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Li S, Zhang M, Liu J, Liu S, Zhu C, Shang D, Guan Y, Wang Q. Risk nomogram for assessing renal recovery in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma-related renal impairment. Curr Probl Cancer 2023; 47:100962. [PMID: 37247442 DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2023.100962] [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: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
To determine risk factors affecting renal recovery in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients with renal impairment (RI) and establish a risk nomogram. This multi-center, retrospective cohort study included 187 NDMM patients with RI, 127 of whom were admitted to Huashan Hospital and assigned to the training cohort and 60 were admitted to Changzheng Hospital and assigned to the external validation cohort. The baseline data of the 2 cohorts were compared, and survival and renal recovery rates were analyzed. Independent risk factors affecting renal recovery were determined by binary logistic regression analysis, and a risk nomogram was established and subsequently tested in the external validation cohort. Results: The median overall survival (OS) improved in patients who achieved renal recovery etc within 6 courses of MM directed treatment compared with patients without renal recovery. Median time to renal recovery was 2.65 courses, and the cumulative renal recovery rate during the first 3 courses was 75.05%. Involved serum free light chain (sFLC) ratio of >120 at diagnosis, time from renal impairment to treatment > 60 days, and a hematologic response without a very good partial remission (VGPR) or better resulted as independent risk factors for renal recovery during the first 3 courses. The established risk nomogram had good discriminative ability and accuracy. Involved sFLC was a key factor affecting renal recovery. Starting treatment as soon as possible after detecting RI and achieving deep hematologic remission during the first 3 courses of treatment helped achieve renal recovery and improve prognosis.
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- Shaobo Li
- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China; Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Cancer Hospital Inner Mongolia Campus/the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Hematology, Myeloma & Lymphoma Center, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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Leung N, Rajkumar SV. Multiple myeloma with acute light chain cast nephropathy. Blood Cancer J 2023; 13:46. [PMID: 36990996 PMCID: PMC10060259 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-023-00806-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Light chain cast nephropathy (LCCN) is a leading cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) and is now defined as a myeloma defining event. While the long-term prognosis has improved with novel agents, short-term mortality remains significantly higher in patients with LCCN especially if the renal failure is not reversed. Recovery of renal function requires a rapid and significant reduction of the involved serum free light chain. Therefore, proper treatment of these patients is of the utmost importance. In this paper, we provide an algorithm for treatment of MM patients who present with biopsy-proven LCCN or in those where other causes of AKI have been ruled out. The algorithm is based on data from randomized trial whenever possible. When trial data is not available, our recommendations is based on non-randomized data and expert opinions on best practices. We recommend that all patients should enroll in a clinical trial if available prior to resorting to the treatment algorithm we outlined.
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- Nelson Leung
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Xing Y, Yan J, Yu Z, Zhao J, Wang Y, Li X, Qin Y, Sun S. High-cutoff hemodialysis in multiple myeloma patients with acute kidney injury. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1024133. [PMID: 36387107 PMCID: PMC9645355 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1024133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM), an incurable hematological malignancy with clonal proliferation of plasma cells, is mainly characterized by excessive production of monoclonal immunoglobulins and free light chains (FLCs). Kidney injury is one of the main clinical manifestations and is also a significant predictor of the prognosis of symptomatic MM patients, especially those who require dialysis-supported treatment. Overproduction of FLCs is the trigger for kidney injury, as they can induce the transcription of inflammatory and profibrotic cytokines in the proximal tubule and bind to Tamm-Horsfall protein in the distal tubules to form casts that obstruct the tubules, leading to kidney injury and even renal fibrosis. In addition to traditional antimyeloma treatment, high-cutoff hemodialysis (HCO-HD), which can effectively remove FLCs in vitro, has attracted much attention in recent years. Due to its greater membrane pore size, it has significant advantages in removing larger molecules and can be applied in rhabdomyolysis, sepsis, and even myeloma cast nephropathy. However, mounting questions have recently been raised regarding whether HCO-HD can truly provide clinical benefits in MM patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Therefore, in this study, we discussed the pathological causes of AKI secondary to MM and summarized the current situation of HCO-HD in MM patients compared with other available extracorporeal techniques. In addition, pivotal clinical trials that reflect the ability of the clearance of FLCs and the side effects of HCO-HD are highlighted, and the relevant protocol of HCO-HD is also provided to assist clinicians in decision-making.
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- Department of Nephrology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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Menè P, Stoppacciaro A, Lai S, Festuccia F. Light Chain Cast Nephropathy in Multiple Myeloma: Prevalence, Impact and Management Challenges. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2022; 15:173-183. [PMID: 35592304 PMCID: PMC9113496 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s280179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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“Cast nephropathy” (CN) is a pathological feature of myeloma kidney, also seen to a lesser extent in the context of severe nephrotic syndrome from non-haematological diseases. The name relates to obstruction of distal tubules by “casts” of luminal proteins concentrated by intensive water reabsorption resulting from dehydration or high-dose diuretics. Filtered proteins form complexes with endogenous tubular Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein. The resulting gel further slows or stops luminal flow upon complete obstruction of distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts. Thus, a tubular obstructive form of acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common consequence of CN. The pathogenesis of CN will be reviewed in light of recent advances in the understanding of monoclonal disorders of B lymphocytes, leading to the release of immunoglobulin components (free light chains, FLC) into the bloodstream and their filtration across the glomerular basement membrane. Treatment aiming at reduction of the circulating burden of FLC may help recovery of renal function in a fraction of these patients, besides filling the void between the onset of AKI, histopathological diagnosis, and full response to pharmacologic treatment. ![]()
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- Paolo Menè
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: Paolo Menè, Division of Nephrology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, Rome, 00189, Italy, Tel +39 06 3377-5949, Email
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Menè P, Moioli A, Stoppacciaro A, Lai S, Festuccia F. Acute Kidney Injury in Monoclonal Gammopathies. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10173871. [PMID: 34501317 PMCID: PMC8432219 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Monoclonal gammopathies (MG) encompass a variety of disorders related to clonal expansion and/or malignant transformation of B lymphocytes. Deposition of free immunoglobulin (Ig) components (light or heavy chains, LC/HC) within the kidney during MG may result over time in multiple types and degrees of injury, including acute kidney injury (AKI). AKI is generally a consequence of tubular obstruction by luminal aggregates of LC, a pattern known as “cast nephropathy”. Monoclonal Ig LC can also be found as intracellular crystals in glomerular podocytes or proximal tubular cells. Proliferative glomerulonephritis with monoclonal Ig deposits is another, less frequent form of kidney injury with a sizable impact on renal function. Hypercalcemia (in turn related to bone reabsorption triggered by proliferating plasmacytoid B cells) may lead to AKI via functional mechanisms. Pharmacologic treatment of MG may also result in additional renal injury due to local toxicity or the tumor lysis syndrome. The present review focuses on AKI complicating MG, evaluating predictors, risk factors, mechanisms of damage, prognosis, and options for treatment.
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- Paolo Menè
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy
- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-(06)-3377-5949
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- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Division of Nephrology, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (F.F.)
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Sverrisdóttir IS, Rögnvaldsson S, Thorsteinsdottir S, Gíslason GK, Aspelund T, Turesson I, Björkholm M, Gregersen H, Hveding Blimark C, Landgren O, Kristinsson SY. Comorbidities in multiple myeloma and implications on survival: A population-based study. Eur J Haematol 2021; 106:774-782. [PMID: 33565126 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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High proportion of patients with multiple myeloma suffer from comorbidities which may alter clinical management. Therefore, our aims were to evaluate the prevalence of comorbidities and their impact on survival. We included patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma 1990-2013 in Sweden and all diagnoses from each patient from 1985. A total of 13 656 patients with multiple myeloma were included in the study, thereof 7404 (54%) had comorbidity at diagnosis. The risk of death was increased for those with one comorbidity at diagnosis compared to those without any comorbidity (hazard ratio = 1.19; 95% confidence interval:1.14-1.25); this risk was higher for those with two (1.38; 1.30-1.47) and three or more comorbidities (1.72; 1.62-1.83). Furthermore, the risk of death was increased in patients with prior history of cancer, arrhythmia, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular disease, chronic lung disease, psychological disease, peptic ulcer, neurological disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and inflammatory bowel disease. This large study shows that over 50% of multiple myeloma patients have a comorbidity at diagnosis and survival decreased with increasing numbers of comorbidities. This emphasizes the importance of comorbidities when evaluating patients and deciding on treatment strategies for individuals with multiple myeloma.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Division of Haematology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Haematology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Institution of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Myeloma Program, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.,Department of Haematology, Landspitali National University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Afzal A, Fiala MA, Gage BF, Wildes TM, Sanfilippo K. Statins Reduce Mortality in Multiple Myeloma: A Population-Based US Study. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2020; 20:e937-e943. [PMID: 32868230 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND We studied the effect of statins on mortality in a nationally representative sample of patients with multiple myeloma, and explored the benefit of statins in a subgroup of patients treated with novel agents. METHODS Patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma between 2007 and 2013 were identified in the SEER-Medicare database using International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-03 codes. ICD-9 and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes were used to identify comorbidities and treatments. We assessed the association of statins with mortality in patients with multiple myeloma using multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. For subanalysis, we used the same statistical technique to investigate the effect of statins on mortality in myeloma patients treated with novel agents. RESULTS A total of 5922 patients were diagnosed with multiple myeloma within the study period. Use of statins was associated with 21% reduction in risk of death (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 0.79; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.74-0.84) among all patients with multiple myeloma. Among the patents treated with novel agents (n = 3603), statins reduced mortality by 10% (aHR = 0.90, 95% CI 0.83-0.98). CONCLUSIONS Use of statins is likely associated with lower mortality in patients with multiple myeloma.
