Complete response (CR) to ifosfamide, gemcitabine, and vinorelbine (IGEV) and outcome in relapsed/refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8568-8568
Author(s):  
A. Anastasia ◽  
R. Mazza ◽  
L. Giordano ◽  
M. Balzarotti ◽  
M. Magagnoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Induction Therapy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
High Dose Chemotherapy ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazard ◽  
Kaplan Meier

8568 Background: High dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cells transplant (ASCT) is the gold standard in patients with relapsed/refractory HL. Response to induction chemotherapy (chemosensitive patients) plays a major role in prognosis, however the role of CR status after induction therapy has not been established. Methods: One hundred twenty one patients with relapsed/refractory HL received 4 courses of IGEV followed by single (N=59) or tandem (N=19) ASCT (Santoro et al., Haematologica 92, 2007). Response to IGEV was evaluated by Cheson criteria (1999).The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of CR versus no-CR to IGEV induction therapy on the outcome in terms of progression free survival (PSF) and overall survival (OS). Statistical analysis was performed by using the Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazard model. Results: IGEV induced an overall response rate of 75% with 46% of CR. In the univariate analysis favourable factors for outcome were CR vs no-CR to IGEV (PFS: p <0.001, OS: p 0.002), A vs B symptoms (PFS: p 0.003; OS: p 0.05), limited vs advanced stage (PFS: p 0.03; OS: p 0.03), and 1 vs≥2 previous chemotherapy lines (PFS: p 0.03, OS: p 0.02); response to last therapy (relapsed vs refractory) influenced PFS (p 0.03) but not OS (p 0.70). The multivariate analysis confirmed the favourable prognostic role of CR to IGEV (PFS HR: 2.5, CI 95%:1.3; 4.6 - OS HR 2.3, CI 95%:1.1;4.8) and of the number of previous chemotherapy lines (PFS HR:1.8, CI 95%:1.0;3.2 - OS HR 2.1, CI 95%:1.1;3.9). Conclusions: According to our data, we conclude that: 1. CR to IGEV is the strongest indicator of outcome in relapsed/refractory HL. 2. Achievement of CR to IGEV overcomes the role of initial disease status. 3. Efforts are warranted to increase the CR rate by induction therapy. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Methotrexate (MTX), procarbazine and CCNU for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in patients younger than 60: Can radiotherapy (RT) be deferred?

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1551-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Omuro ◽  
L. Taillandier ◽  
O. Chinot ◽  
C. Carnin ◽  
M. Barrie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System Lymphoma ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
High Dose Chemotherapy ◽  
Induction Treatment ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Maintenance Chemotherapy ◽  
Stem Cell Rescue ◽  
Standardized Treatment

1551 Background: Deferring RT following MTX based chemotherapy has been an acceptable initial approach for elderly PCNSL pts because of a high risk of neurotoxicity (NT). However, given the lower NT risk, such an approach is more controversial in younger pts . In this study we report outcomes of an innovative MTX-based regimen for PCNSL pts younger than 60 and seek to investigate whether withholding RT is an acceptable option in selected pts. Methods: We reviewed records of all patients <60y with confirmed PCNSL seen in 3 institutions from 1994 to 2003. Through prior agreement among institutions, pts were offered a standardized treatment consisting of an induction chemotherapy with MTX (3g/m2- days 1, 10, and 20), CCNU (40 mg/m2- day 1), procarbazine (60 mg/m2- days 1–7), methylprednisolone (120 mg/m2- days 1–20) and IT MTX (15mg), cytarabine (40 mg) and methylprednisolone (40mg)- days 1, 5, 10 and 15. Pts with a complete response (CR) proceeded to a maintenance chemotherapy consisting of 5 monthly cycles with same doses of MTX- day 1, CCNU- day 1, procarbazine- days 1–7, and same IT chemotherapy on day 1; those patients received no further treatment. Pts with less than a CR to induction were treated on an individual basis, and typically received consolidation with RT or high-dose chemotherapy (HDC) with stem cell rescue. Results: Among the 64 identified pts, median age was 47 (19–60), median KPS was 70 (20–100), and 41 (64%) were men. For the entire population, median progression-free survival (PFS) was 13m and median overall survival (OS) has not been reached (median follow-up: 54m). 90% of patients responded to induction treatment (CR: 52%; PR: 38%). Consolidation or salvage treatment with RT has been given to a total of 27 pts, and HDC to 23. For the 26 pts who completed maintenance chemotherapy and received no further treatment, median PFS was 36m. Grades 3/4 hematotoxicity developed in 18 pts, nephrotoxicity in 2 pts, and NT in 6 patients (none in the chemotherapy-only treated patients). Two toxic deaths occurred. Conclusions: Deferring RT in chemosensitive patients seems to compromise PFS but not OS, with minimal NT. HDC and RT are effective salvage treatments. Further studies on the role of RT versus HDC in younger patients are warranted. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Prevalence of Oligoclonal Bands in Multiple Myeloma Patients Who Achieved Better Results Than Very Good Partial Response after Treatment with Standard or High Doses Chemotherapy-Final Analysis

