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Dilbaz ZG, Denker S, Ankermann C, Bittenbring JT, Kaddu-Mulindwa D, Kunte AS, Hünecke S, Poeschel V, Stilgenbauer S, Thurner L, Na IK, Bewarder M, Christofyllakis K. Comparison of R-CHOP-14 and R-mini-CHOP in older adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma-A retrospective multicenter cohort study. Eur J Haematol 2024; 113:675-684. [PMID: 39086181 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoma entity, and its incidence increases with age. There is a paucity of data regarding use of biweekly R-CHOP (R-CHOP-14) in patients ≥80 years of age. We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients with DLBCL aged ≥80 years treated with R-CHOP-14 and R-miniCHOP in two academic tertiary centers in Germany between 01/01/2005 and 12/30/2019. Overall, 79 patients were included. Median age was 84 years (range 80-91). Despite higher CR rates with R-CHOP-14 (71.4% vs. 52.4%), no statistically significant difference could be found between patients treated with R-CHOP-14 and R-miniCHOP regarding overall survival (OS) (p = .88, HR 0.94, 95% CI = 0.47-1.90) and progression-free survival (PFS) (p = .26, HR 0.66, 95% CI = 0.32-1.36). At a median follow-up of 40 months, the 2-year OS rates were 56% with R-CHOP-14 and 53% with R-miniCHOP. Two-year PFS rates were 46% for R-CHOP-14 and 50% for R-mini-CHOP. Relative dose intensity of chemotherapy did not correlate with OS (p = .72). With the caveat of a retrospective cohort study, we conclude that lacking a difference in OS, R-miniCHOP should be preferred for most patients with untreated DLBCL aged ≥80 years.
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- Zelal Guel Dilbaz
- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Hamburg-Eppendorf University Medical Center, Hamburg, Germany
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- Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Ulm Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ulm, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Medical Department, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Tumor Immunology, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- ECRC Experimental and Clinical Research Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany
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Yamasaki S. Appropriate Treatment Intensity for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the Older Population: A Review of the Literature. Hematol Rep 2024; 16:317-330. [PMID: 38921180 PMCID: PMC11204029 DOI: 10.3390/hematolrep16020032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Most patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are >65 years of age, with the number of patients expected to increase in the coming years. A comprehensive geriatric assessment that carefully evaluates fitness status and comorbidities is essential for selecting the appropriate treatment intensity. Although generally healthy patients or those <80 years of age may benefit from standard immunochemotherapy, unfit/frail patients or patients >80 years old may require reduced-intensity chemotherapy or less-toxic drugs. Some new drugs are currently being tested as single or combined agents for first-line treatment, aiming to improve the outcomes of conventional chemotherapy. This review systematically collates and discusses the outcomes associated with the use of immunochemotherapy in older patients with DLBCL, as well as considering the impact of full-dose immunochemotherapy on quality of life in older and frail patients, summarizing the rationale for reduced dosing in the older population, and presenting recommendations for selecting patients likely to benefit from reduced dosing. If preliminary efficacy and safety data are confirmed in future clinical trials, non-chemotherapy-based immunotherapy approaches could become an alternative potentially curative option in frail patients and those >80 years of age with DLBCL.
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- Satoshi Yamasaki
- Department of Hematology, St. Mary’s Hospital, 422 Tsubukuhonmachi, Kurume 830-8543, Japan; ; Tel.: +81-942-35-3322; Fax: +81-9442-34-3115
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyushu University Beppu Hospital, Beppu 874-0838, Japan
- Department of Hematology and Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka 810-0065, Japan
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Yhim HY, Park Y, Kim JA, Shin HJ, Do YR, Moon JH, Kim MK, Lee WS, Kim DS, Lee MW, Choi YS, Jeong SH, Kim KH, Kim J, Lee CH, Song GY, Yang DH, Kwak JY. Geriatric risk model for older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GERIAD): a prospective multicenter cohort study. Korean J Intern Med 2024; 39:501-512. [PMID: 38287501 PMCID: PMC11076889 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2023.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Optimal risk stratification based on simplified geriatric assessment to predict treatment-related toxicity and survival needs to be clarified in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). METHODS This multicenter prospective cohort study enrolled newly diagnosed patients with DLBCL (≥ 65 yr) between September 2015 and April 2018. A simplified geriatric assessment was performed at baseline using Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL (IADL), and Charlson's Comorbidity Index (CCI). The primary endpoint was event-free survival (EFS). RESULTS The study included 249 patients, the median age was 74 years (range, 65-88), and 125 (50.2%) were female. In multivariable Cox analysis, ADL, IADL, CCI, and age were independent factors for EFS; an integrated geriatric score was derived and the patients stratified into three geriatric categories: fit (n = 162, 65.1%), intermediate-fit (n = 25, 10.0%), and frail (n = 62, 24.9%). The established geriatric model was significantly associated with EFS (fit vs. intermediate-fit, HR 2.61, p < 0.001; fit vs. frail, HR 4.61, p < 0.001) and outperformed each covariate alone or in combination. In 87 intermediate-fit or frail patients, the relative doxorubicin dose intensity (RDDI) ≥ 62.4% was significantly associated with worse EFS (HR, 2.15, 95% CI 1.30-3.53, p = 0.002). It was related with a higher incidence of grade ≥ 3 symptomatic non-hematologic toxicities (63.2% vs. 27.8%, p < 0.001) and earlier treatment discontinuation (34.5% vs. 8.0%, p < 0.001) in patients with RDDI ≥ 62.4% than in those with RDDI < 62.4%. CONCLUSION This model integrating simplified geriatric assessment can risk-stratify older patients with DLBCL and identify those who are highly vulnerable to standard dose-intensity chemoimmunotherapy.
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- Ho-Young Yhim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon,
Korea
- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
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Bei LY, Shang CY, Wu JZ, Shen HR, Yin H, Liang JH, Zhang XY, Wang L, Li JY, Li Y, Xu W. Cause-specific mortality in a population-level cohort of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma following chemotherapy in the early 21st century. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:1675-1685. [PMID: 38228775 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05619-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
Abstract
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a severe non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Life expectancy has improved with rituximab, but cause-specific mortality data is lacking. Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to study 27,449 individuals aged 20-74 years diagnosed with primary DLBCL who received chemotherapy between 2000 and 2019, we calculated standardized mortality rate (SMR) and excess absolute risk (EAR) and examined the connection between age, sex, time after diagnosis, and cause of death. Based on 12,205 deaths, 68.7% were due to lymphoma, 20.1% non-cancer causes, and 11.2% other cancers. Non-cancer mortality rates (SMR 1.2; EAR, 21.5) increased with DLBCL compared to the general population. The leading non-cancer death causes were cardiovascular (EAR, 22.6; SMR, 1.6) and infectious (EAR, 9.0; SMR, 2.9) diseases with DLBCL. Risks for non-cancer death and solid neoplasms are highest within the first diagnosis year, then decrease. Among socioeconomic factors, being white, being married, and having a higher income were favorable factors for reducing non-cancer mortality. To improve survival, close surveillance, assessment of risk factors, and early intervention are needed.
