One Year of Intermittent Imatinib (IM) Treatment (InterIM) Maintains the Complete Cytogenetic Response (CCgR) Previously Achieved with Standard IM Therapy In Elderly (≥ 65 years) Ph+ CML Patients – EudraCT Number 2007–005102-42, ClinicalTrials.Gov NCT 00858806.

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 3412-3412
Author(s):  
Domenico Russo ◽  
Giovanni Martinelli ◽  
Michele Malagola ◽  
Chiara Colombi ◽  
Giantonio Rosti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Daily Administration ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Transcript Levels ◽  
Trial Time ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Black Boxes

Abstract Abstract 3412 The phase II explorative study of intermittent Imatinib (IM) treatment (InterIM) in elderly patients with Ph + chronic myeloid Leukemia (CML) who achieved a stable complete cytogenetic response (CCgR) after at least 2-years standard IM therapy (any dose between 300 and 800 mg/day) was started in April 2008 and closed for the enrollment in August 2009, since more than 78 patients required by statistics were included into the study. The main objective of the study was to investigate if after 12 months (trial time) the CCgR achieved with standard (daily administration) IM therapy could be maintained with InterIM. For this purpose, the CgR status was assessed by Interphase Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (I-FISH) on peripheral blood (≥ 200 cells counted) every 3 months. When I-FISH (% Ph + nuclei) increased more then 1%, chromosome banding analysis (CBA) on bone marrow was performed to confirm the loss of CCgR and to check for additional cytogenetic abnormalities (ACA). At the present time, out of the 95 patients who were enrolled, 82 patients were evaluable and out of them 77 (94%), 73 (89%), 71 (87%) and 70 (85%) completed 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of the treatment program, respectively. Therefore, the great majority of patients completed the study core and at the end of 2010 all the patients are expected to complete the trial time (12 mo). During the first 12 months of InterIM, 1% to 11% of the evaluable patients at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months showed an I-FISH >1% Ph+ nuclei (Figure 1). Figure 1 Distribution of patients according to I-FISH Figure 1. Distribution of patients according to I-FISH Totally, eleven (13%) out of 82 patients treated with InterIM showed an I-FISH >1% and they were checked by CBA on bone marrow (Figure 2). Out of them only 3 cases, that means 4% of the 82 evaluable patients, lost the CCgR and resumed standard IM therapy (daily administration), but none completed 3 months of therapy. All the patients lost the MMR and increased several folds the BCR-ABL transcript levels. Two pts had a low risk Sokal and one a high risk; age was 66, 69, 77 years; time from diagnosis was 29, 91 and 100 months; duration of IM therapy was 29, 83 and 84 months; the IM dose was 400mg in all cases. Figure 2 Cytogenetic and molecular response in 11 cases who showed I-FISH >1% + nuclei and who were checked by CBA on bone marrow. Black boxes shows the 3 cases who lost the CCgR Figure 2. Cytogenetic and molecular response in 11 cases who showed I-FISH >1% + nuclei and who were checked by CBA on bone marrow. Black boxes shows the 3 cases who lost the CCgR As concern as molecular response, 99% of the patients had a major molecular response (MMR=<0.001-0.1 BCR-ABL/ABLISX 100) at the baseline. The proportion of the patients who maintained the MMR after 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of InterIM was 95%, 92%, 91%, 84%, respectively. Interestingly, we found a weak but significant correlation between the % of BCR-ABL + nuclei and the BCR-ABL transcript levels in the patients who completed the trial time (12 mo) (r=0.27; p=0.001). In conclusion, the results of the InterIM study core (12 months), clearly show that Intermittent Imatinib (IM) treatment (InterIM) is sufficient to maintain the complete cytogenetic response (CCgR) previously achieved with standard IM therapy in elderly (≥ 65 years) Ph+ CML patients. The risk to loose the CCgR has been very low (4%), while the benefit either in terms of reduction of IM dose and of costs of therapy or in terms of compliance (data not shown) was very high. Acknowledgments: This work was supported in part by CML-Leukemia Net and Progetto Regione Lombardia. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