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- Amber Afzal
- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO.
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO; College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Social Work, Saint Louis University, St Louis, MO
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- Division of General Medical Sciences, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO; Research Service, St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St Louis, MO
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Chen X, Luo X, Zu Y, Issa HA, Li L, Ye H, Yang T, Hu J, Wei L. Severe renal impairment as an adverse prognostic factor for survival in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients. J Clin Lab Anal 2020; 34:e23416. [PMID: 32710448 PMCID: PMC7521223 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Renal impairment (RI) is associated with poor survival in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM) patients. Renal function recovery has been one of the main therapeutic goals in those patients. Methods The records from 393 newly diagnosed MM patients in our hospital between January 2012 and December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. RI was defined as an eGFR < 40 mL/min according to the novel IMWG criteria. RI patients were categorized based on their renal function at diagnosis: severe RI: eGFR < 30 mL/min, and mild RI: 30 mL/min ≤ eGFR <40 mL/min. We explored whether RI, and particularly severe RI, was an adverse prognostic factor for survival, and investigated the impact of renal function recovery on survival. Results Severe RI, hemoglobin <100 g/L, LDH ≥ 245 U/L, hyperuricemia, 1q21 amplification, and lack of novel agent treatment were associated with decreased overall survival (OS). Severe RI patients with renal response had a median OS of 27 months compared with 18 months for those patients without renal response (P = .030), but their median OS was still significantly lower than that for patients without severe RI, which was 51 months. In severe RI patients, the overall renal response rate in bortezomib‐based regimens was significantly higher than that in nonbortezomib‐based regimens. Conclusion Our results suggest that severe RI is an adverse prognostic factor for survival in newly diagnosed MM patients, restoration of renal function may improve survival, and bortezomib‐based regimens may be the preferred treatment in patients with severe RI.
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- Xuduan Chen
- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Provincial Hospital Jinshan Branch, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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Engelhardt M, Ihorst G, Duque-Afonso J, Wedding U, Spät-Schwalbe E, Goede V, Kolb G, Stauder R, Wäsch R. Structured assessment of frailty in multiple myeloma as a paradigm of individualized treatment algorithms in cancer patients at advanced age. Haematologica 2020; 105:1183-1188. [PMID: 32241848 PMCID: PMC7193478 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2019.242958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Monika Engelhardt
- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Vivantes Klinikum Spandau, Innere Medizin, Hämatologie, Onkologie, Palliativmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Medizinische Klinik, Fachbereich Geriatrie, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin V (Hämatologie und Onkologie), Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Mair M, Straka C, Buratti T, Tauber M, Mitterer M, Fong D. Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors in patients with multiple myeloma in South Tyrol: a retrospective single-center analysis. Ann Hematol 2020; 99:1031-1040. [PMID: 32140891 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-020-03969-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
High-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (HD-ASCT) as well as the introduction of novel agents (NA) significantly improved survival for patients with multiple myeloma (MM). A total of 150 unselected newly diagnosed MM patients treated at our institution from 1998 to 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Median age at diagnosis was 69 years (range 33-93 years) with a median follow-up of 48.6 months. The median overall survival (OS) for the entire cohort was 60.7 months (range 0.3-280.1). Patients who received frontline HD-ASCT (p < 0.01) or NA-based first-line treatment (p = 0.043) had a significantly better OS. According to the revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index (R-MCI), patients were defined as fit (36.5%), intermediate-fit (44.5%), or frail (19%) with a significant difference in OS between these categories (p < 0.01). Multivariate analysis revealed R-MCI as an independent prognostic factor for OS (p < 0.01). Presence of subclinical amyloid deposits (A+) was detected in 18 out of 66 patients (27.3%) and significantly correlated with a serum free light chain (sFLC) ratio ≥ 100 (p = 0.01) and bone marrow plasma cell infiltration > 60% (p = 0.04). Furthermore, patients with A+ had significantly worse OS compared with their counterparts (p = 0.048). Our results corroborate the efficacy of both early HD-ASCT and the use of new agents as initial therapy of MM patients in "real-world" daily clinical practice. The R-MCI is an easily applicable tool to stratify MM patients and may support treatment decisions. The prognostic value of subclinical amyloid deposition should be validated within prospective studies.
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- Maximilian Mair
- Department of Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Hematology, Oncology and Infectiology, Munich Schwabing Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Franz Tappeiner Hospital, Merano, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Bolzano Regional Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Franz Tappeiner Hospital, Merano, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Franz Tappeiner Hospital, Merano, Italy.
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Fraz MA, Warraich FH, Warraich SU, Tariq MJ, Warraich Z, Khan AY, Usman M, Ijaz A, Tenneti P, Mushtaq A, Akbar F, Shahid Z, Ali Z, Fazeel HM, Rodriguez C, Nasar A, McBride A, Anwer F. Special considerations for the treatment of multiple myeloma according to advanced age, comorbidities, frailty and organ dysfunction. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2019; 137:18-26. [PMID: 31014512 PMCID: PMC6508081 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2019.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Multiple Myeloma (MM) is primarily a disease of old age with a median age of sixty-nine years at diagnosis. The development of novel therapies for induction and use of autologous stem cell transplantation has resulted in improved clinical outcomes and better quality of life for MM patients. Elderly patients, comprising the majority of MM population, have a higher incidence of age-related comorbidities, frailty and organ dysfunction which complicates the coordination of treatment and limits the selection of therapies. Even in the era of multiple chemotherapeutic options, the clinical heterogeneity of the myeloma patients' demands personalized treatments which often require dose-adjustments or dose delays. The use of reduced-dose regimens and various comorbidity indices has improved clinical outcome and regimen tolerability in MM patients with renal, neurological and bone abnormalities. We focus on advancements in the treatment of multiple myeloma with the goal to guide clinicians towards patient-specific management.
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- Muhammad Asad Fraz
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren-Flint Medical Center, Flint, MI, 48532, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, United Health Services Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, 13790, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, 85724, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport, PA, 15132, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Wilkes Medical Center- Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Tucson, AZ, 85723, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, United States
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- Department of Geriatrics, Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ, 85737, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, United States; Taussig Cancer Center, Department of Hematology, Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, United States.