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- Li-Ye Bei
- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China.
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, 210029, China.
- Key Laboratory of Hematology of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Tucci A, Masina L, Luminari S. Curative intent therapy for DLBCL in the elderly. Leuk Lymphoma 2024; 65:560-569. [PMID: 38206922 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2024.2302323] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Older patients with aggressive lymphoma are extremely heterogeneous due to the high frequency of functional limitations and comorbidities and to the different biological profiles and clinical behavior of the disease. The stratification in three geriatric categories (fit-unfit-frail) based on multidimensional geriatric assessment (GA) helps physicians tailor a potentially curative treatment.While an intensive approach with the standard R-CHOP regimen is feasible in fit patients, leading to similar long-term response and survival rates compared to younger ones, in unfit patients a balance between treatment toxicity and curative intent can be obtained through the reduction of dose intensity. Frail patients, treated with best supportive care so far, could benefit from a chemo-free approach with new target drugs. These novel agents, either alone or in combination with chemo-immunotherapy, are changing the therapeutic landscape of older patients with aggressive lymphoma, both in first-line therapy and in the setting of the relapsed/refractory disease.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Fox CP, Chaganti S, McIlroy G, Barrington SF, Burton C, Cwynarski K, Eyre TA, Illidge T, Kalakonda N, Kuhnl A, McKay P, Davies AJ. The management of newly diagnosed large B-cell lymphoma: A British Society for Haematology Guideline. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:1178-1192. [PMID: 38247115 PMCID: PMC7616447 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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- Centre for Clinical Haematology, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' PET Centre, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, Manchester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Haematology, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Cancer Sciences Division, Centre for Cancer Immunology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Lee S, Fujita K, Morishita T, Negoro E, Tsukasaki H, Oiwa K, Hara T, Tsurumi H, Ueda T, Yamauchi T. The Relative Dose Intensity Changes during Cycles of Standard Regimens in Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4458. [PMID: 37760427 PMCID: PMC10526837 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184458] [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: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
No studies have focused on the trajectory of the average relative dose intensity (ARDI) during cycles of first-line chemotherapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. To evaluate the impact of attenuating ARDI during cycles on overall survival, we conducted a multi-centre, longitudinal, observational retrospective study. A total of 307 analysable patients were enrolled. Multivariate Cox hazards modelling with restricted cubic spline models revealed prognostic benefits of higher ARDI up to, but not after, cycle 6. According to group-based trajectory modelling, patients were classified into five groups depending on the pattern of ARDI changes. Among these, two groups in which ARDI had fallen significantly to less than 50% by cycles 4-6 displayed significantly poorer prognosis, despite increased ARDI in the second half of the treatment period (log-rank p = 0.02). The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index offered significant prediction of unfavourable ARDI changes (odds ratio 2.540, 95% confidence interval 1.020-6.310; p = 0.044). Up to cycle 6, maintenance of ARDI in all cycles (but particularly in the early cycles) is important for prognosis. Malnutrition is a significant factor that lets patients trace patterns of ARDI changes during cycles of chemotherapy associated with untoward prognosis.
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- Shin Lee
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu 501-6062, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu 501-6062, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu 501-6062, Japan;
- Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
- Department of Cancer Care Promotion Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
- Department of Hematology, Fukui Red Cross Hospital, Fukui 918-8501, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Osu Hospital, Nagoya 460-0017, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu 501-6062, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu 501-6062, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui 910-1193, Japan; (S.L.); (K.F.)
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Yagi Y, Kanemasa Y, Sasaki Y, Goto S, Yamamura Y, Ishimine K, Hayashi Y, Mino M, Ohigashi A, Morita Y, Tamura T, Nakamura S, Okuya T, Shimoyama T. Utility of the frailty score for predicting prognosis and individualizing treatment intensity in elderly patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Ann Hematol 2023; 102:1485-1500. [PMID: 37115298 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05233-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
Abstract
The optimal dose intensity of chemotherapy for elderly patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains controversial because of concerns about adverse events and comorbidities related to the patients' frailty. This single-center study retrospectively analyzed patients aged ≥ 70 years who were newly diagnosed with DLBCL and received chemotherapy between 2004 and 2022. Survival outcomes and treatment-related mortality (TRM) were stratified according to geriatric assessment variables, and the influence of chemotherapy dose intensity on outcomes was assessed using the frailty score with a Cox hazards model with restricted cubic spline (RCS) in patients aged 70-79 years. In total, 337 patients were included. The frailty score accurately predicted prognosis (5-year overall survival [OS]: 73.1%, 60.2%, and 29.7% in fit, unfit, and frail patients, respectively; P < 0.001) and TRM (5-year TRM: 0%, 5.4%, and 16.8 in fit, unfit, and frail patients, respectively; P < 0.001). Cox regression with RCS demonstrated a linear association between dose intensity and survival outcomes. Initial dose intensity (IDI) and relative dose intensity (RDI) had a significant impact on OS in fit patients. However, IDI and RDI had no significant effect on survival in non-fit (unfit and frail) patients. The frailty score identified non-fit patients with poorer survival and a higher risk of TRM. While fit patients were likely to benefit from full-dose R-CHOP, unfit and frail patients would likely benefit more from attenuated R-CHOP. This study suggested a potential role for the frailty score in individualizing treatment intensity in elderly patients with DLBCL.
