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Mariotti J, Ricci F, Giordano L, Taurino D, Sarina B, De Philippis C, Mannina D, Carlo-Stella C, Bramanti S, Santoro A. Outcome of High-Dose Chemotherapy Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma after Different Numbers of Salvage Regimens. Cells 2024; 13:118. [PMID: 38247809 PMCID: PMC10814926 DOI: 10.3390/cells13020118] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
The introduction of novel drugs (PD-1 inhibitors and/or brentuximab vedotin) into salvage regimens has improved the response rate and the outcome of patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. However, the impact of new drugs on the outcome has not been adequately investigated so far. We retrospectively analyzed 42 consecutive patients treated at our institution with high-dose chemotherapy/autologous stem cell transplantation after either one standard chemotherapy represented by BEGEV (n = 28) or >1 salvage therapy (ST) comprising novel drugs (n = 14). With a median follow-up of 24 months, the 2-year cumulative incidence of relapse was similar between the two cohorts: 26% for 1 ST and 18% for >1 ST (p = 0.822). Consistently, overall survival and progression-free survival did not differ among the two groups: 3-year overall survival was 91% and 89% (p = 0.731), respectively, and 3-year progression-free survival was 74% and 83% (p = 0.822) for only one and more than one salvage regimens, respectively. Of note, the post-transplant side effects and engraftment rates were similar between the 1 ST and >1 ST cohorts. In conclusion, consolidation with high-dose chemotherapy/autologous stem cell transplantation is a safe and curative option, even for patients achieving disease response after more than one rescue line of therapy.
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- Jacopo Mariotti
- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Biostatistic Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.R.); (D.T.); (B.S.); (C.D.P.); (D.M.); (C.C.-S.); (S.B.); (A.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072 Milan, Italy
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Xavier FD, de Farias DLC, Neto AEH, Ribeiro GN, de Araujo MAS, Carneiro TX, Baiocchi OCCG. Current perspectives on the management of refractory or relapsed classic hodgkin lymphoma in brazil: Balancing efficacy, safety, and tolerability. Oncotarget 2023; 14:977-994. [PMID: 38085126 PMCID: PMC10715043 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28541] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL), which accounts for 90-95% of all cases of Hodgkin lymphoma, is the most frequent cancer in adolescents and the most frequent lymphoma in adolescents and young adults. Despite progressive improvements over past decades and the general sensitivity of CHL to frontline chemotherapy, approximately 10-15% of patients have refractory disease that either does not respond to such therapy or progresses after an initial partial response. In patients with refractory or relapsed disease, standard treatment until recently consisted mainly of salvage chemotherapy, in many cases followed by high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem-cell transplantation. However, improved understanding of the pathobiology of CHL, coupled with the introduction of novel agents, has markedly changed the treatment landscape in the past decade. Although refractory or relapsed CHL continues to be challenging, the therapeutic landscape is undergoing profound changes brought about by novel agents, particularly brentuximab vedotin and immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss the most salient treatment options for adult patients with refractory or relapsed CHL, with a special focus on the Brazilian healthcare setting, which is constrained by inherent characteristics of this system. In the attempt to balance efficacy, safety and tolerability, practicing physicians must rely on clinical trials and on results from real-world studies, and use their own point of view and experience, as well as patient characteristics and previous therapy, to make treatment decisions for refractory or relapsed CHL.
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- Flávia Dias Xavier
- Hospital Universitário de Brasília-Universidade de Brasília/Ebserh, Brasília, DF, Brazil
- Hospital DF Star, Oncologia D’Or, Rede D’Or, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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Lynch RC, Ujjani CS, Poh C, Warren EH, Smith SD, Shadman M, Till B, Raghunathan VM, Alig S, Alizadeh AA, Gulhane A, Chen DL, Tseng Y, Coye H, Shelby M, Ottemiller S, Keo S, Verni K, Du H, Vandermeer J, Gaston A, Rasmussen H, Martin P, Marzbani E, Voutsinas J, Gopal AK. Concurrent pembrolizumab with AVD for untreated classic Hodgkin lymphoma. Blood 2023; 141:2576-2586. [PMID: 36913694 PMCID: PMC10273164 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2022019254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Concurrent administration of pembrolizumab with chemotherapy in untreated classic Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) has not been studied previously. To investigate this combination, we conducted a single-arm study of concurrent pembrolizumab with AVD (doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine; APVD) for untreated CHL. We enrolled 30 patients and met the primary safety end point with no observed significant treatment delays in the first 2 cycles. Twelve patients experienced grade 3 or 4 nonhematologic adverse events (AEs), most commonly febrile neutropenia and infection/sepsis. Grade 3 or 4 immune-related AEs, including alanine aminotransferase elevation and aspartate aminotransferase elevation were observed in 3 patients. One patient experienced an episode of grade 2 colitis and arthritis. Six patients missed at least 1 dose of pembrolizumab because of AEs, primarily grade 2 or higher transaminitis. Among 29 response-evaluable patients, the best overall response rate was 100% and the complete response rate was 90%. With a median follow-up of 2.1 years, the 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival were 97% and 100%, respectively. To date, no patient who has withheld or discontinued pembrolizumab because of toxicity has progressed. Clearance of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) was associated with superior PFS when measured after cycle 2 and at the end of treatment (EOT). None of the 4 patients with persistent uptake by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) at EOT yet negative ctDNA have relapsed to date. Concurrent APVD shows promising safety and efficacy but may yield spurious PET findings in some patients. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT03331341.
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- Ryan C. Lynch
- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
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Shah H, Jang H, Kim S, Halwani AS. A comprehensive SEER registry analysis of elderly patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma based on treatment era and race. Br J Haematol 2023; 200:579-586. [PMID: 36400571 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We conducted a Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER-18) registry analysis of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) patients more than 60 years old and compared outcomes of those diagnosed between 2006 and 2010 (cohort 1) to those identified between 2011 and 2015 (cohort 2) based on treatment era and race. Cohort 1 had a median overall survival (OS) of 4 years and cohort 2 had a median OS of 4.75 years [hazard ratio (HR): 0.92 (0.85-1.00); p = 0.052]. Non-Hispanic blacks (NHBs) had a similar 5-year OS compared to non-Hispanic whites (NHWs) of 48.6% vs. 50.2% (HR: 0.95 [0.79-1.15]; p > 0.99); on the contrary, Hispanics had worse 5-year OS of 41.8% vs. 48.6% (HR: 1.24 [1.09-1.41]; p < 0.001). NHW was the only race that had improvement in 5-year OS in 2011-2015 compared to 2006-2010 (51% vs. 46.5%, p = 0.002). In the multivariable analysis, older age, male gender, stage III-IV, unmarried status, Hispanic race, lack of chemotherapy, and diagnosis in 2006-2010 were associated with worse OS. Lymphoma was the most common cause of death in 60% of patients. In conclusion, elderly cHL patients diagnosed after 2010 had improved OS by nine months that was most prevalent in NHWs, and disparity in OS existed between NHWs and Hispanics throughout the study period.
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- Harsh Shah
- University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, USA.,Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Nisbett AR, Yang X, Squires P, Gautam S, Desai K, Raut M, Nahar A. Treatment patterns and clinical outcomes among patients with relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin's lymphoma. Future Oncol 2022; 18:3623-3636. [PMID: 36200907 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2022-0465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Aim: Limited real-world data exist on treatment patterns and clinical outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) classical Hodgkin's lymphoma (cHL). Methods: This study used the ConcertAI Oncology Dataset to assess treatment patterns, real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS), and real-world overall survival (rwOS) in adults with R/R cHL diagnosed from 2000 to 2019. Results: Among 226 (79%) treated patients, there was substantial treatment heterogeneity. Median rwPFS was 21.0 months in the second line (2L) of therapy. Median rwOS was 146.7 months in 2L and decreased to 40.6 months in the fifth line. Conclusion: Patients were exposed to a myriad of treatments in the R/R setting. These data support a relation between rwPFS and rwOS and highlight the need for effective therapeutic options.