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Sverrisdóttir IS, Lund SH, Turesson I, Björkholm M, Goldin LR, Landgren O, Kristinsson SY. Parental longevity and survival among patients with multiple myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: a population-based study. Br J Haematol 2019; 186:37-44. [PMID: 30906990 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15883] [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: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Parental longevity is associated with an increased life expectancy; results with regard to specific diseases are conflicting. There are limited data focusing on host characteristics and their effect on survival among multiple myeloma (MM) patients and individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Therefore, our aim was to evaluate the impact of parental longevity on survival of patients with MM and MGUS. A total of 4675 patients with MM, 6812 MGUS patients and 13 398 population-based controls for MM as well as 19 110 controls for MGUS, from 1988 to 2013, were included in the study. Longevity was defined as >90 years of age. Among MM patients, parental longevity was associated with a decreased risk of death [hazard ratio (HR) = 0·92, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·84-0·99] and the same was true for MGUS patients (HR = 0·87, 95% CI 0·78-0·96). Having one long lived parent significantly decreased the risk of death in both groups, but was not statistically significant when both parents exceeded 90 years of age. In conclusion, parental longevity decreases the risk of death for patients with MM and MGUS which may reflect the importance of the host's genetic and environmental factors in relation to survival.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Haematology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Myeloma Service, Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.,Department of Haematology, Landspitali, National University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Lu XP, Zhao SS, Qu XY, Shi QL, Wu YJ, Xu J, Li JY, Chen LJ. [Application of 8-color fluorescent antibody panels to detect minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma and its significance]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2019; 40:156-159. [PMID: 30831639 PMCID: PMC7342657 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2019.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- X P Lu
- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing 210029, China
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Chiang JM, Chiang SF, Chen JS, Tang R, Yeh CY, Hsieh PS, Tsai WS, You JF, Hung HY, Lai CC, Lin JR. The impact of kidney function on colorectal cancer patients with localized and regional diseases: An observational study from Taiwan. Indian J Cancer 2019; 56:241-247. [DOI: 10.4103/ijc.ijc_294_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Antlanger M, Dust T, Reiter T, Böhm A, Lamm WW, Gornicec M, Willenbacher E, Nachbaur D, Weger R, Rabitsch W, Rasoul-Rockenschaub S, Worel N, Lechner D, Greinix H, Keil F, Gisslinger H, Agis H, Krauth MT. Impact of renal impairment on outcomes after autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma: a multi-center, retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:1008. [PMID: 30342509 PMCID: PMC6195957 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4926-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Renal impairment (RI) is a negative prognostic factor in Multiple Myeloma (MM) and affected patients are often excluded from autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). However, it remains unclear whether historically inferior outcome data still hold true. Methods From a total of 475 eligible MM patients who had undergone ASCT between 1998 and 2016, 374 were included in this multi-centric retrospective cohort study. Renal function was determined both at the time of MM diagnosis and ASCT by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR according to the MDRD formula, RI defined as eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2). Patients were categorized into 3 groups: A) no RI diagnosis and ASCT, B) RI at diagnosis with normalization before ASCT and C) RI both at the time of diagnosis and ASCT. Log-rank testing was used for overall and progression-free survival (OS, PFS) analysis. Conclusion While severe RI at MM diagnosis confers a risk of shorter OS, MM progression after ASCT is not affected by any stage of renal failure. It can be concluded that ASCT can be safely carried out in MM patients with mild to moderate RI and should be pro-actively considered in those with severe RI. Results When comparing all groups, no difference in OS and PFS was found (p = 0.319 and p = 0.904). After further stratification according to the degree of RI at the time of diagnosis, an OS disadvantage was detected for patients with an eGFR < 45 ml/min/m2. PFS was not affected by any RI stage. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-018-4926-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Marlies Antlanger
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Hanusch Hospital, 3rd Medical Department, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Vienna, Austria.,Elisabethinen Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Internal Medicine V, Hematology and Oncology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Internal Medicine V, Hematology and Oncology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, Internal Medicine V, Hematology and Oncology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Medical University of Vienna, Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems (CeMSIIS), Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Blood Group Serology and Transfusion Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Elisabethinen Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Hanusch Hospital, 3rd Medical Department, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Hematology and Hemostaseology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Oncology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Division of Hematology and Hemostaseology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Schmidts A, Grünewald J, Kleber M, Terpos E, Ihorst G, Reinhardt H, Walz G, Wäsch R, Engelhardt M, Zschiedrich S. GFR estimation in lenalidomide treatment of multiple myeloma patients: a prospective cohort study. Clin Exp Nephrol 2018; 23:199-206. [PMID: 30128942 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-018-1626-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is clinically used to approximate renal function and adapt drug dosage. Multiple myeloma is a hematological disease; its prognosis is largely influenced by renal function. We evaluated two commonly used GFR estimations, CKD-EPI and MDRD (CKD Epidemiology Collaboration; Modification of Diet in Renal Disease) in myeloma patients undergoing treatment with lenalidomide, a renally excreted immunomodulatory drug. METHODS We prospectively studied 130 myeloma patients receiving lenalidomide treatment at our institution. At baseline and after 3 months, GFR estimations were performed based on the CKD-EPI and MDRD equations. We compared eGFR-dependent CKD staging and lenalidomide dosage assignments. RESULTS Initially, most patients were classified as CKD stage I/II, using both equations. Comparison of baseline renal function via CKD-EPI and MDRD induced concordance of CKD staging in 83% of patients, while CKD-EPI improved CKD staging in 16% of patients (p = 0.11). CKD-EPI assigned 3% of patients to higher lenalidomide dosing as opposed to MDRD. Both equations showed improved eGFR after 3 months of lenalidomide treatment. CONCLUSIONS In our multiple myeloma patient cohort, CKD-EPI and MDRD led to similar CKD staging with minor differences in lenalidomide dosage assignment. Consistent with previous studies, eGFR improved under lenalidomide treatment. To standardize GFR estimation in myeloma patients, we suggest using the CKD-EPI equation.
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- Andrea Schmidts
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Primary Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Divisions of Hematology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Primary Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Nephrology and Primary Care, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Ueda M, Berger M, Gale RP, Lazarus HM. Immunoglobulin therapy in hematologic neoplasms and after hematopoietic cell transplantation. Blood Rev 2018; 32:106-115. [DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 08/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Sens F, Chaintreuil D, Jolivot A, Guebre-Egziabher F, Robinson P, Karlin L, Bridoux F, Juillard L. Effectiveness of IHD with Adsorptive PMMA Membrane in Myeloma Cast Nephropathy: A Cohort Study. Am J Nephrol 2017; 46:355-363. [PMID: 29017155 DOI: 10.1159/000481461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND In patients with cast nephropathy and acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis, the reduction of serum free light chains (FLC) using chemotherapy and intensive hemodialysis (IHD) with a high cut-off filter may improve renal and patient outcomes. We evaluated the effectiveness of a combination of chemotherapy and IHD with an adsorbent polymethylmethacrylate membrane (IHD-PMMA) on renal recovery and survival. METHODS A single-center retrospective cohort-study was conducted. Between 2007 and 2014, patients with dialysis-dependent acute cast nephropathy treated with chemotherapy and IHD-PMMA were included. Patients had six 6-h hemodialysis sessions a week, until predialysis serum FLC fell below 200 mg/L, for a maximum of 3 weeks. Primary outcomes were renal recovery, defined as dialysis independence, and survival. RESULTS Seventeen patients were included, all with stage 3 AKI. All received chemotherapy, mostly based on bortezomib and steroids (88%). Twelve patients (71%) achieved renal recovery, usually within 60 days (92%). At 3 months, the overall hematological response rate was 57%; hematological response was maintained for at least 2 years in 86% of responders. At 6, 12, and 24 months, 76, 75, and 62% of patients were alive, respectively. Higher reduction in involved FLC by day 12 (p = 0.022) and day 21 (p = 0.003) was associated with renal recovery. Patients with FLC reduction rate >50% by day 21 experienced a lower mortality (hazard ratio 0.10, 95% CI 0.02-0.63). CONCLUSION In patients with dialysis-dependent myeloma cast nephropathy, early FLC removal by IHD-PMMA combined with chemotherapy was associated with high rates of renal recovery and survival.
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- Florence Sens
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Nephrology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
- Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Villeurbanne, France
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Medical Information Evaluation and Research, Lyon, France
- FCRIN INI-CRCT, Nancy, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Nephrology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Nephrology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Grenoble University Hospital, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, La Tronche, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Direction de la Recherche Clinique et de l'Innovation, Lyon, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Medical Information Evaluation and Research, Lyon, France
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Hematology, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Lyon, France
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- Poitiers University Hospital, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Poitiers, France
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Nephrology, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
- Hospices Civils de Lyon, Department of Medical Information Evaluation and Research, Lyon, France
- Poitiers University Hospital, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Poitiers, France
- OPeRa, CARMEN, Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Villeurbanne, France
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Gameiro J, Jorge S, Lopes JA. Renal Involvement in Multiple Myeloma. EUROPEAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2017. [DOI: 10.33590/emj/10312017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder that represents almost 10% of haematologic malignancies. Renal impairment, one of the most common complications of MM that occurs in 20–50% of patients, can present in a variety of forms and is associated with increased mortality. Myeloma cast nephropathy is the most common cause of kidney disease in MM patients, presenting as acute kidney injury in the majority of patients. The recent introduction of new chemotherapy agents, autologous stem cell transplantation, and the development of novel techniques of light chain removal have been associated with improved renal and patient outcomes in MM patients. Nevertheless, dialysis-dependent patients with MM have higher mortality than other dialysis patients and may be considered for kidney transplantation only if sustained remission has been achieved and sustained for at least 3 years, bearing in mind the risk of disease recurrence.
The authors review the most frequent renal manifestations associated with MM, namely myeloma cast nephropathy, light-chain amyloidosis, and monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease, focussing on the therapeutic options for acute and chronic kidney disease.
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- Joana Gameiro
- Service of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Service of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Service of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
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Qian Y, Bhowmik D, Bond C, Wang S, Colman S, Hernandez RK, Cheng P, Intorcia M. Renal impairment and use of nephrotoxic agents in patients with multiple myeloma in the clinical practice setting in the United States. Cancer Med 2017; 6:1523-1530. [PMID: 28612485 PMCID: PMC5504317 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Renal impairment is a common complication of multiple myeloma and deterioration in renal function or renal failure may complicate clinical management. This retrospective study in patients with multiple myeloma using an electronic medical records database was designed to estimate the prevalence of renal impairment (single occurrence of estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 on or after multiple myeloma diagnosis) and chronic kidney disease (at least two eGFR values <60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 after multiple myeloma diagnosis that had been measured at least 90 days apart), and to describe the use of nephrotoxic agents. Eligible patients had a first diagnosis of multiple myeloma (ICD‐9CM: 203.0x) between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2015 with no prior diagnoses in the previous 6 months. Of 12,370 eligible patients, the prevalence of both renal impairment and chronic kidney disease during the follow‐up period was high (61% and 50%, respectively), and developed rapidly following the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (6‐month prevalence of 47% and 27%, respectively). Eighty percent of patients with renal impairment developed chronic kidney disease over the follow‐up period, demonstrating a continuing course of declining kidney function after multiple myeloma diagnosis. Approximately 40% of patients with renal impairment or chronic kidney disease received nephrotoxic agents, the majority of which were bisphosphonates. As renal dysfunction may impact the clinical management of multiple myeloma and is associated with poor prognosis, the preservation of renal function is critical, warranting non‐nephrotoxic alternatives where possible in managing this population.
