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Abeyakoon C, Gregory GP. New standards of care for treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:1132-1134. [PMID: 38251726 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Treatment of newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with rituximab and CHOP (R-CHOP) has been largely unchanged for the last two decades. The Guideline by Fox et al. provides new evidence-based therapeutic strategies informed by positive results of randomised clinical trials. Commentary on: Fox et al. The management of newly diagnosed large B-cell lymphoma: A British Society for Haematology Guideline. Br J Haematol 2024; 204:1178-1192.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chathuri Abeyakoon
- Lymphoma Research Group, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Haematology, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lymphoma Research Group, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Haematology, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Barraclough A, England JT, Villa D, Wight J, Hapgood G, Conn J, Doo NW, Li EW, Gilbertson M, Shaw B, Bishton MJ, Saeed M, Ratnasingam S, Abeyakoon C, Chong G, Wai SH, Ku M, Lee HP, Fleming K, Tam C, Douglas G, Cheah CY, Ng ZY, Rolfe T, Mills AK, Hamad N, Cashman H, Gleeson M, Narayana M, Hawkes EA. Outcomes in grade 3B follicular lymphoma: an international study led by the Australasian Lymphoma Alliance. Haematologica 2023; 108:2444-2453. [PMID: 36815381 PMCID: PMC10483350 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2022.281375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Grade (G) 3B follicular lymphoma (FL) is a rare FL subtype which exists on a histological continuum between 'lowgrade' (Grade 1, 2 and 3A FL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) appearing to share features with each. Clinical characteristics and outcomes are poorly understood due to lack of adequate representation in prospective trials and large-scale analyses. We analyzed 157 G3BFL cases from 18 international centers, and two comparator groups; G3AFL (n=302) and DLBCL (n=548). Composite histology with DLBCL or low-grade FL occurred in approximately half of the G3BFL cases. With a median of 5 years follow-up, the overall survival and progression-free survival of G3BFL patients was better than that of DLBCL patients (P<0.001 and P<0.001, respectively); however, G3BFL patients were younger (P<0.001) with better performance status (P<0.001), less extranodal disease (P<0.001) and more frequently had normal lactate dehydrogenase (P<0.001) at baseline. The overall and progression-free survival of patients with G3BFL and G3AFL were similar (P=0.83 and P=0.80, respectively). After frontline immunochemotherapy, 24% of G3BFL relapsed; relapse rates were 63% in the DLBCL cohort and 19% in the low-grade FL cohort. Eight percent of relapses occurred beyond 5 years. In this G3BFL cohort, the revised International Prognostic Index successfully delineated risk groups, but the Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index did not. We conclude that patients with immunochemotherapy-treated G3BFL have similar survival outcomes to those with G3AFL, yet a favorable baseline profile and distinctly superior prognosis compared to patients with DLBCL.
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- Allison Barraclough
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Department of Haematology, Perth, Australia; University of Melbourne, Melbourne
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- University of British Columbia and BC Cancer Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, Vancouver, Canada; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
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- University of British Columbia and BC Cancer Centre for Lymphoid Cancer, Vancouver
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Townsville University Hospital, Department of Haematology, Townsville
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Department of Haematology, Brisbane
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Department of Haematology, Brisbane
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- Monash Health, Department of Haematology, Melbourne, Australia; School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne
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- Monash Health, Department of Haematology, Melbourne
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- Nottingham City Hospital, Department of Haematology, Nottingham
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- Nottingham City Hospital, Department of Haematology, Nottingham
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre, Ballarat Health Services, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia; The Northern Hospital, Department of Haematology, Melbourne
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Department of Haematology, Melbourne
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Department of Haematology, Adelaide
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Department of Haematology, Adelaide
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- University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Department of Haematology, Melbourne
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne
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- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Department of Haematology, Perth, Australia; University of Western Australia, Medical School, Perth
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- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Department of Haematology, Perth
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- St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Department of Haematology, Sydney, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney
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- St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Department of Haematology, Sydney
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- Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Haematology, London
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research and Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia; Transfusion Research Unit, Monash University, Melbourne.