ABCG2 and SLC22A1 Expression Are Associated with Imatinib Response in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 1422-1422
Author(s):  
Douglas Vivona ◽  
Luciene Terezina Lima ◽  
Carolina Tosin Bueno ◽  
Rosario D C Hirata ◽  
Mario H Hirata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Philadelphia Chromosome ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Major Molecular Response ◽  
Primary Resistance ◽  
Secondary Resistance ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response

Abstract Abstract 1422 Background: Imatinib Mesylate (IM) used in the treatment of CML, interacts with membrane efflux transporters such as ABCB1 and ABCG2, whereas the active uptake of IM into the cells is mediated by SLC22A1. The predictive value of these markers is still controversial. The altered expression of these genes could impact on intracellular concentration of IM and contribute to resistance. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate ABCB1, ABCG2 and SLC22A1 gene expression as potential sources of resistance to imatinib in patients with CML Methods: One hundred and eighteen patients in chronic phase of CML, both genders with age range 18 to 80 were studied. All patients were initially treated with a standard dose of IM (400 mg/day) and divided in two groups according to response. The responder group comprised 70 patients who had a complete cytogenetic response within 18 months of treatment. The non-responder group comprised 48 patients who did not have a complete cytogenetic response with the initial dose (400 mg/day) of IM or who relapsed during treatment and were submitted to higher doses of 600 or 800 mg/day. Criteria of failed response to treatment were established by European LeukemiaNet. Patients with cytogenetic patterns other than the Philadelphia chromosome and patients with mutations in the BCR-ABL1 gene were excluded from this study. Major molecular response (MMR) was defined as a reduction of BCR-ABL1 transcripts levels to ≤ 0.1% in the peripheral blood standardized on the International scale. Complete molecular response (CMR) was defined as a reduction ≤ 0.032% BCR-ABL1 transcripts levels. Primary resistance and secondary resistance also were evaluated. Real-Time PCR was performed to evaluate the ABCB1, ABCG2 and SLC22A1 mRNA relative expression to control gene GAPDH. Results: Expression of ABCG2 in the non-responder group was higher than in the responder group (P=0.028). This result was influenced by patients with primary resistance (n= 34 p=0.029) but not secondary resistance (n=14 p=0.249) when compared with responders (n=70). ABCB1 and SLC22A1 expression were similar between responder and non-responder groups. Higher levels of SLC22A1 mRNA were found in patients who achieved MMR in the responder group (p=0.009). The elevated ABCG2 expression was also found in those who did not achieve MMR (p=0.027) when all patients were analyzed. None of studied genes was associated with CMR. Conclusions: The high expression of ABCG2 is related to primary resistance and SLC22A1 is positively associated with major molecular response to treatment with IM. Our data suggests that ABCG2 may be a mediator of IM resistance, whereas SLC22A1 could be a good predictor of response to IM therapy. Financing: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP 2009/54184-0). Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Phase II Multicentric Explorative Study of Intermittent Imatinib (IM) Treatment (INTERIM) in Elderly Patients with Ph+ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Who Achieved a Stable Complete Cytogenetic Response (CCgR) with Standard IM Therapy.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 860-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenico Russo ◽  
Gianantonio Rosti ◽  
Giovanni Martinelli ◽  
Michele Malagola ◽  
Salvatore Mirto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Mutational Analysis ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Daily Administration ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Conventional Cytogenetics