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 4210-4210
Author(s):  
Luiza soares Vieira ◽  
Edvan de queiroz Crusoe ◽  
Manuella de S. Sampaio Almeida ◽  
Lais Sousa ◽  
ana Lucia Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Partial Response ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
High Dose Chemotherapy ◽  
Oligoclonal Bands ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Good Partial Response

Abstract Introduction - Oligoclonal bands (OB) are monoclonal proteins distinct from those originally identified in the multiple myeloma (MM) diagnosis. Some authors consider that appearance of these bands confers a better prognosis and may be linked to immune reconstitution. There is no data of the exact prevalence of OB emergence in patients with very good partial response (VGPR) or better after different treatment schedules. Objectives - To determine the prevalence of OB in MM patients treated with or without high-dose chemotherapy that obtained at least VGPR and its prognostic value. Methods- This is a retrospective and prospective cohort study. Data were collected from records of patients that achieved at least VGPR to identify the OB emergence. Subsequently, new sample collections from the positive patients were made in order to monitor the progress and duration of the maintenance of these bands. Results-Median follow-up was 42m and 101 patients were included. Median age was 58y (29-87) and 55% were male. IgG was the most frequent component (60%). Durie-Salmon IIIA/B was identified in 92% of the population; ISS was 33% in stage I, 30% in stage II, and 31% in stage III. The prevalence of OB identified by SPE and IF was 50.5% (51 cases), with a higher prevalence in those who underwent transplantation and those who achieved complete response (p=0.00139 and p=0.0368, respectively). Progression free survival (PFS) was longer in the OB group (45.4m x 34.7m p = 0.0075). Conclusion - The OB prevalence in this population was 50.5% and oligoclonality resulted in a longer PFS. Figure 1. Figure 1. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Comparison of Two Post-Transplant Predictive Indexes: Day 100 is a Better Time-Point for Response Evaluation after Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Ass Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma’koseh M ◽  
◽  
Sa’deh S ◽  
Halahleh K ◽  
Abu-Jazar H ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
High Dose Chemotherapy ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Response Evaluation ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Significant Difference

In Multiple Myeloma (MM), response to High-Dose Chemotherapy (HDC) and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) has important prognostic and therapeutic implications. Best timing for response evaluation after ASCT is not well studied. Our study evaluated the correlation between response on day 30 and day 100 after ASCT with Progression Free Survival (PFS) and Overall Survival (OS) in 119 MM patients. Median follow-up was 39.8 months. Complete Response (CR) was achieved in 53.8% and 55.5% of patients on D 30 and D 100, respectively. On D30, there was no significant difference in PFS or OS in CR vs. no CR group (35.4 vs. 22.1 months, p: 0.058) and (92.6 months vs. not reached p: 0.96) respectively nor in responders (R) vs. Non-Responders (NR) group (97.8 vs. 47.1 months p: 0.08) and (30.2 vs. 18.9 months, p: 0.09) respectively. While on D100, PFS was significantly better in CR vs. no CR group (33.8 vs. 18.1 months, p: 0.0047) as well as in R vs. NR (30.6 vs. 16.9 months p: 0.015). However, OS was not better in either (92.6 vs. 52.1 months p: 0.46) and (92.6 months vs. not reached p: 0, 88) respectively. In conclusion, after HDC and ASCT for MM, we recommend doing response evaluation on D100 rather than D30 as it better correlates with PFS. Further studies are required to confirm this finding in the era of consolidation and maintenance treatment.

