CLAG方案和MEA方案治疗复发/难治急性髓系白血病的疗效比较

目的:探讨CLAG方案（克拉屈滨+阿糖胞苷+重组人粒细胞刺激因子）和MEA方案（米托蒽醌+依托泊苷+阿糖胞苷）在治疗难治/复发急性髓系白血病（RR-AML）患者中的疗效及其安全性,并分析在难治性AML患者中应用两种方案的优劣性,为RR-AML的治疗提供依据。方法:回顾性分析44例RR-AML患者,比较CLAG组（n=20）和MEA组（n=24）临床疗效,并观察两种方案的不良反应发生情况,进一步比较CLAG方案和MEA方案在治疗20例难治性AML患者中的临床疗效。结果:CLAG组患者的完全缓解(CR)率40.0 %（8/20）高于MEA组29.2 %（7/24）,但是两组之间比较,差异并无统计学意义（χ2=1.104,P=0.766）;CLAG组患者中位无进展生存期（PFS）和总生存期（OS）均优于MEA组,并且差异性显著有统计学意义（χ2=6.834,P=0.004;χ2=6.883,P=0.001）;CLAG组肺部感染发生率较MEA组高,且差异有统计学意义（χ2=8.826,P=0.033）,粒细胞缺乏发生率亦高于MEA组,但差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。难治性AML患者CLAG方案治疗的中位OS、PFS均优于MEA方案治疗患者,但差异均无统计学意义（χ2=1.037,P=0.820;χ2=0.463,P=1.000）。结论:CLAG方案可作为RR-AML患者一线挽救治疗方案,不良反应可控,以期再次达到CR,获得造血干细胞移植机会。     

Salvage chemotherapy regimens for acute myeloid leukemia: Is one better? Efficacy comparison between CLAG and MEC regimens

There is no standard salvage regimen for AML. We retrospectively compared two commonly used regimens at our institution: CLAG and MEC. The complete response rate (CR) was 37.9% for CLAG (n = 97) and 23.8% for MEC (n = 65) (P = 0.048), with median overall survival (OS) of 7.3 and 4.5 months, respectively (P = 0.05). In primary refractory disease, CR was 45.5% for CLAG and 22.2% for MEC (P = 0.09), with median OS of 11 and 4.5 months, respectively (P = 0.07). In first relapse, CR was 36.8% and 25.9% (P = 0.35) and median OS was 6.7 and 6.7 months, respectively (P = 0.87). Our data support use of CLAG for RR-AML.     

地西他滨联合HIA方案治疗复发难治性急性髓系白血病的临床观察

目的 探讨地西他滨（DAC）联合HIA方案（高三尖杉酯碱、阿糖胞苷和去甲氧柔红霉素）和FLAG方案（氟达拉滨、阿糖胞苷和粒细胞集落刺激因子）治疗复发难治性急性髓系白血病（AML）的疗效及不良反应。方法 回顾性分析50例复发难治性AML患者分别采用DAC+HIA方案（观察组,n=17）和FLAG方案（对照组,n=33）作为诱导方案的疗效和不良反应,计算完全缓解率、总有效率（RR）和不良反应发生率。采用Kaplan Meier法进行生存分析并行Log-rank检验。结果 观察组完全缓解率为64.7％,高于对照组的33.3％ （P＜0.05）;观察组和对照组的RR分别为76.5％和60.6％ （P＞0.05）。观察组的中位总生存期（OS）与中位无复发生存期（RFS）均未达,死亡率和复发率为35.3％和18.2％;对照组的中位OS和中位RFS为654 d和612 d,死亡率和复发率为42.4％和45.5％,差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。两组不良反应发生率的差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）,主要不良反应为感染。结论DAC联合HIA方案作为首选治疗复发难治性AML与FLAG方案总体疗效相当,且完全缓解率更高,不良反应可耐受。     

Retrospective Analysis of Adult Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treated with FLAG at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