Abstract Abstract 860 Background: Elderly CML patients treated with Imatinib (IM) in early chronic phase (CP) have similar cytogenetic response and survival compared with younger patients, but they show a lower compliance to standard IM therapy (400 mg/day). Aims: The aim of the study is to investigate if CCgR that has been achieved with standard (daily administration) IM therapy can be maintained with the same dose of IM given intermittently (INTERIM). Methods: The study population is represented by elderly patients (≥ 65 years old) with Ph+ CML and with stable CCgR after at least 2 years of standard IM therapy (daily administration). IM is given at the same dose that was given at the time of enrollment by the following intermittent schedule: 1 week on / 1 week off for the 1st month; 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off for the 2nd and 3rd month; 1 month on / 1 month off from the 4th month thereafter. In cases of loss of CCgR INTERIM was stopped and standard therapy (daily administration) was resumed. After 12 months, the patients who are in continuous CCgR are advised to continue the intermittent study schedule and to be followed indefinitely. The CgR status was evaluated at baseline (by conventional cytogenetics on bone marrow and FISH on peripheral-blood) and every 3 months during the study (only by FISH on peripheral-blood). If FISH (% of Ph+ cells) increased more than 1% in two consecutive examinations, evaluation of marrow cells metaphases was performed to confirm the loss of CCgR and to check for additional cytogenetic abnormalities. Quantitative molecular assessment of BCR-ABL transcript by RQ-PCR on peripheral blood was due at baseline and every 3 months during the study and mutational analysis of ABL was performed in case of loss of CCgR. Results: One-hundred and fourteen patients have been considered eligible, but 17 (15%) refused to enter into the protocol. Out of 97 enrolled patients, 87 started INTERIM, 5 patients (5%) went off the study for major protocol violation before the 3rd month and, at present, 82 patients are ongoing. Of these 82 patients, 52, 30 and 11 completed the 3rd, 6th and 9th month, respectively. The preliminary results of the first 6 months are here reported. The distribution of patients according to FISH results is shown in Fig. 1. Only 1/68 pts (at 6th month) showed an increased >1% in Ph+ cells by FISH but he maintained a CCgR when checked by conventional cytogenetic. As showed in Fig. 2, 96 to 87% of patients maintained a major molecular response MMR (≤0,1) according to International Scale (IS). Conclusions: This study is trying to test the minimum effective dose of Imatinib to maintain the CCgR in elderly CML patients with stable CCgR. The preliminary results at 6 months do not show negative trends both for cytogenetic and molecular response. Therefore, the study is ongoing and all patients are expected to complete the trial time (12 months). Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Imatinib Treatment of Philadelphia Positive (Ph+) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). For Late Chronic Phase Patients Who Achieve a Complete Cytogenetic Response 5-Year Survival Is as High as for Early Chronic Phase Patients.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 2156-2156
Author(s):  
Ilaria Iacobucci ◽  
Giovanni Martinelli ◽  
M. Amabile ◽  
A. Poerio ◽  
S. Soverini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Bone Marrow Cells ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Imatinib Treatment ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response

Abstract Background: Imatinib (IM) is the drug of choice for the treatment of Ph+ CML, where a complete cytogenetic response (CCgR) is achieved in more than 80% of early chronic phase (ECP) patients, with a 5-year survival of 90% (Simonsson B, Blood 2005). In the patients who initiated the treatment in late chronic phase (LCP) the response rate is lower and the long-term effect on survival is not yet determined. Aim: We monitored the hematologic, cytogenetic and molecular response to IM in a cohort of 291 patients who were treated with IM in LCP, with focus on progression-free survival and overall survival of complete cytogenetic responders. Methods: Two hundred and ninety-one patients with Ph+ CML in LCP were enrolled in a national prospective study of the GIMEMA CML Working Party in 2001, and were monitored for cytogenetic response and for molecular response every 6 months. Cytogenetics was performed on bone marrow cells with conventional methods. Molecular response was assessed on bone marrow or peripheral blood samples by quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR) using TaqMan methodology and expressing the results as a ratio of BCR-ABL to ABL x100. Patient age ranged from 19 to 82 years (median 52 years). The duration of chronic phase prior to IM treatment ranged from 1 to 202 months (median 38 months). Treatment was IM 400 mg daily through all the study period, with a few exceptions of dose increase to 600 or 800 mg. The median follow-up time after the first IM dose is 62 months. Results: One hundred and sixty patients (55%) achieved a CCgR in 3 to 62 months (median 6 months) after the first IM dose and 126 of them (79%) are still in continuous CCgR after 5 years. For the 160 patients the 5-year survival free from progression to accelerated or blastic phase is 95% and overall survival is 91%. These data are very similar to those reported for the ECP patients in the IRIS study (Simonsson B, Blood 2005). At 5 years, 107 patients were evaluated for molecular response; 62% of them were in major molecular response with a BCR-ABL/ABL ratio lower than 0.10. The BCR-ABL transcript was undetectable in 7 cases by RQ-PCR and in 2 cases by nested PCR. No patient developed heart failure. Conclusions: We confirm that in LCP the CCgR rate to IM is lower than in ECP, but we show that for the complete cytogenetic responders progression-free and overall survival are likely to be as good as for ECP patients, suggesting that the quality of the CCgR is prognostically more important than the duration of leukemia prior to IM treatment. Figure Figure