The influence of PET/Gallium (P/G) status and high-dose rituximab (HDR) in patients (pts) with aggressive, large, B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) receiving autologous stem cell transplants (ASCT)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6518-6518 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Alousi ◽  
R. M. Saliba ◽  
G. Okoroji ◽  
C. Hosing ◽  
B. I. Samuels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Risk Of Progression ◽  
Cell Transplants ◽  
Md Anderson

6518 Background: P/G status has been suggested to be an important predictor of outcome in pts with LBCL who receive an ASCT. Newer conditioning regimens which include HDR have been shown to improve results (Khouri, JCO, 2005). The influence of HDR on the outcome of pts based on P/G status has not been determined. Methods: A retrospective review of pts with chemo-sensitive, LBCL who received an ASCT on a research protocol at MD Anderson between 1995 and 2005 was performed. Results: A total of 188 pts were identified. Median age was 49 yrs with 108 (57%) male pts. 147 (78%) had de novo LBCL and 41 (22%) had an LBCL of follicular origin (LBCL-F). 83 (39%) pts received HDR with ASCT. At transplantation 95 pts (50%) were in PR, 71 pts (38%) in CRU and 22 pts (12%) in CR. 142 (76%) pts were P/G negative, 37 (20%) pts P/G positive and 9 (4%) pts unknown. The median follow-up was 44 months. Factors that were considered for outcome included: Age, IPI, # of prior chemotherapies, B2-microglobulin, disease status at transplant, HDR and P/G status. On multivariate analysis, P/G status and HDR were the only predictors for progression and PFS. Pts who were P/G negative and those that received HDR had a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.3 (p<0.001) and 0.5 (p=0.02) for progression, respectively. The cumulative incidence (CI) of progression and progression free survival (PFS) at 54 months according to HDR and P/G status are shown in the table below. P/G Status and HDR were also found to be predictive for pts with LBCL- F on univariate analysis, however due to the small numbers in this subset of pts, multivariate analysis could not be performed. Conclusions: These results suggest that pre-transplant P/G positive status increases the risk of progression of LBCL after ASCT. The addition of HDR to the transplant regimen decreases this risk irrespective of P/G status. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Survival and toxicity outcomes in patients age 40 or older with relapsed metastatic germ cell tumors (mGCT) treated with high-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) and autologous peripheral-blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 522-522
Author(s):  
Nabil Adra ◽  
Costantine Albany ◽  
Rafat Abonour ◽  
Mohammad Issam Abu Zaid ◽  
Dannillo Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Salvage Therapy ◽  
Germ Cell Tumors ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
High Dose Chemotherapy ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Indiana University ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Kaplan Meier

522 Background: HDCT plus PBSCT is effective salvage therapy for relapsed mGCT but has potential toxicity which can be more pronounced in older patients. We report survival and toxicity outcomes in pts with relapsed mGCT age ≥ 40 at time of HDCT. Methods: 440 consecutive pts with relapsed mGCT were treated with HDCT and PBSCT with tandem cycles at Indiana University (IU) between 2004-2017 per our previous reported regimen (N Engl J Med 2007; 357: 340-8). Kaplan-Meier methods were used for progression free survival (PFS) analysis. Results: 110 pts were age ≥ 40 while 330 pts were age < 40. Among pts age ≥ 40, median AFP was 6.6 (range, 1-2,709) and median hCG was 5.3 (range, 1-42, 453). Of the 110 pts age ≥ 40, 75 had complete remission without relapse during a median follow-up of 23 months. There were 3 treatment-related deaths. Conclusions: HDCT plus PBSCT is safe and effective salvage therapy in pts age ≥ 40 with relapsed mGCT. [Table: see text]

Sites of metastasis (mets) and association with clinical outcomes (CO) in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients (pts) treated with cabozantinib (cabo).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 585-585
Author(s):  
Dylan J Martini ◽  
Julie M. Shabto ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Bradley Curtis Carthon ◽  
Alexandra Speak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Proportional Hazard ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazard ◽  
Systemic Treatments

585 Background: Cabo is approved for the treatment for mRCC. We investigated the association of sites of mets and clinical outcomes (CO) in mRCC pts treated with cabo. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 65 mRCC pts treated with cabo at Winship Cancer Institute from 2016 to 2018. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were measured from first dose of cabo to date of death and clinical or radiographic progression, respectively. Objective response was defined as a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR). Sites of mets were obtained from radiology and clinic notes and included bone, lymph node, brain, lung, and liver. Univariate analysis (UVA) and multivariate analysis (MVA) was performed using Cox proportional hazard or logistic regression model. Results: The median age was 63 years and most (68%) were males. The majority of pts (79%) had ccRCC and 48% received at least 2 prior systemic treatments. The distribution of mets were: bone (42%), lymph node (69%), brain (6%), lung (83%), and liver (40%). The UVA and MVA of association between sites of mets and CO are presented in Table. Pts with bone mets had significantly longer OS in UVA and trended towards longer OS and PFS in MVA compared to pts without bone mets. Conclusions: Bone mets may be a prognostic factor for improved CO in mRCC pts treated with cabo. Larger studies are needed to validate the results of this study. UVA and MVA† of bone metastases and CO. [Table: see text]

Analysis of toxicity and clinical outcomes (CO) in full versus reduced dose cabozantinib (cabo) in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) patients (pts).