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Lin VS, Sun E, Yau S, Abeyakoon C, Seamer G, Bhopal S, Tucker H, Doree C, Brunskill SJ, McQuilten ZK, Stanworth SJ, Wood EM, Green L. Definitions of massive transfusion in adults with critical bleeding: a systematic review. Crit Care 2023; 27:265. [PMID: 37407998 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04537-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Definitions for massive transfusion (MT) vary widely between studies, contributing to challenges in interpretation of research findings and practice evaluation. In this first systematic review, we aimed to identify all MT definitions used in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to date to inform the development of consensus definitions for MT. METHODS We systematically searched the following databases for RCTs from inception until 11 August 2022: MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Transfusion Evidence Library. Ongoing trials were sought from CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. To be eligible for inclusion, studies had to fulfil all the following three criteria: (1) be an RCT; (2) include an adult patient population with major bleeding who had received, or were anticipated to receive, an MT in any clinical setting; and (3) specify a definition for MT as an inclusion criterion or outcome measure. RESULTS Of the 8,458 distinct references identified, 30 trials were included for analysis (19 published, 11 ongoing). Trauma was the most common clinical setting in published trials, while for ongoing trials, it was obstetrics. A total of 15 different definitions of MT were identified across published and ongoing trials, varying greatly in cut-offs for volume transfused and time period. Almost all definitions specified the number of red blood cells (RBCs) within a set time period, with none including plasma, platelets or other haemostatic agents that are part of contemporary transfusion resuscitation. For completed trials, the most commonly used definition was transfusion of ≥ 10 RBC units in 24 h (9/19, all in trauma), while for ongoing trials it was 3-5 RBC units (n = 7), with the timing for transfusion being poorly defined, or in some trials not provided at all (n = 5). CONCLUSIONS Transfusion of ≥ 10 RBC units within 24 h was the most commonly used definition in published RCTs, while lower RBC volumes are being used in ongoing RCTs. Any consensus definitions should reflect the need to incorporate different blood components/products for MT and agree on whether a 'one-size-fits-all' approach should be used across different clinical settings.
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- Victor S Lin
- Transfusion Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Systematic Review Initiative, NHS Blood and Transplant, Oxford, UK
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- Transfusion Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia
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- Systematic Review Initiative, NHS Blood and Transplant, Oxford, UK
- Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre Haematology Theme, Oxford, UK
- Department of Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Transfusion Research Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia
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- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
- NHS Blood and Transplant, London, UK.
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Green L, Stanworth S, McQuilten Z, Lin V, Tucker H, Jackson B, Badawi M, Hindawi S, Chaurasia R, Patidar G, Pandey HC, Fasola F, Miyata S, Matsumoto M, Matsushita T, Rahimi-Levene N, Peer V, Pavenski K, Callum J, Thompson T, Murphy M, Staves J, Maegele M, Abeyakoon C, Rushford K, Wood E, Nuñez MA, Mellado S, Saa E, Triyono T, Pratomo B, Apelseth TO, Dunbar N. International Forum on the Management of Major Haemorrhage: Summary. Vox Sang 2022; 117:746-753. [PMID: 35050497 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Green L, Stanworth S, McQuilten Z, Lin V, Tucker H, Jackson B, Badawi M, Hindawi S, Chaurasia R, Patidar G, Pandey HC, Fasola F, Miyata S, Matsumoto M, Matsushita T, Rahimi-Levene N, Peer V, Pavenski K, Callum J, Thompson T, Murphy M, Staves J, Maegele M, Abeyakoon C, Rushford K, Wood E, Nuñez MA, Mellado S, Saa E, Triyono T, Pratomo B, Apelseth TO, Dunbar N. International Forum on the Management of Major Haemorrhage: Responses. Vox Sang 2022; 117:E58-E74. [PMID: 35050501 DOI: 10.1111/vox.13243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rees MJ, Mollee P, Ng JY, Murton A, Gonsalves JF, Panigrahi A, Beer H, Loh J, Nguyen P, Hunt S, Jina H, Wayte R, Sutrave G, Tan J, Abeyakoon C, Chee A, Augustson B, Kalro A, Lee C, Agrawal S, Churilov L, Chua CC, Lim ABM, Zantomio D, Grigg A. The association of mobilising regimen on immune reconstitution and survival in myeloma patients treated with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone induction followed by a melphalan autograft. Bone Marrow Transplant 2021; 56:2152-2159. [PMID: 33911199 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-021-01300-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