Effects of imatinib mesylate on normal bone marrow cells from chronic myeloid leukemia patients in complete cytogenetic response

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fermin M. Sanchez-Guijo ◽  
Jesus M. Hernandez ◽  
Eva Lumbreras ◽  
Patricia Morais ◽  
Carlos Santamaría ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Imatinib Mesylate ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Bone Marrow Cells ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Normal Bone Marrow ◽  
Normal Bone ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Marrow Cells

Imatinib Mesylate Therapy in Late Ph+ Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Stable Complete Cytogenetic Response after Interferon-Alpha Results in a Very High Complete Molecular Response Rate.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 2158-2158
Author(s):  
Giuliana Alimena ◽  
Massimo Breccia ◽  
Luigia Luciano ◽  
Fabrizio Quarantelli ◽  
Daniela Diverio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Imatinib Mesylate ◽  
Copy Number ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Residual Disease ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Complete Molecular Response

Abstract Imatinib mesylate was given to 26 Philadelphia positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients who were in late chronic phase (CP) and in stable complete cytogenetic response (CCR) after interferon-alfa (IFN-α), but showed persistent positive residual disease at PCR analysis under this treatment. At diagnosis median age was 40 years (range 21–64) and according to Sokal’s score, 18 patients were low risk and 8 were intermediate risk. Median IFN treatment was 88 mo.s (range 15–202) and median CCR duration was 73 mo.s (range 10–148). Imatinib was administered at the standard dose of 400 mg/die, after stopping IFN for 1 week. Residual disease was measured on bone marrow (BM) cells at baseline, before starting Imatinib, at 3, 6, 12, 18 mo.s and at the last follow-up (median 32 mo.s, range 21–49), by assaying BCR-ABL transcripts using quantitative PCR (RQ-PCR). The copy number (CN) of BCR/ABL and ABL transcript were derived by the interpolation of CT values to the appropriate standard curve, and the result, for each sample, was expressed as ratio of BCR/ABL mRNA copies to ABL mRNA x 100 (normalized copy number - NCN). Imatinib treatment resulted in a progressive and consistent decline of residual disease in all but one patient, from a median of 0.89 at baseline to 0.01 at the end of follow-up. Major molecular response (BCR/ABL levels <0.1) was reached in 20 patients (77%) and BCR/ABL transcripts were undetectable in 13 (50%). Achievement of molecular response was significantly correlated with post-IFN baseline transcript level (mean 1.194 for patients achieving complete molecular response vs 18,97 for those who did not; p<0.001), but not with other clinical/biological patient characteristics. In all patients, imatinib was well tolerated with no side effects requiring drug dose reduction or dose discontinuation. Albeit obtained from an unusual subset of selected patients with favourable prognosis, and likely particularly sensitive to imatinib, present results confirm the efficacy of combining Imatinib and IFN-α and further support investigating treatment approaches employing these two drugs.