BackgroundFLAG ± Ida (fludarabine, cytarabine, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, and idarubicin), is a salvage chemotherapy regimen for relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with complete remission (CR) rates historically ranging from 52% to 63%. We review the outcomes for patients with R/R AML treated with FLAG ± Ida at the University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.Patients and MethodsAdult patients (≥ 18 years) with R/R AML who received FLAG or FLAG + Ida from January 1, 2012 to October 31, 2016 were identified via chart review. Outcomes evaluated were CR, CR with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi), overall response rate, overall survival (OS), relapse-free survival, and adverse events.ResultsForty-two patients were included. The median age was 52 years (range, 23-73 years), and 57% were male. Sixteen (38.1%) patients had relapsed disease, and 26 (61.9%) had refractory disease. Most (n = 35; 83.3%) patients had European LeukemiaNet intermediate-risk AML. Responses were CR in 20 (47.6%) and CRi in 6 (14.3%). The median OS was 10 months (range, 0.8-51 months), and the median relapse-free survival was 12 months (range, 1-51 months) for responders. The median OS for patients who achieved CR was not reached, and the estimated 48-month survival rate was 56%. The median OS after CRi or no response was 3.47 and 2.17 months, respectively. The median OS was not significantly different when censored for stem cell transplant following chemotherapy, nor with use/deferral of idarubicin. The most common adverse effects were pancytopenia and infection.ConclusionPatient outcomes after treatment with FLAG ± Ida for R/R AML remain similar to prior reports, confirming its role as a salvage regimen for these patients.     

Epigenetic priming with decitabine followed by low dose idarubicin and cytarabine in acute myeloid leukemia evolving from myelodysplastic syndromes and higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes: a prospective multicenter single-arm trial

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) evolving from myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or higher-risk MDS have limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Our previous single-center study of decitabine followed by low dose idarubicin and cytarabine (D-IA) in patients with myeloid neoplasms showed promising primary results. We therefore conducted a multicenter study of D-IA regimen in AML evolving from MDS and higher-risk MDS. Patients with AML evolving from MDS or refractory anemia with excess blasts type 2 (RAEB-2) (based on the 2008 WHO classification) were included. The D-IA regimen (decitabine, 20 mg/m² daily, days 1 to 3; idarubicin, 6 mg/m² daily, days 4 to 6; cytarabine 25 mg/m² every 12 hours, days 4 to 8; granulocyte colony stimulating factor [G-CSF], 5 μg/kg, from day 4 until neutrophil count increased to 1.0 × 10⁹/L) was administered as induction chemotherapy. Seventy-one patients were enrolled and treated, among whom 44 (62.0%) had AML evolving from MDS and 27 (38.0%) had RAEB-2. Twenty-eight (63.6%) AML patients achieved complete remission (CR) or complete remission with incomplete blood count recovery (CRi): 14 (31.8%) patients had CR and 14 (31.8%) had CRi. Six (22.2%) MDS patients had CR and 15 (55.6%) had marrow complete remission. The median overall survival (OS) was 22.4 months for the entire group, with a median OS of 24.2 months for AML and 20.0 months for MDS subgroup. No early death occurred. In conclusion, the D-IA regimen was effective and well tolerated, representing an alternative option for patients with AML evolving from MDS or MDS subtype RAEB-2.     

Comparison of Three Doses of Cytarabine Consolidation for Intermediate- and Adverse-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Real World Evidence From Thai Acute Myeloid Leukemia Registry