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- Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- ConcertAI, 6555 Quince, Suite 400, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Merck & Co., Inc., 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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Ishitsuka K, Yokoyama Y, Baba N, Matsuoka R, Sakamoto N, Sakamoto T, Kusakabe M, Kato T, Kurita N, Nishikii H, Sakata-Yanagimoto M, Obara N, Hasegawa Y, Chiba S. Administration of brentuximab vedotin to a Hodgkin lymphoma patient with liver dysfunction due to vanishing bile duct syndrome resulting in a partial response without any severe adverse events. J Clin Exp Hematop 2022; 62:154-157. [PMID: 35831099 PMCID: PMC9635035 DOI: 10.3960/jslrt.21035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) is a rare hepatic disorder which leads to liver failure as a result of progressive destruction of the intrahepatic bile ducts. There are no treatment modalities for VBDS itself and severe hepatic dysfunction restricts the treatment of underlying diseases. We safely treated a case of classic Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) with VBDS using brentuximab vedotin (BV). The patient was treated with 5 cycles of reduced BV and a partial metabolic response was obtained. Moreover, a standard dose of BV for another 5 cycles was accomplished with minimal adverse events. Our experience indicates that BV could be a treatment option for classic HL with VBDS.
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- Kantaro Ishitsuka
- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, University of Tsukuba Hospital, Tsukuba, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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The outcome of patients with Hodgkin lymphoma and early relapse after autologous stem cell transplant has improved in recent years. Leukemia 2022; 36:1646-1653. [PMID: 35414657 DOI: 10.1038/s41375-022-01563-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients who relapse after autologous-stem-cell- transplantation (auto-SCT) have traditionally had a poor prognosis. We analyzed 1781 adult HL patients who relapsed between 2006 and 2017 after a first auto-SCT. The 4-year overall survival (OS) after relapse continuously increased from 32% for patients relapsing in 2006-2008, to 63% for patients relapsing in 2015-2017 (p = 0.001). The improvement over time was predominantly noted in patients who had an early relapse (within 12 months) after auto-SCT (p = 0.01). On multivariate analysis, patients who relapsed in more recent years and those with a longer interval from transplant to relapse had a better OS, whereas increasing age, poor performance status, bulky disease, extranodal disease and presence of B symptoms at relapse were associated with a worse OS. Brentuximab vedotin (BV), checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) and second transplant (SCT2; 86% allogeneic) were used in 233, 91 and 330 patients respectively. The 4-year OS from BV, CPI, and SCT2 use was 55%, 48% and 55% respectively. In conclusion, the outcome after post-transplant relapse has improved significantly in recent years, particularly in the case of early relapse. These large-scale real-world data can serve as benchmark for future studies in this setting.
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Hoppe RT, Advani RH, Ai WZ, Ambinder RF, Armand P, Bello CM, Benitez CM, Chen W, Dabaja B, Daly ME, Gordon LI, Hansen N, Herrera AF, Hochberg EP, Johnston PB, Kaminski MS, Kelsey CR, Kenkre VP, Khan N, Lynch RC, Maddocks K, McConathy J, Metzger M, Morgan D, Mulroney C, Pullarkat ST, Rabinovitch R, Rosenspire KC, Seropian S, Tao R, Torka P, Winter JN, Yahalom J, Yang JC, Burns JL, Campbell M, Sundar H. NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Hodgkin Lymphoma, Version 2.2022. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2022; 20:322-334. [PMID: 35390768 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2022.0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon malignancy of B-cell origin. Classical HL (cHL) and nodular lymphocyte-predominant HL are the 2 main types of HL. The cure rates for HL have increased so markedly with the advent of modern treatment options that overriding treatment considerations often relate to long-term toxicity. These NCCN Guidelines Insights discuss the recent updates to the NCCN Guidelines for HL focusing on (1) radiation therapy dose constraints in the management of patients with HL, and (2) the management of advanced-stage and relapsed or refractory cHL.
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/University of Washington
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine; and
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Vinti L, Pagliara D, Buffardi S, Di Ruscio V, Stocchi F, Mariggiò E, Parasole R, Di Matteo A, Petruzziello F, Paganelli V, De Vito R, Del Bufalo F, Strocchio L, Locatelli F. Brentuximab vedotin in combination with bendamustine in pediatric patients or young adults with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2022; 69:e29557. [PMID: 35107876 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Although children and young adults with Hodgkin's lymphoma usually have a favorable prognosis, patients with primary refractory disease and some subsets of relapsed patients still have a dismal outcome. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) in combination with bendamustine may represent a suitable salvage therapy; data on 32 patients aged less than 25 years were retrospectively analyzed. Patients received up to six cycles of treatment of BV 1.8 mg/kg on day 1 and bendamustine 90-120 mg/m2 on days 2 and 3. At the end of treatment, the overall response rate was 81%. The 3-year overall and progression-free survivals are 78.1% and 67%, respectively.
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- Luciana Vinti
- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Santobono Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Santobono Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Santobono Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Santobono Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.,Department of Pediatrics, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Schwarting R, Behling E, Allen A, Arguello-Guerra V, Budak-Alpdogan T. CD30+ Lymphoproliferative Disorders as Potential Candidates for CD30-Targeted Therapies. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2022; 146:415-432. [PMID: 35299246 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0338-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT.— In the early 1980s, a monoclonal antibody termed Ki-1 was developed against a cell line derived from a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma. This antibody detected a limited number of benign activated lymphocytes in lymphoid tissue, whereas in Hodgkin lymphoma it appeared to be nearly specific for Reed-Sternberg cells and their mononuclear variants. Subsequent studies showed that Ki-1 expression defined a new type of lymphoma that was later designated anaplastic large cell lymphoma with or without anaplastic large cell kinase expression/translocation. In the past 30 years, numerous new lymphoma entities have been defined, many of which are variably positive for CD30. Many virally transformed lymphoproliferative disorders are also frequently positive for CD30. OBJECTIVE.— To illustrate the broad spectrum of CD30+ hematologic malignancies and to provide an update of CD30-targeted therapies. DATA SOURCES.— Personal experiences and published works in PubMed. CONCLUSIONS.— Because of its low expression in normal tissue, CD30 was studied as a therapeutic target for many years. However, the first functional humanized antibody against CD30 was developed only about 10 years ago. Brentuximab vedotin is a humanized anti-CD30 antibody linked to a cytotoxin, and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2012 for treating refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Since then, the list of Food and Drug Administration-approved CD30-targeted hematologic malignancies has grown. Recently, the therapies using tumor antigen-specific chimeric antigen receptor T cells targeting CD30 have incited a great deal of enthusiasm and are studied in clinical trials.
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- Roland Schwarting
- From the Department of Pathology, Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey (Schwarting, Behling, Allen, Arguello-Guerra)
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- From the Department of Pathology, Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey (Schwarting, Behling, Allen, Arguello-Guerra)
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- From the Department of Pathology, Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey (Schwarting, Behling, Allen, Arguello-Guerra)
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- From the Department of Pathology, Cooper University Hospital and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey (Schwarting, Behling, Allen, Arguello-Guerra)
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- MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Department of Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey (Budak-Alpdogan)
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El Cheikh J, Amhaz G, Zahreddine A, Dalle IA, Bazarbachi A. The efficacy and safety of BV-ICE salvage therapy for relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. A single centre. Curr Res Transl Med 2022; 70:103339. [PMID: 35339033 DOI: 10.1016/j.retram.2022.103339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Jean El Cheikh
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Nursing, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Smith CM, Friedman DL. Advances in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Including the Patient's Voice. Front Oncol 2022; 12:855725. [PMID: 35280764 PMCID: PMC8914051 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.855725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Since the initial treatment with radiation therapy in the 1950s, the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma has continued to evolve, balancing cure and toxicity. This approach has resulted in low rates of relapse and death and fewer short and late toxicities from the treatments used in pursuit of cure. To achieve this balance, the field has continued to progress into an exciting era where the advent of more targeted therapies such as brentuximab vedotin, immunotherapies such as PD-1 inhibitors, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) targeted at CD30 are changing the landscape. As in the past, cooperative group and international collaborations are key to continuing to drive the science forward. Increased focus on patient-reported outcomes can further contribute to the goal of improved outcomes by examining the impact on the individual patient in the acute phase of therapy and on long-term implications for survivors. The goals of this review are to summarize recent and current clinical trials including reduction or elimination of radiation, immunotherapies and biologically-targeted agents, and discuss the use of patient-reported outcomes to help discern directions for new therapeutic regimens and more individualized evaluation of the balance of cure and toxicity.