Imatinib in Children with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CP CML): AAML0123 COG Study.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 2140-2140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin A. Champagne ◽  
Cecilia Fu ◽  
Myron Chang ◽  
Linda Cooley ◽  
Nyla A. Heerema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Toxicity ◽  
White Cell Count ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Myelogenous Leukemia ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Minor Response ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response

Abstract Introduction. Our prior phase 1 study (P9973) established the safety profile and suggested efficacy of imatinib in children with CP CML at doses varying from 260–570 mg/m2. The purpose of this phase 2 study was to define the rates of response in children with previously untreated CP CML. Methods. Patients less than 22 years of age at study entry with newly diagnosed CP CML, with no prior therapy other than hydroxyurea, were eligible. Imatinib was administered orally at a dose of 340 mg/m2 daily, with courses defined as 28-day intervals. A hematological response (HR) was defined at the end of courses 1 and 2 as a reduction in the white-cell count to &lt;10 x 109/L and in platelet count to &lt;450 x 109/L, and was considered a complete response (CHR) when maintained for at least four weeks. Cytogenetic response is defined as follows, based on the absolute percent of Ph+ metaphase cells on marrow specimens: complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) 0% Ph+ cells; partial (PCyR)1–35%; minor 39–65%; minimal 66–95%; none 96–100%. Iterative cytogenetic analyses were performed every 3 months during therapy. Toxicities were reported prospectively using the NIH CTCv2.0 criteria. Results. 50 children (42% boys), with a median age of 11.8 years (range 2.3–19.1) completed more than one course of therapy and were evaluable for response. Median number of courses delivered was 22.5 (range 1–43), with a median follow-up of 795 days. 96% of the calculated dose was administered. Eleven patients experienced 14 non-hematological grade 2–4 adverse events, and one patient discontinued therapy because of toxicity. The HR and CHR rates were 78% and 12%, at the end of course 1, and 20% and 78%, respectively, at the end of course 2. Only one patient was reported as a hematologic non-responder at the end of course 2. At the end of the third course, 33 patients were evaluated for cytogenetic response. Twelve (36%) children were in CCyR; 10 (30%) in PCyR; 5 in minor response; 4 in minimal response; 2 with no cytogenetic response. Six patients did not have cytogenetic evaluation; while in 11 (33%) the study was not possible due to insufficient sampling. Overall, 33 (66%) CCyRs were documented, at a median time of 5.6 months (91% documented by 9 months). Only 1 patient achieved a CCyR after course 10. Thirty-three children were removed from protocol, of which 23 underwent stem cell transplantation. One patient progressed to blast phase while on therapy, while six additional patients had cytogenetic progression. Of the 3 remaining patients, two patients had difficulty with taking medications and one had grade 4 liver toxicity. At 1 year, the estimated event free and overall survivals are 96% and 98%, respectively. Conclusion. Imatinib is well tolerated in previously untreated children with CP CML and induces comparable rates of complete cytogenetic response to those observed in adults. Current evaluation of molecular response is being performed.

Does Previous Interferon Use Have Negative Effect on Imatinib Response in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)? A Single Center Study.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 4821-4821
Author(s):  
Mustafa Yenerel ◽  
Reyhan Diz-Kucukkaya ◽  
Naciye Demirel ◽  
Mesut Ayer ◽  
Selim Yavuz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
First Line ◽  
Group I ◽  
Blastic Phase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Ifn Treatment