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- Yu Yagi
- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Hon-komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Hon-komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center, Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Hiroi T, Hosoi H, Kuriyama K, Murata S, Morimoto M, Mushino T, Nishikawa A, Tamura S, Sonoki T. An evaluation based on relative treatment intensity in older patients treated with reduced-dose R-THP-COP therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A multicenter retrospective cohort study. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101396. [PMID: 36328877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The number of older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is increasing. Although the standard treatment for newly diagnosed younger patients with DLBCL has been established, no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal chemotherapy intensity and regimen for older patients with DLBCL. In addition, no method for evaluating treatment intensity in retrospective studies when different numbers of chemotherapy courses are administered has been elucidated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multicenter retrospective analysis was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of a reduced-dose R-THP-COP regimen, which included 30 mg/m2 of pirarubicin, in 54 patients with DLBCL who were aged ≥75. To assess treatment intensity, we defined the relative treatment intensity (RTI) as the number of courses administered multiplied by the relative dose intensity (RDI). RESULTS The estimated four-year overall survival rates (OS) of the patients aged 75-80 and ≥ 80 were 55.1% and 60.6%, respectively. There was no significant difference in four-year OS between these age groups. In our cohort, there was no significant difference in the estimated four-year OS between the patients who received reduced-dose R-THP-COP at an RDI of ≥61% and those that received it at an RDI of <61% (P = 0.35). On the other hand, the patients who received reduced-dose R-THP-COP at an RTI of ≥2.7 exhibited a significantly higher estimated four-year OS than those treated at an RTI of <2.7 (68.5% vs. 28.7%; P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed that the RTI was a significant independent predictor of OS. The cumulative incidence of treatment-related mortality (TRM) at one year was 4.2% and 3.4% in the 75-80 and ≥ 80 age groups, respectively. The cumulative incidence of TRM was significantly worse among the patients with Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) scores of ≥2 than among those with CCI scores of 0 or 1. DISCUSSION Our study suggests that the reduced-dose R-THP-COP regimen is a suitable treatment option for older patients with DLBCL, especially those with CCI scores of <2. Our study also showed that the RTI may be a valuable tool for assessing treatment intensity in retrospective studies involving older patients.
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- Takayuki Hiroi
- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Internal Medicine, Kainan Municipal Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Internal Medicine, Kainan Municipal Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Internal Medicine, Kainan Municipal Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Hematology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daiichi Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Hematology, Kinan Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Hematology, Kinan Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan; Department of Hematology, Kinan Hospital, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Hematology/Oncology, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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Clinical Dilemmas in the Treatment of Elderly Patients Suffering from Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Review. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10112917. [PMID: 36428485 PMCID: PMC9687245 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10112917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Elderly patients make up a significant number of cases of newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma. However, unlike in young patients, the outcomes of elderly patients are poor, and they are under-represented in phase III trials. Prior to treatment initiation, geriatric assessment should ideally be performed to address the patient's fitness and decide whether to pursue a curative or palliative approach. The ABVD regimen is poorly tolerated in unfit patients, with high treatment-related mortality. Alternative chemotherapy approaches have been explored, with mixed results obtained concerning their feasibility and toxicity in phase II trials. The introduction of brentuximab vedotin-based regimens led to a paradigm shift in first- and further-line treatment of elderly Hodgkin lymphoma patients, providing adequate disease control within a broader patient population. As far as checkpoint inhibitors are concerned, we are only just beginning to understand the role in the treatment of this population. In relapsed/refractory settings there are few options, ranging from autologous stem cell transplantation in selected patients to pembrolizumab, but unfortunately, palliative care is the most common modality. Importantly, published studies are frequently burdened with numerous biases (such as low numbers of patients, selection bias and lack of geriatric assessment), leading to low level of evidence. Furthermore, there are few ongoing studies on this topic. Thus, elderly Hodgkin lymphoma patients are hard to treat and represent an unmet need in hematologic oncology. In conclusion, treatment needs to be personalized and tailored on a case-by-case basis. In this article, we outline treatment options for elderly Hodgkin lymphoma patients.
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Yang C, Li Q, Xie K, Zhang Y, Xiang D, Han Y, Zou L. A Multicenter Study of 239 Patients Aged Over 70 Years With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in China. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:953808. [PMID: 35924064 PMCID: PMC9341248 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.953808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common aggressive lymphoma subtype worldwide and occurs frequently in the elderly population. However, there are limited data on the clinical profiles of patients with DLBCL over 70 years of age. Our objective was to summarize the clinical characteristics, treatment strategies and survival outcomes of this population in China. Methods: This multicenter retrospective study was conducted in China from January 2012 to July 2020 to investigate the clinical characteristics and survival outcomes. A total of 239 patients with DLBCL aged over 70 years underwent pretreatment evaluations, treatment, and follow-up at local hospitals. The primary endpoints were the progression-free survival (PFS) and the overall survival (OS) rates at 2 years. Secondary endpoints included median PFS and OS, the estimated PFS and OS rates at 5 years, and adverse events during treatment. Results: With a median follow-up of 50 months (range, 1–102 months), the 2-year PFS and OS rates were 53.0% and 65.5%, respectively. The median PFS and OS were 42.1 and 96.4 months, respectively; and the estimated 5-year PFS and OS rates were 44.7% and 56.1%, respectively. Hematological toxicities were the most common adverse effects in this study, accounting for 90.4%; and leukopenia was the most frequently observed ≥ grade 3 event. Furthermore, we found that regimens without rituximab and chemotherapy cycles < 6 were significantly associated with worse survival. Additionally, in the 70–80-year group, reduction in chemotherapy dose was associated with a significantly shorter OS, with a 2-year OS rate of 74.4% in the full dose group, compared to 67.1% for the decreased-dose group (p = 0.044). Conclusion: Our study presents the clinical profiles and survival outcomes of elderly patients with DLBCL in China. Treatment of these patients requires careful evaluation of toxicities and benefits. To this end, a prognosis model, such as comprehensive geriatric assessment, is required in clinical practice to optimally manage elderly patients with DLBCL.
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- Chunli Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Issaquah High School, Issaquah, WA, United States
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Liqun Zou,
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Miura K, Takahashi H, Nakagawa M, Hamada T, Uchino Y, Iizuka K, Ohtake S, Iriyama N, Hatta Y, Nakamura H. Ideal dose intensity of R-CHOP in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2022; 22:583-595. [PMID: 35472312 DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2022.2071262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The standard of care for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP). However, its ideal dose intensity varies among cases. AREAS COVERED This review provides the latest insights on the dose intensity of R-CHOP for DLBCL patients. Specifically, we discussed the optimal dose intensity for elderly patients, the optimal number of treatment cycles for limited or advanced-stage diseases, and the role of dose-intensified therapies or adding targeted inhibitors. EXPERT OPINION Performing a comprehensive or simplified geriatric assessment can distinguish elderly DLBCL patients who will likely benefit from curative R-CHOP. Very elderly or medically unfit patients may need dose reduction in R-CHOP; the Age, Comorbidities, and Albumin index may aid decision-making. Four cycles of R-CHOP followed by two rituximab cycles comprise a new standard for low-risk, limited-stage DLBCL patients. Compared to eight cycles, six cycles of R-CHOP have similar efficacy and fewer toxicities for advanced-stage DLBCL. Dose-intensified therapy is not recommended in most DLBCL cases but may be considered for patients with double (or triple)-hit lymphoma. Applying targeted inhibitors and not merely escalating R-CHOP dose intensity through molecular subtyping will improve the treatment outcome for DLBCL.