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- Christine Moore Smith
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States.,Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States.,Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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He R, Lao Y, Yu W, Zhang X, Jiang M, Zhu C. Progress in the Application of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Based Immunotherapy for Targeting Different Types of Colorectal Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:764618. [PMID: 34888243 PMCID: PMC8648667 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.764618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC), a common malignant disease, has the second highest mortality rate among all cancer types. Due to the diversity and heterogeneity of CRC, few effective treatment strategies have been developed in recent years, except for surgical resection. As immunotherapy has become a revolutionary treatment after surgery, along with chemoradiotherapy and targeted therapy, numerous basic research studies and clinical trials have been conducted on CRC. Therefore, immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy has become the main anti-CRC immunotherapy method used at present. With the rapid development of biotechnology and cell research, an increasing number of monotherapy or combination therapy strategies using ICIs for CRC have been designed in recent years. Methods to classify and review ICI strategies for different types of CRC to better guide treatment are continuously investigated. However, the identification of why the ICIs would be more effective in targeting particular subtypes of CRC such as high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) is more important because of the different immune backgrounds in patients. This review intends to classify different subtypes of CRC and summarizes the basic and clinical studies on ICIs for each subtype of CRC currently available. In addition, we also attempt to briefly discuss the progress in immunotherapy methods other than ICI therapy, such as chemoimmunotherapy strategy, chimeric antigen receptor-modified T (CAR-T) cells, or immunotherapy based on oncolytic viruses. Finally, we provide a perspective on the development of immunotherapy in the treatment of CRC and attempt to propose a new systematic classification of CRC based on immunological strategies, which may improve guidance for the selection of immunotherapy strategies for different subtypes of CRC in the future.
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- Rui He
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai International Medical Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Shah H, Jang H, Singh P, Kosti J, Kin A, Alavi A, Ratanatharathorn V, Ayash L, Uberti J, Ramchandren R, Kim S, Deol A. Improved post-ASCT survival of relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma patients in the era of novel agents. Leuk Lymphoma 2021; 63:813-820. [PMID: 34781825 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2021.2002322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Utilization of novel agents such as brentuximab vedotin (BV) and check-point inhibitors (CI) has increased in patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL). We conducted a retrospective study of 209 patients who had ASCT for r/r cHL at our institution and compared outcomes of those who had ASCT from 2010-2018 (cohort 2, n = 110) with those who had ASCT between 2000 and 2009 (cohort 1, n = 99). The median OS was 7.6 years for cohort 1 [HR 2.08; 95% CI 1.14-3.80; p = 0.017] and not reached for cohort 2; with 4-year improved OS difference of 15% (80% vs 65%) in cohort 2 vs cohort 1. The median PFS of cohort 1 was 30 months vs 39 months for cohort 2[HR 1.24; 95% CI 0.82-1.88; p = 0.3]. This study highlights improved OS of r/r cHL patients who have received ASCT in the novel agent era due to the exposure to agents such as BV and CIs.
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- Harsh Shah
- Huntsman Cancer Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Moretti M, Liberati AM, Rigacci L, Puccini B, Pulsoni A, Gini G, Galieni P, Fabbri A, Cantonetti M, Pavone V, Bolis S, Botto B, Renzi D, Falchi L. Brentuximab Vedotin and Bendamustine Produce Long-Term Clinical Benefit in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Multicenter Real-Life Experience. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2021; 22:198-204. [PMID: 34690088 PMCID: PMC9531864 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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In the real-life setting, the combination of brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine was well tolerated and produced an ORR of 75%, CR 50% and a median PFS of 26 months. A significant proportion of heavily pretreated cHL patients may be cured with this approach.
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant, AziendaOspedalieraSan Camillo Forlanini Roma
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- Hematology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Firenze
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Roma
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- HematologyDepartment, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona Politecnica delle Marche
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit, Ospedale C. e G. Mazzoni Ascoli Piceno
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese
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- Onco-Hematology Department, Policlinico Ospedaliero Universitario "Tor Vergata" Roma
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Azienda Ospedaliera Cardinale G. Panico Tricase
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- Hematology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo Monza
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- Hematology Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza Torino
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- Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena Roma
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- Lymphoma service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.
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Lynch RC, Cassaday RD, Smith SD, Fromm JR, Cowan AJ, Warren EH, Shadman MS, Shustov A, Till BG, Ujjani CS, Libby EN, Philip M, Coye H, Martino CN, Bhark SL, Morris K, Rasmussen H, Behnia S, Voutsinas J, Gopal AK. Dose-dense brentuximab vedotin plus ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide for second-line treatment of relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma: a single centre, phase 1/2 study. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2021; 8:e562-e571. [PMID: 34329577 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(21)00170-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma could be treated with multiagent salvage chemotherapy followed by autologous haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. The aim of this study is to establish the safety and activity of dose-dense brentuximab vedotin combined with ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide (BV-ICE) chemotherapy in second-line treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. METHODS We conducted a single-arm, open-label, phase 1/2 study of dose-dense BV-ICE at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA). Eligibility criteria were age 18 years or older; diagnosis of first relapse, primary refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma after one previous line of therapy; measurable disease of at least 1 cm in the longest axis, CT of chest, abdomen, and pelvis with PET within the past 28 days; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-1; and adequate organ function. A 3 + 3 dose escalation study was done for the phase 1 part of the trial to establish the maximum tolerated dose to be used for the phase 2 study. Brentuximab vedotin was delivered on days 1 and 8 at either 1·2 mg/kg (dose level 1) or 1·5 mg/kg (dose level 2) intravenously (capped at 150 mg) with standard dosing of ICE on days 1-3 (ifosfamide 5 g/m2 plus mesna 5 g/m2 intravenously over 24 h on day 2, carboplatin area under the curve 5 on day 2 in one intravenous injection, and etoposide 100 mg/m2 on days 1-3 in one intravenous injection per day) for two 21-day cycles. The primary endpoint was to establish the recommended phase 2 dose (phase 1 part) and complete response rate after two cycles, with a prespecified target of 78% (phase 2 part). Safety analysis was done in all enrolled participants and the primary activity analysis was done in all patients with evaluable response data. This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02227199); enrolment and study treatment are complete. FINDINGS Between Oct 16, 2014, and Feb 10, 2020, we enrolled 45 patients with a median age of 31 years (IQR 28-45). The recommended phase 2 dose of brentuximab vedotin was established to be 1·5 mg/kg. After a median follow-up of 3·1 years (IQR 1·7-4·1), 32 (74%; 95% CI 58·8-86·5) of 43 evaluable patients had complete responses after two cycles of treatment. Grade 3-4 haematological toxic effects were common, including neutropenia (33 [73%]), anaemia (six [13%]), and thrombocytopenia (36 [80%]). The most common grade 3-4 non-haematological toxic effects were febrile neutropenia (four [9%]), sepsis (six [13%]), increased alanine aminotransferase (five [11%]), hyperglycaemia (three [7%]), pulmonary embolism (two [4%]), and increased aspartate aminotransferase (two [4%]). There was one (2%) on-treatment death due to multisystem organ failure that was considered treatment related. Serious adverse events occurred in 13 (29%) patients. INTERPRETATION Our data suggest that dose-dense BV-ICE is a rapidly administered and active salvage regimen for patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma despite a complete response in this trial lower than the prespecified phase 2 target. Although cross-trial comparisons should be made with caution, activity results seem to be similar to previously presented brentuximab vedotin chemotherapy salvage combinations delivered over much longer durations and can be considered in young (<60 years), transplantation-eligible patients for second-line therapy. FUNDING Seagen, Lymphoma Research Foundation, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, and generous philanthropic donations to the University of Washington from numerous individuals and families in support of lymphoma research.
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- Ryan C Lynch
- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Hashmi H, Darwin A, Nishihori T. Therapeutic roles of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) in relapsed/refractory lymphomas. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2021; 16:21-34. [PMID: 36634275 DOI: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2021.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Relapsed or refractory lymphoma is commonly treated with combination chemoimmunotherapy and cellular immunotherapy. Modest response rates and associated toxicities are obstacles to achieving durable remission using traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy, especially in frail patients with advanced disease. Antibody drug conjugates represent a new class of novel targeted agents with significant improvement in therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of lymphomas. Several of these agents, which offer improved targeting, greater potency, and better therapeutic index over traditional chemotherapy, are changing the treatment landscape for lymphomas and other hematological malignancies. Despite the therapeutic potential of these agents, the delivery and release of cytotoxic agents to malignant cells through the combination of a monoclonal antibody, payload, and linker represents a complex design challenge. This article reviews the clinical data on currently available antibody drug conjugates and the ongoing development of novel antibody drug conjugates. Antibody drug conjugates constitute an important armamentarium for treatment of lymphomas and their evolving roles in the treatment spectrum are discussed.