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- Yi Qian
- Global Health Economics Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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- Covance Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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- Covance Gaithersburg, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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- Center for Observational Research, Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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- Global Development Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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Qian J, Jin J, Luo H, Jin C, Wang L, Qian W, Meng H. Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of multiple myeloma: a retrospective single-center study of 787 cases. Hematology 2017; 22:472-476. [PMID: 28463078 DOI: 10.1080/10245332.2017.1309493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the clinical features of multiple myeloma (MM) and the influence of various prognostic factors on survival. METHODS A retrospective analysis, consisting of clinical characteristics analysis and laboratory examinations, was performed on 787 MM patients. Clinical and laboratory parameters were analyzed by multivariate process and compared across different groups. RESULTS Of the 787 patients enrolled (median age, 61 years old, range 29-89 years old), 491 (62.4%) were male. Two most common complaints were bone pain (51.2%) and fatigue (48.0%). Anemia (hemoglobin (Hb) ≤100 g/L in female, Hb ≤110 g/L in male) was present initially in 69.4% patients. IgG was the most common type (46.6%). 52.2% of the patients were diagnosed on stage IIIA according to Durie-Salmon (D-S) system, 44.6% are on stage III according to International Staging System (ISS). Multivariate analysis suggested that age, serum calcium, LDH, percentage of abnormal plasma cells in bone marrow were all independent prognostic factors for OS. CONCLUSION The MM patients in China are relatively younger, have higher rate on stage III according to D-S system. Older age, high serum calcium, high LDH, high percentage of abnormal plasma cells in bone marrow were highly related to poor prognosis.
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- Jiejing Qian
- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China.,b Institute of Hematology , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- c Department of Hematology , First hospital of Qiqihaer , Heilongjiang , China
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- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a Department of Hematology , The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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[Efficacy and safety of CTD and PCD regimens in treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma]. ZHONGHUA XUE YE XUE ZA ZHI = ZHONGHUA XUEYEXUE ZAZHI 2017; 38:279-284. [PMID: 28468087 PMCID: PMC7342733 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2017.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: To observe the efficacy and safety of CTD (cyclophosphamide, thalidomide, dexamethasone) and PCD (bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone) regimens in treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) . Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out on 88 cases of NDMM patients admitted to our hospital from July 2013 to January 2016, including 49 cases in CTD group and 39 cases in PCD group. The outcomes of two different regimens were analyzed, including response, prognosis, and adverse events. Results: The total overall remission rates (ORR, better than PR) of CTD and PCD were 65.3% (32/49) and 84.6% (33/39) , while very good partial response (VGPR) were 30.6% (15/49) and 53.8% (21/39) , and differences were statistically significant (P=0.041, P=0.028) . The median follow-up was 11.5 (3-33) months. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was (23.0±4.5) months in CTD groups, but it was not achieved in PCD group, with statistically significant differences (P=0.050) . Medial overall survival was not achieved in both two groups, without statistically significant difference (P=0.257) . There were statistical differences between patients with minor response (MR) and patients without MR in medium OS in CTD group (P=0.005) , and there were statistical difference between patients with VGPR and without VGPR in medium OS in CTD group (P=0.042) . Infection was a common adverse event in two groups. The incidences of peripheral neuropathy and herpes zoster were markedly higher in PCD group than CTD group, and the incidences of thrombus, palpation and rash, etc., were higher in CTD group. Conclusion: Both CTD and PCD regimens were effective first-line induction chemotherapy choice for NDMM. PCD regimen is better than CTD in treatment power and deep remission.
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Ghermezi M, Li M, Vardanyan S, Harutyunyan NM, Gottlieb J, Berenson A, Spektor TM, Andreu-Vieyra C, Petraki S, Sanchez E, Udd K, Wang CS, Swift RA, Chen H, Berenson JR. Serum B-cell maturation antigen: a novel biomarker to predict outcomes for multiple myeloma patients. Haematologica 2017; 102:785-795. [PMID: 28034989 PMCID: PMC5395119 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2016.150896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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B-cell maturation antigen is expressed on plasma cells. In this study, we have identified serum B-cell maturation antigen as a novel biomarker that can monitor and predict outcomes for multiple myeloma patients. Compared to healthy donors, patients with multiple myeloma showed elevated serum B-cell maturation antigen levels (P<0.0001). Serum B-cell maturation antigen levels correlated with the proportion of plasma cells in bone marrow biopsies (Spearman's rho = 0.710; P<0.001), clinical status (complete response vs partial response, P=0.0374; complete response vs progressive disease, P<0.0001), and tracked with changes in M-protein levels. Among patients with non-secretory disease, serum B-cell maturation antigen levels correlated with bone marrow plasma cell levels and findings from positron emission tomography scans. Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated that serum B-cell maturation antigen levels above the median levels were predictive of a shorter progression-free survival (P=0.0006) and overall survival (P=0.0108) among multiple myeloma patients (n=243). Specifically, patients with serum B-cell maturation antigen levels above the median level at the time of starting front-line (P=0.0043) or a new salvage therapy (P=0.0044) were found to have shorter progression-free survival. Importantly, serum B-cell maturation antigen levels did not show any dependence on renal function and maintained independent significance when tested against other known prognostic markers for multiple myeloma such as age, serum β2 microglobulin, hemoglobin, and bone disease. These data identify serum B-cell maturation antigen as a new biomarker to manage multiple myeloma patients.
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- Michael Ghermezi
- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
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- Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, West Hollywood, CA, USA
- Oncotherapeutics, West Hollywood, CA, USA
- James R. Berenson, MD, Inc., West Hollywood, CA, USA
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Engelhardt M, Domm AS, Dold SM, Ihorst G, Reinhardt H, Zober A, Hieke S, Baayen C, Müller SJ, Einsele H, Sonneveld P, Landgren O, Schumacher M, Wäsch R. A concise revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index as a valid prognostic instrument in a large cohort of 801 multiple myeloma patients. Haematologica 2017; 102:910-921. [PMID: 28154088 PMCID: PMC5477610 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2016.162693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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With growing numbers of elderly multiple myeloma patients, reliable tools to assess their vulnerability are required. The objective of the analysis herein was to develop and validate an easy to use myeloma risk score (revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index) that allows for risk prediction of overall survival and progression-free survival differences in a large patient cohort. We conducted a comprehensive comorbidity, frailty and disability evaluation in 801 consecutive myeloma patients, including comorbidity risks obtained at diagnosis. The cohort was examined within a training and validation set. Multivariate analysis determined renal, lung and Karnofsky Performance Status impairment, frailty and age as significant risks for overall survival. These were combined in a weighted revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index, allowing for the identification of fit (revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index ≤3 [n=247, 30.8%]), intermediate-fit (revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index 4-6 [n=446, 55.7%]) and frail patients (revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index >6 [n=108, 13.5%]): these subgroups, confirmed via validation analysis, showed median overall survival rates of 10.1, 4.4 and 1.2 years, respectively. The revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index was compared to other commonly used comorbidity indices (Charlson Comorbidity Index, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation-Specific Comorbidity Index, Kaplan-Feinstein Index): if each were divided in risk groups based on 25% and 75% quartiles, highest hazard ratios, best prediction and Brier scores were achieved with the revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index. The advantages of the revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index include its accurate assessment of patients' physical conditions and simple clinical applicability. We propose the revised Myeloma Comorbidity Index to be tested with the "reference" International Myeloma Working Group frailty score in multicenter analyses and future clinical trials. The study was registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-00003868).
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- Monika Engelhardt
- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany.,Center for Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Center for Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany.,Université de Nantes, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, Nantes Cedex, France
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Myeloma Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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- Department of Medicine I, Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Germany
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Lindqvist EK, Landgren O, Lund SH, Turesson I, Hultcrantz M, Goldin L, Björkholm M, Kristinsson SY. History of autoimmune disease is associated with impaired survival in multiple myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: a population-based study. Ann Hematol 2017; 96:261-269. [PMID: 27807648 PMCID: PMC5226986 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-016-2859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder preceded by monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Incidence of MM and MGUS is higher among patients with autoimmune disease. The aim of this study was to determine whether a history of autoimmunity has an impact on survival in MM and MGUS. Using high-quality national Swedish registries, we identified 8367 patients with MM, 18,768 patients with MGUS, and 110,251 matched control subjects, and obtained information on previous autoimmune disease in patients and controls. Cox regression was used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) for overall survival with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). In patients with MM and a prior autoimmune disease, the risk of death was significantly increased, HR = 1.2 (95 % CI 1.2-1.3) compared to MM patients with no history of autoimmunity. In MGUS patients, a prior autoimmune disease was associated with a significantly 1.4-fold elevated risk of death (95 % CI 1.3-1.4). When analyzing different types of autoimmune diseases, a history of ulcerative colitis had a stronger impact on survival in MM than in controls. Our findings that a history of autoimmune disease has a negative impact on survival in MM and MGUS could be due to shared underlying common genetic factors, or that patients with a history of autoimmunity develop more severe cases of MM and MGUS, or cumulative comorbidity in the individual. Our results suggest that more attention should be paid to comorbidity as a prognostic factor in MGUS and MM, and underlines the need for studies aimed at tailoring therapy according to comorbidity.