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- Katsuhiro Miura
- Tumor Center, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital (Director); 2Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Associate Professor), Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Nihon University School of Medicine (Assistant Professor), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Rheumatology, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Juul MB, Jelicic J, Anru PL, Engberg H, Hammershøj Jensen P, Kristensen HB, Baech J, Clausen MR, Gang AO, Munksgaard L, El-Galaly TC, Frederiksen H, Stauffer Larsen T. Cardiovascular diseases in elderly survivors of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a Danish population-based cohort study. Leuk Lymphoma 2022; 63:2074-2083. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2064982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Maja Bech Juul
- Department of Hematology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Hematology, Vejle Sygehus, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, Research Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Vejle Sygehus, Vejle, Denmark
- Department of Hematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Hounsome L, Eyre TA, Ireland R, Hodson A, Walewska R, Ardeshna K, Chaganti S, McKay P, Davies A, Fox CP, Kalakonda N, Fields PA. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in patients older than 65 years: analysis of 3 year Real World data of practice patterns and outcomes in England. Br J Cancer 2022; 126:134-143. [PMID: 34611308 PMCID: PMC8727618 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-021-01525-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We wished to examine treatment and outcome patterns in older diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients, with a focus on the effect of route-to-diagnosis to outcome. METHODS Data were extracted from Public Health England's National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service between 2013 and 2015 included route-to-diagnosis, disease characteristics and survival for 9186 patients ≥65 years. Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy data identified front-line regimens, cycles and doses. RESULTS Route-to-diagnosis were emergency (34%), NHS urgent cancer pathway (rapid haemato-oncologist review <2 weeks), (29%) and standard GP referral (25%). The most common regimen was R-CHOP (n = 4392). 313 patients received R-miniCHOP (7% of R-CHOP). For all patients, 3-year overall survival (OS) for 65-79 years was 57% and for ≥80 years was 32%. Three-year OS for R-CHOP-treated patients diagnosed via emergency presentation was 54% (adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1.63, p < 0.01) and 75% (adjusted HR 0.81, p < 0.01) on the NHS urgent cancer pathway (reference HR:1.00: GP referrals). 3-year OS was 54% for both R-miniCHOP and R-CHOP in ≥80 years. CONCLUSIONS Our comprehensive population analysis is the first to show that the NHS urgent cancer pathway is associated with a superior survival after adjusting for multiple confounders. Equivalent survival for R-CHOP and R-mini-CHOP was demonstrated in those ≥80 years.
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- L. Hounsome
- grid.271308.f0000 0004 5909 016XPublic Health England, London, UK
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- grid.410556.30000 0001 0440 1440Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- grid.13097.3c0000 0001 2322 6764Department of Haematology, Kings College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- grid.414810.80000 0004 0399 2412Department of Haematology, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospitals Dorset, Bournemouth, UK
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- grid.52996.310000 0000 8937 2257Department of Haematology, UCLH, London, UK
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- grid.412563.70000 0004 0376 6589Department of Haematology, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- grid.123047.30000000103590315Department of Medical Oncology, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
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- grid.240404.60000 0001 0440 1889Department of Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- grid.10025.360000 0004 1936 8470Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- grid.425213.3Department of Haematology, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK
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A simplified frailty score predicts survival and can aid treatment-intensity decisions in older patients with DLBCL. Blood Adv 2021; 5:4771-4782. [PMID: 34543384 PMCID: PMC8759139 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A simplified frailty score predicts survival and toxicity in older patients with DLBCL and can inform treatment-intensity decisions. Full-dose R-CHOP is not superior to R-miniCHOP in older unfit DLBCL patients, whereas older fit patients likely benefit from full-dose R-CHOP.
Patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) have a median age of 70 years. Yet, empirical knowledge about the treatment of older patients is limited because they are frequently excluded from clinical trials. We aimed to construct a simplified frailty score and examine survival and treatment-related mortality (TRM) according to frailty status and treatment intensity in an older real-world population with DLBCL. All patients aged ≥70 years diagnosed with DLBCL between 2006 and 2016 in southeastern Norway (N = 784) were included retrospectively and divided into training (n = 522) and validation (n = 262) cohorts. We constructed and validated a frailty score based on geriatric assessment variables and examined survival and TRM according to frailty status and treatment. The frailty score identified 3 frailty groups with distinct survival and TRM, independent of established prognostic factors (2-year overall survival [OS]: fit, 82%; unfit, 47%; frail, 14%; P < .001). For fit patients, full-dose R-CHOP (initial dosage >80%) was associated with better survival than attenuated R-CHOP ([R-miniCHOP]; 2-year OS: 86% vs 70%; P = .012), also in adjusted analyses. For unfit and frail patients, full-dose R-CHOP was not superior to R-miniCHOP, whereas an anthracycline-free regimen was associated with poorer survival in adjusted analyses. A simplified frailty score identified unfit and frail patients with a higher risk for death and TRM, which can aid treatment-intensity decisions in older patients with DLBCL. In this study, fit patients benefited from full-dose R-CHOP, whereas unfit and frail patients had no benefit from full-dose R-CHOP over R-miniCHOP. An online calculator for assessment of the frailty score is available at https://wide.shinyapps.io/app-frailty/.
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A comprehensive approach to therapy of haematological malignancies in older patients. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2021; 8:e840-e852. [PMID: 34624238 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(21)00241-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Haematological malignancies are a heterogeneous group of diseases with diverse incidence. In Europe, the median age at diagnosis across all disease entities is 69 years. Incidence generally increases with age, reaching a maximum at 75-99 years, with the notable exceptions of Hodgkin lymphoma and acute lymphocytic leukaemia. Overall survival for patients aged 75 years and older with haematological malignancies is generally poor, particularly for acute leukaemias. Understanding the heterogeneity in outcomes for haematological malignancies, treatment challenges, and management of frailty and comorbidities among older patients could help physicians to better address the haematological cancer burden and mortality in ageing populations. The aim of this Series paper is to provide an updated overview of the knowledge accumulated over the past decade regarding treatment options and broader management considerations in older adults with haematological malignancies, focusing on the most common entities encountered across lymphoma, acute leukaemia, chronic leukaemia, and multiple myeloma disease categories. Future strategies, such as increasing enrolment rates of older adults in clinical trials and incorporating patient-reported outcome measurements in daily clinical practice, will assist in providing more individualised health care.