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- Hamza Hashmi
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
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- University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, United States
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- Department of Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy (BMT CI), Moffitt Cancer Center, United States
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Kedmi M, Khaustov P, Ribakovsy E, Benjamini O, Avigdor A. Outcomes Related to FDG-PET-CT Response in Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma Treated With Brentuximab-Vedotin at Relapse or Consolidation. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2021; 21:e929-e937. [PMID: 34366266 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Brentuximab-vedotin (BV) monotherapy has shown high efficacy in heavily pre-treated patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) after high-dose chemotherapy or autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of treatment with BV of HL patients and examined the predictive ability of PET-CT for response in this setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS Records of 49 HL patients (median age, 39 years, 55% male) treated with BV for relapse (71.4%) or consolidation (28.6%) post-ASCT were analyzed. Patients who did not reach complete response (CR) on PET/CT after 4 cycles (non-responders) discontinued BV and received the next treatment line. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were compared between responders and non-responders. RESULTS After a median follow-up of 19.1 months, all consolidation patients were alive and none progressed. Median OS in 23 relapsed patients that did not achieve CR after 4 cycles and continued to the next treatment was 55.0 months, while all those in CR (n = 24) were alive (P = .0120). No statistically significant differences in OS were observed between responders and non-responders with relapsed HL (P = .1072). Median PFS evaluated after 4 BV cycles was significantly longer in responders compared to non-responders (47.9 vs. 1.5 months, P < .0001). Neuropathy and neutropenia were the main toxicities observed. CONCLUSIONS HL patients treated with BV for relapse or consolidation who achieved CR by PET-CT after 4 cycles showed improved PFS and OS compared to non-responders. Non-responders treated for relapsed HL who proceeded to the next treatment line demonstrated comparable OS to responders.
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- Meirav Kedmi
- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv university, Tel-Aviv, Israel; The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
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- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv university, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv university, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Popovic LS, Matovina-Brko G, Popovic M, Popovic M, Cvetanovic A, Nikolic I, Kukic B, Petrovic D. Immunotherapy in the treatment of lymphoma. World J Stem Cells 2021; 13:503-520. [PMID: 34249225 PMCID: PMC8246244 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v13.i6.503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, especially diffuse large B-cell lymphoma as well as relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphomas are hard-to-treat diseases. Patients who do not respond to initial therapy or experience relapse are treated with salvage regimens, and if eligible for aggressive therapy, treatment is continued with high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. Current therapy options can cure substantial numbers of patients, however for some it is still an uncurable disease. Numerous new drugs and cell therapies are being investigated for the treatment of relapsed or refractory lymphomas. Different types of immunotherapy options have shown promising results, and some have already become the standard of care. Here, we review immunotherapy options for the treatment of lymphoma and discuss the results, positions, practical aspects, and future directions of different drugs and cellular therapies for the treatment of this disease.
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- Lazar S Popovic
- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Nephrology and Clinical Immunology, Clinical Center of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Clinical Center of Nis, University of Nis, Nis 18000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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- Department for Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia
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Sheikh S, Kuruvilla J. Addressing an Unmet Need in Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 17:74-76. [PMID: 33567242 DOI: 10.1200/op.20.01029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Semira Sheikh
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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ABVD followed by BV consolidation in risk-stratified patients with limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Blood Adv 2021; 4:2548-2555. [PMID: 32516414 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Approximately 90% of limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients are projected to be cured with standard therapy, but many do not live their expected life span because of late treatment-related complications. New treatment paradigms are needed to reduce the use of radiation therapy (RT) as well as conventional chemotherapy drugs while improving upon current standard-of-care survival outcomes. In this phase 2 multicenter study, patients with non-bulky limited-stage HL received doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) followed by brentuximab vedotin (BV) consolidation. Forty-one patients were enrolled, and patient characteristics included median age of 29 years (range, 19 to 67 years), 58% were female, 45% had unfavorable disease, and 98% had stage II disease. Based on positron emission tomography (PET)-based risk stratification, patients received 2 to 6 cycles of ABVD followed by 6 cycles of BV. After ABVD followed by BV, 95% of evaluable patients (37 out of 39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 83%-99%) achieved PET-negative status. In the intent-to-treat patient population, the estimated 3-year progression-free survival (PFS) rate was 92%, and the overall survival (OS) rate was 97%, with a median follow-up of 47 months. All 37 patients who achieved negative PET status after BV consolidation effectively avoided RT and remain in remission with estimated 3-year PFS and OS rates of 100%. In conclusion, BV demonstrates encouraging clinical activity when it follows ABVD therapy in limited-stage HL. Early incorporation of BV may reduce the use of RT as well as conventional chemotherapy drugs while achieving favorable survival outcomes in risk-stratified patients with non-bulky limited-stage HL. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT01578967.
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Lo AC, Dieckmann K, Pelz T, Gallop-Evans E, Engenhart-Cabillic R, Vordermark D, Kelly KM, Schwartz CL, Constine LS, Roberts K, Hodgson D. Pediatric classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68 Suppl 2:e28562. [PMID: 33818890 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Over the past century, classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) has been transformed from a uniformly fatal disease to one of the most curable cancers. Given the high cure rate, a major focus of classical HL management is reducing the use of radiation therapy (RT) and chemotherapy agents such as procarbazine and doxorubicin to minimize long-term toxicities. In both North America and Europe, an important philosophy in the management of classical HL is to guide the intensity of treatment according to the risk category of the disease. The main factors used for risk classification are tumor stage, bulk of disease, and the presence of B symptoms. Response to chemotherapy is an important factor guiding the utilization of RT in ongoing Children's Oncology Group (COG) and European Network Pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma (EuroNet-PHL) trials. Both trial groups have transitioned to reduced RT volumes that target the highest risk sites using highly conformal techniques, along with standard or intensified chemotherapy regimens to improve outcomes in higher risk patients. However, given the potential acute toxicities of intensified chemotherapy, immunoregulatory drugs are being investigated in upcoming trials. The purpose of this review is to summarize current approaches to treating pediatric classical HL according to the COG and EuroNet-PHL.
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- Andrea C Lo
- Radiation Oncology, British Columbia Cancer and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiotherapy Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, New York
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Radiation Oncology and Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Radiation Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Center and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Luttwak E, Gurevich-Shapiro A, Azem F, Lishner M, Klieger C, Herishanu Y, Perry C, Avivi I. Novel agents for the treatment of lymphomas during pregnancy: A comprehensive literature review. Blood Rev 2021; 49:100831. [PMID: 33931297 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2021.100831] [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: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lymphoproliferative diseases occurring during pregnancy present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges aiming to achieve maternal cure without impairing fetal health, growth, and survival. These goals are further complicated by the fast-paced emergence of novel therapies and their introduction as standard of care, even in newly diagnosed patients. Due to the rarity of hematological malignancies in pregnancy and the exclusion of pregnancy in almost all clinical trials, available data on the fetal effects of novel drugs are limited to animal models and case reports. The current review addresses the entire multidisciplinary team involved in treating pregnant patients with lymphoproliferative diseases. We describe novel agents according to their mechanism of action, and summarize our knowledge of their effects during the gestational period, particularly those associated with fetotoxicity. Therapeutic dilemmas associated with the employment of these new agents are also discussed.
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- E Luttwak
- Division of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Division of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Department of Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Research Institue, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Brentuximab vedotin in combination with nivolumab in relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma: 3-year study results. Blood 2021; 138:427-438. [PMID: 33827139 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020009178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This phase 1-2 study evaluated brentuximab vedotin (BV) combined with nivolumab (Nivo) as first salvage therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma. In parts 1 and 2, patients received staggered dosing of BV and Nivo in cycle 1, followed by same-day dosing in cycles 2-4. In part 3, both study drugs were dosed same day for all 4 cycles. At end of study treatment, patients could undergo autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) per investigator discretion. The objective response rate (N=91) was 85%, with 67% achieving a complete response. At a median follow-up of 34.3 months, the estimated progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 3 years was 77% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 65% to 86%) and 91% (95% CI, 79% to 96%) for patients undergoing ASCT directly after study treatment. Overall survival at 3 years was 93% (95% CI, 85% to 97%). The most common adverse events (AEs) prior to ASCT were nausea (52%) and infusion-related reactions (43%), all grade 1 or 2. A total of 16 patients (18%) had immune-related AEs that required systemic corticosteroid treatment. Peripheral blood immune signatures were consistent with an activated T-cell response. Median gene expression of CD30 in tumors was higher in patients who responded compared with those who did not. Longer-term follow up of BV and Nivo as a first salvage regimen shows durable efficacy and impressive PFS, especially in patients who proceeded directly to transplant, without additional toxicity concerns.