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- Ebba K Lindqvist
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Medicine, Myeloma Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Hematology and Coagulation Disorders, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Medicine, Myeloma Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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INTRODUCTION About 20-40% of patients with multiple myeloma (MM) will present with some degree of renal impairment (RI) and about 25% of patients will experience RI at later disease stages. Patients with MM and RI have poorer overall survival and are at higher risk of early death. AREAS COVERED The mechanisms of acute renal damage in MM are covered and the issues around diagnosis and renal evaluation response are discussed. The importance of optimal supportive care is stressed and the role and effectiveness of different anti-myeloma agents covered including the role of high cut-off hemodialysis, autologous stem cell transplantation and kidney transplant. Expert commentary: Outcomes of patients with RI and rates of renal recovery have improved with the use of novel anti-myeloma agents. Bortezomib-dexamethasone backbone regimes (±third agent) are the current first choice in newly diagnosed patients. In relapsed/refractory disease additional treatment options include newer novel agents.
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- Despoina Fotiou
- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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- a Department of Clinical Therapeutics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine , Athens , Greece
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Terpos E, Kleber M, Engelhardt M, Zweegman S, Gay F, Kastritis E, van de Donk NWCJ, Bruno B, Sezer O, Broijl A, Bringhen S, Beksac M, Larocca A, Hajek R, Musto P, Johnsen HE, Morabito F, Ludwig H, Cavo M, Einsele H, Sonneveld P, Dimopoulos MA, Palumbo A. European Myeloma Network guidelines for the management of multiple myeloma-related complications. Haematologica 2016; 100:1254-66. [PMID: 26432383 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2014.117176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 239] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The European Myeloma Network provides recommendations for the management of the most common complications of multiple myeloma. Whole body low-dose computed tomography is more sensitive than conventional radiography in depicting osteolytic disease and thus we recommend it as the novel standard for the detection of lytic lesions in myeloma (grade 1A). Myeloma patients with adequate renal function and bone disease at diagnosis should be treated with zoledronic acid or pamidronate (grade 1A). Symptomatic patients without lytic lesions on conventional radiography can be treated with zoledronic acid (grade 1B), but its advantage is not clear for patients with no bone involvement on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. In asymptomatic myeloma, bisphosphonates are not recommended (grade 1A). Zoledronic acid should be given continuously, but it is not clear if patients who achieve at least a very good partial response benefit from its continuous use (grade 1B). Treatment with erythropoietic-stimulating agents may be initiated in patients with persistent symptomatic anemia (hemoglobin <10g/dL) in whom other causes of anemia have been excluded (grade 1B). Erythropoietic agents should be stopped after 6-8 weeks if no adequate hemoglobin response is achieved. For renal impairment, bortezomib-based regimens are the current standard of care (grade 1A). For the management of treatment-induced peripheral neuropathy, drug modification is needed (grade 1C). Vaccination against influenza is recommended; vaccination against streptococcus pneumonia and hemophilus influenza is appropriate, but efficacy is not guaranteed due to suboptimal immune response (grade 1C). Prophylactic aciclovir (or valacyclovir) is recommended for patients receiving proteasome inhibitors, autologous or allogeneic transplantation (grade 1A).
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- Evangelos Terpos
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Germany Clinic for Internal Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Hematology, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece
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- Division of Hematology, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Hematology, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Ankara University, Turkey
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- Division of Hematology, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology, University Hospital Ostrava and Faculty of Medicine OU, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Rionero in Vulture, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliera dell'Annunziata, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine I, Center of Oncology, Hematology and Palliative Care, Wilhelminenspital, Vienna, Austria
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- "Seràgnoli" Institute of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Würburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Greece
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- Division of Hematology, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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Dimopoulos MA, Terpos E, Niesvizky R, Palumbo A. Clinical characteristics of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma. Cancer Treat Rev 2015; 41:827-35. [PMID: 26296679 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2015.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 07/13/2015] [Accepted: 07/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Although survival outcomes have improved over the last decade for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), few patients remain free of disease and most inevitably relapse. Selecting a treatment for patients with relapsed MM is challenging given the number and diversity of regimens patients may have previously received, which can affect subsequent therapeutic choices. Importantly, a number of patient- and disease-related factors can also have an effect on treatment choice, treatment efficacy, and tolerability; thus, an understanding of the heterogeneity of patients in the setting of relapsed MM is important for appropriate treatment selection. Here, we review select patient and disease characteristics reported in key interventional and observational studies in relapsed MM (including age, sex, race, and the presence of high-risk disease, renal impairment, or peripheral neuropathy at baseline) to examine common and disparate features of patients with relapsed MM. As therapeutic regimens can have varying efficacy and/or tolerability in patients depending on these factors, we also provide treatment recommendations for patients with select baseline characteristics.
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- Meletios A Dimopoulos
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, 80 Vas. Sofias Avenue, Athens 11528, Greece.
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, 80 Vas. Sofias Avenue, Athens 11528, Greece.
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- Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital, Myeloma Center, 428 East 72nd Street, Oxford 300, New York, NY 10021, United States.
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- Department of Hematology, University of Torino, Via Genova 3, 10126 Torino, Italy.
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Dimopoulos MA, Sonneveld P, Siegel D, Palumbo A, San-Miguel J. Carfilzomib and pomalidomide in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma with baseline risk factors. Ann Oncol 2015. [PMID: 26216385 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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While survival times have increased over the last decade, most patients with multiple myeloma (MM) eventually relapse and become refractory to therapy. The treatment of patients with relapsed and/or refractory MM is frequently further complicated by the presence of pre-existing comorbidities that arise from an advanced disease state and of toxicities stemming from prior antimyeloma treatment. Carfilzomib and pomalidomide have recently been approved for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory MM. While these agents represent important additions to the available treatment options, the identification of patients who may best benefit from the use of each of therapy is still being investigated. A number of patient-related and disease-related factors may impact treatment efficacy and/or tolerability, and the clinical presentation and medical history of each patient must be carefully considered to optimize treatment. Here, we review results from carfilzomib and pomalidomide clinical trials in patients with relapsed and/or refractory MM who also have baseline comorbidities or treatment-induced or disease-induced complications (including the presence of renal impairment, cardiac risk factors, peripheral neuropathy, or high-risk chromosomal abnormalities) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the two agents in these difficult-to-treat patients and to provide treatment recommendations specific to each scenario.
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- M A Dimopoulos
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack, USA
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- Myeloma Unit, Division of Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Centre of Applied Medical Research, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Navarra, Spain
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Zannetti BA, Zamagni E, Santostefano M, De Sanctis LB, Tacchetti P, Mancini E, Pantani L, Brioli A, Rizzo R, Mancuso K, Rocchi S, Pezzi A, Borsi E, Terragna C, Marzocchi G, Santoro A, Cavo M. Bortezomib-based therapy combined with high cut-off hemodialysis is highly effective in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients with severe renal impairment. Am J Hematol 2015; 90:647-52. [PMID: 25858483 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2014] [Revised: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is often associated with renal insufficiency (RI) which adversely influences the prognosis. Several studies demonstrated that bortezomib can improve both renal function and outcome. We prospectively evaluated 21 newly diagnosed MM patients with severe renal impairment secondary to tubular-interstitial damage, most of them due to myeloma kidney, who were primarily treated with bortezomib-based therapy combined with high cut-off hemodialysis (HCOD). The median serum creatinine level at baseline was 6.44 mg dL(-1) and calculated median estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), according to Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) creatinine equation, was 8 mL/min/1.73 m(2) . Serum free light chain (sFLC) median concentration was 6,040 mg L(-1) . Post induction and best stringent complete response rates were 19 and 38%, respectively. Responses were fast, occurring within a median of 1.4 months. The combination of bortezomib and HCOD led to a prompt and remarkable (>90%) decrease in sFLC levels. Sixteen patients (76%) became dialysis independent within a median of 32 days. With a median follow up of 17.2 months, the 3-year PFS and OS were 76 and 67%, respectively. No early deaths were observed. This study demonstrates that incorporation of bortezomib into induction therapy combined with HCOD is a highly effective strategy in rescuing renal function and improving outcomes in patients with MM and RI.