BackgroundIntermediate or high doses of cytarabine (IDAC or HiDAC) were recommended as postremission chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This retrospective study investigated the real-world outcomes of 3-different cytarabine doses from the multicenter Thai AML registry database.Patients and MethodsThe intermediate- and adverse-risk AML patients (N = 258) who achieved complete remission and proceeded to single-agent cytarabine consolidation were enrolled.ResultsThe median relapse-free survival (RFS) using IDAC 1.5 g/m², high-dose cytarabine (HiDAC) 2 g/m², and HiDAC 3 g/m² were 12.6, 11.7, and 13 months, respectively. The median overall survival (OS) using IDAC 1.5 g/m², HiDAC 2 g/m², and HiDAC 3 g/m² were 34.9, 22.7, and 23.7 months, respectively. No significant difference in RFS and OS was detected between the 3 doses. Secondary AML, white blood cell > 100×10⁹/L and the adverse-risk AML were independent prognostic factors for inferior survival (P= .008, P < .001, P= .014). Patients who completed 3 to 4 cycles of consolidation had significantly superior RFS and OS (P< .001, P< .001). Febrile neutropenia occurred in 72.9% of IDAC, 73.8% of HiDAC 2 g/m², and 78.1% of HiDAC 3 g/m² without statistical significance. However, the incidence of septic shock was significantly higher after HiDAC 3 g/m² compared to IDAC regimen (8% vs. 3%, P= .037).ConclusionIDAC is an appropriate regimen for postremission chemotherapy for intermediate- and adverse-risk AML. The higher dosing levels may not produce any benefits to patients and may increase incidence of septic shock. The number of consolidation cycles may impact on survivals rather than the intensity of cytarabine.     

Predictors of Lenalidomide Refractory Relapse Timing With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A FIRST Trial Subanalysis

Introduction/BackgroundMultiple myeloma (MM) is considered an incurable cancer. Patients with newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) are at risk for relapse within 1 year of frontline therapy. The immunomodulatory agent lenalidomide combined with dexamethasone (Rd) may be used as treatment for NDMM or relapsed MM, including in patients ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant.PatientsThis subanalysis of the phase III FIRST trial characterized patients with transplant-ineligible NDMM who experienced relapse while receiving Rd therapy by relapse timing (early [<12 months] versus late [≥12 months]) and type (CRAB vs. non-CRAB).MethodsThe Kaplan-Meier product limit method was used to estimate time-to-event endpoints, including progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Factors associated with the odds of late relapse were identified by logistic regression with univariate and multivariate analyses using a binary outcome (relapse at <12 vs. ≥12 months) in patient-, disease-, and treatment-specific baseline variables.ResultsPatients with early refractory relapse had functionally high-risk disease and inferior outcomes. In patients with early relapse versus those with late relapse, median OS (95% CI) was 26.8 months (21.9-32.8) versus 63.9 months (57.0-78.0), median OS from disease progression to death was 19.9 months (16.0-25.5) versus 36.4 months (27.9-47.0), and median PFS from randomization to second progression was 19.1 months (17.3-22.5) versus 42.1 months (37.4-44.9). Lactate dehydrogenase, baseline β2 microglobulin, and myeloma subtype were shown to predict time to relapse.ConclusionsClinicians could use these factors to consider more aggressive treatment regimens for those at highest risk of early relapse.     

Results of treatment with an intensive induction regimen using idarubicin in combination with cytarabine and etoposide in children with acute myeloblastic leukemia

We report results achieved in our institution with a study opened in July 1990 (similar to the German AML-BFM-87 in which daunorubicin was replaced by idarubicin in the induction phase and cranial preventive radiotherapy was omitted) and closed in December 1994, for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML), without prior malignancies except for myelodysplasia.This evaluation included 68 patients, whose mean age was 6 years (range: 1 month–16 years). Thirty-nine were boys and 29 were girls. Complete remission rate was 80.9% (55/68), death on induction rate was 14.7% and induction failure rate was 4.4%. At median follow up of 38 months (range: 12–66 months), the 4-year event-free survival (EFS) estimate was 0.428 (S.E.: 0.062), event-free interval (EFI) estimate was 0.529 (S.E.: 0.07) and overall survival (OS) estimate was 0.44 (S.E.: 0.071).We conclude that idarubicin in combination with cytarabine and etoposide is a highly effective regimen for induction in children with AML. Although preventive cranial irradiation was not delivered, we have observed only one combined CNS relapse. Finally, we corroborate that in this setting two definite risk groups may be identified in children with AML.     