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Gibb A, Pirrie SJ, Linton K, Warbey V, Paterson K, Davies AJ, Collins GP, Menne T, McKay P, Fields PA, Miall FM, Nagy E, Wheatley K, Reed R, Baricevic-Jones I, Barrington S, Radford J. Results of a UK National Cancer Research Institute Phase II study of brentuximab vedotin using a response-adapted design in the first-line treatment of patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma unsuitable for chemotherapy due to age, frailty or comorbidity (BREVITY). Br J Haematol 2021; 193:63-71. [PMID: 32926420 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Standard treatment for classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is poorly tolerated in older patients and results disappointing. We assessed safety and efficacy of brentuximab vedotin (BV), in previously untreated patients with cHL unfit for standard treatment due to age, frailty or comorbidity. The primary outcome was complete metabolic response (CMR) by positron emission tomography/computed tomography after four BV cycles (PET4). The secondary outcomes included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and toxicity. In all, 35 patients with a median age of 77 years and median total Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G) score of 6 were evaluable for toxicity and 31 for response. A median of four cycles were given (range one-16). In all, 14 patients required dose reduction due to toxicity and 11 patients stopped treatment due to adverse events (AEs). A total of 716 AEs were reported, of which 626 (88%) were Grade 1/2 and 27 (77%) patients had at least one AE Grade ≥3. At PET4, CMR was 25·8% [95% confidence interval (CI) 13·7-42.2%] and objective response rate 83·9% (95% CI 63·7-90·8%). Median PFS was 7·3 months (95% CI 5·2-9·0), and OS 19·5 months. Our results suggest that BV monotherapy is tolerable but suboptimal in the front-line therapy of elderly or comorbid patients with cHL. Combining BV with other agents may be more effective. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02567851.
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- Adam Gibb
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- University of Manchester, Manchester, 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, King's Health Partners, London, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Centre, Cancer Sciences Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Stoller Biomarker Discovery Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, 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, King's Health Partners, London, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Manchester Clinical Research Facility, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
- University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Al-Hadidi SA, Lee HJ. Checkpoint Inhibition Therapy in Transplant-Ineligible Relapsed or Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 17:64-71. [PMID: 33434064 PMCID: PMC8258137 DOI: 10.1200/op.20.00771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab are principal treatment options for relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin lymphoma. In patients who decline autologous stem-cell transplantation or who are unsuited for high-dose chemotherapy and subsequent autologous stem-cell transplantation because of comorbidities, the use of checkpoint inhibitors may improve overall survival and have a manageable side effect profile. This clinical review provides an evidence-based summary to guide practicing oncologists in the use of checkpoint inhibitors in relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin lymphoma and includes checkpoint inhibitor efficacy and adverse effect profiles. We highlight the use of checkpoint inhibitors in the management of relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin lymphoma in patients who are ineligible for an autologous stem-cell transplant with the goal of improving disease control while limiting adverse events.
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- Samer A. Al-Hadidi
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Neelapu SS, Adkins S, Ansell SM, Brody J, Cairo MS, Friedberg JW, Kline JP, Levy R, Porter DL, van Besien K, Werner M, Bishop MR. Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of lymphoma. J Immunother Cancer 2020; 8:e001235. [PMID: 33361336 PMCID: PMC7768967 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2020-001235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The recent development and clinical implementation of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma have improved patient outcomes across subgroups. The rapid introduction of immunotherapeutic agents into the clinic, however, has presented significant questions regarding optimal treatment scheduling around existing chemotherapy/radiation options, as well as a need for improved understanding of how to properly manage patients and recognize toxicities. To address these challenges, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) convened a panel of experts in lymphoma to develop a clinical practice guideline for the education of healthcare professionals on various aspects of immunotherapeutic treatment. The panel discussed subjects including treatment scheduling, immune-related adverse events (irAEs), and the integration of immunotherapy and stem cell transplant to form recommendations to guide healthcare professionals treating patients with lymphoma.
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- Sattva S Neelapu
- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Hematology and Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and Cell Biology, New York Medical College At Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology-Oncology Division, Wilmot Cancer Institute University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Cell Therapy and Transplant and Division of Hematology Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Greenbaum U, Kebriaei P, Srour SA, Olson A, Bashir Q, Neelapu SS, Rezvani K, Shpall EJ. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy toxicities. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 87:2414-2424. [PMID: 32463929 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cancer immunotherapy has greatly advanced in recent years, with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells emerging as an innovative technology that harnesses the immune system to fight malignant diseases. These genetically engineered T-cells have shown encouraging results for B-cell lymphoid malignancies and are now being explored for other cancer types. However, this novel adoptive cell therapy is associated with a new spectrum of immune-mediated adverse events and toxicities. As CAR T cells recognize and engage tumour cells, cytokines are secreted and activate other immune cells, frequently leading to rapid development of cytokine release syndrome, which can result in acute deterioration of the patient's clinical condition. In many patients, cytokine release syndrome is mild and easy to manage, but others experience persistent fevers accompanied by hypotension and hypoxia, which require management with immune-modulatory agents. Another deleterious effect of cytokines released by effector cells is immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome. This syndrome, caused by a disruption of the blood-brain barrier as a consequence of the immune process, can result in rapid deterioration in cognitive function. This is often associated with subtle changes in handwriting, often progressing to loss of memory and concentration and reduced ability to name objects or follow commands. In some cases, the neurological state is further compromised by seizures and in rare instances with fulminant life-threatening cerebral oedema. In this review, we discuss these toxicities, as well as other CAR T-cell-related immune phenomenon, and address their clinical manifestations, grading, and management options.
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- Uri Greenbaum
- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Pinczés LI, Szabó R, Illés Á, Földeák D, Piukovics K, Szomor Á, Gopcsa L, Miltényi Z. Real-world efficacy of brentuximab vedotin plus bendamustine as a bridge to autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in primary refractory or relapsed classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Ann Hematol 2020; 99:2385-2392. [PMID: 32748163 PMCID: PMC7481161 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-020-04204-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Up to 30% of patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) are not responsive to frontline therapy or relapse after primary treatment. In these cases, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) is the standard of care. The combination of brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine (BV + B) is an effective salvage regimen in this challenging subpopulation. This nationwide multicenter study investigated the real-world efficacy and safety of the BV + B regimen as a bridge to AHSCT in patients with primary refractory or relapsed cHL. A total of 41 cHL patients underwent AHSCT after receiving at least 1 cycle of BV + B (with brentuximab vedotin given at 1.8 mg/kg on day 1 and bendamustine at 90 mg/m2 on days 1-2 every 4 weeks). After a median of 3 (1-6) cycles of BV + B, the objective response rate was 78%, with 29 (70.7%) patients achieving complete remission. Twelve (29.3%) patients relapsed after AHSCT, 2 (4.9%) of them died, while 2 (4.9%) patients are lost to follow-up. After a median of 17 months of follow-up, the estimated 2-year overall- and progression-free survival after AHSCT was 93 and 62%, respectively. Features of advanced disease at recurrence (p = 0.038) and the presence of stage IV cHL at relapse (p = 0.024) are strong predictor markers of unfavorable outcomes. Twenty-four (58.5%) patients experienced adverse events of any grade, while no grade IV toxicities were reported. BV + B is an effective salvage option with a manageable toxicity profile in cHL. The real-world safety and efficacy of this combination are similar to the observations made on the study population.
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- László Imre Pinczés
- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Central Hospital of Southern Pest National Institute of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, Budapest, Hungary
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary.
- Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
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Abstract
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a B cell lymphoma characterized by few malignant cells and numerous immune effector cells in the tumour microenvironment. The incidence of HL is highest in adolescents and young adults, although HL can affect elderly individuals. Diagnosis is based on histological and immunohistochemical analyses of tissue from a lymph node biopsy; the tissue morphology and antigen expression profile enable classification into one of the four types of classic HL (nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity, lymphocyte-depleted or lymphocyte-rich HL), which account for the majority of cases, or nodular lymphocyte-predominant HL. Although uncommon, HL remains a crucial test case for progress in cancer treatment. HL was among the first systemic neoplasms shown to be curable with radiation therapy and multiagent chemotherapy. The goal of multimodality therapy is to minimize lifelong residual treatment-associated toxicity while maintaining high levels of effectiveness. Recurrent or refractory disease can be effectively treated or cured with high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and prospective trials have demonstrated the potency of immunotherapeutic approaches with antibody-drug conjugates and immune checkpoint inhibitors. This Primer explores the wealth of information that has been assembled to understand HL; these updated observations verify that HL investigation and treatment remain at the leading edge of oncological research.