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- Beatrice Anna Zannetti
- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis; and Hypertension Unit; Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis; and Hypertension Unit; Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis; and Hypertension Unit; Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis; and Hypertension Unit; Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis; and Hypertension Unit; Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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- “Seràgnoli” Institute of Hematology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine Bologna, University School of Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital; Bologna Italy
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Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin as a Biomarker of Renal Impairment in Patients With Multiple Myeloma. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2015; 15:35-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2014.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Revised: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Grzasko N, Morawska M, Hus M. Optimizing the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and renal impairment. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2014; 15:187-98. [PMID: 25458082 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2014.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Renal impairment is a common complication of multiple myeloma. It is found in about 20% to 25% of patients at diagnosis and in ≤ 50% at some point during the disease course. The presence of renal insufficiency diminishes patients' quality of life and has been associated with increased mortality, although the outcomes of patients after successful induction therapy have been comparable to those with normal renal function. Therefore, the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and renal impairment is a major challenge and should aim to achieve remission in a large proportion of patients. New drugs introduced to treat multiple myeloma during the past decade have an established place in the treatment of patients with renal failure. Bortezomib appears to be most beneficial in this setting and, combined with other drugs, provides a chance for rapid remission and related improvement of renal function. Immunomodulatory drugs such as thalidomide and lenalidomide have also been used successfully in patients with renal insufficiency, although for the latter drug appropriate dose adjustments are necessary. The presence of renal failure is not a contraindication to autologous bone marrow transplantation in patients eligible for this procedure. Among the classic cytotoxic agents, bendamustine, in particular, should be considered for patients with renal insufficiency. Appropriate supportive care is also extremely important in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and renal failure. It can include plasmapheresis and removal of free light chains with high cut-off hemodialysis, adapted dosages of bisphosphonates, and avoidance of drugs and conditions that can impair renal function.
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- Norbert Grzasko
- Department of Hematooncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Hematooncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Hematooncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Comparison of the Freiburg and Charlson comorbidity indices in predicting overall survival in elderly patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:437852. [PMID: 25114902 PMCID: PMC4119725 DOI: 10.1155/2014/437852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Multiple myeloma occurs primarily in elderly patients. Considering the high prevalence of comorbidities, comorbidity is an important issue for the management of myeloma. However, the impact of comorbidity on clinical outcomes has not been fully investigated. We retrospectively analyzed patients with newly diagnosed myeloma. Comorbidities were assessed based on the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) and the Freiburg comorbidity index (FCI). The CCI is a summary measure of 19 comorbid conditions. FCI is determined by performance status, renal impairment, and lung disease. This study included 127 patients with a median age of 71 years. Approximately half of the patients had additional disorders at the time of diagnosis, and diabetes mellitus was the most frequent diagnosis (18.9%). The most significant factors for prognosis among patient-related conditions were a history of solid cancer and performance status (ECOG ≥ 2). The FCI score was divided into 3 groups (0, 1, and 2-3), and the CCI score was divided into 2 groups (2-3 and ≥4). FCI was a strong prognostic tool for OS (P > 0.001) and predicted clinical outcome better than CCI (P = 0.059). In conclusion, FCI was more useful than CCI in predicting overall survival in elderly patients with myeloma.
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Kelkitli E, Atay H, Cilingir F, Güler N, Terzi Y, Ozatlı D, Turgut M. Predicting survival for multiple myeloma patients using baseline neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio. Ann Hematol 2013; 93:841-6. [PMID: 24337486 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-013-1978-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) at diagnosis has been shown to be a prognostic factor for survival in solid tumors. The NLR at diagnosis as a prognostic factor for multiple myeloma (MM) has not been studied. Therefore, the focus of the study was the correlation of NLR with the proven prognostic parameters in patients with MM. A total of 151 MM patients who fulfilled the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria were enrolled in the study by a retrospective review of the patients' records. One hundred fifty-one age- and gender-matched healthy controls were also included in the study. NLR was calculated using data obtained from the complete blood count (CBC). NLR was significantly higher in MM patients than the control group (2.79 ± 1.82 vs. 1.9 ± 0.61, respectively; p < 0.0001). The median follow-up on living patients in this study was 41 months. NLR at the diagnosis was found to be an independent predictor for overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) by univariate and multivariate analysis. Patients with a NLR <2 at diagnosis experienced superior OS compared with patients with a NLR ≥2 (5-year OS rates were 87.5 and 42.4 %, respectively; p < 0.0001). In a similar fashion, superior EFS was observed in patients with a NLR <2 at the diagnosis compared with patients with a NLR ≥2 (5-year EFS rates were 88.4 and 41.8 %, respectively, p < 0.0001). This study suggests that NLR at the diagnosis is a simple, inexpensive, possible prognostic factor to assess clinical outcomes in MM patients.
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- Engin Kelkitli
- Department of Hematology, Erzurum Region Training and Research Hospital, Bölge Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 25770, Erzurum, Turkey,
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Katagiri D, Noiri E, Hinoshita F. Multiple myeloma and kidney disease. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:487285. [PMID: 24288486 PMCID: PMC3826468 DOI: 10.1155/2013/487285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) has a high incidence rate in the elderly. Responsiveness to treatments differs considerably among patients because of high heterogeneity of MM. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common clinical feature in MM patients, and treatment-related mortality and morbidity are higher in MM patients with CKD than in patients with normal renal function. Recent advances in diagnostic tests, chemotherapy agents, and dialysis techniques are providing clinicians with novel approaches for the management of MM patients with CKD. Once reversible factors, such as hypercalcemia, have been corrected, the most common cause of severe acute kidney injury (AKI) in MM patients is tubulointerstitial nephropathy, which results from very high circulating concentrations of monoclonal immunoglobulin free light chains (FLC). In the setting of AKI, an early reduction of serum FLC concentration is related to kidney function recovery. The combination of extended high cutoff hemodialysis and chemotherapy results in sustained reductions in serum FLC concentration in the majority of patients and a high rate of independence from dialysis.
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- Daisuke Katagiri
- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University Hospital, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University Hospital, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjyuku, Tokyo 162-8655, Japan
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König C, Kleber M, Ihorst G, Gropp A, Reinhardt H, Koch B, Wäsch R, Engelhardt M. Prevalence of iron overload vs iron deficiency in multiple myeloma: resembling or different from MDS--and stem cell transplant (SCT)--patients? CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2013; 13:671-680.e3. [PMID: 23932905 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2013] [Revised: 05/18/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most MM patients develop anemia with progression to symptomatic disease. Usually, this is normocytic/normochromic, with normal or low iron and elevated ferritin levels. Because ferritin levels alone do not correctly reflect iron stores, we performed a comprehensive analysis of iron parameters (iron, ferritin, transferrin, transferrin saturation [TRFS]) to more precisely assess patients' iron metabolism. PATIENTS AND METHODS We analyzed: (1) the frequency of IO vs. ID in 136 consecutive MM patients; (2) the prognostic effect on progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS); and (3) specific risk groups according to patients' iron metabolism. RESULTS Most patients had normal iron metabolism or ID: median iron, ferritin, transferrin, and TRFS values were 75 μg/dL, 446 μg/L, 195 mg/dL, and 26%, respectively. Ferritin levels of < 400 μg/L, 400 to 1000 μg/L, and > 1000 μg/L were observed in 46%, 30%, and 24%, and TRFS levels < 20%, 20% to 45%, and > 45% in 32%, 46%, and 22% of patients, respectively. When patients with modified (ID or IO) vs. normal iron metabolism were compared, laboratory parameters (prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide, estimated glomerular filtration rate, c-reactive protein, reflecting cardiac, renal, or infectious impairment), and PFS and OS appeared impaired with modified metabolism, albeit age- and disease-specific differences were insignificant. CONCLUSION Normal iron metabolism and ID is more frequent in MM patients than IO. ID and IO correlate with organ impairment and impaired survival in MM. This knowledge should be incorporated into the design of future studies that will determine the benefit of iron supplementation with ID, and iron chelators with IO in MM.
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- Christine König
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Kleber M, Ihorst G, Gross B, Koch B, Reinhardt H, Wäsch R, Engelhardt M. Validation of the Freiburg Comorbidity Index in 466 multiple myeloma patients and combination with the international staging system are highly predictive for outcome. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2013; 13:541-51. [PMID: 23810244 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2013.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Revised: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of MM patients vary considerably and depend on a variety of host- and disease-related risks. As yet, a comorbidity risk index in MM patients has neither been standardized nor validated. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted an initial analysis in 127 MM patients and developed the FCI, validating it in an independent cohort of 466 MM patients. The FCI includes patients' Karnofsky Performance Status, renal and lung disease status. We compared the prognostic information of this validated FCI with established comorbidity indices (Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation-Specific Comorbidity Index and Kaplan Feinstein), the International Staging System (ISS), MM therapy, and age. RESULTS Our validation confirmed that patients with 0, 1, or 2 to 3 FCI risk factors display significantly different overall survival (OS) of not reached, 86, and 39 months, respectively (P < .0001). Via multivariate analysis including the FCI, ISS, therapy, and age, the FCI retained its independent prognostic significance (P < .0015). The combination of the FCI and ISS allowed definition of 3 distinct subgroups with low-risk (FCI 0 and ISS I-II), intermediate-risk (all remaining), and high-risk (FCI 1-3 and ISS III) with OS probabilities at 5-years of 85%, 74%, and 42%, respectively (P < .0001). CONCLUSION Our validation analysis demonstrated that the FCI remains a reliable comorbidity index, is simpler to generate than other available comorbidity scores, and contributes valuable information to the ISS. Their combination allows the definition of low-, intermediate-, and high-risk patients. These results advocate use of the FCI in future prospective studies and might guide personalized treatment strategies.
