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Yhim HY, Park Y, Kim JA, Shin HJ, Do YR, Moon JH, Kim MK, Lee WS, Kim DS, Lee MW, Choi YS, Jeong SH, Kim KH, Kim J, Lee CH, Song GY, Yang DH, Kwak JY. Geriatric risk model for older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GERIAD): a prospective multicenter cohort study. Korean J Intern Med 2024; 39:501-512. [PMID: 38287501 PMCID: PMC11076889 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2023.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS Optimal risk stratification based on simplified geriatric assessment to predict treatment-related toxicity and survival needs to be clarified in older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). METHODS This multicenter prospective cohort study enrolled newly diagnosed patients with DLBCL (≥ 65 yr) between September 2015 and April 2018. A simplified geriatric assessment was performed at baseline using Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL (IADL), and Charlson's Comorbidity Index (CCI). The primary endpoint was event-free survival (EFS). RESULTS The study included 249 patients, the median age was 74 years (range, 65-88), and 125 (50.2%) were female. In multivariable Cox analysis, ADL, IADL, CCI, and age were independent factors for EFS; an integrated geriatric score was derived and the patients stratified into three geriatric categories: fit (n = 162, 65.1%), intermediate-fit (n = 25, 10.0%), and frail (n = 62, 24.9%). The established geriatric model was significantly associated with EFS (fit vs. intermediate-fit, HR 2.61, p < 0.001; fit vs. frail, HR 4.61, p < 0.001) and outperformed each covariate alone or in combination. In 87 intermediate-fit or frail patients, the relative doxorubicin dose intensity (RDDI) ≥ 62.4% was significantly associated with worse EFS (HR, 2.15, 95% CI 1.30-3.53, p = 0.002). It was related with a higher incidence of grade ≥ 3 symptomatic non-hematologic toxicities (63.2% vs. 27.8%, p < 0.001) and earlier treatment discontinuation (34.5% vs. 8.0%, p < 0.001) in patients with RDDI ≥ 62.4% than in those with RDDI < 62.4%. CONCLUSION This model integrating simplified geriatric assessment can risk-stratify older patients with DLBCL and identify those who are highly vulnerable to standard dose-intensity chemoimmunotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ho-Young Yhim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon,
Korea
- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Suwon,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun,
Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju,
Korea
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Agegnew Wondm S, Dagnew EM, Tadesse Abegaz S, Kiflu M, Kebede B. Burden, risk factors, and management of neutropenic fever among solid cancer patients in Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med 2022; 10:20503121221098236. [PMID: 35646361 PMCID: PMC9130822 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221098236] [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: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: Although neutropenic fever is one of the most well-known oncologic
emergencies and the common causes of death, a few studies have been
conducted in resource-limited countries, particularly in Ethiopia. This
study aimed to assess the burden, risk factors, and management of
neutropenic fever among solid cancer patients in Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted from January
2017 to February 2021. Data were collected from patient’s medical charts
using a structured data abstraction format and analyzed using STATA version
14.2. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent
predictors of neutropenic fever, and a p-value of < 0.05
was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 416 patients were included, with a mean age of 51 ± 14 years. The
cumulative incidence of neutropenic fever was 13%. Advanced age, low
baseline white blood cell, prolonged duration of neutropenia, and presence
of two or more comorbidities were factors significantly associated with
neutropenic fever (p < 0.05). Among patients who need
primary prophylaxis, 68% of patients did not get appropriate primary
prophylaxis, and 30%, 71%, and 93% of prescribed anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal, and anti-viral agents were inappropriate according to
Infectious Disease Society of America Guideline, respectively. Conclusion: Neutropenic fever was common among solid cancer patients and it is
multifactorial. The rate of guideline adherence during prophylaxis and
treatment of neutropenic fever was poor. Health care professionals should be
aware of these risk factors, and greater effort is needed to reduce the risk
of neutropenic fever.
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- Samuel Agegnew Wondm
- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Clinical Pharmacy Unit, Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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