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Withofs N, Bonnet C, Hustinx R. 2-deoxy-2-[ 18F]FDG PET Imaging for Therapy Assessment in Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas. PET Clin 2024; 19:447-462. [PMID: 38945737 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2024.05.001] [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] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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The 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT) has contributed to outcome improvement of patients with lymphoma. The use of [18F]FDG PET/CT for staging and response assessment is successfully applied both in routine clinical practice and in clinical trials. The challenges lie in enhancing the outcomes of lymphoma patients, particularly those with advanced or refractory/relapsed disease, and to minimize the long-term toxicity associated with treatments, including radiation therapy. The objective of this review article is to present contemporary data on the use of [18F]FDG PET/CT for treatment assessment of aggressive lymphomas.
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- Nadia Withofs
- Division of Nuclear Medicine and Oncological Imaging, Department of Medical Physics, CHU of Liege, Quartier Hopital, Avenue de l'hopital 1, Liege, Belgium; GIGA-Nuclear Medicine Lab, University of Liege, CHU - B34 Quartier Hôpital, Avenue de l'Hôpital 11, Liège, BELGIQUE.
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- Department of Hematology, CHU of Liege, Quartier Hôpital, Avenue de l'hôpital 1, 4000 Liege 1, Belgium
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine and Oncological Imaging, Department of Medical Physics, CHU of Liege, Quartier Hopital, Avenue de l'hopital 1, Liege, Belgium; GIGA-Nuclear Medicine Lab, University of Liege, CHU - B34 Quartier Hôpital, Avenue de l'Hôpital 11, Liège, BELGIQUE
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Burton C, Allen P, Herrera AF. Paradigm Shifts in Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment: From Frontline Therapies to Relapsed Disease. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2024; 44:e433502. [PMID: 38728605 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_433502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Combination chemotherapy with or without radiation has served as the primary therapeutic option for classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), leading to durable remission in a majority of patients with early- and advanced-stage cHL. Patients with relapsed/refractory (RR) cHL could still be cured with salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem-cell transplantation. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) and the anti-PD-1-blocking antibodies, nivolumab and pembrolizumab, are highly effective treatments for cHL and have revolutionized the management of the disease. Recent studies incorporating BV and PD-1 blockade into salvage therapy for RR cHL and into frontline treatment regimens have changed the cHL treatment paradigm. The novel agents are also useful in the treatment of older patients who have poor outcomes with traditional therapy. This manuscript will review current strategies for approaching the management of previously untreated, RR, and challenging populations with cHL, including how to incorporate the novel agents.
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- Cathy Burton
- Department of Haematology, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Lymphoma, Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
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Saifi O, Hoppe BS. Contemporary radiation therapy use in Hodgkin lymphoma. Semin Hematol 2024:S0037-1963(24)00070-2. [PMID: 38897840 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2024.05.006] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Radiation therapy assumes a pivotal role in Hodgkin lymphoma management, especially within combined modality therapy. It serves as a cornerstone in early-stage disease and in mitigating high-risk instances of local relapse in advanced stages. Over recent decades, radiation therapy has undergone significant advancements, notably alongside diagnostic imaging improvements, facilitating the reduction of radiation field size and dosage. This progress has notably led to minimized toxicity while upholding treatment efficacy. This comprehensive review extensively evaluates the indications and advancements in radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, with a primary focus on enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing radiation-related toxicities. The exploration encompasses a detailed examination of various radiation fields, techniques and delivery modalities employed in Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), and proton therapy. It delves into the intricacies of optimal dose selection and treatment planning strategies aimed at achieving maximal disease control while concurrently minimizing the risk of long-term side effects.
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- Omran Saifi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
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Parihar AS, Pant N, Subramaniam RM. Quarter-Century PET/CT Transformation of Oncology: Lymphoma. PET Clin 2024; 19:281-290. [PMID: 38403384 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2023.12.014] [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] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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The clinical landscape of lymphomas has changed dramatically over the last 2 decades, including significant progress made in the understanding and utilization of imaging modalities and the available treatment options for both indolent and aggressive lymphomas. Since the introduction of hybrid PET/CT scanners in 2001, the indications of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT in the management of lymphomas have grown rapidly. In today's clinical practice, FDG PET/CT is used in successful management of the vast majority patients with lymphomas.
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- Ashwin Singh Parihar
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology; Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery & Health Sciences, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, Australia; Department of Radiology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Özbalcı D, Erdoğan M, Alanoğlu EG, Şengül SS, Yüceer K, Eroğlu HN, Yağcı S. Adipose tissue indices predict prognosis in hodgkin lymphoma. Leuk Res 2024; 138:107457. [PMID: 38382169 DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2024.107457] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND This study evaluated the impact of adipose tissue indices on prognosis of HL. METHODS Fifty-five patients with newly diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma were evaluated retrospectively for association with adipose tissue indices (total abdominal tissue volume, radiodensity, subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue SUVmax value and prognostic factors for Hodgkin Lymphoma such as IPS-3, IPS-7, stage, sedimentation, progression free and overall survival. RESULTS For IPS-3, SAT SUVmax and TAAT radiodensity were significantly increased in high-risk patients (2and 3) compared to group 0 and 1. For IPS-7, total abdominal adipose volume was significantly decreased in high-risk patients, SAT SUVmax significantly increased in high-risk patients and decreased in low-risk patients. In addition, SAT SUVmax was significantly increased in patients with high sedimentation rate, with B symptoms and who passed away during follow-up. SAT SUVmax showed moderate positive correlation with sedimentation, IPS-3, IPS-7, and stage. In addition, it was observed that TAAT radiodensity and SAT SUVmax were significantly better for determining prognosis than other adipose tissue indices. Roc analysis showed that the diagnostic value of all adipose tissue indices in predicting IPS-3 and IPS-7 prognoses were statistically significant. CONCLUSION SAT SUVmax and TAAT radiodensity were two new and independent markers with diagnostic value in predicting prognosis.
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- Demircan Özbalcı
- Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine Department of Hematology.
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- Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine Department of Nuclear Medicine
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- Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine
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- Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine Department of Public Health
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- Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine Department of Nuclear Medicine
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Zhao R, Shao H, Shi G, Qiu Y, Tang T, Lin Y, Chen S, Huang C, Liao S, Chen J, Fu H, Liu J, Xu B, Liu T, Zhang Y, Yang Y. The role of radiotherapy in patients with refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma after treatment with brentuximab vedotin and/or immune checkpoint inhibitors. JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL CANCER CENTER 2024; 4:86-92. [PMID: 39036380 PMCID: PMC11256519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jncc.2023.11.001] [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] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background Approximately 10%-30% of patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) experience relapse or refractory (R/R) disease after first-line standard therapy. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have important roles in the salvage treatment of R/R HL. However, subsequent treatment for HL refractory to BV and/or ICI treatment is challenging. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients in two institutions who had R/R HL, experienced BV or ICI treatment failure, and received radiotherapy (RT) thereafter. The overall response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) were analyzed. Results Overall, 19 patients were enrolled. First-line systemic therapy comprised doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD, 84.2%); AVD plus ICIs (10.5%); and bleomycin, etoposide, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone (BEACOPP, 5.3%). After first-line therapy, 15 (78.9%) and four patients (21.1%) had refractory disease and relapsed, respectively. After R/R HL diagnosis, six (31.6%), two (10.5%), and 11 (57.9%) patients received BV and ICIs concurrently, BV monotherapy, and ICI monotherapy, respectively. All patients received intensity-modulated RT (n = 12, 63.2%) or volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT; n = 7, 36.8%). The ORR as well as the complete response (CR) rate was 100%; the median DOR to RT was 17.2 months (range, 7.9-46.7 months). Two patients showed progression outside the radiation field; one patient had extensive in-field, out-of-field, nodal, and extranodal relapse. With a median follow-up time of 16.2 months (range, 9.2-23.2 months), the 1-year PFS and OS were 84.4% and 100%, respectively. PFS was associated with extranodal involvement (P = 0.019) and gross tumor volume (P = 0.044). All patients tolerated RT well without adverse events of grade ≥ 3. Conclusion RT is effective and safe for treating HL refractory to BV or ICIs and has the potential to be part of a comprehensive strategy for HL.