Abstract Aim: Effectiveness of imatinib in CML was evaluated on a cohort of 104 patients with a median 29 months of observation time, recruited between 3/2002 and 2/2006. Patients and methods: 104 patients diagnosed as having CML between 1990–2006 were included in this study. Their median age was 44 years (19–77) and 55% of patients were male. Imatinib was used in a dose of 400mg/day for chronic phase and 600mg/day for accelerated and blastic phase. In chronic phase patients with no cytogenetic response in 1 year and in accelerated or blastic phase patients with no hematologic response in 3 months, doses were increased to 600mg/day and 800 mg/day respectively. Interferon (IFN) treatment had been used as α-IFN 5 MIU/m2 daily combined with or without monthly courses of cytosine arabinoside (Ara-C) 20 mg/m2 for 10 days in 50 patients before imatinib. Cytogenetic response (CR) was monitored on bone marrow metaphases collected at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months during the first year, and every 6 months thereafter. CR was quantified by 20 metaphases Ph in bone marrow: 0% as complete (CCR), 1–35% major as (MjCR) and &gt; 95% as imatinib failure. Molecular response followed by PCR in bone marrow samples. We stratified the patients according to previous IFN treatment in two groups. CML patients who were treated with imatinib as a first line therapy were analyzed as Group I. Other patients who were treated initially with IFN and ara-C and those were switched to imatinib because of intolerance or unresponsiveness were accepted as Group II. Results: Age, sex distribution and disease phases of both groups were quite similar. Therapy responses are summarized in Table 1. Hematological response (HR) was seen in 90,4 % of the patients (94/104) in median 54 days (11–149) for Group I and 41 days (15–193) for Group II. There wasn’t any difference according to the time elapsed for HR (p=0,79). Cytogenetic data were interesting in our patients. As a total result, CR were achieved in 77,8 % of the patients in median 5,1 months (84 days– 2,7 years). CR rate was significantly higher in Group I (p=0.019). When we compared two groups according to early cytogenetic response in first 6 months, Group I had also much better results (p=0.049). CCR were achieved 35,6 % of the patients (37/104) and there wasn’t any difference between the groups (p=0,25). Molecular response was achieved in 19,2% of the patients followed by PCR (19/87) and there was no significant difference (p=0,15). We conclude that imatinib is highly effective as a first line agent in CML patients. Advanced disease age probably is the most important factor for the lower response rates in the second group. But, the role of previous IFN therapy should also be questioned. As a summary, imatinib should be used in every CML patient without any delay in order to get higher and sooner CR. Tablo 1. Imatinib response of the 104 patients with CML. HR (p=0.89) CR (p=0.019) MjCR in 6 months(p=0.049) CCR(p=0.25) Mol. Response(p=0,15) Imatinibfailure (p=0.03) Imatinib Follow-up Group I 90,7% (49/54) 77,8% (42/54) 57,4% (31/54) 40,7% (22/54) 30% (12/40) 22,2% (12/54) 22,1 months (3,7 months -3,5 yrs) Group II 88% (44/50) 56% (28/50) 38% (19/50) 30% (15/50) 17% (8/47) 40% (20/50) 3 years (9months-5,1 yrs)

No Significance of Derivative Chromosome 9 Deletion on the Clearance Kinetics of BCR/ABL Fusion Transcripts, Cytogenetic or Molecular Response, Loss of Response or Treatment Failure to Imatinib Mesylate Therapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 1950-1950
Author(s):  
Dong Hwan (Dennis) Kim ◽  
Lakshmi Sriharsha ◽  
Suzanne Kamel-Reid ◽  
Hong Chang ◽  
Hans Messner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Imatinib Mesylate ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Chromosome 9 ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Derivative Chromosome ◽  
Loss Of Response ◽  
Complete Cytogenetic Response

