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ArticleBlood cell therapy2023

Lenalidomide with or without dexamethasone for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma post autologous stem cell transplant.

Komal Kumbhalwar, Sachin Punatar, Anant Gokarn, Lingaraj Nayak, Akanksha Chichra, Sumeet Mirgh, Nishant Jindal, Libin Mathew, Navin Khattry

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Komal KumbhalwarStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Sachin PunatarStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Anant GokarnStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Lingaraj NayakStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Akanksha ChichraStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Sumeet MirghStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Nishant JindalStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Libin MathewStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Navin KhattryStem Cell Transplant Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India.
Homi Bhabha National Institute · IN

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Abstract

Background: The prognosis of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) relapsing post autologous transplant (AuSCT) is poor. Even with novel therapies, only approximately 20%-25% of patients attain complete remissions, with a median progression-free survival (PFS) of approximately 5-15 months. Lenalidomide has been shown to have activity in relapsed HL. We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of patients with relapsed HL post AuSCT treated with lenalidomide alone or in combination with dexamethasone at our center. Patients and methods: Records of 143 patients transplanted from November 2007 to October 2021 were reviewed. Of these patients, 41 (28%) relapsed, and 16 (39%) received lenalidomide alone or in combination with dexamethasone. Data collected included demographic, pathological, staging, and prior therapy details. Lenalidomide was administered at 10-25 mg/day on an intermittent or continuous schedule alone or in combination with dexamethasone (20-40 mg weekly). Response was assessed using PET-CT scan in accordance with Lugano criteria. Standard definitions were used for response, PFS, and overall survival (OS). Toxicities were graded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Version 21. Results: The median age of the patients was 25.5 years, and 10 were males. Eleven (69%) had advanced disease, and 7 (44%) were refractory to last systemic therapy. Nine patients received lenalidomide alone and 7 with dexamethasone. Four (25%) had complete response, and another four (25%) had partial response, with an overall response rate of 50%. The 3-year PFS and OS were 31% and 38%, respectively. Grade III/IV toxicities were only hematological, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia in four and three patients, respectively. No therapy-related deaths were recorded. Conclusions: Lenalidomide alone or in combination with dexamethasone is a safe and effective therapy for relapsed HL post AuSCT and results in durable response and long-term survival in approximately one-third of the patients. However, these results needs verification in larger prospective studies.

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lenalidomidepost AuSCTrelapsed-refractory hodgkin lymphoma

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