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- Ruizhi Zhao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of PET/CT, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Follow-Up Center, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Third Affiliated People's Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Third People's Hospital of Fujian Province, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory on Hematology, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fujian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Imaging and Precision Radiotherapy for Tumors (Fujian Medical University), Clinical Research Center for Radiology and Radiotherapy of Fujian Province (Digestive, Hematological and Breast Malignancies), Fuzhou, China
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Kelly KM, Friedberg JW. Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adolescents and Young Adults. J Clin Oncol 2024; 42:653-664. [PMID: 37983570 DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.01799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) represents one of the more common cancers occurring in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) age 15-39 years. Despite a generally high cure rate, age-related differences in HL biology and the optimal therapeutic approaches including supportive care and risks for long-term adverse effects in the AYA population remain understudied. After an overview of HL epidemiology and biology in the AYA population, this review will cover frontline pediatric and adult treatment approaches. Recently completed and ongoing studies will foster harmonization of risk group definition and trial eligibility criteria across the AYA spectrum, enabling more rapid progress. In addition to treatment approaches, an evolving holistic care approach to AYA HL will result in enhanced understanding of unique challenges, and continued improved short- and long-term outcome for these patients.
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- Kara M Kelly
- Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center., Buffalo, NY
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY
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Al-Juhaishi T, Ahmed S. Management of limited-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2023; 2023:500-509. [PMID: 38066938 PMCID: PMC10905319 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2023000511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a rare type of B-cell malignancy with bimodal age distribution targeting young adults and elderly. Prognostic models are available to identify risk of recurrence and response to treatment. Currently, positron emission tomography scanning is most useful in optimizing therapy. Outcomes are generally excellent with standard chemotherapy or combined modality therapy. Balancing efficacy and the risk of late effects in Hodgkin lymphoma is essential, including early detection of potential complications. Incorporation of novel therapies such as brentuximab vedotin and checkpoint inhibitors are being explored in the frontline setting, having already demonstrated improved survival and tolerable toxicity in advanced HL. Furthermore, the addition of these agents have the potential to transform treatment paradigms for early-stage HL and may result in improved outcomes with decreased risks of late toxicities that continue to afflict long-term survivors. However, the patient population, sequencing, and combinations with cytotoxic chemotherapy all remain still standing questions as results of current and upcoming randomized trials are awaited. In this article, we discuss the current data on the approach to initial treatment of early-stage classical HL, review toxicity profiles, and examine upcoming novel therapy trials.
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- University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Huang L, Zhao Y, He J. Application of interim PET-CT in first-line treatment decision-making for lymphoma. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2023; 24:905-921. [PMID: 37752092 PMCID: PMC10522568 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2200644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Recent advances in lymphoma treatment have significantly improved the survival of patients; however, the current approaches also have varying side effects. To overcome these, it is critical to implement individualized treatment according to the patient's condition. Therefore, the early identification of high-risk groups and targeted treatment are important strategies for prolonging the survival time and improving the quality of life of patients. Interim positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) has a high prognostic value, which can reflect chemosensitivity and identify patients for whom treatment may fail under this regimen. To date, many prospective clinical studies on interim PET (iPET)-adapted therapy have been conducted. In this review, we focus on the treatment strategies entailed in these studies, as well as the means and timing of iPET assessment, with the aim of exploring the efficacy and existing issues regarding iPET-adapted treatment. It is expected that the improved use of PET-CT examination can facilitate treatment decision-making to identify precise treatment options.
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- Linlin Huang
- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China. ,
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310006, China.
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Alderuccio JP, Kuker RA, Yang F, Moskowitz CH. Quantitative PET-based biomarkers in lymphoma: getting ready for primetime. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2023; 20:640-657. [PMID: 37460635 DOI: 10.1038/s41571-023-00799-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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The use of functional quantitative biomarkers extracted from routine PET-CT scans to characterize clinical responses in patients with lymphoma is gaining increased attention, and these biomarkers can outperform established clinical risk factors. Total metabolic tumour volume enables individualized estimation of survival outcomes in patients with lymphoma and has shown the potential to predict response to therapy suitable for risk-adapted treatment approaches in clinical trials. The deployment of machine learning tools in molecular imaging research can assist in recognizing complex patterns and, with image classification, in tumour identification and segmentation of data from PET-CT scans. Initial studies using fully automated approaches to calculate metabolic tumour volume and other PET-based biomarkers have demonstrated appropriate correlation with calculations from experts, warranting further testing in large-scale studies. The extraction of computer-based quantitative tumour characterization through radiomics can provide a comprehensive view of phenotypic heterogeneity that better captures the molecular and functional features of the disease. Additionally, radiomics can be integrated with genomic data to provide more accurate prognostic information. Further improvements in PET-based biomarkers are imminent, although their incorporation into clinical decision-making currently has methodological shortcomings that need to be addressed with confirmatory prospective validation in selected patient populations. In this Review, we discuss the current knowledge, challenges and opportunities in the integration of quantitative PET-based biomarkers in clinical trials and the routine management of patients with lymphoma.
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- Juan Pablo Alderuccio
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Medical Physics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Ferhanoglu B, Ozbalak M. Sequencing novel agents in the treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Expert Rev Hematol 2023; 16:991-1015. [PMID: 37897182 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2023.2276212] [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: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is a curable disease, with durable remission achieved in about 80% of patients following first-line treatment. Three new drugs were introduced to the daily use in cHL: brentuximab vedotin (BV), nivolumab, and pembrolizumab. All three drugs were initially approved for the treatment of relapsed/refractory cHL (RRHL) and with their promising outcomes, they are now incorporated in different stages of the treatment. AREAS COVERED We performed a literature search using PubMed on all cHL studies investigating BV and CPIs within the past 10 years. We analyzed literature to presume the sequencing of these novel agents. EXPERT OPINION Addition of BV or nivolumab to AVD backbone in the frontline setting showed promising activity in advanced stage cHL. BV and CPIs combined with chemotherapy in the second-line treatment of cHL are evaluated in phase 2 studies and comparable results are reported. The results of BrECADD, with good efficacy and toxicity profile, should be followed. Pembrolizumab was shown to be more effective in RRHL compared to BV in patients who have relapsed post-ASCT or ineligible for ASCT. BV is used in post-ASCT maintenance in high-risk cases, although its role will be questioned as it is increasingly used in the frontline treatment.
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- Burhan Ferhanoglu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital, Division of Hematology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Milgrom SA, Kim J, Pei Q, Lee I, Hoppe BS, Wu Y, Hodgson D, Kessel S, McCarten KM, Roberts K, Lo AC, Cole PD, Kelly KM, Cho SY. Baseline metabolic tumour burden improves risk stratification in Hodgkin lymphoma: A Children's Oncology Group study. Br J Haematol 2023; 201:1192-1199. [PMID: 36922022 PMCID: PMC10247420 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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The Children's Oncology Group AHOD0831 study used a positron emission tomography (PET) response-adapted approach in high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma, whereby slow early responders (SERs) received more intensive therapy than rapid early responders (RERs). We explored if baseline PET-based characteristics would improve risk stratification. Of 166 patients enrolled in the COG AHOD0831 study, 94 (57%) had baseline PET scans evaluable for quantitative analysis. For these patients, total body metabolic tumour volume (MTV), total lesion glycolysis (TLG), maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax ) and peak SUV (SUVpeak ) were obtained. MTV/TLG thresholds were an SUV of 2.5 (MTV2.5 /TLG2.5 ) and 40% of the tumour SUVmax (MTV40% /TLG40% ). TLG2.5 was associated with event-free survival (EFS) in the complete cohort (p = 0.04) and in RERs (p = 0.01), but not in SERs (p = 0.8). The Youden index cut-off for TLG2.5 was 1841. Four-year EFS was 92% for RER/TLG2.5 up to 1841, 60% for RER/TLG2.5 greater than 1841, 74% for SER/TLG2.5 up to 1841 and 79% for SER/TLG2.5 greater than 1841. Second EFS for RER/TLG2.5 up to 1841 was 100%. Thus, RERs with a low baseline TLG2.5 experienced excellent EFS with less intensive therapy, whereas RERs with a high baseline TLG2.5 experienced poor EFS. These findings suggest that patients with a high upfront tumour burden may benefit from intensified therapy, even if they achieve a RER.