Abstract Background: Deletion of the derivative chromosome 9 (der 9; del-der9) is a poor prognostic factor in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients treated with hydroxyurea or interferon. However, its prognostic implication in imatinib mesylate (IM) treated patients is unclear. One study reported that IM improved but did not fully reverse the poor prognosis of CML patients with del-der 9, while another suggested that IM might overcome the poor prognostic significance of del-der 9. The purpose of current study is to evaluate the prognostic implication of del-der 9 in CML patients in terms of hematologic, cytogenetic and molecular responses, loss of response to IM and IM treatment failure rate in addition to BCR/ABL mRNA quantitative PCR monitoring. Methods: The current study included 163 CML patients with available FISH results using the LSI-BCR/ABL-(ES) probe (Vysis, IL, USA) treated at the Princess Margaret Hospital (Toronto, Canada). End points of the study included hematologic response (HR), major or complete cytogenetic response (CyR; MCyR/CCyR), major or complete molecular response (MoR; MMoR/CMoR), loss of response (LOR), treatment failure (including primary hematologic or cytogenetic resistance and LOR), progression to accelerated phase or blast crisis (AP/BC), or time to IM dose escalation to achieve further response or to overcome LOR. Results: Of 163 patients, 22 (13.5%) had del-der 9 prior to initiation of IM. No differences were noted between those with and without del-der 9 in terms of disease phase or additional cytogenetic abnormalities. No differences were noted for the time to HR (p=0.598), MCyR (p=0.281), CCyR (p=0.883), MMoR (p=0.125), or CMoR (p=0.834). Times to LOR (p=0.974), treatment failure (p=0.455), progression to AP/BC (p=0.276), or dose escalation of IM (p=0.816) were not significantly different between those with and without del-der 9. The serial monitoring of BCR/ABL mRNA quantitative PCR showed similar patterns of BCR/ABL mRNA reduction between the 2 groups. Conclusion: The presence of del-der 9 in CML patients prior to IM therapy does not influence: the response to IM therapy in terms of HR, CyR and MoR; LOR, treatment failure or progression to AP/BC; and time to dose escalation of IM. Therefore, from the clinical point of view, the presence of del-der 9 does not impact on the management of CML patients treated with IM. Figure 1. No differences of complete cytogenetic response rate (A) or major molecular response rate between patients with versus without deletion of derivative chromosome 9 after imatinib mesylate therapy Figure 1. No differences of complete cytogenetic response rate (A) or major molecular response rate between patients with versus without deletion of derivative chromosome 9 after imatinib mesylate therapy

Results of Imatinib Dose Escalation After 36 Months of Follow-up in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients with Failure or Sub-Optimal Response According to 2006 EuropeanLeukemia Net (ELN) Criteria.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3302-3302
Author(s):  
Massimo Breccia ◽  
Fabio Stagno ◽  
Roberto Latagliata ◽  
Paolo Vigneri ◽  
Laura Cannella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Standard Dose ◽  
Acquired Resistance ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Molecular Response

Abstract Abstract 3302 Poster Board III-190 Introduction Imatinib mesylate (IM) given at a daily dose of 400 mg currently represents the gold standard of care for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase (CP). European LeukemiaNet (ELN) guidelines propose IM dose escalation to rescue those CML patients with either suboptimal response or drug resistance. We report on the long-term efficacy of IM dose escalation in 74 patients with CP-CML after suboptimal response or failure to IM conventional dose. Patients and methods Median age was 50 years (range 19-85), there were 52 males and 22 females. Thirteen patients were classified as hematologic failure (10 primary and 3 secondary), 57 patients as cytogenetic resistance (24 primary and 33 acquired). Three patients escalated the dose for cytogenetic suboptimal response and one patient for molecular suboptimal response at 18 months. Fifty-four received IM dose escalation from 400 to 600 mg and 20 patients from 400 to 800 mg. Results Overall, after a median follow-up of 36 months, 68/74 (91.8%) patients maintained or achieved a complete haematologic response (CHR); this was maintained in all patients who escalated the dose for cytogenetic failure or suboptimal response. A major cytogenetic response (MCyR) was achieved in 41 patients (72%) who escalated the dose for cytogenetic failure and in 6/13 (46%) patients who escalated imatinib for hematologic failure (p=0.002). Overall, complete cytogenetic responses (CCR) were achieved in 27 (37%) out of 74 CML patients: of the 13 hematologic failure patients, only 5 achieved CCyR: all patients had prior acquired resistance to imatinib. Of the 57 cytogenetic failure, 22 reached CCR: this response was obtained in 27% of the primary cytogenetic resistant, and in 50% of the acquired cytogenetic resistant patients (p=0.02). Three patients who escalated the dose for cytogenetic suboptimal response obtained CCR and complete molecular response (CMR), whereas one patient who escalated the dose for molecular suboptimal response at 18 months did not obtain CMR. Median time to cytogenetic response was 3.5 months. Cytogenetic responses occurred in 37/50 patients who escalated the dose to 600 mg and in 10/20 patients who escalated to 800 mg daily (p=0.234). CMR was obtained in 10 patients: in 7 patients who escalated the dose for cytogenetic failure and in 3 patients who escalated imatinib for suboptimal cytogenetic response. Estimated 2 year-progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) is 87% and 85% respectively. Sixteen patients (21.6%) experienced toxicities and had temporarily IM interruption. Conclusions Imatinib dose escalation can induce sustained responses in a subset of patients with cytogenetic resistance and a prior suboptimal cytogenetic response to standard-dose imatinib, whereas it appears less effective in haematologic failure patients or in molecular sub-optimal responders. The availability of second generation TKI should be taken into account in these letter categories of patients. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Impact of Imatinib Dose Escalation in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Chronic Phase with Sub-Optimal Response or Failure with Imatinib 400 Mg.