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7_suppl) ◽  
pp. 671-671
Author(s):  
Dylan J Martini ◽  
Julie M. Shabto ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Bradley Curtis Carthon ◽  
Alexandra Speak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiographic Progression ◽  
Clear Cell ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Poor Prognostic Factor ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Reduced Dose ◽  
Kaplan Meier

671 Background: The full dose of cabo is 60 mg, but some pts are treated with a reduced dose with the clinical anticipation of adverse events (AEs). We compared AEs and CO in mRCC pts treated with full versus reduced dose cabo. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 65 mRCC pts treated with cabo at Winship Cancer Institute from 2016-2018. CO were measured by overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and objective response (OR). OS and PFS were measured from first dose of cabo to date of death and clinical or radiographic progression, respectively. OR was defined as partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) per RECISTv1.1. AEs were collected from clinic notes. Univariate analysis (UVA) of association between AEs and CO was performed using logistic regression model. Results: Most pts were males (68%) and the median age was 63 years. Most (79%) had clear cell RCC (ccRCC) and the majority were IMDC intermediate (59%) or poor (39%) risk. Most pts (68%) received 60 mg and 48% of these pts underwent a dose reduction for AEs. Nearly all pts (95%) who started on a reduced dose experienced AEs, compared to 66% for pts treated with 60 mg. OR rate was similar for pts on 60 mg (18%) and pts on a reduced dose (19%). The median survival was comparable in pts treated with 60 mg and pts treated with a reduced dose (10.9 vs. 8.8 months, p=0.92 for OS and 5.6 vs. 5.1 months, p=0.23 for PFS) per Kaplan Meier estimation. AEs, particularly gastrointestinal (GI) AEs, were associated with significantly lower chance of OR (Table). Conclusions: CO may be comparable in mRCC pts treated with full versus reduced dose of cabo, but a reduced dose of cabo may not be associated with decreased AEs. GI side effects may be a poor prognostic factor in mRCC pts treated with cabo. Larger studies are warranted to validate these findings. [Table: see text]

The Influence of PET/Gallium (PET/Gal) Status and High-Dose Rituximab (HDR) in Patients with Aggressive, Large, B-Cell Lymphoma (LBCL) Receiving Autologous Stem Cell Transplants (ASCT).

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 3058-3058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin M. Alousi ◽  
Rima M. Saliba ◽  
Grace-Julia Okoroji ◽  
Chitra Hosing ◽  
Barry I. Samuels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: PET/Gal status has been reported to be an important predictor of outcome in patients with LBCL who receive an ASCT. Newer conditioning regimens which include high-dose rituximab (HDR) have been shown to improve results (Khouri, JCO, 2005). The impact of HDR on the outcome of patients based on PET/Gal status has not been determined. Methods: A retrospective review of patients with chemo-sensitive, LBCL who received an ASCT on a research protocol at MD Anderson between 1995 and 2005 was performed. Factors that were considered for outcome included: Age, IPI, # of prior chemotherapies, B2-microglobulin, disease status at transplant, HDR and PET/Gal status. In patients who received HDR, it was given with stem cell mobilization and then again on days +1 and +8 following transplant. Results: A total of 188 patients were identified. Median age was 49 years with 108 (57%) male patients. 147 patients (78%) had de novo LBCL and 41 (22%) had a LBCL of follicular origin (LBCL-F). 83 (39%) patients received HDR. At transplantation, 95 patients (50%) were in PR, 71 (38%) in CRU and 22 (12%) in CR. 142 (76%) patients were PET/Gal negative, 37 (20%) PET/Gal positive and 9 (4%) were unknown. Median follow-up was 47 months. On multivariate analysis, for patients with de novo LBCL, PET/Gal status and HDR were the only predictors for progression and progression free survival (PFS). Patients who were PET/Gal negative and those that received HDR had a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.3 (p<0.001) and 0.5 (p=0.02) for progression, respectively (see the table below for the cumulative incidence (CI) for progression and PFS at 54 months according to HDR and PET/Gal status for de novo LBCL undergoing ASCT). PET/Gal Status and HDR were also found to be predictive for patients with LBCL- F on univariate analysis, however due to the small numbers in this subset; multivariate analysis could not be performed. PFS at 54 months for patients with LBCL-F who were PET/Gal negative was 40% versus 17% in the PET/Gal positive group, (p=0.006). PFS for those LBCL-F patients who received HDR was 81% as compared to 23% for those who did not receive HDR, (p=0.007). Conclusions: The two most important predictors of outcome following ASCT are PET/Gal status and whether HDR was given with the transplant regimen. The addition of HDR to the transplant regimen decreases the risk for progression irrespective of PET/Gal status; however the improvement is more significant in patients with a negative PET/Gal scan. C.I. for progression and PFS at 54 months for de novo DLBCL PET/Gal Status HDR CI of Progression (%) Progression Free Survival Positive No 83 17 Positive Yes 54 45 Negative No 35 55 Negative Yes 22 75