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- Sarah A Milgrom
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Children's Oncology Group, Statistics and Data Center, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Children's Oncology Group, Statistics and Data Center, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Imaging and Radiation Oncology Core, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA
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- Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Pediatric Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Al-Ibraheem A, Mottaghy FM, Juweid ME. PET/CT in Hodgkin Lymphoma: An Update. Semin Nucl Med 2023; 53:303-319. [PMID: 36369090 DOI: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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18F-FDG-PET/CT is now an integral part of the workup and management of patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). PET/CT is currently routinely performed for staging and for response assessment at the end of treatment. Interim PET/CT is typically performed after 1-4 of 6-8 chemo/chemoimmunotherapy cycles ± radiation for prognostication and potential treatment escalation or de-escalation early in the course of therapy, a concept known as response-or risk-adapted treatment. Quantitative PET is an area of growing interest. Metrics such as the standardized uptake value (SUV), metabolic tumor volume, total lesion glycolysis, and their changes with treatment are being investigated as more reproducible and, potentially, more accurate predictors of response and prognosis. Despite the progress made in standardizing the use of PET/CT in lymphoma, challenges remain, particularly with respect to its limited positive predictive value. This review highlights the most relevant applications of PET/CT in HL, its strengths and limitations, as well as recent efforts to implement PET/CT-based metrics as promising tools for precision medicine. Finally, the value of PET/CT for response assessment to immunotherapy is discussed.
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- Akram Al-Ibraheem
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan; Division of Nuclear Medicine/Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital RWTH, Aachen University, Aachen, 52074, Germany, Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Düsseldorf (CIO ABCD), Aachen, Germany and Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine/Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Zeman MN, Akin EA, Merryman RW, Jacene HA. Interim FDG-PET/CT for Response Assessment of Lymphoma. Semin Nucl Med 2023; 53:371-388. [PMID: 36376131 DOI: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2022.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The clinical use and prognostic value of interim FDG-PET/CT (iPET/CT), which is performed after treatment initiation but prior to its completion, varies by lymphoma subtype. Evidence supporting the prognostic value of iPET/CT is more robust for classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), and in this lymphoma subtype, response-adapted treatment approaches guided by iPET/CT are a widely used standard of care for first-line therapy. The data supporting use of iPET/CT among patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is less well-established, but failure to achieve complete metabolic response on iPET/CT is generally considered a poor prognostic factor with likely consequences for progression free survival. This review will present the available evidence supporting use of iPET/CT in lymphoma patients, particularly as it relates to prognostication and the ability to inform response-adapted treatment strategies. The latter will be addressed through a discussion on the major iPET-response adapted clinical trials with mention of ongoing trials. Special attention will be given to cHL and a few subtypes of NHL, including diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL), and peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL).
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- Merissa N Zeman
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Division of Hematologic Malignancies, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Imaging, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA.
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LaCasce AS, Dockter T, Ruppert AS, Kostakoglu L, Schöder H, Hsi E, Bogart J, Cheson B, Wagner-Johnston N, Abramson J, Blum K, Leonard JP, Bartlett NL. Positron Emission Tomography-Adapted Therapy in Bulky Stage I/II Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma: CALGB 50801 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol 2023; 41:1023-1034. [PMID: 36269899 PMCID: PMC9928671 DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.00947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Patients with bulky stage I/II classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) are typically treated with chemotherapy followed by radiation. Late effects associated with radiotherapy include increased risk of second cancer and cardiovascular disease. We tested a positron emission tomography (PET)-adapted approach in patients with bulky, early-stage cHL, omitting radiotherapy in patients with interim PET-negative (PET-) disease and intensifying treatment in patients with PET-positive (PET+) disease. METHODS Eligible patients with bulky disease (mass > 10 cm or 1/3 the maximum intrathoracic diameter on chest x-ray) received two cycles of doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD) followed by interim fluorodeoxyglucose PET (PET2). Patients with PET2-, defined as 1-3 on the 5-point scale, received four additional cycles of doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine. Patients with PET2+ received four cycles of escalated bleomycin, etoposide, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone followed by 30.6 Gy involved-field radiation. RESULTS Of 94 evaluable patients, 53% were female with median age 30 years (range, 18-58 years). Eight-five (90%) had stage II disease, including 48 (51%) with stage IIB/IIBE. Seventy-eight (78%) were PET2- and 21 (22%) were PET2+. The predominant toxicity was neutropenia, with 9% of patients developing febrile neutropenia and one developing sepsis. The primary end point of 3-year progression-free survival (PFS) was 93.1% in PET2- and 89.7% in PET2+ patients. Three-year overall survival was 98.6% and 94.4%, respectively. The estimated hazard ratio comparing PFS of patients with PET2+ and patients with PET2- was 1.03 (85% upper bound 2.38) and was significantly less than the null hypothesis of 4.1 (one-sided P = .04). CONCLUSION Our study of PET-adapted therapy in bulky stage I/II cHL met its primary goal and was associated with an excellent 3-year PFS rate of 92.3% in all patients, with the majority being spared radiotherapy and exposure to intensified chemotherapy.
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- Alliance Statistics and Data Management Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Alliance Statistics and Data Management Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC
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- State University of New York Upstate Medical University Syracuse-Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY
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- Scientific Advisor, Lymphoma Research Foundation, New York, NY
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Murad V, Kulanthaivelu R, Ortega C, Veit-Haibach P, Metser U. Standardized classification schemes in reporting oncologic PET/CT. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1051309. [PMID: 36777163 PMCID: PMC9909469 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1051309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The imaging report is essential for the communication between physicians in patient care. The information it contains must be clear, concise with evidence-based conclusions and sufficient to support clinical decision-making. In recent years, several classification schemes and/or reporting guidelines for PET have been introduced. In this manuscript, we will review the classifications most frequently used in oncology for interpreting and reporting 18F-FDG PET imaging in lymphoma, multiple myeloma, melanoma and head and neck cancers, PSMA-ligand PET imaging for prostate cancer, and 68Ga-DOTA-peptide PET in neuroendocrine tumors (NET).
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- Vanessa Murad
- Molecular Imaging Division, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Molecular Imaging Division, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Molecular Imaging Division, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Molecular Imaging Division, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Molecular Imaging Division, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Hanel W, Herrera AF, Epperla N. Management of classical Hodgkin lymphoma: a look at up to date evidence and current treatment approaches. Exp Hematol Oncol 2022; 11:108. [PMID: 36575540 PMCID: PMC9793517 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-022-00360-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The treatment landscape of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) has undergone significant changes over the past 20 years. Gradual improvements have been made in the management of cHL patients, particularly in prolonging the survival rate for those in the relapsed setting. Most of these improvements came with the addition of brentuximab vedotin and PD1 blockade (nivolumab and pembrolizumab) into the current cHL treatment algorithms. On the other hand, the treatment approach to cHL has become more complex than ever before, with multiple ways to add and sequence therapies to achieve long-term remission. In this review, we will discuss the most up-to-date evidence on the management of cHL patients with the inclusion of ongoing clinical trials in cHL. We will provide a general overview of the current therapeutic landscape of cHL in light of these most recent data. We conclude with our perspective on how the approach to cHL treatment may evolve in the future.
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- Walter Hanel
- grid.261331.40000 0001 2285 7943Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- grid.410425.60000 0004 0421 8357Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, City of Hope, 1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010 USA
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- grid.261331.40000 0001 2285 7943Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University, 460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 USA ,grid.413944.f0000 0001 0447 4797The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1110E Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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Do all patients with primary refractory/first relapse of HL need autologous stem cell transplant? HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2022; 2022:699-705. [PMID: 36485099 PMCID: PMC9821042 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2022000365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The standard approach to treatment of primary refractory/first relapse of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is administration of second-line therapy (SLT) followed by consolidation with high-dose therapy and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HDT/AHCT). Historically, this approach cured about 50% of patients. Due to improvements in supportive care, positron emission tomography-adaptive strategies, and incorporation of novel agents into SLT, contemporary studies show that about 75% of patients with primary refractory or first relapse of cHL can be cured. Recent studies evaluating incorporation of PD-1 blockade in SLT appear to show even further improvement in remission rates and bring into question whether an aggressive approach that includes HDT/AHCT is needed for everyone. To address this question, several ongoing studies are beginning to explore the possibility of avoiding or delaying HDT/AHCT for patients with primary refractory or first relapse of cHL.