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (22) ◽  
pp. 3289-3289
Author(s):  
Katia BB Pagnano ◽  
Marcia T Delamain ◽  
Eliana C.M. Miranda ◽  
Vagner O Duarte ◽  
Brunna Eulálio Alves ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Median Time ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Cytogenetic Response ◽  
Molecular Response ◽  
Dose Increase ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Optimal Response ◽  
Hematological Response

Abstract Abstract 3289 Poster Board III-1 Imatinib dose escalation has been used in sub-optimal response and therapeutic failure to imatinib in conventional doses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of imatinib dose increase in CML patients in CP who did not achieve the best response to imatinib 400 mg QID. Patients and methods: All CML patients in CP treated in our institution with imatinib 400mg between March 2002 and December 2008 were evaluated. Imatinib was escalated to 600–800mg in cases with sub-optimal response or failure, according to Leukemia Net or IRIS Trial criteria. All survival curves were calculated from date of dose increase: overall survival (OS) until death or last follow-up, event free survival (EFS) until loss of complete hematological response (CHR) or major cytogenetic response (MCyR), progression to accelerated phase (AP) or blast crisis (BC) or death from any cause. Transformation free survival (TFS) was calculated from dose increase until progression to AP, BC or death. Results: 137 patients in CP were treated with imatinib 400 mg. Dose was escalated in 55 (40%) patients due to loss or failure to achieve CRH (13 = 24%); progression to BC (2 = 3.5%); no CCR (11 = 20%); loss of RCC (5 = 9%); CCR without major molecular response (MMR) after 18 months of imatinib (24 = 43.5%). Males: 37, females 18 cases. Median age: 44 (16–74) years. Twenty-eight patients (49%) were treated with imatinib as first line therapy and 51% had used IFN previously. Median time between diagnosis and imatinib start was 4.5 (0–94) months. Responses: 94% achieved CHR; 58% CCR and 34% MMR. After dose increase, 31 (56%) responded: 58% of the patients with previous sub-optimal molecular response achieved MMR. Among those who benefited from dose increase, only 3 cases lost the response: one with hematological resistance and two with cytogenetic resistance (2 lost CCR and one CHR). Seven out of 16 patients who increased dose due to cytogenetic failure (loss of response, failure and sub-optimal response) achieved response: one had partial cytogenetic response (PCyR) and 6 CCR. Five patients with hematological failure presented response: CHR (2), CCR (1), PCyR (1) and MMR (1). Patients with BC (2 cases) did not respond to dose escalation. TFS was 89% and 67% in 2 and 5 years, respectively. EFS was 71% and 64% in 2 and 5 years respectively. When stratified by the type of failure, EFS was 100%, 49% and 34% in the group with molecular sub-optimal response with median time of 22 (4–41) months, cytogenetic 17 (1.2–42) and hematological failure 7.7 (0.2–57), respectively (P<0.03). Conclusions: imatinib dose escalation was successful in molecular sub-optimal response. However, the patients who do not achieve MMR might be candidates to second line treatment. Patients who did not achieve cytogenetic or hematological response did worse with imatinib dose escalation. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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