scholarly journals Allogeneic stem cell transplantation for elderly patients with myelodysplastic syndrome

Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 119 (24) ◽  
pp. 5632-5639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolaus Kröger
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Multicenter Studies ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Risk Of Relapse

Abstract Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) is well accepted as a curative treatment approach for younger patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and has become one of the most frequent indications for allogeneic SCT as reported to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. However, MDS patients are usually elderly with a median age of approximately 75 years at diagnosis. Large register studies have confirmed the feasibility of the procedure in elderly MDS patients; and in the register of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, one-third of the allogeneic transplant procedures for MDS were performed in 2010 in patients older than 60 years. Despite its curative potential, its role in the treatment of elderly MDS patients is less defined. Because of the inherent complications of the transplantation leading to treatment-related mortality and the risk of relapse, a careful calculation of the benefit for each patient is mandatory, taking into account comorbidities, disease status, donor selection, and effective nontransplant therapies. Prospective multicenter studies are needed to define optimal intensity of the conditioning regimen, timing of transplantation within a treatment algorithm, including drug-based therapies, and posttransplant strategies to reduce the risk of relapse.

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis: A current perspective

2020 ◽  
pp. 135245852091793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauruv Bose ◽  
Simon Thebault ◽  
Carolina A Rush ◽  
Harold L Atkins ◽  
Mark S Freedman
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Highly Active

The most effective treatment at halting inflammation in patients with highly active multiple sclerosis (MS) is immune ablation followed by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT). Better patient selection and supportive management, as well as advances in conditioning regimens have resulted in improved safety with AHSCT. However, which comorbidities or prior therapies increase the risks associated with AHSCT still need to be determined. In addition, there is still debate as to which AHSCT conditioning regimen offers the best balance of long-term efficacy and safety. New studies comparing AHSCT with highly effective disease-modifying therapies will help to inform on the ideal placement of AHSCT in the treatment algorithm. Currently, many centers are experienced and use AHSCT to treat select patients with MS, contributing to ongoing registries and clinical trials which will help answer these questions.

Effect of Melphalan 140 Mg/m2 Versus 200 Mg/m2 on Toxicities and Outcomes in Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Single Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 1988-1988
Author(s):  
Lakshmikanth Katragadda ◽  
Lindsay McCullough ◽  
Yunfeng Dai ◽  
Jack W Hsu ◽  
John W Hiemenz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards Model ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Preparative Regimen

Abstract Introduction: Although melphalan at a dose of 140 mg/m2 (MEL-140) is known to be an effective preparative regimen for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients, there are very few studies comparing it to the most commonly used dose of 200 mg/m2 ( MEL-200). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of all myeloma patients who underwent an ASCT between 2001 and 2010 at our institution. We then identified patients who received melphalan as their preparative regimen at doses of 140 mg/m2 or 200 mg/m2. Patients who received any other drug as conditioning regimen or had more than one ASCT or had documented amyloidosis were excluded. Data were collected for variables known to possibly affect prognosis of MM patients. We assessed effect of melphalan dose on toxicities and outcomes. Results: A total of 129 eligible patients were identified, with 33 receiving MEL-140 and 96 receiving MEL-200. As was expected significantly higher percentage of patients in the MEL-140 arm were older than 65 years (P=<0.001) or had cardiac ejection fraction < 50 (P=0.0001) or had Karnofsky score < 80 (P=0.01) or had creatinine > 2 either at diagnosis (P=0.004) or the time of ASCT (P=0.001). Rest of the patient and disease characteristics including Durie-Salmon stage, myeloma subtype and disease status at ASCT were not significantly different between the 2 arms. Patients in MEL-140 needed significantly longer time to ANC engraftment (P=0.037) and also had significantly higher frequency of neutropenic fever (P=0.003). There were no significant differences in mucositis (including grade), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bacteremia, or length of hospital stay and frequency of repeat hospitalizations among both groups. There was no treatment related mortality in either group. At a median follow up of 74 months (range, 52-140) from ASCT, there were no significant differences in relapse free survival (RFS) (P=0.4988) and overall survival (OS) (P=0.6936) between the two groups. Five year OS for MEL-140 and MEL-200 is 71.6% and 78.9%, while RFS is 23.9% and 34%, respectively. Proportion of patients whose myeloma status improved to ≥ VGPR at 3 months post ASCT was also not different (P=0.385). Importantly, similar proportions of patients received various post ASCT maintenance therapy (P=0.605). In multivariate cox proportional hazards model only disease status of ≥VGPR at the time of ASCT significantly affected RFS (P=0.024) but did not impact OS (P=0.104). Conclusion: MM patients who received MEL-140 had similar long term outcomes as those who received MEL-200 despite their older age, lower performance status and renal insufficiency. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Disruption of the oral microbiota is associated with a higher risk of relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Campos de Molla ◽  
Vitor Heidrich ◽  
Julia Stephanie Bruno ◽  
Franciele Hinterholz Knebel ◽  
Wanessa Miranda-Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Oral Microbiota ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Single Genus ◽  
Risk Of Relapse