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Briand M, Gerard S, Gauthier M, Garric M, Steinmeyer Z, Balardy L. Impact of therapeutic management and geriatric evaluation on patient of eighty years and older with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma on survival: A systematic review. Eur J Haematol 2021; 108:3-17. [PMID: 34496073 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive disease. The first-line treatment is well defined in young patients; however, in oldest old patients treatment remains unclear. OBJECTIVES To investigate the impact of therapeutics management and geriatric evaluation on survival in aged patients with DLBCL. METHODS We performed a systematic review of PubMed and COCHRANE databases of published report on elderly patients (median age 80 and above) with DLBCL, from January 2002 to January 2020. RESULTS We included 32 studies (6 prospective and 26 retrospective). Patients treated with anthracyclines-containing chemoimmunotherapy had a 2-year overall survival (OS) of 59%-74.3% in prospective studies and 48.1-64.6% in retrospective studies. With less intensive treatment without anthracyclines, 2-year OS was 28%-53%. Without specific treatment, median OS was 2 months. History of falls and severe comorbidities were associated with a decreased survival. CONCLUSIONS Chemoimmunotherapy with anthracyclines increases survival in selected very elderly patients in comparison with less intensive regimen. Geriatric assessment, in particular altered mobility disorders and severe comorbidities, is predictive of survival and should be associated with the therapeutic decision. More comparative studies are needed to guide the management of frailer patients.
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- Marguerite Briand
- Geriatric Department, Internal Medicine and Oncogeriatry Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Geriatric Department, Internal Medicine and Oncogeriatry Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Hematology, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole, Toulouse, France.,Department of Internal Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de Cahors, Cahors, France
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- Geriatric Department, Internal Medicine and Oncogeriatry Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Geriatric Department, Internal Medicine and Oncogeriatry Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Geriatric Department, Internal Medicine and Oncogeriatry Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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Zhang XY, Collins GP, Cutter DJ, Eyre TA. Limited-stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: current management and challenges. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:508-517. [PMID: 33618434 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Twenty-five to thirty per cent of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) presents as limited stage (I-II). Prognosis is generally excellent with four to six cycles of R-CHOP alone (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, prednisolone) or combined-modality therapy with three or four cycles and involved-site radiotherapy (RT). There is growing interest in optimising algorithms to retain disease control whilst minimising long-term toxicity, with several recent studies focusing on the safety of abbreviating chemotherapy and omitting RT in low-risk patients and the utility of PET-based response-adapted approaches. As these studies are limited to younger patients without risk factors, application of similar approaches in elderly or higher-risk patients is hampered by a lack of evidence. Whilst there has been a move away from using RT in low-risk patients, it remains a useful adjunct in specific situations. Current evidence cannot exclude a clinically meaningful benefit from RT even in low-risk patients and, given the low expected toxicity from modern RT techniques, a risk-benefit assessment should be individualised and considered in a multidisciplinary fashion. The optimal approach for extranodal limited-stage DLBCL (~40% of cases) varies according to site of origin. Herein we discuss the latest clinical trial evidence and how this can be applied in routine practice.
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- Xiao-Yin Zhang
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Oncology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Clinical Trial Service Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Rosko AE, Cordoba R, Abel G, Artz A, Loh KP, Klepin HD. Advances in Management for Older Adults With Hematologic Malignancies. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:2102-2114. [PMID: 34043442 PMCID: PMC8260925 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.00242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Ashley E. Rosko
- Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Lymphoma Unit, Department of Hematology, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz University Hospital, Health Research Institute IIS-FJD, Madrid, Spain
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- Leukemia Program, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
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- James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Section on Hematology and Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
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Infection-related morbidity and mortality among older patients with DLBCL treated with full- or attenuated-dose R-CHOP. Blood Adv 2021; 5:2229-2236. [PMID: 33890978 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Infection-related morbidity and mortality are increased in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) compared with population-matched controls. Key predictive factors for infection-related hospitalization during treatment with rituximab plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) and deaths as a result of infection in older patients during and after treatment with R-CHOP remain incompletely understood. For this study, 690 consecutively treated patients age 70 years or older who received full-dose or attenuated-dose R-CHOP treatment were analyzed for risk of infection-related hospitalization and infection-related death. Median age was 77 years, and 34.4% were 80 years old or older. Median follow-up was 2.8 years (range, 0.4-8.9 years). Patient and baseline disease characteristics were assessed in addition to intended dose intensity (IDI). Of all patients, 72% were not hospitalized with infection. In 331 patients receiving an IDI ≥80%, 33% were hospitalized with ≥1 infections compared with 23.3% of 355 patients receiving an IDI of <80% (odds ratio, 1.61; 95% confidence interval, 1.15-2.25; P = .006). An increased risk of infection-related admission was independently associated with IDI >80% across the whole cohort. Primary quinolone prophylaxis independently reduced infection-related admission. A total of 51 patients died as a result of infection. The 6-month, 12-month, 2-year, and 5-year cumulative incidences of infection-related death were 3.3%, 5.0%, 7.2%, and 11.1%, respectively. Key independent factors associated with infection-related death were an International Prognostic Index (IPI) score of 3 to 5, Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G) score ≥6, and low albumin, which enabled us to generate a predictive risk score. We defined a smaller group (15%) of patients (IPI score of 0-2, albumin >36 g/L, CIRS-G score <6) in which no cases of infection-related deaths occurred at 5 years of follow-up. Whether patients at higher risk of infection-related death could be targeted with enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis remains unknown and will require a randomized trial.
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Impact of R-CHOP dose intensity on survival outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a systematic review. Blood Adv 2021; 5:2426-2437. [PMID: 33961018 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The dilemma of whether to treat elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with a full or reduced dose intensity (DI) of R-CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone+rituximab) is often faced by clinicians. We conducted a systematic review assessing the impact of R-CHOP DI on DLBCL survival outcomes, according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL for studies with ≥100 patients treated with R-CHOP/R-CHOP-like therapies published from January 2002 through November 2020. Studies were included if they reported the impact of R-CHOP DI on survival outcomes. We screened records, extracted data, and reviewed all the studies for quality and statistical appraisal. Of 380 screened records, 13 studies including 5188 patients were reviewed. DI was often calculated as the ratio of the cumulative delivered dose of prespecified drug(s) to the cumulative planned dose multiplied by a time-correction factor. Lower DI (intended or relative) was associated with inferior survival in 7 of 9 studies reporting crude survival analyses. Multivariable analysis using DI as a covariate was performed in 10 studies. Six showed an association (P < .05) with adjustment for other covariates, and 4 did not. Most studies and those larger studies of higher quality showed poorer outcomes associated with reduced DI. In subgroups aged ≥80 years, survival was not consistently affected by reduced DI. DI-specific randomized trials are warranted, but these data support full-dose R-CHOP in elderly and fit patients aged <80 years with DLBCL, but not in those aged ≥80 years, where dose-reduced R-CHOP does not appear to compromise survival.