Combination of mitoxantrone and etoposide in refractory acute myelogenous leukemia--an active and well-tolerated regimen

Both mitoxantrone and etoposide have been shown to be active in monotherapy trials of relapsed and refractory acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). This phase II study was undertaken to assess the antitumor activity and toxicity of the combination in refractory and poor-risk AML. The regimen consisted of mitoxantrone, 10 mg/m2/d intravenously (IV), and etoposide, 100 mg/m2/d as short infusion, both on days 1 to 5. Sixty-one patients are evaluable for response and toxicity. Twenty-one were primarily refractory to conventional courses of cytarabine, daunorubicin, and thioguanine; 20 patients had poor-risk first relapse (relapse within 6 months of first complete remission [CR] or relapse under continuous maintenance therapy); 11 had second or subsequent relapses; and nine developed secondary AML after myelodysplastic phase or myelofibrosis. Twenty-six patients (42.6%) attained a CR and seven (11.5%) a partial remission (PR). The median duration of continuous CR was 4.7 months, with a range of 21 days to 14 months, excluding four patients who underwent autologous bone marrow transplantation. Severe myelosuppression was observed in all patients, with a median time to CR of 49 days. Nonhematologic toxicity included stomatitis (mainly grade 1 and 2) in 41 patients, nausea (mainly grade 1 and 2) in 44, infections (mainly grade 3) in 33, and fever of unidentified origin in 11. Other than transient, mild cardiac failure in nine patients, in some of them combined with grade 1 to 2 tachyarrhythmia, no other drug-related cardiac events were observed. Two cases of early death within the first 6 weeks of treatment were registered. Thus, the combination of mitoxantrone and etoposide is a highly active and well-tolerated regimen for refractory and poor-risk AML.     

Survival Benefit and Efficiency of Low Dose Decitabine With CEG Regimen Compared to Decitabine Alone in the Elderly MDS – A Multicenter,Retrospective Study

BackgroundDecitabine are used in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), but none trials reported overall survival improvement.MethodsHigh-risk MDS and MDS transformed AML (sAML) patients (IPSS-R > 4.5, age above 60 years) in 6 medical centers of China were treated and compared a new regimen (decitabine with CEG) consisted of low dose decitabine (15 mg/m², days 1-3), low dose etoposide (30 mg/m², days 4,6,8,10,12), cytarabine (10 mg/m² per day, days 4-12) and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF, 5ug/kg, adjusted by patients’ WBC level, 12 hours prior to decitabine administration) with decitabine alone. The endpoints were death and disease progression.ResultsThe baseline characteristics of these 2 groups were equivalent and none patients received prior chemotherapy. The treatment response rate (P= .048) and progression free survival (PFS, P = .030) all demonstrated significant improvement compared with decitabine alone. Decitabine with CEG regimen had attained a CR rate of 45.7%, a median OS of 36 (19-53) months and a median PFS of 34 (16.7-51.3) months in high-risk MDS patients, a CR rate of 40% in sAML. While decitabine alone only attained a median OS of 26 (24.5-27.5) months and a CR rate of 18.2% as well as a median progression free survival of 20 (17.6-22.4) months in MDS patients. Treatment response to CR or PR and TP53 mutation were 2 prognostic factor for OS and PFS in decitabine with CEG regimen.ConclusionDecitabine with CEG regimen showed some promising advantage in elderly, high-risk MDS.     