G-CSF only mobilisation has been shown to enhance immune reconstitution early post-transplant, but its impact on survival remains uncertain. We undertook a retrospective review of 12 transplant centres to examine overall survival (OS) and time to next treatment (TTNT) following melphalan autograft according to mobilisation method (G-CSF only vs. G-CSF and cyclophosphamide [CY]) in myeloma patients uniformly treated with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone induction. Six centres had a policy to use G-CSF alone and six to use G-CSF + CY. Patients failing G-CSF only mobilisation were excluded. 601 patients were included: 328: G-CSF + CY, 273: G-CSF only. Mobilisation arms were comparable in terms of age, Revised International Staging System (R-ISS) groups and post-transplant maintenance therapy. G-CSF + CY mobilisation generated higher median CD34 + yields (8.6 vs. 5.5 × 106/kg, p < 0.001). G-CSF only mobilisation was associated with a significantly higher lymphocyte count at day 15 post-infusion (p < 0.001). G-CSF only mobilisation was associated with significantly improved OS (aHR = 0.60, 95%CI 0.39-0.92, p = 0.018) and TTNT (aHR = 0.77, 95%CI 0.60-0.97, p = 0.027), when adjusting for R-ISS, disease-response pre-transplant, age and post-transplant maintenance therapy. This survival benefit may reflect selection bias in excluding patients with unsuccessful G-CSF only mobilisation or may be due to enhanced autograft immune cell content and improved early immune reconstitution.
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- Matthew J Rees
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Department of Haematology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, Alfred Health-Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Service, Alfred Health-Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Princes of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Harrop S, Abeyakoon C, Van Der Weyden C, Prince HM. Targeted Approaches to T-Cell Lymphoma. J Pers Med 2021; 11:481. [PMID: 34072040 PMCID: PMC8229513 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The T-cell lymphomas are a rare group of Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas derived from mature T-lymphocytes. They are divided broadly into the Peripheral T-cell lymphomas and the Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Clinical outcomes vary widely but are generally unsatisfactory with current treatments. The development of an understanding of the various critical pathways in T-cell lymphogenesis and subsequent identification of therapeutic targets has led to a rapid expansion of the previously underwhelming T-cell lymphoma armament. This review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the current state of targeted therapies in the T-cell lymphomas, including novel antibody-based treatments, small molecule inhibitors and immune-based therapies.
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- Sean Harrop
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (C.V.D.W.); (H.M.P.)
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (C.V.D.W.); (H.M.P.)
- Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Abeyakoon C, van der Weyden C, Harrop S, Khot A, Dickinson M, Yannakou CK, Prince HM. Advances in Frontline Management of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk 2021; 21:368-378. [PMID: 33610499 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2021.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogeneous group of lymphomas that are frequently associated with a poor prognosis. For many decades, the standard-of-care has been CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisolone)-based therapy, but it is well-recognized that survival outcomes are unsatisfactory, especially when compared with B-cell lymphomas. Major recent advances in cancer diagnosis and management have the potential to significantly improve PTCL outcomes. These include: (1) improved diagnostic techniques that incorporate molecular genetic data to further refine diagnosis and subtyping; (2) the development of novel agents; and (3) improved monitoring modalities, such as 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography scans and circulating tumor DNA. In this review, we aim to explore these 3 advances in the context of frontline management of PTCL.
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- Chathuri Abeyakoon
- Department of Haematology, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Haematology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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