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Kambhampati S, Herrera AF. Incorporating novel agents into frontline treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2022; 2022:706-716. [PMID: 36485085 PMCID: PMC9820976 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2022000363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is associated with excellent outcomes with standard frontline chemotherapy or combined modality therapy. However, up to 25% of patients will have relapsed or primary refractory (RR) cHL. Improving the cure rate with frontline treatment, treatment-related complications and late effects, and poor therapy tolerance with high relapse rates in older patients are unmet needs in the initial management of cHL. The introduction of novel therapies, including the CD30-directed antibody drug conjugate brentuximab vedotin and PD-1 blockade (ie, pembrolizumab or nivolumab), has transformed the treatment of RR cHL and has the potential to address these unmet needs in the frontline setting. Incorporation of these potent, targeted immunotherapies into frontline therapy may improve outcomes, may allow for de-escalation of therapy without sacrificing efficacy to reduce treatment complications, and may allow for well-tolerated and targeted escalation of therapy for patients demonstrating an insufficient response. In this article, we provide a case-based approach to the use of novel agents in the frontline treatment of cHL.
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- Swetha Kambhampati
- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
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- Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
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Filling the Gap: The Immune Therapeutic Armamentarium for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216574. [PMID: 36362802 PMCID: PMC9656939 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Despite years of clinical progress which made Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) one of the most curable malignancies with conventional chemotherapy, refractoriness and recurrence may still affect up to 20–30% of patients. The revolution brought by the advent of immunotherapy in all kinds of neoplastic disorders is more than evident in this disease because anti-CD30 antibodies and checkpoint inhibitors have been able to rescue patients previously remaining without therapeutic options. Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation still represents a significant step in the treatment algorithm for chemosensitive HL; however, the possibility to induce complete responses after allogeneic transplant procedures in patients receiving reduced-intensity conditioning regimens informs on its sensitivity to immunological control. Furthermore, the investigational application of adoptive T cell transfer therapies paves the way for future indications in this setting. Here, we seek to provide a fresh and up-to-date overview of the new immunotherapeutic agents dominating the scene of relapsed/refractory HL. In this optic, we will also review all the potential molecular mechanisms of tumor resistance, theoretically responsible for treatment failures, and we will discuss the place of allogeneic stem cell transplantation in the era of novel therapies.
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Durmo R, Donati B, Rebaud L, Cottereau AS, Ruffini A, Nizzoli ME, Ciavarella S, Vegliante MC, Nioche C, Meignan M, Merli F, Versari A, Ciarrocchi A, Buvat I, Luminari S. Prognostic value of lesion dissemination in doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine-treated, interimPET-negative classical Hodgkin Lymphoma patients: A radio-genomic study. Hematol Oncol 2022; 40:645-657. [PMID: 35606338 PMCID: PMC9796042 DOI: 10.1002/hon.3025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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We evaluated the prognostic role of the largest distance between two lesions (Dmax), defined by positron emission tomography (PET) in a retrospective cohort of newly diagnosed classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) patients. We also explored the molecular bases underlying Dmax through a gene expression analysis of diagnostic biopsies. We included patients diagnosed with cHL from 2007 to 2020, initially treated with ABVD, with available baseline PET for review, and with at least two FDG avid lesions. Patients with available RNA from diagnostic biopsy were eligible for gene expression analysis. Dmax was deduced from the three-dimensional coordinates of the baseline metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and its effect on progression free survival (PFS) was evaluated. Gene expression profiles were correlated with Dmax and analyzed using CIBERSORTx algorithm to perform deconvolution. The study was conducted on 155 eligible cHL patients. Using its median value of 20 cm, Dmax was the only variable independently associated with PFS (HR = 2.70, 95% CI 1.1-6.63, pValue = 0.03) in multivariate analysis of PFS for all patients and for those with early complete metabolic response (iPET-). Among patients with iPET-low Dmax was associated with a 4-year PFS of 90% (95% CI 82.0-98.9) significantly better compared to high Dmax (4-year PFS 72.4%, 95% CI 61.9-84.6). From the analysis of gene expression profiles differences in Dmax were mostly associated with variations in the expression of microenvironmental components. In conclusion our results support tumor dissemination measured through Dmax as novel prognostic factor for cHL patients treated with ABVD.
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- Rexhep Durmo
- Nuclear Medicine UnitAzienda USL‐IRCCSReggio EmiliaItaly,PhD Program in Clinical and Experimental Medicine (CEM)University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaModenaItaly
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- Translational Research LaboratoryAzienda USL‐IRCCSReggio EmiliaItaly
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- Laboratoire d’Imagerie Translationnelle en OncologieInstitut Curie, U1288 Inserm, PSLOrsayFrance,Siemens HealthineersSaint‐DenisFrance
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- Hematology and Cell Therapy UnitIRCCS‐Istituto Tumori 'Giovanni Paolo II'BariItaly
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- Laboratoire d’Imagerie Translationnelle en OncologieInstitut Curie, U1288 Inserm, PSLOrsayFrance
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- Lysa ImagingHenri Mondor University Hospital, AP‐HP, University Paris EastCreteilFrance
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- Laboratoire d’Imagerie Translationnelle en OncologieInstitut Curie, U1288 Inserm, PSLOrsayFrance
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- Hematology UnitAzienda USL‐IRCCSReggio EmiliaItaly,Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences Related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative MedicineUniversity of Modena and Reggio EmiliaReggio EmiliaItaly
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Pegfilgrastim in Supportive Care of Hodgkin Lymphoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14174063. [PMID: 36077600 PMCID: PMC9455015 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Pegfilgrastim, the pegylated form of filgrastim (recombinant human GCSF) is widely adopted as supportive care for preventing neutropenia or febrile neutropenia episodes during chemotherapy. Neutropenia is directly cause of potentially severe infections and indirectly cause of treatment delivery delay. No guidelines address the pegfilgrastim role in the specific setting of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Since HL is a young-adult disease and shows mostly a very a favorable outcome after chemotherapy, treatment delay or dose reduction could potentially affect negatively the outcome. The aim of our review is to explore the current scientific literature on pegfilgratim use in HL, evaluating both observational than prospective trial. Moreover, analyzing the latter, we aim to define some practical suggestion about primary prophylaxis with pegfilgrastim in HL. Abstract Neutropenia and febrile neutropenia are common and potentially life-threating events associated with chemotherapy treatment in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Neutropenia-related infectious events could be an issue both for direct clinical consequences and for delay in treatment delivery, affecting final outcomes in a potentially highly curable disease. Pegfilgrastim is the pegylated form of filgrastim, the recombinant form of human G-CSF, capable of prevent and mitigate neutropenic effects of chemotherapy, when adopted as primary prophylaxis in several hematological malignancies. No updated version of major international guidelines provides clear indication on prophylaxis use of pegfilgrastim in HL to prevent febrile neutropenia episodes in HL. Moreover, to date, scarce and non-uniform clinical experiences evaluating pegfilgrastim as prophylaxis in HL are present in the literature. Herein, we propose a brief summary of the literature data about efficacy and safety of the use of pegfilgrastim as primary prophylaxis in HL during chemotherapy treatment.