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- Martina Kleber
- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, University Freiburg Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
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Reece D, Kouroukis CT, LeBlanc R, Sebag M, Song K, Ashkenas J. Practical approaches to the use of lenalidomide in multiple myeloma: a canadian consensus. Adv Hematol 2012; 2012:621958. [PMID: 23097669 PMCID: PMC3477526 DOI: 10.1155/2012/621958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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In Canada, lenalidomide combined with dexamethasone (Len/Dex) is approved for use in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). Our expert panel sought to provide an up-to-date practical guide on the use of lenalidomide in the managing RRMM within the Canadian clinical setting, including management of common adverse events (AEs). The panel concluded that safe, effective administration of Len/Dex treatment involves the following steps: (1) lenalidomide dose adjustment based on creatinine clearance and the extent of neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, (2) dexamethasone administered at 20-40 mg/week, and (3) continuation of treatment until disease progression or until toxicity persists despite dose reduction. Based on available evidence, the following precautions should reduce the risk of common Len/Dex AEs: (1) all patients treated with Len/Dex should receive thromboprophylaxis, (2) erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) should be used cautiously, and (3) females of child-bearing potential and males in contact with such females must use multiple contraception methods. Finally, while Len/Dex can be administered irrespective of prior therapy and in all prognostic subsets, patients with chromosomal deletion 17(p13) have less favorable outcomes with all treatments, including Len/Dex. New directions for the use of lenalidomide in RRMM are also considered.
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- Donna Reece
- Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2M9
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- Department of Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre, 699 Concession Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8V 5C2
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- Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada H1T 2M4
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- McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada H3A 1A1
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- Leukemia/BMT Program of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1M9
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Cockwell P, Cook M. The rationale and evidence base for the direct removal of serum-free light chains in the management of myeloma kidney. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:324-32. [PMID: 22920643 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2012] [Revised: 06/16/2012] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Myeloma kidney (cast nephropathy) causing severe acute kidney injury occurs in up to 10% of patients with multiple myeloma. The lesion is caused by exposure of the kidneys to high serum levels of free clonal immunoglobulin light chains (LCs) and is associated with very high morbidity and mortality. The current focus on the management of this complication is on early and aggressive treatment to rapidly reduce the serum levels of the immunoglobulin LC clone and protect the kidneys from continuing injury. This has promoted intense interest in the role of direct (extracorporeal) removal of free LCs from serum by plasma exchange or high cut-off (protein permeable) hemodialysis. However, it remains uncertain whether direct removal provides an additional measurable clinical benefit over the current standard of care; rapid institution of treatment with a dexamethasone- and bortezomib-based chemotherapy regime. In this article, we review the rationale for direct removal of free LCs and the current clinical evidence base for plasma exchange and high cut-off hemodialysis.
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Stringer S, Cook M, Cockwell P. Achieving an early myeloma response in patients with kidney impairment. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:303-11. [PMID: 22920641 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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There is increasing evidence, particularly in severe acute kidney injury, that treatment of multiple myeloma with regimens that include dexamethasone in combination with novel chemotherapy agents are associated with an early disease response in most patients. However, the evidence to guide the optimal chemotherapy regimen in patients with kidney impairment is limited, and treatment choices are complicated by the effect of kidney function on drug dosing. Here, we summarize the current status of this field, with a particular focus on chemotherapy regimens that are based on dexamethasone and novel agents and an outline of those areas in which further work is needed to improve the evidence base.
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Haynes R, Leung N, Kyle R, Winearls CG. Myeloma kidney: improving clinical outcomes? Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2012; 19:342-51. [PMID: 22920645 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2012.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2011] [Revised: 03/16/2012] [Accepted: 03/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Renal impairment is a common complication of multiple myeloma, affecting 20% to 40% of new cases (depending on the definition). Most cases are mild and easily reversible, but it may manifest as severe acute renal injury requiring dialysis. Renal impairment is associated with a large tumor mass and consequently confers a poor prognosis. The prognosis of myeloma has improved with the introduction of novel agents and autologous stem cell transplantation. These improvements appear to apply equally to patients with renal impairment, although the risk of complication is usually higher in this group of patients. In addition to improved overall survival, there is some evidence that novel therapies have improved the renal prognosis. Treatment with high-dose dexamethasone and bortezomib can rapidly reduce light chain production and provide an opportunity for renal recovery. Although trials of plasma exchange (to remove the nephrotoxic light chain) have shown a disappointing lack of benefit, high cutoff dialysis removes larger quantities of light chain; therefore, trials are underway to investigate whether this can improve the renal prognosis independently of chemotherapy. Outcomes in patients with myeloma kidney do appear to be improving, but more trials are needed (some of which are in progress). There is cause for optimism for physicians and for patients suffering from this condition.
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Horn J, Kleber M, Hieke S, Schmitt-Gräff A, Wäsch R, Engelhardt M. Treatment option of bendamustine in combination with rituximab in elderly and frail patients with aggressive B-non-Hodgkin lymphoma: rational, efficacy, and tolerance. Ann Hematol 2012; 91:1579-86. [PMID: 22752146 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-012-1503-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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We analyzed the safety and efficacy of rituximab plus bendamustine (R-B) in elderly and frail patients with aggressive B-non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a-B-NHL). Few reports have as yet reported on R-B in a-B-NHL, albeit its value for indolent lymphoma vs. R-CHOP has impressively been shown. We assessed 20 consecutive patients with a-B-NHL receiving R-B as first-line or relapse treatment after (R)-CHOP in our department. Besides patient- and lymphoma-specific characteristics, comorbidity indices were determined. The median patient age was 72 years (51-86), the median Karnofsky performance status was 55 % (40-90 %), and according to the international prognostic index, 15 had high-intermediate or high-risk disease. The comorbidity indices revealed a median Kaplan-Feinstein index of 3 (range 1-3), Charlson comorbidity index of 4 (range 0-9), hematopoietic cell transplantation-specific comorbidity index of 3 (range 0-11), and Freiburg comorbidity index of 2 (range 0-2). Moreover, eight patients had echocardiographic and laboratory signs of cardiac insufficiency, all leading to R-B rather than R-CHOP treatment. The overall response rate was 55 %, with complete response and partial response rates of 20 and 35 %, respectively. In our frail and elderly patient cohort, R-B therapy was well-tolerated. Median progression free survival and overall survival were 8.3 months (95 % confidence interval [CI], 2.8--not reached [n.r.]) and 19.4 months (95 % CI, 4.6--n.r.), respectively. We conclude that R-B is a feasible and safe therapy option in a-B-NHL patients not qualifying for R-CHOP but needs to be further assessed in larger subsequent trials, these currently being under way.
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- Julia Horn
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Hugstetterstr 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Gaballa MR, Laubach JP, Schlossman RL, Redman K, Noonan K, Mitsiades CS, Ghobrial IM, Munshi N, Anderson KC, Richardson PG. Management of myeloma-associated renal dysfunction in the era of novel therapies. Expert Rev Hematol 2012; 5:51-66; quiz 67-8. [PMID: 22272706 DOI: 10.1586/ehm.11.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell neoplasm often associated with renal impairment (RI), with myeloma cast nephropathy recognized as the most common cause. While RI is present in over 50% of MM patients at some point in their disease course, it is associated with higher tumor burden, more aggressive disease, diminished quality of life, development of complications and increased mortality. The introduction of novel therapies, including bortezomib, lenalidomide and thalidomide, has revolutionized the management of MM. They are now considered first-line therapies in induction, maintenance and salvage therapy for MM. In addition to their anti-MM effect, they can improve outcome in patients with RI, especially when combined, and bortezomib with dexamethasone may have a renal protective effect. This review focuses on the use of these agents in patients with MM and RI, and evaluates their efficacy, safety, need for dose adjustment and impact on RI.
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- Mahmoud R Gaballa
- Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Hutchison CA, Bladé J, Cockwell P, Cook M, Drayson M, Fermand JP, Kastritis E, Kyle R, Leung N, Pasquali S, Winearls C. Novel approaches for reducing free light chains in patients with myeloma kidney. Nat Rev Nephrol 2012; 8:234-43. [PMID: 22349488 DOI: 10.1038/nrneph.2012.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Myeloma kidney is a tubulointerstitial pathology that accounts for approximately 80-90% of severe acute kidney injury in patients with multiple myeloma. Unless there is rapid intervention, progressive irreversible damage from interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy occurs. Work over the past decade has demonstrated that an early sustained reduction in serum concentrations of pathogenic monoclonal free light chains (FLCs) leads to improved renal recovery rates. In turn, an early improvement in renal function is associated with improved patient survival. An early reduction in FLC levels should therefore become standard of care, although the optimum mechanisms to achieve this depletion of FLCs remain to be determined. To provide a coordinated, cross-disciplinary approach to research in this disease, the International Kidney and Monoclonal Gammopathy Research Group was formed. In this Review, we address the current state of knowledge in the management of myeloma kidney.
