37046821 PMCID: PMC10093129 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15072160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in adults worldwide. Over the past few years, major therapeutic advances have improved progression-free and overall survival, as well as quality of life. Despite this recent progress, MM remains incurable in the vast majority of cases. Patients eventually relapse and become refractory to multiple drug classes, making long-term management challenging. In this review, we will focus on the treatment paradigm of relapsed/refractory MM (RRMM) in the era of advanced therapies emphasizing the available novel modalities that have recently been incorporated into routine practice, such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, and other promising approaches. We will also discuss major factors that influence the selection of appropriate drug combinations or cellular therapies, such as relapse characteristics, and other disease and patient related parameters. Our goal is to provide insight into the currently available and experimental therapies for RRMM in an effort to guide the therapeutic decision-making process.
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- Danai Dima
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Maroone Cancer Center, Weston, FL 33331, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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Merz M, Dechow T, Scheytt M, Schmidt C, Hackanson B, Knop S. The clinical management of lenalidomide-based therapy in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Ann Hematol 2020; 99:1709-1725. [PMID: 32296915 PMCID: PMC7340649 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-020-04023-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lenalidomide is an integral, yet evolving, part of current treatment pathways for both transplant-eligible and transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM). It is approved in combination with dexamethasone as first-line therapy for transplant-ineligible patients with NDMM, and as maintenance treatment following autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Although strong clinical trial evidence has supported the integration of lenalidomide into current treatment paradigms for NDMM, applying those paradigms to individual patients and determining which patients are most likely to benefit from lenalidomide treatment are more complex. In this paper, we utilize the available clinical trial evidence to provide recommendations for patient selection and lenalidomide dosing in both the first-line setting in patients ineligible for ASCT and the maintenance setting in patients who have undergone ASCT. In addition, we provide guidance on management of those adverse events that are most commonly associated with lenalidomide treatment, and consider the optimal selection and sequencing of next-line agents following long-term frontline or maintenance treatment with lenalidomide.
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- Maximilian Merz
- Department of Internal Medicine V, Multiple Myeloma Division, Heidelberg University Medical Center, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Private Oncology Practice Ravensburg, Ravensburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, Würzburg University Medical Center, Würzburg, Germany
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- Grosshadern University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II and ICCA, Augsburg University Hospital, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Hematology and Medical Oncology Division, Würzburg University Medical Center, Würzburg, Germany.
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Migkou M, Gavriatopoulou M, Terpos E, Dimopoulos MA. Optimizing therapy in bortezomib-exposed patients with multiple myeloma. Expert Rev Hematol 2018; 11:463-469. [DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2018.1479637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Magdalini Migkou
- Oncology Department, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Oncology Department, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Oncology Department, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Oncology Department, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Cesini L, Siniscalchi A, Grammatico S, Andriani A, Fiorini A, De Rosa L, Za T, Rago A, Caravita T, Petrucci MT. Cyclophosphamide's addition in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients with biochemical progression during lenalidomide-dexamethasone treatment. Eur J Haematol 2018; 101:160-164. [PMID: 29719938 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the addition of cyclophosphamide in relapsed-refractory multiple myeloma patients (RRMM) who experienced biochemical relapse or progression without CRAB, during treatment with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd), to slow down the progression in active relapse. METHODS This analysis included 31 patients with RRMM treated with Rd who received cyclophosphamide (CRd) at biochemical relapse. The CRd regimen was continued until disease progression. RESULTS The median number of CRd cycles administered was 8 (range: 1-35). A response was observed in 9 (29%) patients. After a median observation time of 11 months, the median overall survival (OS) from the beginning of CRd was 17.7 months. The median progression-free survival (PFS) from the beginning of CRd was 13.1 months. CONCLUSION The addition of cyclophosphamide delays the progression in patients who present a biochemical relapse during Rd treatment. The response rate and the duration of PFS obtained with minimal toxicities and low costs induced us to setting up a randomized clinical trial.