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Oliveira BCD, Zica CDVA, Santos GCCD, Faria GF, Freire GS, Paim HO, Rezende LNP, Alencar MDSG, Faria STDR. A Terapêutica Cirúrgica e o Protocolo DH-II-90 no Tratamento da Doença de Hodgkin em Jovens e Adultos: um Estudo Ecológico. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CANCEROLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.32635/2176-9745.rbc.2022v68n3.2200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Introdução: A doença de Hodgkin (DH) e uma patologia que se inicia nos linfonodos, desenvolve-se nos tecidos neoplásicos e manifesta-se, majoritariamente, em jovens adultos. Objetivo: Correlacionar os resultados da terapêutica cirúrgica e do protocolo DH-II-90 em jovens adultos acometidos pela DH, e associa-los ao perfil epidemiológico, aos dados de mortalidade pela doença e a distribuição de recursos físicos no Brasil. Método: Estudo ecológico exploratório, com informações coletadas do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), do Instituto Nacional de Câncer Jose Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA), do Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde (CNES) e do Sistema de Informações Ambulatoriais do SUS (SIA/SUS), entre 2013 e 2021. O estudo, portanto, compara os resultados da terapêutica cirúrgica e do protocolo DH-II-90 associados a dados epidemiológicos, sendo o protocolo considerado o método mais eficiente, por apresentar melhores resultados quando comparado a métodos mais invasivos. Resultados: A Região Sudeste concentra maior número de leitos e procedimentos com números mais expressivos de pacientes diagnosticados de 0 a 29 anos. Em resumo, as taxas de mortalidade bruta por DH reduziram-se a partir de 1990, período no qual o protocolo DH-II-90 foi aplicado. Conclusão: O presente estudo fornece uma visão relevante sobre o perfil epidemiológico da DH e contribui para a comparação entre a terapêutica cirúrgica e o protocolo DH-II-90, sendo possível concluir que, apos a aplicação do protocolo, houve redução da taxa de mortalidade por DH no Brasil e no mundo.
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Tao R, Chen Y, Kim S, Ocier K, Lloyd S, Poppe MM, Lee CJ, Glenn MJ, Smith KR, Fraser A, Deshmukh V, Newman MG, Snyder J, Rowe KG, Gaffney DK, Haaland B, Hashibe M. Mental health disorders are more common in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma and may negatively impact overall survival. Cancer 2022; 128:3564-3572. [PMID: 35916651 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34359] [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: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-term mental health outcomes were characterized in patients who were diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), and risk factors for the development of mental health disorders were identified. METHODS Patients who were diagnosed with HL between 1997 and 2014 were identified in the Utah Cancer Registry. Each patient was matched with up to five individuals from a general population cohort identified within the Utah Population Database, a unique source of linked records that includes patient and demographic data. RESULTS In total, 795 patients who had HL were matched with 3575 individuals from the general population. Compared with the general population, patients who had HL had a higher risk of any mental health diagnosis (hazard ratio, 1.77; 95% confidence interval, 1.57-2.00). Patients with HL had higher risks of anxiety, depression, substance-related disorders, and suicide and intentional self-inflicted injuries compared with the general population. The main risk factor associated with an increased risk of being diagnosed with mental health disorders was undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with a hazard ratio of 2.06 (95% confidence interval, 1.53-2.76). The diagnosis of any mental health disorder among patients with HL was associated with a detrimental impact on overall survival; the 10-year overall survival rate was 70% in patients who had a mental health diagnosis compared with 86% in those patients without a mental health diagnosis (p < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Patients who had HL had an increased risk of various mental health disorders compared with a matched general population. The current data illustrate the importance of attention to mental health in HL survivorship, particularly for patients who undergo therapy with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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- Randa Tao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Internal Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Pedigree and Population Resource, Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Pedigree and Population Resource, Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Chohan KL, Young JR, Lester S, Alhaj Moustafa M, Rosenthal A, Tun HW, Hoppe BS, Johnston PB, Micallef IN, Habermann TM, Ansell SM. A real-world study of combined modality therapy for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma: too little treatment impacts outcome. Blood Adv 2022; 6:4241-4250. [PMID: 35617689 PMCID: PMC9327542 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022007363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Multiple clinical trials have assessed de-escalation strategies from combined modality therapy (CMT) to chemotherapy-alone for the treatment of early-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), confirming similar outcomes. The application of these data to the real-world is limited, however. We conducted a retrospective, multicenter cohort study comparing CMT vs chemotherapy-alone in patients with early-stage cHL (stage IA-IIB) treated between January 2010 and December 2020. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans after chemotherapy cycle 2 (PET2) were independently reviewed by a nuclear radiologist (Deauville score ≥4, positive; ≤3, negative). Patient outcomes were compared by using an intention-to-treat analysis. Among 125 patients (CMT, n = 63; chemotherapy-alone, n = 62) with a median follow-up of 59.8 months (95% CI, 48.6-71.0), no differences in overall survival were observed (5-year overall survival, CMT 98.0% vs chemotherapy-alone 95.1%; log-rank test, P = .38). However, there was reduced progression-free survival (PFS) with chemotherapy-alone among all patients (2-year PFS, CMT 95.1% vs chemotherapy-alone 75.3%; log-rank test, P = .005) and in those with bulky (n = 43; log-rank test, P < .001), unfavorable (n = 81; log-rank test, P = .002), or PET2-positive (n = 15; log-rank test, P = .02) disease. No significant differences in PFS were seen for patients with non-bulky (log-rank test, P = .35), favorable (log-rank test, P = .62), or PET2-negative (log-rank test, P = .19) disease. Based on our real-world experience, CMT seems beneficial for patients with early-stage cHL, especially those with PET2-positive and unfavorable disease. Chemotherapy-alone regimens can lead to comparable outcomes for patients with favorable, non-bulky, or PET2-negative disease. We conclude that although results seen in clinical trials are replicated in certain patient subgroups, other subgroups not fitting trial criteria do poorly when radiotherapy is excluded.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL; and
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Trapani D, Franzoi MA, Burstein HJ, Carey LA, Delaloge S, Harbeck N, Hayes DF, Kalinsky K, Pusztai L, Regan MM, Sestak I, Spanic T, Sparano J, Jezdic S, Cherny N, Curigliano G, Andre F. Risk-adapted modulation through de-intensification of cancer treatments: an ESMO classification. Ann Oncol 2022; 33:702-712. [PMID: 35550723 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.03.273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The landscape of clinical trials testing risk-adapted modulations of cancer treatments is complex. Multiple trial designs, endpoints, and thresholds for non-inferiority have been used; however, no consensus or convention has ever been agreed to categorise biomarkers useful to inform the treatment intensity modulation of cancer treatments. METHODS An expert subgroup under the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Precision Medicine Working Group shaped an international collaborative project to develop a classification system for biomarkers used in the cancer treatment de-intensification, based on a tiered approach. A group of disease-oriented clinical, translational, methodology and public health experts, and patients' representatives provided an analysis of the status quo, and scanned the horizon of ongoing clinical trials. The classification was developed through multiple rounds of expert revisions and inputs. RESULTS The working group agreed on a univocal definition of treatment de-intensification. Evidence of reduction in the dose-density, intensity, or cumulative dose, including intermittent schedules or shorter treatment duration or deletion of segment(s) of the standard regimens, compound(s), or treatment modality must be demonstrated, to define a treatment de-intensification. De-intensified regimens must also portend a positive impact on toxicity, quality of life, health system burden, or financial toxicity. ESMO classification categorises the biomarkers for treatment modulation in three tiers, based on the level of evidence. Tier A includes biomarkers validated in prospective, randomised, non-inferiority clinical trials. The working group agreed that in non-inferiority clinical trials, boundaries are highly dependent upon the disease scenario and endpoint being studied and that the absolute differences in the outcomes are the most relevant measures, rather than relative differences. Biomarkers tested in single-arm studies with a threshold of non-inferiority are classified as Tier B. Tier C is when the validation occurs in prospective-retrospective quality cohort investigations. CONCLUSIONS ESMO classification for the risk-guided intensity modulation of cancer treatments provides a set of evidence-based criteria to categorise biomarkers deemed to inform de-intensification of cancer treatments, in risk-defined patients. The classification aims at harmonising definitions on this matter, therefore offering a common language for all the relevant stakeholders, including clinicians, patients, decision-makers, and for clinical trials.