AbstractIntestinal microbiota (IM) diversity and composition regulates host immunity and affects outcomes after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). We evaluated if the oral mucosa microbiota (OM) could impact the outcomes in patients who underwent allo-HSCT. Samples from the oral mucosa of 30 patients were collected at three time points: before the conditioning regimen, at aplasia, and at engraftment. We analyzed the associations of OM diversity and composition with allo-HSCT outcomes. Lower OM diversity at preconditioning was associated with a higher risk of relapse at 3 years (68% versus 33%, respectively; P = 0.04). Dominance (relative abundance ≥ 30%) by a single genus at preconditioning was also associated with a higher risk of relapse (63% versus 36% at 3 years, respectively; P = 0.04), as well as worse progression-free survival (PFS; 19% versus 55%, respectively; P = 0.01), and overall survival (OS) at 3 years (38% versus 81%, respectively; P = 0.02). In our study we observed that OM dysbiosis is associated with a higher risk of relapse and worse survival after allo-HSCT.

scholarly journals Bendamustine, Carfilzomib, and Melphalan (BCM) Conditioning Prior to Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma: A Feasibility Study

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 4635-4635
Author(s):  
A. Samer Al-Homsi ◽  
Marlee Muilenburg ◽  
Kelli Cole ◽  
Muneer H. Abidi ◽  
Stephanie F. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Partial Response ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Median Time ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem

Abstract High-dose melphalan (M) followed by autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) remains the standard treatment for multiple myeloma in eligible patients, even in the era of novel agents. However, the majority of patients ultimately relapse and succumb to their disease. Several studies have explored integrating novel agents into the conditioning regimen prior to AHSCT in order to improve complete remission rates and ultimately overall survival. We aimed to assess the feasibility of adding bendamustine (B) and carfilzomib (C) to melphalan (BCM) and performed a phase I dose escalation study. Thirteen patients were enrolled between June 2014 and June 2016. All patients received C at a fixed dose (20 mg/m2) on days (d) -29, -28, -22, -21, -15, -14. The conditioning regimen and doses administered for each cohort were as described in the table below. Due to excessive toxicity, the study was amended after the first 6 patients. Per oversight of a data safety monitoring board, the dose of M was reduced to 140 mg/m2 and C dose on d +6 was omitted. Median age was 58 years (39-68). There were 8 males and 5 females. Performance status was ≥ 80% in all patients. Per the International Staging System (ISS), 3 patients had stage I disease, 5 had stage II, 4 had stage III, and 1 had unknown staging. Three patients had high-risk cytogenetics: 2 with t(4;14) and 1 with deletion 17p. Three patients had received prior AHSCT. Disease status prior to study treatment was stable disease (SD) (n=2), partial response (PR) (n=8), or very good partial response (VGPR) (n=3). Median CD34+ cell dose was 3.24x106/kg (2.23-6.92x106). Median follow-up was 14.2 months (1-24.5). Median time to neutrophil engraftment was 12 d (11-15). One patient died before achieving platelet engraftment. For the remaining patients, median time to platelet engraftment was 16 d (12-20). Non-hematologic toxicities included grade 3 acute mucositis (n=1), lower GI complications (n=6), electrolyte disturbances (n=6), transaminase elevation (n=1) renal insufficiency (n=1), pulmonary edema (n=1), prolonged QTc (n=1), atrial fibrillation (n=1), and elevated troponin (n=1) and grade 4 acute sepsis (n=2), resulting in 1 death in cohort 2 on d +44. Seven patients went on to receive maintenance therapy: 3 with bortezomib, 3 with lenalidomide, and 1 with lenalidomide, dexamethasone, and C. Post-transplant disease status was assessed per protocol by SPEP, SPIF, and serum free light chains and light chain ratio. Nine patients were evaluable on d +100. One patient had SD, 6 had VGPR, and 2 had complete response (CR). Six out of 7 (86%) evaluable patients on d +365 remain disease progression-free. In summary, BCM conditioning prior to AHSCT at the doses described in cohort 3b seems feasible with manageable toxicities. Five additional patients are being enrolled at the same dose level. Table Table. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Immunomodulation with Azacytidine and Donor Lymphocyte Infusion Following Sequential Conditioning Allogenic Stem Cell Transplantation Improves Outcome of Unfavorable AML