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Lee S, Fujita K, Morishita T, Oiwa K, Tsukasaki H, Negoro E, Hara T, Tsurumi H, Ueda T, Yamauchi T. Association of the Geriatric 8 with treatment intensity and prognosis in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:325-335. [PMID: 34041751 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Because of the heterogeneity among older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the establishment of an easy-to-use geriatric assessment tool is an unmet need. We verified the impact of the Geriatric 8 (G8) on treatment stratification and overall survival (OS). We conducted a retrospective, multicentre analysis of older patients (≥65 years) with DLBCL. The primary endpoint was OS. The total average relative dose intensity (tARDI) was defined as the average delivered dose intensity divided by the planned dose intensity through all cycles. A total of 451 patients were diagnosed with DLBCL from 2007 to 2017, and 388 patients received standard regimens. A multivariate Cox model confirmed that the G8 was a significant predictor of OS (hazard ratio 0·88, 95% confidence interval 0·828-0·935). A Cox model with restricted cubic spline showed a linear association between the G8 and the mortality risk. The G8 had a significant impact on OS in elderly patients with DLBCL. The upper limit of tARDI for standard regimens to improve OS might be appropriate at ≥80% for patients with high G8 scores and 60% for patients with low G8 scores. However, the standard regimens should be given to all patients regardless of the G8 score to improve OS.
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- Shin Lee
- Department of Hematology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Yoshida Konoe-cho, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Fukui Red Cross Hospital, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Matsunami General Hospital, Gifu, Japan.,Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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Rampotas A, Wilson MR, Lomas O, Denny N, Leary H, Ferguson G, McKay P, Ebsworth T, Miller J, Shah N, Martinez-Calle N, Bishton M, Everden A, Tucker D, El-Hassad E, Hennessy B, Doherty D, Prideaux S, Faryal R, Hayat A, Keohane C, Marr H, Gibb A, Pocock R, Lambert J, Lacey R, Elmusharaf N, Clifford R, Eyre TA. Treatment patterns and outcomes of unfit and elderly patients with Mantle cell lymphoma unfit for standard immunochemotherapy: A UK and Ireland analysis. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:365-377. [PMID: 33959947 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) presenting in elderly, unfit patients represents a clinical challenge. Front-line 'attenuated' or low-intensity immunochemotherapy is often employed, although outcomes are relatively unexplored. We report outcomes of attenuated immunochemotherapy in 95 patients with MCL across 19 centres in the UK and Ireland considered unfit for full-dose rituximab-bendamustine or rituximab-cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone (R-CHOP). Regimens examined were rituximab-cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisolone (R-CVP) (n = 19), dose-attenuated R-CHOP (n = 22), dose attenuated rituximab-bendamustine (n = 24) and rituximab-chlorambucil (n = 30). The primary outcome was progression-free survival (PFS). The secondary outcomes included overall response, overall survival (OS) and toxicity. The median (range) age was 79 (58-89) years and 50% were aged ≥80 years. The median (range) Cumulative Illness Rating Scale-Geriatric score was 6 (0-24). The median PFS for all patients was 15 months [95% confidence interval (CI) 8·7-21·2) and median OS was 31·4 months (95% CI 19·7-43·2). By multivariable analysis (MVA), the only clinical factor associated with an inferior PFS was blastoid morphology [hazard ratio (HR) 2·90, P = 0·01). Notably, higher treatment intensity (R-CHOP/R-bendamustine composite) provided an independently superior PFS compared with R-CVP/R-chlorambucil (MVA HR 0·49, P = 0·02). Factors associated with inferior OS by MVA were Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (HR 2·14, P = 0·04), blastoid morphology (HR 4·08, P = 0·001) and progression of disease at <24 months status (HR 5·68, P < 0·001). Overall, survival after front-line dose-attenuated immunochemotherapy is unsatisfactory. Clinical trials investigating novel agents such as Bruton tyrosine kinase and B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitors in this specific clinical setting are warranted.
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- Alexandros Rampotas
- Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,Oxford University Graduate Academic School, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,Department of Haematology, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,Oxford University Graduate Academic School, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, Truro, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, Truro, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Waterford, Waterford, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Waterford, Waterford, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Cordoba R, Luminari S, Eyre TA. The use of frailty assessments in treating older adults with aggressive lymphomas. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:677-685. [PMID: 33713435 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are most commonly diagnosed among people aged 65-74 years, with a median age at diagnosis of 67 years. The percentage of NHL-related deaths is highest among people aged 75-84 years, with a median age at death of 76 years from cases between 2014 and 2018. In light of these recent data, attending physicians of patients with NHL will recognize that the majority of their patients will be of advanced age, with many suffering from a spectrum of frailties. The excess rate of death among older adults with NHL may be related to a range of different factors such as more challenging biologic features, undertreatment received due to a patient's chronology and treatment-related toxicity. The aim of this review is to provide an updated overview of the knowledge generated over recent years regarding epidemiology, prognosis and treatment options in older adults with lymphoma, focusing on Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) where the most robust evidence base is available.
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- Raul Cordoba
- Lymphoma Unit, Department of Hematology, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz University Hospital, Health Research Institute IIS-FJD, Madrid, Spain
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- Programma di Ricerca ClinicaOncoematologica, S.C. Ematologia, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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Evaluation for pharmacokinetic exposure of cytotoxic anticancer drugs in elderly patients receiving (R-)CHOP therapy. Sci Rep 2021; 11:785. [PMID: 33436910 PMCID: PMC7803984 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80706-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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(R-)miniCHOP therapy, which delivers approximately half-doses of the (R-)CHOP regimen, has shown efficacy and safety in patients who are more than 80 years old. This study aimed to compare the area under the plasma concentration–time curves (AUCs) of vincristine (VCR), doxorubicin (DXR), and cyclophosphamide (CPA) between (R-)CHOP and (R-)miniCHOP regimens. The AUCs were compared between patients aged 65–79 years receiving (R-)CHOP therapy and those aged 80 years and older receiving (R-)miniCHOP therapy. Age was not an independent variable for predicting the dose-adjusted AUCs (AUC/Ds) of cytotoxic anticancer drugs. The median AUCs of DXR and CPA were significantly smaller in the (R-)miniCHOP group than in the (R-)CHOP group (168.7 vs. 257.9 ng h/mL, P = 0.003, and 219.9 vs. 301.7 µg h/mL, P = 0.020, respectively). The median AUCs of VCR showed the same trend but the difference was not significant (24.83 vs. 34.85 ng h/mL, P = 0.135). It is possible that the AUCs of VCR, DXR, and CPA in patients aged 80 years and older receiving (R-)miniCHOP therapy may be lower than those in patients 65–79 years old receiving (R-)CHOP therapy.