Mid-Treatment 18-FDG-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET) Does Not Impact the Outcome in Patients with Aggressive Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 5295-5295
Author(s):  
Patrizia Pregno ◽  
Annalisa Chiappella ◽  
Marilena Bellò ◽  
Giulia Benevolo ◽  
Carola Boccomini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
International Prognostic Index ◽  
Prognostic Index ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Early Evaluation ◽  
End Of Treatment

Abstract Introduction and aim of the study. PET is used in staging and restaging of aggressive NHL patients at diagnosis and at the end of treatment. Early evaluation of PET after few courses of chemotherapy was reported to predict final response, progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients, whereas contradictory data were shown in aggressive lymphomas. The aim of our study was to evaluate mid-treatment PET (PET-2) results in aggressive NHL. Patients and methods. From April 2004 to December 2007, 42 consecutive aggressive NHL patients were referred to our Hematology Department and enrolled into the study. Clinical characteristics were as follows: 29 males and 13 females; median age of 53 years (25–73); 34 diffuse large B cell, 5 mantle cell, 2 anaplastic and 1 follicular grade III NHL; 37 stage III–IV; according to International Prognostic Index (IPI) 1 patient was at low-intermediate risk, 21 at intermediate-high and 20 at high risk. Treatment plans were: Rituximab-CHOP-like chemotherapy (R-CHOP) for 6–8 courses in 18 patients and R-CHOP for 4 courses followed by high-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplantation (HDC+ASCT) in 24 patients respectively. All pts were evaluated according to standard imaging procedures completed by PET at diagnosis and at the end of the treatment. During treatment, PET-2 scan was performed after 2 or 4 courses of R-CHOP in 24 and 18 patients respectively. Results. Complete response at the end of treatment was achieved in 33 patients and partial remission in 1; in 8 patients progression disease was detected. With a median follow-up of 22 months, 2-yr PFS and 2-yr OS rates were: 72% and 80% respectively. PET-2 was negative in 30 patients and positive in 12. Two-year PFS and 2-yr OS rates were not different between PET-2 negative and PET-2 positive patients: 71% vs 75% (p=.98) and 82% vs 74% (p=.29) respectively. Final PET scan was negative in 33 patients and positive in 9. The final PET assessment was highly predictive for 2-yr PFS: PET negative 86% vs PET positive 22% (p=.000). Also the 2-yr OS was influenced by final PET: 96% vs 26% in PET negative and PET positive patients respectively (p=.000). In univariate analysis the only parameter that influenced the outcome was the final PET; conversely, IPI, sex, histology, time of PET-2 evaluation, plan of therapy had not a statistically significative impact. Conclusions. The PET is an important imagine technique for staging and end-treatment evaluation in lymphoma disease, because it can better define CR patients. In contrast to Hodgkin disease, our data suggest that the on-course evaluation of response by PET has not predictive value of response assessment: patients, even if positive at PET-2 analysis, can achieve a continuous CR at the end of therapy. More large studies are need to determine the real impact of on-course PET as response assessment in aggressive NHL patients.

The role of complete response in multiple myeloma

Blood ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 114 (15) ◽  
pp. 3139-3146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Luc Harousseau ◽  
Michel Attal ◽  
Herve Avet-Loiseau
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Depth Of Response ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Good Partial Response

AbstractIn multiple myeloma (MM), the impact of complete response (CR) could be shown only after introduction of high-dose therapy plus autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). In the context of ASCT, achieving CR (negative immunofixation and normal bone marrow) or at least very good partial response is associated with longer progression-free survival and in most studies longer survival. With novel agents, high CR rates are achieved and this prognostic impact of CR is being shown as well, both in relapsed and in newly diagnosed MM. However the benefit of CR achievement depends on the type of treatment and is not identical for all patients. In elderly patients, treatments inducing more CR may be more toxic. Although CR achievement is necessary in patients with poor-risk disease, it might not be as critical for long survival in more indolent MM. CR achievement is not the only objective of treatment because it is possible to further improve the depth of response and the outcome by continuing treatment after CR achievement. Finally, there are several levels of CR and in the future it will be necessary to confirm the prognostic impact of immunophenotypic or molecular CR or of CR defined by imaging procedures.

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