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- Laura Cesini
- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Haematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Haematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, Belcolle Hospital, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, S. Camillo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Haematology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Haematology, Polo Pontino, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Haematology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Sonneveld P. Management of multiple myeloma in the relapsed/refractory patient. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2017; 2017:508-517. [PMID: 29222299 PMCID: PMC6142583 DOI: 10.1182/asheducation-2017.1.508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The approach to the patient with relapsed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma requires a careful evaluation of the results of previous treatments, the toxicities associated with it, and an assessment of prognostic factors. The majority of patients will have received prior therapy with drug combinations, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immune-modulatory agent. It is the physician's task to choose the right moment for the start of therapy and decide with the patient which goals need to be achieved. The choice of regimen is usually based on prior response, drugs already received, adverse effects, comorbidities of the patient, and expected efficacy and tolerability. Many double and triple drug combinations are available. In addition, promising new drugs such as pomalidomide, carfilzomib, and monoclonal antibodies are or will be available shortly, and other options can be explored in clinical trials. Finally, supportive care and palliative options need to be considered in later relapsed disease. Increasingly, it becomes important to consider the therapeutic options for the whole duration of the disease and integrate a systematic approach for the patient.
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- Pieter Sonneveld
- Department of Hematology, Erasmus Medical Center Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Phase 1/2 study of lenalidomide combined with low-dose cyclophosphamide and prednisone in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma. Blood 2016; 128:2297-2306. [DOI: 10.1182/blood-2016-07-729236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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REP is an active combination in MM patients refractory to lenalidomide. REP is an all-oral and generally well-tolerated regimen.
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Qu Z, Jiang C, Wu J, Ding Y. Lenalidomide induces apoptosis and inhibits angiogenesis via caspase-3 and VEGF in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Mol Med Rep 2016; 14:4781-4786. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Franken B, van de Donk NWCJ, Cloos JC, Zweegman S, Lokhorst HM. A clinical update on the role of carfilzomib in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Ther Adv Hematol 2016; 7:330-344. [PMID: 27904737 DOI: 10.1177/2040620716667275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Even though the prognosis of patients with multiple myeloma is continuing to improve, all patients eventually develop relapsed refractory disease. Several novel therapeutics have been developed in the last few years including the second-generation proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib which has been approved for patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in the United States since 2012. Recently data from several phase III studies have become available showing the promising efficacy of carfilzomib in combination with lenalidomide, which led to the renewed approval of carfilzomib in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for relapsed myeloma in 2015. Furthermore carfilzomib showed superiority over bortezomib on both efficacy and toxicity profiles, especially a profoundly lower incidence in polyneuropathy. Carfilzomib has been shown to partially overcome the negative effects of high-risk cytogenetics. Promising combinations of carfilzomib with histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors, pomalidomide and several other novel therapeutics have been presented in early studies. The optimal dosing regimen and sequence of treatment regimens remain important questions for the future.
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- B Franken
- VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- VU medisch centrum School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- VU medisch centrum School of Medical Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- VU medisch centrum School of Medical Sciences, DE Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, 1007 MB, The Netherlands
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Randomized multicenter phase 2 study of pomalidomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone in relapsed refractory myeloma. Blood 2016; 127:2561-8. [DOI: 10.1182/blood-2015-11-682518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PomCyDex results in a higher overall response rate than pomalidomide and dexamethasone. PomCyDex is an effective, all oral regimen for refractory myeloma patients.
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Sonneveld P, Broijl A. Treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Haematologica 2016; 101:396-406. [PMID: 27033237 PMCID: PMC5004403 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2015.129189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The approach to the patient with relapsed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) requires a careful evaluation of the results of previous treatments, the toxicities associated with them and an assessment of prognostic factors. Since the majority of patients will have received prior therapy with drug combinations including a proteasome inhibitor and/or an immunomodulatory drug (IMiD), it is the physician's task to choose the right moment for the start of therapy and define with the patient which goals need to be achieved. The choice of regimen is usually based on prior responsiveness, drugs already received, prior adverse effects, the condition of the patient and expected effectiveness and tolerability. Many double and triple drug combinations are available. In addition, promising new drugs like pomalidomide, carfilzomib and monoclonal antibodies are, or will be, available shortly, while other options can be tried in clinical studies. Finally, supportive care and palliative options need to be considered in some patients. It is becoming increasingly more important to consider the therapeutic options for the whole duration of the disease rather than take a step by step approach, and to develop a systematic approach for each individual patient.