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Bartlett NL. Approaches to aggressive B-cell lymphomas in less fit patients. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2020; 2020:140-147. [PMID: 33275710 PMCID: PMC7727524 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2020000099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Treating unfit patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma poses the dilemma of balancing potential cure while minimizing toxicity because of frailty and comorbidities. Age greater than 80 years and common comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus often preclude the use of full-dose anthracyclines and steroids, the backbones of standard regimens for aggressive B-cell lymphomas. Assessing patient fitness remains subjective, with no consensus on best practice or how to integrate assessment tools into decision making. Incorporation of prephase steroids for all unfit patients may markedly improve performance status with consideration of standard dose therapy, especially in patients less than age 80. Although randomized studies are lacking, current data suggest patients age ≥ 80 years are considered unfit a priori and should receive dose-reduced anthracycline regimens or anthracycline-free regimens. Severe toxicity is highest after the first cycle of chemotherapy. Dose reductions for cycle 1 in unfit patients with plans to escalate as tolerated is often an effective strategy. Unfit patients often benefit from comanagement with gerontologists, cardio-oncologists, and endocrinologists depending on age and the nature of comorbidities. Palliative therapy for patients with newly diagnosed aggressive B-cell lymphoma results in median survivals of less than 3 months, and in general, should only be considered in patients with untreatable comorbidities such as advanced dementia or refractory metastatic solid tumors. Incorporating new, potentially less toxic agents such as novel antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and bispecific antibodies into first-line therapy is an exciting future direction with potential for substantial benefit in less fit patients.
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- Nancy L Bartlett
- Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO
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Wästerlid T, Oren Gradel K, Eloranta S, Glimelius I, El-Galaly TC, Frederiksen H, Smedby KE. Clinical characteristics and outcomes among 2347 patients aged ≥85 years with major lymphoma subtypes: a Nordic Lymphoma Group study. Br J Haematol 2020; 192:551-559. [PMID: 33236363 PMCID: PMC7894517 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There is a lack of data regarding treatment and prognosis for the growing group of oldest old patients with lymphoma. Therefore, we studied 2347 patients aged ≥85 years from the Danish and Swedish lymphoma registers 2000–2016 (Denmark) and 2007–2013 (Sweden). Outcome was assessed using relative survival (RS). The 2‐year RS overall for patients with aggressive lymphomas was 38% [95% confidence interval (CI) 35–42%], of whom 845 (66%) patients received active treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, other). For aggressive lymphomas, not receiving active treatment was associated with an inferior 2‐year RS of 12% (95% CI 9–17%) compared to 49% (95% CI 45–53%) for patients who received active treatment (excess mortality rate ratio 2·84, 95% CI 2·3–3·5; P < 0·0001). For patients with indolent lymphoma, the 2‐year RS was 77% (95% CI 72–82%). Here, 383 (46%) patients received active treatment at diagnosis, but did not have better 2‐year RS (75%, 95% CI 67–81%) compared to those who did not receive active treatment (83%, 95% CI 74–89%). We conclude that outcomes for the oldest old patients with lymphoma are encouraging for several subtypes and that active treatment is associated with improved outcome amongst the oldest old patients with aggressive lymphomas, indicating that age itself should not be a contraindication to treatment.
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- Tove Wästerlid
- Department of Medicine Solna, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, OUH and Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,OPEN- Odense Patient Data Exploratory Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Unit of Oncology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Haematology, Odense University Hospital (OUH), Odense, Denmark.,Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Haematology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Kittai AS, Huang Y, Gordon M, Denlinger N, Mian A, Fitzgerald L, Bishop J, Nagle S, Stephens DM, Jaglowski S, Hill B, Danilov AV. Comorbidities Predict Inferior Survival in Patients Receiving Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy for Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma: A Multicenter Analysis. Transplant Cell Ther 2020; 27:46-52. [PMID: 33002640 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2020.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy is approved for treatment of relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Here we evaluate whether comorbidities, calculated using the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS), predict survival for these patients. A retrospective chart review was performed at 4 academic institutions. All patients who underwent leukapheresis for commercial CAR-T therapy for R/R DLBCL were included. CIRS scores were calculated at the time of leukapheresis. High comorbidity was defined as either CIRS ≥7 or the presence of severe impairment (CIRS 3/4 in ≥1 system; CIRS-3+). Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and differences in curves were detected by the log-rank test. A total of 130 patients were analyzed, 56.9% with CIRS ≥7 and 56.2% with CIRS-3+. After a median follow-up of 13 months, the median PFS was 6.7 months, and the median OS was not reached. On univariable analysis, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) was associated with inferior PFS (hazard ratio [HR], 1.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03-2.05; P = .03) and OS (HR, 1.76; 95% CI, 1.17-2.64; P = .007). Higher CIRS (CIRS ≥7 or CIRS-3+) was associated with inferior OS (HR, 2.12; 95%, CI, 1.06-4.22; P = .03) and a nonsignificant trend in worse PFS (HR, 1.45; 95% CI, .87-2.44; P = .16). In multivariable analyses, CIRS ≥7 or CIRS-3+ and ECOG PS maintained independent prognostic significance. Comorbidities as determined by CIRS and ECOG PS predict inferior survival in patients receiving CAR-T therapy for R/R DLBCL.
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- Adam S Kittai
- Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Division of Hematology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Fractures are common within 18 months following first-line R-CHOP in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Blood Adv 2020; 4:4337-4346. [PMID: 32915975 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020002553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and osteoporotic fracture are both more common in older patients. Exposure to R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone) is likely to increase the risk of fracture, but evidence is lacking to define fracture incidence in this group. Data on consecutive patients with DLBCL aged ≥70 years treated with 1 to 8 cycles of full or attenuated R-CHOP were retrospectively collected across 10 UK centers (2009-2019). Patients were followed up from starting R-CHOP for a minimum of 6 months and censored at 18 months; at last follow-up if <18 months; or at progression or death. Of 877 patients identified, 148 were excluded: 121 had progression or died before 6 months; 23 had follow-up <6 months. Across 729 remaining patients, the median age was 77 years, and 68% had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0 to 1. Eighty-one fractures occurred within 18 months of follow-up; 42 were symptomatic, including 30 requiring hospital attendance or admission. The cumulative fracture incidence was 6.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.7-8.2) at 6 months; 9.7% (95% CI, 7.8-12.1) at 12 months; and 11.4% (95% CI, 9.3-14.0) at 18 months. Multivariate analysis identified a predisposing history (osteoporosis, osteopenia, prior fracture, and rheumatoid arthritis [RhA]), DLBCL bone involvement at baseline, and receipt of prephase steroids as independent risk factors for fracture. There is a clinically relevant fracture risk and significant associated morbidity in older patients receiving R-CHOP. Careful attention to bone health is warranted in older patients receiving R-CHOP. Randomized studies are required to better define the most effective strategies to reduce fracture risk.