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Hoppe RT, Advani RH, Ai WZ, Ambinder RF, Armand P, Bello CM, Benitez CM, Bierman PJ, Boughan KM, Dabaja B, Gordon LI, Hernandez-Ilizaliturri FJ, Herrera AF, Hochberg EP, Huang J, Johnston PB, Kaminski MS, Kenkre VP, Khan N, Lynch RC, Maddocks K, McConathy J, McKinney M, Metzger M, Morgan D, Mulroney C, Rabinovitch R, Rosenspire KC, Seropian S, Tao R, Winter JN, Yahalom J, Burns JL, Ogba N. Hodgkin Lymphoma, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2020; 18:755-781. [PMID: 32502987 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) provide recommendations for the management of adult patients with HL. The NCCN panel meets at least annually to review comments from reviewers within their institutions, examine relevant data, and reevaluate and update their recommendations. Current management of classic HL involves initial treatment with chemotherapy alone or combined modality therapy followed by restaging with PET/CT to assess treatment response. Overall, the introduction of less toxic and more effective regimens has significantly advanced HL cure rates. This portion of the NCCN Guidelines focuses on the management of classic HL.
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- 2UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- 7Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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- 9Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- 13Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- 18Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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- 19The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- 22St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- 28Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
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- 9Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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Merli F, Ballerini F, Botto B, Gotti M, Pavone V, Pulsoni A, Stefani PM, Massaro F, Viviani S. Hodgkin's lymphoma: post- autologous transplantation consolidation therapy. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:23-29. [PMID: 32525131 PMCID: PMC7944651 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91is-5.9914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A first-line chemotherapy program based on the ABVD regimen is currently considered the golden standard by most hematologists, being able to achieve a cure without any need of subsequent therapies in >70% of patients with advanced-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). To increase this percentage, efforts in recent decades focused on the development of new therapeutic strategies. A first major effort was the introduction of the BEACOPP chemotherapy regimen, which is able to increase the response rate and to reduce the need of salvage therapies. However, this result did not demonstrate an advantage in terms of overall survival compared to ABVD, mainly due to an excess of non lymphoma-related events in the follow-up phase. Here we describe three clinical cases of young HL patients who had relapsed/refractory disease after the induction chemotherapy. These three clinical cases provide practical and real world evidence in favor of the use of BV in monotherapy as consolidation treatment after autologous stem cells transplantation in patients with relapsed/refractory HL.
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- Francesco Merli
- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Clinic of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine (DiMI), University of Genoa, Italy; S. Martino Hospital IRCCS, Genoa, Italy .
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia ed Ematologia, A.O Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, San Giovanni Battista. Torino, Italy .
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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- Dept. of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematology, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Onco-Hematology Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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Sureda A, Genadieva Stavrik S, Boumendil A, Finel H, Khvedelidze I, Dietricht S, Dreger P, Hermine O, Kyriakou C, Robinson S, Schmitz N, Schouten HC, Tanase A, Montoto S. Changes in patients population and characteristics of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma: an analysis of the Lymphoma Working Party of the EBMT. Bone Marrow Transplant 2020; 55:2170-2179. [PMID: 32415225 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-020-0929-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Indications for autologous (auto-HCT) and allogeneic transplantation (allo-HCT) in relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (rrHL) have been long established. The expectation is that long-term outcomes have significantly improved over time with increased experience in these procedures. The objective of this study was to assess whether this is the case and to identify further areas of improvement. A total of 13,639 adult patients receiving an auto-HCT or allo-HCT for rrHL were reported to the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) over a 25-year period. Regarding auto-HCT, recipients are younger, interval between diagnosis and transplant shorter, peripheral blood has become the universal stem cell source and the use of total body irradiation is almost non-existent in recent years. Allo-HCT is currently mostly used as a second transplant; recipients are younger, fitter and less frequently, chemorefractory. Reduced intensity conditioning protocols have vastly replaced myeloablative protocols. Increasing numbers of haplo-HCT have been reported. Both in auto-HCT and allo-HCT, NRM, PFS and OS have significantly improved but relapse remains the main cause of treatment failure. A better selection of patients and improvements in the supportive care has resulted in a reduction in the NRM. Relapse after HCT remains unchanged and further research is needed.
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- Anna Sureda
- Clinical Hematology Department, Institut Català d'Oncologia-Hospitalet, IDIBELL, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Internal Medicine V, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine V, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, AP-HP, Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Hematology, University College London Hospital, London, UK
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, University Hospital Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Medicine A, Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Academische Ziekenhuis, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Haemato-Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Kort J, Chidiac A, El Sayed R, Massoud R, Nehme R, Bazarbachi A, El-Cheikh J. Safety and efficacy of four cycles of Brentuximab Vedotin as consolidation after autologous peripheral stem cell transplantation in relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. Leuk Lymphoma 2020; 61:1732-1735. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1728755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Jeries Kort
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Vassilakopoulos TP, Asimakopoulos JV, Konstantopoulos K, Angelopoulou MK. Optimizing outcomes in relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma: a review of current and forthcoming therapeutic strategies. Ther Adv Hematol 2020; 11:2040620720902911. [PMID: 32110285 PMCID: PMC7026824 DOI: 10.1177/2040620720902911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The outcome of patients with relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (rr-cHL) has improved considerably in recent years owing to the approval of highly active novel agents such as brentuximab vedotin and Programmed Death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors. Although no randomized trials have been conducted to provide formal proof, it is almost undisputable that the survival of these patients has been prolonged. As autologous stem-cell transplantation (SCT) remains the standard of care for second-line therapy of most patients with rr-cHL, optimization of second-line regimens with the use of brentuximab vedotin, or, in the future, checkpoint inhibitors, is promising to increase both the eligibility rate for transplant and the final outcome. The need for subsequent therapy, and especially allogeneic SCT, can be reduced with brentuximab vedotin consolidation for 1 year, while pembrolizumab is also being tested in this setting. Several other drug categories appear to be active in rr-cHL, but their development has been delayed by the appearance of brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab and pembrolizumab, which have dominated the field of rr-cHL treatment in the last 5 years. Combinations of active drugs in chemo-free approaches may further increase efficacy and hopefully reduce toxicity in rr-cHL, but are still under development.
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- Theodoros P. Vassilakopoulos
- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Laikon General Hospital, 17 Ag. Thoma Str., Goudi, Athens, 11527, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Birrer MJ, Moore KN, Betella I, Bates RC. Antibody-Drug Conjugate-Based Therapeutics: State of the Science. J Natl Cancer Inst 2020; 111:538-549. [PMID: 30859213 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djz035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 220] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are complex engineered therapeutics consisting of monoclonal antibodies, directed toward tumor-associated antigens, to which highly potent cytotoxic agents are attached using chemical linkers. This targeted drug delivery strategy couples the precision of the antibody targeting moiety with the cytocidal activity of the payload, which is generally too toxic on its own to be systemically administered. In this manner, ADCs confer a means to reduce off-target toxicities in patients by limiting the exposure of normal tissues to the payload, thus broadening the potential therapeutic window compared with traditional chemotherapy. The pace of ADC development is accelerating, with the number of investigational agents in human trials having more than tripled over the past 5 years, underscoring the enthusiasm for this transformative approach to cancer treatment. Here, we review the key structural elements of ADC design (antibody, linker, and payload), highlighting critical aspects and technological advances that have affected the clinical effectiveness of this class of biopharmaceuticals. The ADC field continues to evolve, including ongoing efforts aimed at improving target selection, developing payloads with varied mechanisms of action and increased potency, designing innovative bioconjugation strategies, as well as maximizing efficacy and tolerability in patients. An overview of the current clinical trial landscape is provided, with emphasis on the clinical experience of the four ADCs to have received regulatory approval to date, as well as additional promising candidates currently in late-stage clinical development in both solid tumor and hematological malignancies.
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- Michael J Birrer
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL
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- Stephenson Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oklahoma Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.,Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL
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Anti-CD30 chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy for relapsed/refractory CD30 + lymphoma patients. Blood Cancer J 2020; 10:8. [PMID: 31974371 PMCID: PMC6978321 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-020-0274-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Huntington SF. Cure at what (systemic) financial cost? Integrating novel therapies into first-line Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2019; 2019:252-259. [PMID: 31808838 PMCID: PMC6913455 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2019000030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) stands out as success story in the field of medical oncology, with multiagent chemotherapy with or without radiation leading to durable remission for most patients. Large-scale clinical trials during the past 40 years have sought to minimize toxicities while maintaining strong efficacy, including efforts to reduce the size of radiation fields, minimize alkylator chemotherapy, reduce the number of chemotherapy cycles, and omit radiation in select populations. The last decade has also ushered in novel therapies, including brentuximab vedotin (BV), that have improved clinical outcomes for patients with cHL resistant to standard cytotoxic therapies. More recently, a large randomized trial compared BV plus chemotherapy with chemotherapy alone for first-line treatment of advanced stage cHL. With ∼24 months of available follow-up, the BV containing regimen was found to be associated with a reduction in the risk of progression, death, or incomplete response to first-line treatment (modified progression-free survival). Whether this early signal of improved efficacy is worth the additional acute toxicities and added drug-related expenses associated with incorporating BV into first-line treatment remains controversial. This chapter provides historical background; reviews the cost-effectiveness of available cHL therapies; and summarizes potential ways to balance innovation, affordability, and patient access to novel therapeutics.