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- Pieter Sonneveld
- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Hematology, Rm Na824, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Hematology, Rm Na824, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Laubach J, Garderet L, Mahindra A, Gahrton G, Caers J, Sezer O, Voorhees P, Leleu X, Johnsen HE, Streetly M, Jurczyszyn A, Ludwig H, Mellqvist UH, Chng WJ, Pilarski L, Einsele H, Hou J, Turesson I, Zamagni E, Chim CS, Mazumder A, Westin J, Lu J, Reiman T, Kristinsson S, Joshua D, Roussel M, O'Gorman P, Terpos E, McCarthy P, Dimopoulos M, Moreau P, Orlowski RZ, Miguel JS, Anderson KC, Palumbo A, Kumar S, Rajkumar V, Durie B, Richardson PG. Management of relapsed multiple myeloma: recommendations of the International Myeloma Working Group. Leukemia 2015; 30:1005-17. [DOI: 10.1038/leu.2015.356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Phase I/II trial of lenalidomide and high-dose melphalan with autologous stem cell transplantation for relapsed myeloma. Leukemia 2015; 29:1945-8. [PMID: 25721897 DOI: 10.1038/leu.2015.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Ghosh N, Tucker N, Zahurak M, Wozney J, Borrello I, Huff CA. Clarithromycin overcomes resistance to lenalidomide and dexamethasone in multiple myeloma. Am J Hematol 2014; 89:E116-20. [PMID: 24723438 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.23733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The combination of clarithromycin, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (BiRd) has led to highly durable responses in newly diagnosed myeloma. However, the ability of clarithromycin to overcome resistance to lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Rd) is not known. To study this, we performed a retrospective analysis of 24 patients with myeloma for which clarithromycin was added to Rd at the time of progression on Rd. The median number of prior therapies was 3 (range 1-8). The best response was complete response (CR) in one (4.2%), very good partial response (VGPR) in one (4.2%) and partial response in eight (33.3%) patients. Ten patients, 41.7% (95% CI: 22.1, 63.4), achieved ≥PR. The median time to response was 4.4 months (range 1-13.6 months) and the median duration of response was 6.9 months (range 3-52.2 months). The clinical benefit rate (CR + VGPR + PR + MR) was 45.8% (95% CI 25.6, 67.2). The median progression-free survival was 4 months. Median overall survival was 25 months with a median follow-up of 27.5 months. The regimen was well tolerated and only 2 patients needed a clarithromycin dose reduction. Addition of clarithromycin to Rd can overcome resistance to Rd in a subset of patients and lead to durable clinical responses.
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- Nilanjan Ghosh
- Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas Healthcare System; Charlotte North Carolina
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Department of Oncology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Department of Oncology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Department of Oncology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Department of Oncology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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- The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Department of Oncology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore Maryland
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Ria R, Reale A, Vacca A. Novel agents and new therapeutic approaches for treatment of multiple myeloma. World J Methodol 2014; 4:73-90. [PMID: 25332907 PMCID: PMC4202483 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v4.i2.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This review summarizes the therapeutic strategies and the drugs actually in development for the management of myeloma patients. Multiple myeloma is caused by the expansion of monoclonal plasma cells and secretion of M-protein (immunoglobulins, Bence Jones protein and free light chains). Multiple myeloma still remains an incurable disease with a high incidence rate in the elderly, despite the introduction of several new therapeutic agents (bortezomib, lenalidomide and thalidomide) which have changed its natural history. The high heterogeneity of this disease leads to large differences in clinical responses to treatments. Thus, the choice of the best treatment is a difficult issue. However, the introduction of new drugs has made it possible to achieve high response rates and good quality responses with long-term disease control. Interactions between tumor cells and their bone marrow microenvironment play a pivotal role in the development, maintenance, and progression of myeloma, inducing also drug resistance. These knowledges have improved treatment options, leading to the approval of new drugs which not only target the malignant cell itself, but also its microenvironment. These agents are in preclinical/early clinical evaluation and they appear to further improve disease control, but their use is still not approved outside of clinical trials.