Vinorelbine,Paclitaxel, Etoposide,Cisplatin, and Cytarabine (VTEPA) Is an Effective Second Salvage Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

BackgroundFor Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients with refractory or relapsed (R/R) disease after primary therapy, the standard of care is a salvage regimen followed by autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT). However, patients who fail to respond to a salvage regimen have limited options. Our phase I study of cytarabine combined with fixed doses of vinorelbine, paclitaxel, etoposide, and cisplatin (VTEPA) for patients with R/R lymphoma showed an overall response rate (ORR) of 33%.Patients and MethodsTo further examine the effectiveness of VTEPA, we conducted a retrospective review of 30 cases of R/R HL who received a salvage combination of VTEPA.ResultsThis population included 15 men (50%), 18 stage III/IV (60%), and 14 with an International Prognostic Score ≥3 (47%). The median number of previous regimens was 2 (range, 1-4), 19 patients (63%) received previous salvage therapy with ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide. Twenty-seven patients were evaluable for response. The most common Grade 3/4 toxicities were pancytopenia (19 patients, 97%), nausea/vomiting (17, 57%), fatigue (14, 47%), and infection (6, 20%). Of the 27 patients evaluable for response, the ORR was 70% (7 complete response and 12 partial response). Twenty patients (66%) went on to ASCT and 1 patient underwent allogeneic transplant. With a median follow-up of 32 months, the median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients who received transplantation after VTEPA were 28 and 38 months, respectively.ConclusionTreatment with VTEPA for R/R HL is feasible with manageable side effects. With a high ORR, the PFS and OS for this group of patients suggest that VTEPA is a promising regimen for HL patients in whom previous lines of therapy have failed.     

Ofatumumab,Etoposide, and Cytarabine Intensive Mobilization Regimen in Patients with High-risk Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

BackgroundMore than one-half of high-risk patients with relapsed/refractory (rr) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) relapse after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (auto-HCT). In this phase II study, we investigate the long-term outcomes of high-risk patients with rrDLBCL receiving intensive consolidation therapy (ICT) with OVA (ofatumumab, etoposide, and high-dose cytarabine) prior to auto-HCT.Patients and MethodsThe primary endpoints were the ability of OVA to mobilize peripheral stem cells and the 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) rate following OVA. Secondary endpoints included safety, 2-year overall survival (OS), impact of cell of origin (COO), and the prognostic utility of next-generation sequencing minimal residual disease (MRD) testing. We simultaneously retrospectively assessed the outcomes of DLBCL patients who underwent ICT with a similar regimen at our institution.ResultsTwenty-seven patients received salvage chemotherapy, with a response rate of 25% in patients with germinal center B-cell (GCB)-DLBCL versus 92% in patients with non-GCB-DLBCL (P = .003). Nineteen responding patients underwent ICT with OVA (100% successful stem cell mobilization). The 2-year PFS and OS rate was 47% and 59%, respectively, with no difference based on COO. Similar findings were observed when the study and retrospective cohorts were combined. Neutropenia was the most common toxicity (47%). MRD-negative patients at the completion of salvage had a median OS of not reached versus 3.5 months in MRD-positive patients (P = .02).ConclusionsOVA followed by auto-HCT is effective and safe for high-risk rrDLBCL. Patients with GCB-DLBCL had a lower response to salvage chemotherapy, but no difference in outcomes based on COO was seen after auto-HCT. MRD testing in the relapsed setting was predictive of long-term survival.     

Propensity-score Matched Comparison of Salvage Chemotherapy Regimens in Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

BackgroundRelapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) confers a poor prognosis, and there is no single standard of care first-line salvage regimen. FLAG (fludarabine, cytarabine, and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) is a common salvage regimen with a favorable toxicity and efficacy profile in poor-risk AML.Materials and MethodsWe conducted a single-center, retrospective analysis of first relapse/primary refractory patients with AML that received salvage chemotherapy from January 2009 to July 2019. We propensity-score matched patients 1:1 (based on age at diagnosis, cytogenetic risk group, Charlson comorbidity index, de novo vs. secondary AML, and whether or not they received an allogeneic stem cell transplant in first complete remission) into 2 groups, FLAG (Group 1) or non-FLAG (Group 2) as first-line salvage regimen, with 66 patients in each group. The primary endpoint was overall response rate (complete response and complete response with incomplete hematologic recovery).ResultsThe median patient age was 59 years (range, 19-80 years). Patients treated with FLAG had a higher overall response rate (complete response/complete response with incomplete hematologic recovery) (71.2% vs. 50.0%; odds ratio, 2.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.21-5.08; P = .013), longer event-free survival (8.9 vs. 2.1 months; hazard ratio [HR], 0.58; 95% CI, 0.39-0.86; P = .005), and longer overall survival (14.2 vs. 5.9 months; HR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41-0.93; P = .019). Patients who received FLAG had a shorter median duration of neutropenia (22 vs. 34 days; HR, 0.43; 95% CI, 0.29-0.64; P < .001).ConclusionThis analysis supports the FLAG regimen as an effective and well-tolerated salvage therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory AML.     