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 4600-4600
Author(s):  
Magalie Joris ◽  
Delphine Lebon ◽  
Amandine Charbonnier ◽  
Pierre Morel ◽  
Berengere Gruson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Transplantation ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Conditioning Regimen ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Acute Myeloid

Background : Patients with acute myeloid leukemia in relapse or refractory to induction therapy have dismal prognosis. Response rates to common salvage regimens are low and allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the only curative option. Several studies have demonstrated that salvage chemotherapy with sequential conditioning could reduce leukemia relapse risk with an acceptable toxicity profile for unfavorable acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). [1] Therefore, we decided to assess this procedure in our center at Amiens University Hospital. Methods We conducted a monocentric retrospective study, including 53 patients aged over 18 years undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) with sequential conditioning between January 2012 and December 2018, for relapse/refractory AML or high risk MDS. 44 (83%) patients received sequential conditioning containing clofarabine (SET-RIC) or Amsacrine (FLAMSA) and 9 (17%) thiotepa based (TEC-RIC) with post-transplant cyclophosphamide for mismatched donors. Patients who were GVHD free after immunosuppressors withdrawal received immunomodulation as relapse prevention with azacytidine 37.5mg/m²/day 5 days every 4 weeks for 12 cycles with 3 donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) alterned between azacytidine cycles. Results The median age was 52 years (range 18-70). Before conditioning, 48 patients had unfavorable AML with ELN intermediate score refractory to at least one course of induction therapy or in relapse, or unfavorable ELN score; 5 patients had high risk MDS with complex karyotype. 32 patients (60,5%) had active disease and 21 (39,5%) were in complete remission (CR) including 12 with positive MRD. 13 (24,5%) patients had HLA-identical sibling donors, 27 (51%) match unrelated donors (MUD), 4 (7,5%) mismatch unrelated donors (MMD) and 9 (17%) haploidentical donors. Majority of patients (90,5%) received peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) PBSC with median CD34+ count of 7,94.106/kg (1,84-8,44). Acute GvHD prophylaxis with Ciclosporin A, in combination with Mycophenolate mofetil for MUD/MMR/Haplo, was withdrawal with a median time of 90 days. With a median follow-up of 40 months, overall survival (OS) at 1 and 2 years was 68% and 52%. Median OS was 18,7 months (0-72,4 months) and median disease free survival (DFS) was 14,9 months (0-72,4 months). 17 patients (32%) experienced relapse after HSCT with a median time from HSCT to relapse of 6 months (1-35 months). 22 (41,5%) of patients presented with grade I-II acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) and 6 (11,3%) with grade III IV aGVHD . GVHD free relapse free survival (GRFS) at 1 and 2 years was 53% and 34,2%. One-year cumulative incidence of disease related death and non-relapse mortality was 12,6% and 17% respectively. 19 patients received immunomodulation with 5 Azacitidine and DLI if no GVHD occurred within day 120. OS was 79 % in the 19 patients receiving DLI. In univariate analysis immunomodulation post HSCT (Figure 1) was significantly associated with overall survival and leukemia free survival (p=0,0164 and p=0,0359 respectively) but not the disease status before HSCT (p=0,7). Immunomodulation administration with azacytidine and DLI was not significantly associated with cGVHD occurrence (p=0.31). Benefit of immunomodulation OS persisted in multivariate analysis (p=0.0284). Conclusion: Sequential conditioning regimen on refractory AML with secondary immunomodulation with azacytidine and DLI shows very good results with an acceptable toxicity profile in unfavorable AML. We achieve very good OS and DFS whatever disease status before HSCT. GRFS is also encouraging comparing to previously report datas [1]. Reference: [1] Similar outcome of allogeneic stem cell transplantation after myeloablative and sequential conditioning regimen in patients with refractory or relapsed acute myeloid leukemia: A study from the Société Francophone de Greffe de Moelle et de Thérapie Cellulaire. Decroocq et al. Am J Hematol 2018 ;93 :416-423. Figure 1 Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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