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Zelis N, Devos T, Dierickx D, Janssens A, Raddoux J, Verhoef G, Delforge M. Treatment with lenalidomide (Revlimid®), cyclophosphamide (Endoxan®) and prednisone (REP) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients: results of a single centre retrospective study. Acta Clin Belg 2014; 69:98-103. [PMID: 24724748 DOI: 10.1179/0001551214z.00000000030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Lenalidomide (Revlimid®) combined with intermittent dexamethasone (the RD regimen) is one of the current standards for treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). However, since the disease in the majority of patients will become resistant to RD, or treatment with RD needs to be discontinued due to side effects, we evaluated the combination lenalidomide, low-dose oral cyclophosphamide, with prednisone (REP) in patients with relapsed/refractory MM previously exposed to RD. For this purpose, we performed a single centre retrospective study of the efficacy of REP in 19 patients with relapsed/refractory MM. Overall response rate (partial response or better) with REP was 68% compared with 83% with RD, but with a shorter time to response with the triplet REP. Time to progression after REP was 6 months. Overall the REP regimen was better tolerated compared to RD. We conclude that the REP regimen is an effective treatment regimen for patients with relapsed/refractory MM with good tolerance, warranting further exploration in prospective randomized trials.
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Successful use of cyclophosphamide as an add-on therapy for multiple myeloma patients with acquired resistance to bortezomib or lenalidomide. Case Rep Hematol 2013; 2013:651902. [PMID: 23607005 PMCID: PMC3625568 DOI: 10.1155/2013/651902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 03/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Novel agents such as thalidomide, lenalidomide, and bortezomib have been shown to possess potent activity against multiple myeloma. However, the treatment strategy for patients who acquired resistance to these agents has not been established. In addition to switching drug classes, intensified treatment strategy, including increase in the dosage of current agents and addition of other agents, may be considered for these patients. We here describe 2 myeloma patients with acquired resistance to bortezomib or lenalidomide, in whom add-on therapy with low-dose cyclophosphamide was effective and tolerable. These cases suggest that add-on therapy with cyclophosphamide is one of the treatment options to overcome resistance to novel agents in patients with multiple myeloma. A larger prospective study is needed to clarify the efficacy and safety of this strategy for novel agent-resistant multiple myeloma.
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Jakubowiak A. Management strategies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: current clinical perspectives. Semin Hematol 2012; 49 Suppl 1:S16-32. [PMID: 22727389 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2012.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In the last decade, the introduction of novel agents including the immunomodulatory drugs thalidomide and lenalidomide, and the first-in-class proteasome inhibitor bortezomib, has dramatically improved clinical outcome in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM) compared to conventional chemotherapy alone. Although combination treatment approaches with traditional cytotoxic agents and novel agents have led to response rates as high as 85% in patients with relapsed/refractory disease, not all patients will respond to established novel agents, and even those who do respond will ultimately relapse or become refractory to currently available regimens. There is no generally accepted standard treatment for patients with relapsed/refractory disease; however, both disease-related (eg, quality and duration of response to previous therapies and the aggressiveness of the relapse) and patient-related (eg, preexisting toxicities, comorbid conditions, quality of life, age, and performance status) factors should be considered when selecting the best treatment option. This article will review up-to-date approaches for managing patients with relapsed/refractory MM, including the efficacy and safety of established novel agents, the use of adjunctive/supportive care, and strategies for tailored treatment.