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- Scott F. Huntington
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Hematology, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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Kahn JM, Kelly KM, Pei Q, Bush R, Friedman DL, Keller FG, Bhatia S, Henderson TO, Schwartz CL, Castellino SM. Survival by Race and Ethnicity in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients With Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Children's Oncology Group Study. J Clin Oncol 2019; 37:3009-3017. [PMID: 31539308 PMCID: PMC6839907 DOI: 10.1200/jco.19.00812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Population-based studies of children and adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) report a survival disadvantage in nonwhite-non-Hispanic black (NHB) and Hispanic-patients. Whether disparities persist after adjustment for clinical and treatment-related variables is unknown. We examined survival by race/ethnicity in children receiving risk-based, response-adapted, combined-modality therapy for HL in contemporary Children's Oncology Group trials. PATIENTS AND METHODS This pooled analysis used individual-level data from 1,605 patients (younger than age 1 to 21 years) enrolled in phase III trials for low-risk (AHOD0431), intermediate-risk (AHOD0031), and high-risk (AHOD0831) HL from 2002 to 2012. Event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) were compared between non-Hispanic white (NHW) and nonwhite patients. Cox proportional hazards for survival were estimated for both de novo and relapsed HL, adjusting for demographics, disease characteristics, and therapy. RESULTS At median follow up of 6.9 years, cumulative incidence of relapse was 17%. Unadjusted 5-year EFS and OS were 83% (SE, 1.2%) and 97% (SE, < 1%), respectively. Neither differed by race/ethnicity. In multivariable analyses for OS, nonwhite patients had a 1.88× higher hazard of death (95% CI, 1.1 to 3.3). Five-year postrelapse survival probabilities by race were as follows: NHW, 90%; NHB, 66%; and Hispanic, 80% (P < .01). Compared with NHW, Hispanic and NHB children had 2.7-fold (95% CI, 1.2 to 6.2) and 3.5-fold (95% CI, 1.5 to 8.2) higher hazard of postrelapse mortality, respectively. CONCLUSION In patients who were treated for de novo HL in contemporary Children's Oncology Group trials, EFS did not differ by race/ethnicity; however, adjusted OS was significantly worse in nonwhite patients, a finding driven by increased postrelapse mortality in this population. Additional studies examining treatment and survival disparities after relapse are warranted.
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- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
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- Children’s Oncology Group Statistics and Data Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Children’s Oncology Group Statistics and Data Center, Monrovia, CA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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Kaloyannidis P, Hertzberg M, Webb K, Zomas A, Schrover R, Hurst M, Jacob I, Nikoglou T, Connors JM. Brentuximab vedotin for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma after autologous stem cell transplantation. Br J Haematol 2019; 188:540-549. [PMID: 31588564 PMCID: PMC7028067 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.16201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Brentuximab vedotin (BV) is the first approved novel agent for salvage treatment of relapsed or refractory (R/R) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). In this study, a literature-based analysis was undertaken to assess, via an indirect treatment comparison, the comparative efficacy of BV to salvage chemotherapy as treatment for R/R cHL patients following ASCT. This comparative effectiveness research was undertaken to support a reimbursement submission for BV to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. Retrospective analysis of individual patient data from four data sources demonstrated that the use of BV as first salvage treatment in cHL patients relapsing or progressing post-ASCT achieved improvements in both clinical response and overall survival. More specifically, BV was associated with an incremental improvement of 22% in overall response rate compared to salvage chemotherapy. Five-year overall survival and progression-free survival rates were 92·2% [95% confidence interval (CI): 85·5-99·3%] and 32·2% (95% CI: 19·1-54·6%) respectively for BV, compared to 30·5% (95% CI: 22·2-42·0%) and 3·2% (95% CI: 1·1-8·9%) respectively for salvage chemotherapy. The encouraging results from this conservative analysis have the potential to support informed clinical management and funding decisions for the first salvage of cHL patients demonstrating recurrence after ASCT.
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- Prince of Wales Hospital, and University of NSW, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Takeda Europe & Canada Business Unit (EUCAN), Zurich, Switzerland
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd, Cardiff, UK
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research Ltd, Cardiff, UK
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- Takeda Europe & Canada Business Unit (EUCAN), Zurich, Switzerland
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- BC Cancer Centre for Lymphoid Cancer and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Song Y, Gao Q, Zhang H, Fan L, Zhou J, Zou D, Li W, Yang H, Liu T, Wang Q, Lv F, Guo H, Yang L, Elstrom R, Huang J, Novotny W, Wei V, Zhu J. Treatment of relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma with the anti-PD-1, tislelizumab: results of a phase 2, single-arm, multicenter study. Leukemia 2019; 34:533-542. [PMID: 31520078 PMCID: PMC7214259 DOI: 10.1038/s41375-019-0545-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Prognosis is poor for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) after failure of or who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab, an investigational anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, in phase 2, single-arm study in Chinese patients with R/R cHL. The primary endpoint was overall response rate as assessed by an independent review committee, according to the Lugano 2014 Classification. Seventy patients were enrolled in the study and received at least one dose of tislelizumab. After median follow-up of 9.8 months, 61 (87.1%) patients achieved an objective response, with 44 (62.9%) achieving a complete response (CR). The estimated 9-month progression-free survival rate was 74.5%. Most common grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs) were upper respiratory tract infection and pneumonitis. Infusion-related reactions occurred in 27 (38.6%) patients, and 27 patients (38.6%) experienced an immune-related AE, the most common of which was thyroid dysfunction. Eleven (15.7%) patients experienced at least one treatment-emergent AE leading to dose interruption or delay. No deaths occurred due to AEs. Treatment of patients with R/R cHL with tislelizumab was generally well tolerated and resulted in high overall response and CR rates, potentially translating into more durable responses for these patients.
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- Yuqin Song
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Lymphoma, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunotherapy, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Hematology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Hematology, Cancer Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hematology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- BeiGene (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Lymphoma, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China.
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Yu B, Liu D. Antibody-drug conjugates in clinical trials for lymphoid malignancies and multiple myeloma. J Hematol Oncol 2019; 12:94. [PMID: 31500657 PMCID: PMC6734251 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-019-0786-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) represent a distinct family of chemoimmunotherapy agents. ADCs are composed of monoclonal antibodies conjugated to cytotoxic payloads via specialized chemical linkers. ADCs therefore combine the immune therapy with targeted chemotherapy. Due to the distinct biomarkers associated with lymphocytes and plasma cells, ADCs have emerged as a promising treatment option for lymphoid malignancies and multiple myeloma. Several ADCs have been approved for clinical applications: brentuximab vedotin, inotuzumab ozogamicin, moxetumomab pasudotox, and polatuzumab vedotin. More novel ADCs are under clinical development. In this article, we summarized the general principles for ADC design, and updated novel ADCs under various stages of clinical trials for lymphoid malignancies and multiple myeloma.
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- Bo Yu
- Department of Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, NY USA
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- Department of Oncology, The First affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Medicine, New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY USA
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Choi Y, Diefenbach CS. An evaluation of brentuximab vedotin as a treatment option for stage III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma. Expert Rev Hematol 2019; 12:801-808. [PMID: 31432732 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2019.1658522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Introduction: Outcomes of patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma are excellent, and the intent of frontline therapy for even advanced-stage disease has been curative. This review summarizes the role of brentuximab vedotin in the upfront treatment of advanced stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma in the context of reducing therapy-related toxicity without compromising the high cure rate. Areas covered: Strategies to reduce bleomycin-induced lung toxicity include a response-adapted approach investigated in the RATHL study and a replacement of bleomycin with brentuximab vedotin in frontline chemotherapy regimens. In both studies, omission of bleomycin in the non-standard arms decreased the rate of pulmonary toxicity while maintaining high progression-free survival and overall survival rates. Expert opinion: The approval of A+AVD in North America offers a new bleomycin-free regimen for the treatment of advanced-stage HL, but it must be balanced against a risk-adapted approach. Recently presented subset analyses raise a question about which patients benefit most from this therapy.