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- D Trapani
- New Drugs Development for Innovative Therapies, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy; Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Center, Boston, USA
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- INSERM Unit 981 - Molecular Predictors and New Targets in Oncology, PRISM Center for Precision Medicine, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Center, Boston, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Breast Cancer Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, Atlanta, USA
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- Yale Cancer Center Genetics and Genomics Program, Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine - Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- ESMO Patient Advocates Working Group, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, USA
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- Scientific and Medical Division, European Society for Medical Oncology, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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- INSERM Unit 981 - Molecular Predictors and New Targets in Oncology, PRISM Center for Precision Medicine, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
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Rodriguez-Hernandez A, Giulino-Roth L. The ABVD’s of cooperative trials in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma: The India experience. Leuk Lymphoma 2022; 63:1017-1019. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2045602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Alexandra Rodriguez-Hernandez
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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Bhurani D, Nair R, Rajappa S, Rao SA, Sridharan N, Boya RR, Raman GS, Menon H, Seshachalam A, Nimmagadda R. Real-World Outcomes of Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Multi-Centric Registry From India. Front Oncol 2022; 11:799948. [PMID: 35223455 PMCID: PMC8881143 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.799948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundHodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is one of the most curable malignancies with a 5-year survival of over 80%. Most published literature from low-middle income countries comes from single institute experience.MethodologyThe OncoCollect Lymphoma group registry was set up in 2017 and has 9 major participating sites across India. Data of newly diagnosed classical HL (CHL) patients, treated between 2011 and 2017, were collected using OncoCollect software. The clinical features, subtypes, prognostic stratification, treatment patterns, response to first-line treatment, and 5-year outcomes were analyzed. All statistical analysis was done using Microsoft R Open statistical software linked to OncoCollect software.ResultsThere were 939 newly diagnosed CHL patients with a median age of 38 (range, 18–99) years at presentation. The male-to-female ratio was 2.07:1. Histological subtypes included mixed cellularity, CHL (MC, CHL), nodular sclerosis, CHL (NS, CHL), lymphocyte-rich, CHL (LR, CHL), and lymphocyte-depleted, CHL (LD, CHL), in 60.60%, 26.94%, 9.80%, and 2.66%, respectively. At presentation, 50.43% had B symptoms and 53.35% had advanced disease. 29.71% of advanced-stage patients had high Hodgkin IPI score. 79% and 21% of patients received 1st-line treatment with chemotherapy alone or combined modality treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The most common first-line chemotherapy was ABVD-based regimen (94.68%). The overall response rate was 93.48%. Complete response rates among early-stage favorable and unfavorable risk groups were 92.73% and 86.79%, and those among advanced-stage low- and high-risk groups were 76.64% and 69.78%, respectively. The median relapse-free follow-up duration was 51 months (IQR 22–69). A significant difference was found in 5-year EFS between the early- and advanced-stage disease 83.53% and 73.55% (p = 0.00087), respectively. Similarly, significant difference was found in EFS among early-stage patients treated with a combination of 4-cycle chemotherapy and radiotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone 88.57% and 66.33% (p = 0.0042), respectively.ConclusionsIn this large cohort from India, survival of patients with HL was comparable to the developed world. With a median follow-up of 51 months, the 5-year EFS and OS of all patients were 78.24% and 83.63%, respectively.
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- Dinesh Bhurani
- Department of Haematology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India
- *Correspondence: Dinesh Bhurani,
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- Department of Haematology, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Mahatama Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Kumaran Hospital Private Ltd., Chennai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, CyteCare Cancer Hospitals, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Institute, Chennai, India
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Feres CCP, Nunes RF, Teixeira LLC, Arcuri LJ, Perini GF. Baseline total metabolic tumor volume (TMTV) application in Hodgkin lymphoma: a review article. Clin Transl Imaging 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40336-022-00481-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Blum KA. Controversies in the management of early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2021; 2021:234-239. [PMID: 34889367 PMCID: PMC8791127 DOI: 10.1182/hematology.2021000255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Positron emission tomography (PET)-adapted chemotherapy and radiotherapy approaches are currently used for the initial treatment of early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) with progression-free survival and overall survival exceeding 85% and 95%, respectively. However, despite general agreement on the prognostic value of interim PET in HL, frontline treatment approaches vary among institutions with respect to how pretreatment clinical risk factors determine treatment selection, the definition of PET negativity, which chemotherapy regimen to initiate and how many cycles to administer, and when to incorporate radiation. Furthermore, as recent trials have confirmed improved efficacy and manageable toxicity when brentuximab and checkpoint inhibitors are combined with frontline regimens such as doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine in advanced-stage HL, these agents are now under evaluation as frontline therapy in early-stage HL. A number of issues will affect the use of these agents in early-stage HL, including the costs, early and late toxicities with these agents, patient population (favorable or unfavorable risk groups), how to incorporate them (concurrently or sequentially), and whether they can ultimately replace cytotoxic therapy with similar efficacy and fewer late effects. Future treatment paradigms for early-stage HL may change significantly once randomized studies are completed incorporating these agents into frontline therapy. Ideally, frontline use of brentuximab and checkpoint inhibitors in early-stage HL will result in improved outcomes compared with current PET-adapted approaches with decreased risks of late toxicities that continue to afflict long-term survivors of HL.
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- Kristie A. Blum
- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Functional imaging with 18FDG-PET-CT has transformed the staging and response assessment of patients with Hodgkin (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Herein, we review the current role and future directions for functional imaging in the management of patients with lymphoma. RECENT FINDINGS Because of its increased sensitivity, PET-CT is the preferred modality for staging of FDG-avid lymphomas. It appears to have a role for interim assessment in patients with HL with adaptive strategies that reduce toxicity in lower risk patients and increase efficacy in those at high risk. Such a role has yet to be demonstrated in other histologies. FDG-PET-CT is also the gold standard for response assessment posttreatment. Newer uses include assessment of total metabolic tumor volume and radiomics in pretreatment prognosis. Whereas PET-CT is more sensitive than other current modalities for staging and response assessment, the future of PET-CT will be in conjunction with other modalities, notably assessment of minimal residual disease and microenvironmental markers to develop risk adaptive strategies to improve the outcome of patients with lymphoma.
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Phillips EH, Iype R, Wirth A. PET-guided treatment for personalised therapy of Hodgkin lymphoma and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Br J Radiol 2021; 94:20210576. [PMID: 34520242 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20210576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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FDG-PET scanning has a central role in lymphoma staging and response assessment. There is a growing body of evidence that PET response assessment during and after initial systemic therapy can provide useful prognostic information, and PET response has an evolving role in guiding patient care. This review provides a perspective on the role of PET response assessment for individualised management of patients with the most common aggressive lymphomas, Hodgkin lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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- Elizabeth H Phillips
- Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,Department of Medical Oncology, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Australia
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Illidge TM, Phillips EH. Progress and pitfalls with the use of image-guided personalised approaches in lymphoma. Br J Radiol 2021; 94:20210609. [PMID: 34520671 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20210609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The use of 18F-FDG PET CT has become an essential part of the management of patients with lymphoma. The last decade has seen unrivalled progress in research efforts to personalise treatment approaches using PET as a predictive imaging biomarker. Critical to this success has been the standardisation of PET methods and reporting, including the 5-point Deauville scale, which has enabled the delivery of robust clinical trial data to develop response-adapted treatment approaches.(1, 2) The utility of PET as a predictive imaging biomarker in assessing treatment success or failure has been investigated extensively in malignant lymphomas. Considerable progress has been made over the last decade, in using PET to direct more personalised "risk-adapted" approaches, as well as an increased understanding of some of the limitations. Arguably the greatest success has been in Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) where PET was initially demonstrated to be a powerful predictive biomarker (3) and is now routinely used in both early-stage and advanced HL to reduce or escalate the use of chemotherapy as well as guiding the delivery of more selective radiotherapy to patients.