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Wästerlid T, Harrysson S, Andersson TM, Ekberg S, Enblad G, Andersson P, Jerkeman M, Eloranta S, Smedby KE. Outcome and determinants of failure to complete primary R-CHOP treatment for reasons other than non-response among patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Am J Hematol 2020; 95:740-748. [PMID: 32180274 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who fail to complete planned treatment with R-CHOP due to toxicity are sparsely described. We investigated the extent of failure to complete treatment (six cycles or more, or three cycles + RT for patients with stage I disease) with R-CHOP for reasons unrelated to non-response, the determinants of such failure and the outcome among these patients. Three thousand one hundred and forty nine adult DLBCL patients who started primary treatment with R-CHOP were identified through the Swedish lymphoma register 2007-2014. Of these, 147 (5%) stopped prematurely after 1-3 cycles of R-CHOP for reasons unrelated to non-response, 168 (5%) after 4-5 cycles and 2639 patients (84%) completed planned treatment. Additionally, 195 (6%) patients did not complete treatment due to non-response or death before treatment end. In a multivariable logistic regression model, age > 75 years, poor performance status, extranodal disease and Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥1 were significantly associated with failure to complete planned R-CHOP treatment for other reasons than non-response. Non-completion of treatment strongly correlated with survival. Five-year overall survival for patients who received 1-3 cycles was 26% (95% CI: 19%-33%), 49% (95% CI: 41%-57%) for 4-5 cycles and 76% (74%-77%) for patients who completed treatment. Failure to complete planned R-CHOP treatment is an important clinical issue associated with inferior survival. Old age and poor performance status most strongly predict such failure. These results indicate a need for improved treatment tailoring for patients with certain baseline demographics to improve tolerability and chance for treatment completion.
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- Tove Wästerlid
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine SolnaKarolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Department of HematologyKarolinska University Hospital Solna Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine SolnaKarolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Department of HematologyKarolinska University Hospital Solna Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine SolnaKarolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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- Department of OncologyAkademiska University Hospital Uppsala Sweden
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- Department of HematologySouth Älvsborg Hospital Borås Sweden
- Sahlgrenska AcademyGothenburg University Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oncology and Pathology, Institute of Clinical SciencesLund University Lund Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine SolnaKarolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine SolnaKarolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Department of HematologyKarolinska University Hospital Solna Sweden
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Yamamoto M, Suzuki I, Saitou K, Tsumanuma R, Okuyama S, Kumagai H, Omoto E, Satoh S, Tajima K. Impact of comorbidity and relative dose intensity on outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients treated with R-CHOP. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:2995-3002. [DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03279-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Kocher F, Mian M, Seeber A, Fiegl M, Stauder R. The Prognostic Impact of Comorbidities in Patients with De-Novo Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Treated with R-CHOP Immunochemotherapy in Curative Intent. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E1005. [PMID: 32252438 PMCID: PMC7230391 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-related factors, namely comorbidities, impact the clinical outcome of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). METHODS The prevalence and prognostic impact of comorbidities were examined using the validated scores Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation-specific Comorbidity Index (HCT-CI) in 181 patients with DLBCL at initial diagnosis before treatment with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and prednisone (R-CHOP). RESULTS Pronounced comorbidities as defined by CCI and HCT-CI scoring of ≥2 were detected in 9.9% and 28.2% of patients, respectively, and occurred more frequently at advanced age (p < 0.001). Higher CCI scoring was associated with lower complete response rate (p = 0.020). Both advanced CCI and HCT-CI were significantly associated with shortened overall survival (3-year OS: CCI ≥2 vs. 0-1, 38.9% vs. 81.3%, p < 0.001; HCT-CI ≥2 vs. 0-1, 56.9% vs. 84.9%, p < 0.001). Both comorbidity scores remained independent risk factors in the multivariate analysis (HCT-CI ≥2 HR: 2.6, p = 0.004; CCI ≥2 HR: 3.6, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the prognostic relevance of comorbidities classified by CCI and HCT-CI in patients with DLBCL undergoing curative treatment with R-CHOP. A structured evaluation of comorbidities might refine prognostication alongside currently used prognostic parameters, namely age, and should be evaluated in prospective trials.
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- Florian Kocher
- Department of Internal Medicine V (Hematology and Oncology), Innsbruck Medical University, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (F.K.); (A.S.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Hematology & CBMT, Central Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), 39100 Bolzano-Bozen, Italy;
- Riga Stradiņš University, 1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Internal Medicine V (Hematology and Oncology), Innsbruck Medical University, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (F.K.); (A.S.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine V (Hematology and Oncology), Innsbruck Medical University, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (F.K.); (A.S.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine V (Hematology and Oncology), Innsbruck Medical University, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria; (F.K.); (A.S.); (M.F.)
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Rituximab-based chemoimmunotherapy has resulted in a marked improvement in the survival of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We reflect upon the history front-line (1L) therapy and highlight advances in management. RECENT FINDINGS Since the introduction of R-CHOP, the majority of randomized studies in the front-line treatment of DLBCL have failed to show a benefit. Such studies have involved treatment intensification, adding novel agents to the R-CHOP backbone and targeting such novel agents to biologically defined subgroups. R-CHOP therefore remains standard-of-care for most but new insights into the molecular biology of these diseases, and the development of active targeted molecules offers promise for the future. Accumulating evidence in the very elderly suggests dose attenuation does not compromise survival. Intensification in primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma may avoid the need for radiotherapy, but must be balanced against the risks. PET-CT- and ctDNA-based response assessment may now enable response adapted therapy and early prognostication, improving patient selection and potentially outcomes. Novel technologies and therapies in combination with novel molecular diagnostics will likely become the standard-of-care approach for the personalized therapy of DLBCL but need to be proven in well-designed and conducted randomized trials.
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- Murali Kesavan
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, OX3 7LE UK
- University of Oxford Department of Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, OX3 7LE UK
- University of Oxford Department of Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, OX3 7LE UK
- University of Oxford Department of Oncology Clinical Trials Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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Eyre TA, Martinez-Calle N, Hildyard C, Eyre DW, Plaschkes H, Griffith J, Wolf J, Fields PA, Gunawan A, Oliver R, Booth S, McMillan A, Fox CP, Bishton M, Collins GP, Hatton CSR. Male gender is an independent predictor for worse survival and relapse in a large, consecutive cohort of elderly DLBCL patients treated with R-CHOP. Br J Haematol 2019; 186:e94-e98. [PMID: 31020646 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Toby A Eyre
- Department of Haematology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Big Data Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Great Western Hospital, Swindon, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Guys and St, Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Guys and St, Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Haematology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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