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- Yun Choi
- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, New York University School of Medicine , New York , NY , USA
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, New York University School of Medicine , New York , NY , USA
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Figuerola B, Avila C. The Phylum Bryozoa as a Promising Source of Anticancer Drugs. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E477. [PMID: 31426556 PMCID: PMC6722838 DOI: 10.3390/md17080477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Recent advances in sampling and novel techniques in drug synthesis and isolation have promoted the discovery of anticancer agents from marine organisms to combat this major threat to public health worldwide. Bryozoans, which are filter-feeding, aquatic invertebrates often characterized by a calcified skeleton, are an excellent source of pharmacologically interesting compounds including well-known chemical classes such as alkaloids and polyketides. This review covers the literature for secondary metabolites isolated from marine cheilostome and ctenostome bryozoans that have shown potential as cancer drugs. Moreover, we highlight examples such as bryostatins, the most known class of marine-derived compounds from this animal phylum, which are advancing through anticancer clinical trials due to their low toxicity and antineoplastic activity. The bryozoan antitumor compounds discovered until now show a wide range of chemical diversity and biological activities. Therefore, more research focusing on the isolation of secondary metabolites with potential anticancer properties from bryozoans and other overlooked taxa covering wider geographic areas is needed for an efficient bioprospecting of natural products.
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- Blanca Figuerola
- Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC), Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta 37-49, Barcelona 08003, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Department of Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences, and Biodiversity Research Institute (IrBIO), Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Av. Diagonal 643, Barcelona 08028, Catalonia, Spain
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Vassilakopoulos TP, Chatzidimitriou C, Asimakopoulos JV, Arapaki M, Tzoras E, Angelopoulou MK, Konstantopoulos K. Immunotherapy in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Present Status and Future Strategies. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1071. [PMID: 31362369 PMCID: PMC6721364 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11081071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Although classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is usually curable, 20-30% of the patients experience treatment failure and most of them are typically treated with salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (autoSCT). However, 45-55% of that subset further relapse or progress despite intensive treatment. At the advanced stage of the disease course, recently developed immunotherapeutic approaches have provided very promising results with prolonged remissions or disease stabilization in many patients. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) has been approved for patients with relapsed/refractory cHL (rr-cHL) who have failed autoSCT, as a consolidation after autoSCT in high-risk patients, as well as for patients who are ineligible for autoSCT or multiagent chemotherapy who have failed ≥ two treatment lines. However, except of the consolidation setting, 90-95% of the patients will progress and require further treatment. In this clinical setting, immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) have produced impressive results. Both nivolumab and pembrolizumab have been approved for rr-cHL after autoSCT and BV failure, while pembrolizumab has also been licensed for transplant ineligible patients after BV failure. Other CPIs, sintilimab and tislelizumab, have been successfully tested in China, albeit in less heavily pretreated populations. Recent data suggest that the efficacy of CPIs may be augmented by hypomethylating agents, such as decitabine. As a result of their success in heavily pretreated disease, BV and CPIs are moving to earlier lines of treatment. BV was recently licensed by the FDA for the first-line treatment of stage III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in combination with AVD (only stage IV according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)). CPIs are currently being evaluated in combination with AVD in phase II trials of first-line treatment. The impact of BV and CPIs was also investigated in the setting of second-line salvage therapy. Finally, combinations of targeted therapies are under evaluation. Based on these exciting results, it appears reasonable to predict that an improvement in survival and a potential increase in the cure rates of cHL will soon become evident.
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- Theodoros P Vassilakopoulos
- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Vassilakopoulos TP, Chatzidimitriou C, Asimakopoulos JV, Arapaki M, Tzoras E, Angelopoulou MK, Konstantopoulos K. Immunotherapy in Hodgkin Lymphoma: Present Status and Future Strategies. Cancers (Basel) 2019. [PMID: 31362369 DOI: 10.3390/cancers] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Although classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is usually curable, 20-30% of the patients experience treatment failure and most of them are typically treated with salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (autoSCT). However, 45-55% of that subset further relapse or progress despite intensive treatment. At the advanced stage of the disease course, recently developed immunotherapeutic approaches have provided very promising results with prolonged remissions or disease stabilization in many patients. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) has been approved for patients with relapsed/refractory cHL (rr-cHL) who have failed autoSCT, as a consolidation after autoSCT in high-risk patients, as well as for patients who are ineligible for autoSCT or multiagent chemotherapy who have failed ≥ two treatment lines. However, except of the consolidation setting, 90-95% of the patients will progress and require further treatment. In this clinical setting, immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) have produced impressive results. Both nivolumab and pembrolizumab have been approved for rr-cHL after autoSCT and BV failure, while pembrolizumab has also been licensed for transplant ineligible patients after BV failure. Other CPIs, sintilimab and tislelizumab, have been successfully tested in China, albeit in less heavily pretreated populations. Recent data suggest that the efficacy of CPIs may be augmented by hypomethylating agents, such as decitabine. As a result of their success in heavily pretreated disease, BV and CPIs are moving to earlier lines of treatment. BV was recently licensed by the FDA for the first-line treatment of stage III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in combination with AVD (only stage IV according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)). CPIs are currently being evaluated in combination with AVD in phase II trials of first-line treatment. The impact of BV and CPIs was also investigated in the setting of second-line salvage therapy. Finally, combinations of targeted therapies are under evaluation. Based on these exciting results, it appears reasonable to predict that an improvement in survival and a potential increase in the cure rates of cHL will soon become evident.
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- Theodoros P Vassilakopoulos
- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) is currently the criterion standard of lymphoma imaging and recommended through all stages of Hodgkin lymphoma management. Accurate staging is important for risk stratification and initial choice of therapy and also for the planning of postchemoradiotherapy. 18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose PET/CT frequently leads to upstaging and potentially a more intensive treatment. Visual-only assessment of staging and interim scans is being accompanied by quantitative and semiquantitative methods to measure metabolic tumor volume, total lesion glycolysis, and so on. It is still unclear if these methods significantly improve the value of FDG PET/CT by visual assessment only. Because of the good prognostic value of FDG PET/CT, a large number of studies have used interim FDG PET to tailor treatment to the individual patients, according to their early metabolic response rather than according to their pretreatment prognostic features. 18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose PET/CT is standard of care for posttreatment response assessment but has no place in routine follow-up of Hodgkin lymphoma patients in remission.
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Milunović V, Mišura Jakobac K, Kursar M, Mandac Rogulj I, Ostojić Kolonić S. FDA's and EMA's approval of brentuximab vedotin for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma: Another player in the town? Eur J Haematol 2019; 103:145-151. [PMID: 31166030 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.13269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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ECHELON-1 study is a randomized open-labeled controlled trial investigating whether addition of brentuximab vedotin to chemotherapy offers benefit over the standard chemotherapy regimen in advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. After a median follow-up of 24.6 months, it has met its primary endpoint the reduction of modified progression-free survival being 23 percent. However, the beneficial effects have not been seen across all subgroups leading to further questions. The main aim of this review is to tackle these questions to provide the reader with in-depth insight of pros and cons of this novel, promising but ultimately controversial regimen.
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- Vibor Milunović
- Division of Hematology, Clinical Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Hematology, Clinical Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Hematology, Clinical Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia.,School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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LaCasce AS. Treating Hodgkin lymphoma in the new millennium: Relapsed and refractory disease. Hematol Oncol 2019; 37 Suppl 1:87-91. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.2589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ann S. LaCasce
- Medical OncologyDana‐Farber Cancer Institute Boston Massachusetts United States
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Pereira RB, Evdokimov NM, Lefranc F, Valentão P, Kornienko A, Pereira DM, Andrade PB, Gomes NGM. Marine-Derived Anticancer Agents: Clinical Benefits, Innovative Mechanisms, and New Targets. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E329. [PMID: 31159480 PMCID: PMC6627313 DOI: 10.3390/md17060329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The role of the marine environment in the development of anticancer drugs has been widely reviewed, particularly in recent years. However, the innovation in terms of clinical benefits has not been duly emphasized, although there are important breakthroughs associated with the use of marine-derived anticancer agents that have altered the current paradigm in chemotherapy. In addition, the discovery and development of marine drugs has been extremely rewarding with significant scientific gains, such as the discovery of new anticancer mechanisms of action as well as novel molecular targets. Approximately 50 years since the approval of cytarabine, the marine-derived anticancer pharmaceutical pipeline includes four approved drugs and eighteen agents in clinical trials, six of which are in late development. Thus, the dynamic pharmaceutical pipeline consisting of approved and developmental marine-derived anticancer agents offers new hopes and new tools in the treatment of patients afflicted with previously intractable types of cancer.
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- Renato B Pereira
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 808 Route de Lennik, 1070 Brussels, Belgium.
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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