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- Tim M Illidge
- Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Moskowitz AJ, Shah G, Schöder H, Ganesan N, Drill E, Hancock H, Davey T, Perez L, Ryu S, Sohail S, Santarosa A, Galasso N, Neuman R, Liotta B, Blouin W, Kumar A, Lahoud O, Batlevi CL, Hamlin P, Straus DJ, Rodriguez-Rivera I, Owens C, Caron P, Intlekofer AM, Hamilton A, Horwitz SM, Falchi L, Joffe E, Johnson W, Lee C, Palomba ML, Noy A, Matasar MJ, Pongas G, Salles G, Vardhana S, Sanin BW, von Keudell G, Yahalom J, Dogan A, Zelenetz AD, Moskowitz CH. Phase II Trial of Pembrolizumab Plus Gemcitabine, Vinorelbine, and Liposomal Doxorubicin as Second-Line Therapy for Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:3109-3117. [PMID: 34170745 PMCID: PMC9851707 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.01056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We conducted a phase II study evaluating pembrolizumab plus gemcitabine, vinorelbine, and liposomal doxorubicin (pembro-GVD) as second-line therapy for relapsed or refractory (rel/ref) classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03618550). METHODS Transplant eligible patients with rel/ref cHL following first-line therapy were treated with two to four cycles of pembrolizumab (200 mg intravenous [IV], day 1), gemcitabine (1,000 mg/m2 IV, days 1 and 8), vinorelbine (20 mg/m2 IV, days 1 and 8), and liposomal doxorubicin (15 mg/m2, days 1 and 8), given on 21-day cycles. The primary end point was complete response (CR) following up to four cycles of pembro-GVD. Patients who achieved CR by labeled fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (Deauville ≤ 3) after two or four cycles proceeded to high-dose therapy and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HDT/AHCT). HDT/AHCT was carried out according to institutional standards, and brentuximab vedotin maintenance was allowed following HDT/AHCT. RESULTS Of 39 patients enrolled, 41% had primary ref disease and 38% relapsed within 1 year of frontline treatment. 31 patients received two cycles of pembro-GVD, and eight received four cycles. Most adverse events were grade 1 or two, whereas few were grade 3 and included transaminitis (n = 4), neutropenia (n = 4), mucositis (n = 2), thyroiditis (n = 1), and rash (n = 1). Of 38 evaluable patients, overall and CR rates after pembro-GVD were 100% and 95%, respectively. Thirty-six (95%) patients proceeded to HDT/AHCT, two received pre-HDT/AHCT involved site radiation, and 13 (33%) received post-HDT/AHCT brentuximab vedotin maintenance. All 36 transplanted patients are in remission at a median post-transplant follow-up of 13.5 months (range: 2.66-27.06 months). CONCLUSION Second-line therapy with pembro-GVD is a highly effective and well-tolerated regimen that can efficiently bridge patients with rel/ref cHL to HDT/AHCT.
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- Alison J. Moskowitz
- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,Alison J. Moskowitz, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 530 East 74th St, New York, NY 10021; e-mail:
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Lymphoma Disease Management Team, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health System, Miami, FL
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Santoro A, Mazza R, Spina M, Califano C, Specchia G, Carella M, Consoli U, Palombi F, Musso M, Pulsoni A, Kovalchuk S, Bonfichi M, Ricci F, Fabbri A, Liberati AM, Rodari M, Giordano L, Chimienti E, Balzarotti M, Sorasio R, Gallamini A, Ghiggi C, Ciammella P, Ricardi U, Chauvie S, Carlo-Stella C, Merli F. Dose-dense ABVD as first-line therapy in early-stage unfavorable Hodgkin lymphoma: results of a prospective, multicenter double-step phase II study by Fondazione Italiana Linfomi. Ann Hematol 2021; 100:2547-2556. [PMID: 34327561 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-021-04604-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We investigated the feasibility and activity of an intensified dose-dense ABVD (dd-ABVD) regimen in patients with early-stage unfavorable Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). This prospective, multicenter, phase II study enrolled 96 patients with newly diagnosed, unfavorable stage I or II classical HL. The patients received four cycles of dd-ABVD followed by radiotherapy. Interim PET (PET-2) was mandatory after two courses. Primary endpoints were the evaluation of dd-ABVD feasibility and activity (incidence of PET-2 negativity). The feasibility endpoint was achieved with 48/52 (92.3%) patients receiving > 85% of the programmed dose. The mean dose intensity in the overall patient population (n = 96) was 93.7%, and the median duration of dd-ABVD was 85 days (range, 14-115) versus an expected duration of 84 days. PET-2 was available for 92/96 (95.8%) patients, of whom 79 were PET-2 negative (85.9%). In total, 90 (93.8%) patients showed complete response at the end of treatment. With a follow-up of 80.9 months (3.3-103.2), the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were not reached. At 84 months, PFS and OS rates were 88.4% and 95.7%, respectively. No evidence for a difference in PFS or OS was observed for PET-2-negative and PET-2-positive patients. Infections were documented in 8.3% and febrile neutropenia in 6.2% of cases. Four patients died: one had alveolitis at cycle 3, one death was unrelated to treatment, and two died from a secondary cancer. dd-ABVD is feasible and demonstrates activity in early-stage unfavorable HL. The predictive role of PET-2 positivity in early-stage unfavorable HL remains controversial. The study was registered in the EudraCT (reference number, 2011-003,191-36) and the ClinicalTrials.gov (reference number, NCT02247869) databases.
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- Armando Santoro
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Italy. .,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Division, Centro Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Onco-Hematology Department, A. Tortora Hospital, Pagani, Salerno, Italy
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- Emergency and Transplantation Department, Hematology Section, University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.,Clinica La Madonnina, Milan, Italy.,Clinica Villa Pia, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Department, Garibaldi Nesima Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Onco-Hematology Unit, Casa Di Cura "La Maddalena", Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Translational and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Onco-Hematology Division, S. Maria Hospital, Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Via Manzoni 56, Milano, Rozzano, Italy
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- Biostatistic Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milano, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Croce E Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, S. Croce E Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy.,Research and Clinical Innovation Department, Centre Antoine-Lacassagne, Nice, France
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Oncology Department, Radiation Oncology, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, S. Croce E Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, Italy.,IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas Cancer Center, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology Department, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale IRCCS Di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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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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Jung SH. Design and Analysis of Cancer Clinical Trials for Personalized Medicine. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11050376. [PMID: 34064394 PMCID: PMC8147797 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11050376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Biomarkers play a key role in the development of personalized medicine. Cancer clinical trials with biomarker should be appropriately designed and analyzed reflecting the various factors, such as the phase of trials, the type of biomarker, the study objectives, and whether the used biomarker is already validated or not. In this paper, we demonstrate design and analysis of two phase II cancer clinical trials, one with a predictive biomarker and the other with a prognostic biomarker. A statistical testing method and its sample size calculation method are presented for each of the trials. We assume that the primary endpoint of these trials is a time to event variable, but this concept can be used for any type of endpoint with associated testing methods. The test statistics and their sample size formulas are derived using the large sample approximation based on the martingale central limit theorem. Using simulations, we find that the test statistics control the type I error rate accurately and the sample sizes calculated using the formulas maintain the statistical power specified at the design stage.
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- Sin-Ho Jung
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Kumar A, Casulo C, Advani RH, Budde E, Barr PM, Batlevi CL, Caron P, Constine LS, Dandapani SV, Drill E, Drullinsky P, Friedberg JW, Grieve C, Hamilton A, Hamlin PA, Hoppe RT, Horwitz SM, Joseph A, Khan N, Laraque L, Matasar MJ, Moskowitz AJ, Noy A, Palomba ML, Schöder H, Straus DJ, Vemuri S, Yang J, Younes A, Zelenetz AD, Yahalom J, Moskowitz CH. Brentuximab Vedotin Combined With Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Early-Stage, Unfavorable-Risk Hodgkin Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol 2021; 39:2257-2265. [PMID: 33909449 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.00108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To improve curability and limit long-term adverse effects for newly diagnosed early-stage (ES), unfavorable-risk Hodgkin lymphoma. METHODS In this multicenter study with four sequential cohorts, patients received four cycles of brentuximab vedotin (BV) and doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD). If positron emission tomography (PET)-4-negative, patients received 30-Gy involved-site radiotherapy in cohort 1, 20-Gy involved-site radiotherapy in cohort 2, 30-Gy consolidation-volume radiotherapy in cohort 3, and no radiotherapy in cohort 4. Eligible patients had ES, unfavorable-risk disease. Bulk disease defined by Memorial Sloan Kettering criteria (> 7 cm in maximal transverse or coronal diameter on computed tomography) was not required for cohorts 1 and 2 but was for cohorts 3 and 4. The primary end point was to evaluate safety for cohort 1 and to evaluate complete response rate by PET for cohorts 2-4. RESULTS Of the 117 patients enrolled, 116 completed chemotherapy, with the median age of 32 years: 50% men, 98% stage II, 86% Memorial Sloan Kettering-defined disease bulk, 27% traditional bulk (> 10 cm), 52% elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, 21% extranodal involvement, and 56% > 2 involved lymph node sites. The complete response rate in cohorts 1-4 was 93%, 100%, 93%, and 97%, respectively. With median follow-up of 3.8 years (5.9, 4.5, 2.5, and 2.2 years for cohorts 1-4), the overall 2-year progression-free and overall survival were 94% and 99%, respectively. In cohorts 1-4, the 2-year progression-free survival was 93%, 97%, 90%, and 97%, respectively. Adverse events included neutropenia (44%), febrile neutropenia (8%), and peripheral neuropathy (54%), which was largely reversible. CONCLUSION BV + AVD × four cycles is a highly active and well-tolerated treatment program for ES, unfavorable-risk Hodgkin lymphoma, including bulky disease. The efficacy of BV + AVD supports the safe reduction or elimination of consolidative radiation among PET-4-negative patients.