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van de Donk NW, Görgün G, Groen RW, Jakubikova J, Mitsiades CS, Hideshima T, Laubach J, Nijhof IS, Raymakers RA, Lokhorst HM, Richardson PG, Anderson KC. Lenalidomide for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Cancer Manag Res 2012; 4:253-68. [PMID: 22956884 PMCID: PMC3430086 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s27087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lenalidomide is an amino-substituted derivative of thalidomide with direct antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects on the myeloma tumor cell, as well as antiangiogenic activity and immunomodulatory effects. Together with the introduction of bortezomib and thalidomide, lenalidomide has significantly improved the survival of patients with relapsed and refractory myeloma. The most common adverse events associated with lenalidomide include fatigue, skin rash, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. In addition, when lenalidomide is combined with dexamethasone or other conventional cytotoxic agents, there is an increase in the incidence of venous thromboembolic events. There is now evidence that continued treatment with lenalidomide has a significant impact on survival by improving the depth and duration of response. This highlights the value of adverse event management and appropriate dose adjustments to prevent toxicity, and of allowing continued treatment until disease progression. In this review, we will discuss the different lenalidomide-based treatment regimens for patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma. This is accompanied by recommendations of how to manage and prevent adverse events associated with lenalidomide-based therapy.
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- Niels Wcj van de Donk
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Berenson JR, Yellin O, Kazamel T, Hilger JD, Chen CS, Cartmell A, Woliver T, Flam M, Bravin E, Nassir Y, Vescio R, Swift RA. A phase 2 study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, bortezomib, dexamethasone and lenalidomide for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Leukemia 2012; 26:1675-80. [DOI: 10.1038/leu.2012.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Antonio Palumbo
- Myeloma Unit, Division of Hematology, University of Turin, AOU S. Giovanni Battista, Turin, Italy.
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Optimizing the use of lenalidomide in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: consensus statement. Leukemia 2011; 25:749-60. [DOI: 10.1038/leu.2011.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Despite considerable improvements in first line treatment still the majority of patients experience relapse of multiple myeloma. Treatment decisions for relapse or refractory multiple myeloma should be based on a clinical decision path taking response and adverse events to previous therapy, myeloma specific complications and organ dysfunctions, overall clinical condition, age, cytogenetic information and prognostic factors into account. Bortezomib, thalidomide and lenalidomide have improved the therapeutic armentarium for patients with refractory or relapsed disease and are often used in combination with dexamethasone or chemotherapeutic agents. Combination therapies of novel agents in drug combination regimen are currently under investigation as well. For patients with a disease free survival of 12 month or longer after initial single or tandem high dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) repeat of high dose therapy with melphalan and ASCT should be considered in case of relapse. Radiotherapy and osteoplastic procedures can be used as adjunct to systemic therapy to treat local complications in particular vertebral pain caused by osteolytic bone disease. Cytogenetic tests, molecular techniques as gene expression profiling and other diagnostic will lead to a more individualized therapy. The integration of novel compounds into established regimen will be a major challenge for future clinical studies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Thomas Moehler
- Department of Medicine V, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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van de Donk NWCJ, Lokhorst HM, Dimopoulos M, Cavo M, Morgan G, Einsele H, Kropff M, Schey S, Avet-Loiseau H, Ludwig H, Goldschmidt H, Sonneveld P, Johnsen HE, Bladé J, San-Miguel JF, Palumbo A. Treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in the era of novel agents. Cancer Treat Rev 2010; 37:266-83. [PMID: 20863623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2010.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2010] [Revised: 08/21/2010] [Accepted: 08/25/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The introduction of the Immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) and proteasome inhibitors, used either as a single-agent or combined with classic anti-myeloma therapies, has improved the outcome for patients with relapsed myeloma. However, there is currently no generally accepted standard treatment for relapsed/refractory myeloma patients, partly because of the absence of trials comparing the efficacy of the novel agents in relapsed/refractory myeloma. Choice of a new treatment regimen depends on both patient and disease-specific characteristics. A lenalidomide-based regimen is the first choice in patients with neuropathy, while bortezomib has the highest efficacy in patients with renal insufficiency and is not associated with increased risk of thromboembolism. A second autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) can be applied in patients with a progression-free period of ≥ 18-24 months after the first auto-SCT. In high-risk relapse such as occurring early after auto-SCT consolidation with allogeneic SCT can be considered. In this review we provide an overview of the various salvage regimens and give recommendations for treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory myeloma in different clinical settings.
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