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- Colin A Hutchison
- Renal Institute of Birmingham, University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. c.a.hutchison@ bham.ac.uk
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Suyanı E, Sucak GT, Erten Y, Cakar MK, Ulusal G, Yağcı M, Haznedar R. Evaluation of multiple myeloma patients presenting with renal failure in a university hospital in the year 2010. Ren Fail 2012; 34:257-62. [PMID: 22260636 DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2011.647205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate multiple myeloma patients presenting with renal failure in a University hospital. METHODS The records of all the patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the departments of hematology and nephrology at Gazi University Hospital between January 2010 and January 2011 were reviewed retrospectively. Renal failure was defined as a serum creatinine level of ≥2 mg/dL. Median age was 63 (range 37-80) years, with 13 male and 17 female patients. RESULTS Eight (26.7%) of the 30 patients had renal failure and 4 (50%) patients with renal failure required renal replacement therapy with hemodialysis after admission. Renal functions recovered in four (50%) of the eight patients after treatment. In one of the eight patients (12.5%) creatinine levels improved, but did not reach the level defined as reversal of renal failure. The renal functions of the three (37.5%) patients did not improve and they remained on chronic hemodialysis program during which one of them died due to a cerebrovascular accident and one other patient was lost due to follow-up. CONCLUSION A substantial proportion of myeloma patients referred with renal failure might enjoy a disease-free survival and could be saved from chronic renal replacement therapy with prompt diagnosis and treatment in the era of new-generation anti-myeloma agents which provide fast and effective responses. Multiple myeloma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute renal failure even in the absence of hyperglobulinemia and hypercalcemia.
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- Elif Suyanı
- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Song MK, Chung JS, Shin HJ, Moon JH, Lee JJ, Yoon SS, Kim JS, Lee JO, Do YR, Lee HS, Park EK. Cyclophosphamide-containing regimen (TCD) is superior to melphalan-containing regimen (MPT) in elderly multiple myeloma patients with renal impairment. Ann Hematol 2012; 91:889-96. [PMID: 22237937 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-011-1401-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2011] [Accepted: 12/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Renal impairment (RI) is a frequent complication with higher incidence of infections and an important prognostic factor for survival. Melphalan clearance is renal function dependent whereas cyclophosphamide is renal function independent. We investigated which combination regimen should be selected between melphalan-combining regimen (MPT) or cyclophosphamide-combining regimen (TCD) in elderly multiple myeloma (MM) patients with RI. Between 2005 and 2009, 157 newly diagnosed MM patients with RI were included comparing MPT with TCD therapy as initial treatment. Seventy-four patients were given MPT regimen, and 83 patients were given TCD regimen. Baseline characteristics were similar between the MPT and TCD groups. Analysis of different cutoff levels between 25% and 75% quartiles using log-rank test determined that glomerular filtration rate (GFR), 40 ml/min/1.73 m(2) as the cutoff point, yielded the highest difference in event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS). The MPT subgroup with low GFR (GFR <40 ml/min/1.73 m(2)) had poorer response rates than others. The incidence of neutropenia and infection with febrile neutropenia were higher in the MPT subgroup with low GFR than the others (p = 0.016, p < 0.001). Furthermore, mortality due to the infection was higher in the MPT subgroup with low GFR than the others (p < 0.001). EFS was lower in the MPT subgroup with low GFR than the others (p < 0.001). OS was lower in the MPT subgroup with low GFR than the others (p < 0.001). In newly diagnosed elderly MM patients with RI, TCD regimen would be an effective and tolerable treatment option due to the combination of cyclophosphamide independent to renal function and dexamethasone effective for RI.
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- Moo-Kon Song
- Department of Hematology-Oncology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital Medical Research Institute, Seo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Hsiao LT, Yang CF, Yang SH, Gau JP, Yu YB, Hong YC, Liu CY, Liu JH, Chen PM, Chiou TJ, Tzeng CH. Chronic kidney disease stage 5 as the prognostic complement of International Staging System for multiple myeloma. Eur J Haematol 2011; 88:159-66. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.2011.01717.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Prognostic risk factor evaluation in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma receiving lenalidomide treatment: analysis of renal function by eGFR and of additional comorbidities by comorbidity appraisal. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2011; 12:38-48. [PMID: 22054851 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2011.09.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2011] [Revised: 09/01/2011] [Accepted: 09/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Renal impairment (RI) is a dreaded complication in multiple myeloma (MM) and has been associated with decreased progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). METHODS Forty-five consecutive patients with MM received lenalidomide therapy combined with either dexamethasone or standard chemotherapy, with dose modification according to current guidelines. Comorbidity indices (hematopoietic cell transplantation-specific comorbidity index [HCT-CI], Kaplan Feinstein [KF], and the Freiburg comorbidity index [FCI]) were analyzed and renal function was determined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) before lenalidomide treatment and 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS The median patient age was 66 years. Pretreatment was substantial with ≥ 2 treatment lines in 71% of patients. Lenalidomide induced median PFS and OS of 13 and 25 months, respectively. The analysis of comorbidity scores identified only the FCI as significant, with different PFS for low-risk vs. high-risk patients of 20 vs. 9 months (p = .0036) and OS of not reached vs. 12.8 months (p < .0001), respectively. Although baseline renal function by serum creatinine evaluation appeared normal (median 1.0 mg/dL), mild RI was readily detectable by eGFR (median 83 mL/min/1.73 m(2)). When patients without RI were compared with those with mild, moderate, and severe RI, 1- and 2-year PFS rates were similar (hazard ratio [HR] with decreasing eGFR, 1.028; p = .6927). For OS, the HR of 1.192 indicated decreased survival probabilities with deteriorating eGFR (p = .0411), which was perceived by eGFR but not serum creatinine assessment (p = .2253). CONCLUSIONS Lenalidomide was well tolerated in intensively pretreated and elderly MM patients, including those with RI. PFS was not significantly different in patients with decreasing eGFRs, albeit RI and other comorbidities remained significant for OS.
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Khanim FL, Merrick BAME, Giles HV, Jankute M, Jackson JB, Giles LJ, Birtwistle J, Bunce CM, Drayson MT. Redeployment-based drug screening identifies the anti-helminthic niclosamide as anti-myeloma therapy that also reduces free light chain production. Blood Cancer J 2011; 1:e39. [PMID: 22829072 PMCID: PMC3255256 DOI: 10.1038/bcj.2011.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2011] [Revised: 08/22/2011] [Accepted: 09/05/2011] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Despite recent therapeutic advancements, multiple myeloma (MM) remains incurable and new therapies are needed, especially for the treatment of elderly and relapsed/refractory patients. We have screened a panel of 100 off-patent licensed oral drugs for anti-myeloma activity and identified niclosamide, an anti-helminthic. Niclosamide, at clinically achievable non-toxic concentrations, killed MM cell lines and primary MM cells as efficiently as or better than standard chemotherapy and existing anti-myeloma drugs individually or in combinations, with little impact on normal donor cells. Cell death was associated with markers of both apoptosis and autophagy. Importantly, niclosamide rapidly reduced free light chain (FLC) production by MM cell lines and primary MM. FLCs are a major cause of renal impairment in MM patients and light chain amyloid and FLC reduction is associated with reversal of tissue damage. Our data indicate that niclosamides anti-MM activity was mediated through the mitochondria with rapid loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation and production of mitochondrial superoxide. Niclosamide also modulated the nuclear factor-κB and STAT3 pathways in MM cells. In conclusion, our data indicate that MM cells can be selectively targeted using niclosamide while also reducing FLC secretion. Importantly, niclosamide is widely used at these concentrations with minimal toxicity.
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Kleber M, Ihorst G, Terhorst M, Koch B, Deschler B, Wäsch R, Engelhardt M. Comorbidity as a prognostic variable in multiple myeloma: comparative evaluation of common comorbidity scores and use of a novel MM-comorbidity score. Blood Cancer J 2011; 1:e35. [PMID: 22829196 PMCID: PMC3255252 DOI: 10.1038/bcj.2011.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Accepted: 07/07/2011] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Comorbidities have been demonstrated to affect progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), although their impact in multiple myeloma (MM) patients is as yet unsettled. We (1) assessed various comorbidities, (2) compared established comorbidity indices (CIs; Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), hematopoietic cell transplantation-specific comorbidity index (HCT-CI)), Kaplan Feinstein (KF) and Satariano index (SI) and (3) developed a MM-CI (Freiburger comorbidity index, FCI) in 127 MM patients. Univariate analysis determined moderate or severe pulmonary disease (hazard ratio (HR): 3.5, P<0.0001), renal impairment (via estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); HR: 3.4, P=0.0018), decreased Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS, HR: 2.7, P=0.0004) and age (HR: 2, P=0.0114) as most important variables for diminished OS. Through multivariate analysis, the eGFR ⩽30 ml/min/1.73m(2), impaired lung function and KPS ⩽70% were significant for decreased OS, with HRs of 2.9, 2.8 and 2.2, respectively. Combination of these risk factors within the FCI identified significantly different median OS rates of 118, 53 and 25 months with 0, 1 and 2 or 3 risk factors, respectively, (P<0.005). In light of our study, comorbidities are critical prognostic determinants for diminished PFS and OS. Moreover, comorbidity scores are important treatment decision tools and will be valuable to implement into future analyses and clinical trials in MM.
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