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- Anita Kumar
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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How we incorporate novel agents into the treatment of classic Hodgkin lymphoma. Blood 2021; 138:520-530. [PMID: 33889927 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020007900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The introduction of targeted immunotherapies specifically, brentuximab vedotin (BV) and programmed death-1 (PD-1) blocking antibodies (nivolumab and pembrolizumab), has reshaped the therapeutic landscape of classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) in the past decade. Targeting specific biologic features of cHL, these novel agents have expanded treatment options for patients with multiply rel/ref cHL and have increasingly been studied at earlier points in a patient's disease course. With the plethora of studies evaluating BV and PD-1 blockade as part of cHL therapy, often in non-randomized, controlled studies, more questions than answers have arisen about how to optimally integrate these drugs into clinical practice. In this article, we use a case-based format to offer practical guidance on how we incorporate BV and anti-PD1 antibodies into the management of cHL and review the data supporting those recommendations.
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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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Lymphomas afflict all age groups of people, with certain types demonstrating a female predilection in adolescents and young adults. A proportion of lymphomas that are diagnosed in this population demographic occur in the setting of pregnancy. Most of these behave aggressively at presentation and require immediate or urgent therapy. Treatment must consider both maternal and fetal health, and management approaches are therefore influenced by gestational age at diagnosis and treatment and timing of delivery. Although there is a paucity of literature on how to treat these patients, limited retrospective reports demonstrate generally good outcomes and highlight the necessity of an experienced multidisciplinary team approach to management.
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AYA Considerations for Aggressive Lymphomas. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 2021; 16:61-71. [PMID: 33728589 DOI: 10.1007/s11899-021-00607-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Lymphoma is the one of the most common cancer diagnoses among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 15-39. Despite significant advances in outcomes observed in older adults and younger children, improvements in AYAs have lagged behind. The reasons for this are likely multifactorial including disparities in access to health insurance, low rates of enrollment to clinical trials, potential differences in disease biology, and unique psychosocial challenges. Here we will review Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma (PMBCL), two of the most common aggressive lymphomas that occur in AYAs. We will discuss the current knowledge about disease biology in AYAs, adult and pediatric treatment strategies, novel targeted therapies, and ongoing AYA clinical trials in these lymphoma subtypes. We also will review unique considerations for treatment-related toxicities in AYAs and psychosocial issues relevant to this population. RECENT FINDINGS Pediatric and adult trials in HL and PMBCL have demonstrated that treatment with dose-intense chemotherapeutic regimens with or without radiation results in high cure rates but can also be associated with long-term toxicity which must be considered in this young population. Novel targeted agents such as the antibody-drug conjugate brentuximab vedotin and/or antibodies targeted against PD-1/PD-L1 have demonstrated activity in the relapsed setting and are currently being evaluated in the upfront setting, which may reduce our reliance on therapies associated with long-term toxicity. AYA-focused clinical trials are currently underway to better elucidate the optimal therapy for lymphomas in this age group. There is an urgent need for clinical trials including AYAs in order to increase the knowledge of age-specific outcomes, toxicities, disease biology, and the need to develop comprehensive AYA care models that meet the unique and complex care needs of this patient population.
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Malecek MK, Mehta-Shah N. Prognosis and risk stratification of peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Semin Hematol 2021; 58:70-77. [PMID: 33906724 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2021.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Peripheral T-cell lymphomas represent a rare heterogeneous group of non-Hodgkin lymphomas with generally worse outcomes with standard chemotherapy compared to B-cell lymphomas. Clinical risk prediction tools at baseline have been shown to be prognostic but generally do not impact clinical decision making. However, improving understanding of the prognostic implications of histology and its molecular underpinnings as well as strategies surrounding the use of CD30 as a predictive biomarker for brentuximab vedotin have led to better understanding of how to risk stratify patients. Baseline, interim, and end of treatment PET/CT as evaluated by the Lugano criteria as well as by baseline metabolic tumor volume have also been shown to be prognostic. The role of minimal residual disease tools such as cell free DNA and T-cell gene receptor sequencing remain active areas of investigation in hopes to develop predictive biomarkers in these rare diseases. This review focuses on strategies used to prognosticate in more common forms of peripheral T-cell lymphoma as well as in extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma.
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Trotman J, Barrington SF. The role of PET in first-line treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma. LANCET HAEMATOLOGY 2021; 8:e67-e79. [DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(20)30357-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wang MC, Liu HL, Kuo CY, Ma MC, Liao CK. Using interim positron emission tomography as a predictor for relapse-free survival in hodgkin lymphoma: Experience from a single Institution. JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jcrp.jcrp_14_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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[Positron emission tomography-guided treatment in early-stage favorable Hodgkin lymphoma: final results of the international randomized phase III HD16 trial conducted by the German Hodgkin Study Group]. Strahlenther Onkol 2020; 196:414-415. [PMID: 32060584 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-020-01593-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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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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Weil CR, Qian Y, Von Eyben R, Daadi SE, Corbelli KS, Rosenberg SA, Advani RH, Hoppe RT. Long-term outcomes of patients with unfavorable stage I-II classic Hodgkin lymphoma treated with Stanford V chemotherapy and limited field irradiation. Leuk Lymphoma 2020; 61:2428-2434. [PMID: 32476541 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1768385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Management of stage I-II unfavorable risk Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) strives to reduce toxicity while maintaining tumor control. Compared to ABVD or BEACOPP, Stanford V chemotherapy contains less doxorubicin and bleomycin. We report long-term outcomes of patients with stage I-II classic HL with European risk factors treated with Stanford V combined modality therapy (CMT). From our institutional cancer registry, we identified 168 patients with ≥1 European risk factor treated with 8-12 weeks of Stanford V CMT and consolidative radiotherapy between 1990 and 2016. Outcomes were analyzed after classification by EORTC and GHSG unfavorable criteria. With median follow-up of 8.4 years, 10-year overall survival and progression-free survival for the entire cohort were 95% and 88%, respectively. Thirteen of 18 relapses were salvaged successfully. There were no cases of MDS or AML after primary therapy. Long-term outcomes of stage I-II unfavorable risk HL treated with Stanford V CMT are comparable to ABVD or BEACOPP regimens.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Introduction: Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) carries an overall excellent prognosis for young patients treated with multimodal therapy. Predicting an individual patient's prognosis is currently heavily dependent on imaging modalities such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET).Areas covered: Potential biomarkers from serum, tissue, circulating nucleic acids and non-tumor derived cells have all been reported to be of prognostic relevance in HL. We review a range of these biomarkers and discuss the integration of new biomarkers into individualized patient care.Expert opinion: Better prognostic markers are needed to predict an individuals response to HL therapy. Interim PET-scan improves the ability to predict long-term treatment responders. However, it is our opinion that supplementation of PET results with additional biomarkers (including circulating tumor DNA, protein biomarkers, tissue genotyping and metabolic tumor volume) are likely to improve risk stratification for future patients with HL.
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- Melita Cirillo
- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Department I Of Internal Medicine, GHSG, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Centre for Molecular Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Department of Hematology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.,University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Department I Of Internal Medicine, GHSG, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Centre for Molecular Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Else Kröner Forschungskolleg Clonal Evolution in Cancer, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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