Alternative Effective and Safe Induction Regimens for Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Patients With Cardiac Contraindication to Anthracyclines

IntroductionThe standard first-line treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a combination of cytarabine and anthracyclines. To date, there is no commonly agreed-on regimen for patients who are ineligible for this therapy because of cardiac comorbidities or prior exposure to anthracyclines. We compared 3 anthracycline-free regimens currently used in France.Patients and MethodsTwo patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory AML were treated intensively in 3 French centers. All patients had at least one contraindication to the receipt of anthracyclines. Three regimen types were used: fludarabine, cytarabine, and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (FLAG); clofarabine and cytarabine (CLARA); and topotecan plus cytarabine (TA).ResultsThirty patients (58%) had de novo AML. The European LeukemiaNet 2013 risk categories were favorable, intermediate, and adverse in 4 (8%), 27 (52%), and 20 (39%) patients, respectively. Twenty-four patients received TA and 28 FLAG/CLARA regimens. Fifty percent of patients had cardiac dysfunction, and 50% had prior anthracycline exposure above the maximum tolerated dose. The rate of cardiac events was similar after TA (17%) and FLAG/CLARA (25%) (P = .78). The 5-year nonrelapse mortality was 17.9% and 12.5% in the TA and FLAG/CLARA groups, respectively (P = .59). In patients with previously untreated AML, complete response occurred in 18 (72%) of 25, but median overall survival was only 9.7 months.ConclusionTA, FLAG, and CLARA regimens are efficient and are associated with acceptable toxicity in AML patients ineligible for the 3 + 7 regimen as a result of cardiac comorbidities. However, long-term outcome remains disappointing, thereby highlighting the need for the development of less toxic regimens.     

Cladribine- and decitabine-containing conditioning regimen has a low post-transplant relapse rate in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome

To reduce the risk of relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT), there have been continuing efforts to optimize the conditioning regimens. Our study aimed to analyze the risk factors associated with the relapse of relapsed/refractory (R/R), high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) post-transplant and the efficacy of a new conditioning regimen involving decitabine and cladribine. Clinical data of 125 patients with R/R AML, high-risk AML and high-risk MDS who underwent allo-HSCT were collected. In addition, 35 patients with R/R AML, high-risk AML and high-risk MDS received treatment with a new conditioning regimen including decitabine and cladribine. Cox regression analysis was used to identify risk factors associated with OS, RFS and relapse. Among 125 patients who underwent allo-HSCT, CR before allo-HSCT and matched sibling donors were independent protective factors for OS. DNMT3A abnormality was an independent risk factor for both relapse and RFS. Among 35 patients who received a new conditioning regimen containing decitabine and cladribine, only six patients relapsed and 1-year cumulative incidence of relapse was 11.7%. Moreover, this new regimen showed efficient MRD clearance early after allo-HSCT. The combined decitabine- and cladribine-based conditioning regimen showed a low relapse rate and a high survival without an increased incidence of GVHD or adverse effects and thus has potential for use in allo-HSCT for R/R AML, high-risk AML and high-risk MDS.     

Combination regimen of cladribine (2-chlorodeoxyadenosine), cytarabine and G-CSF (CLAG) as induction therapy for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia

The aim of the study was efficacy and toxicity evaluation of combination of 2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine (2-CdA) with cytarabine (Ara-C) and G-CSF (CLAG regimen) as reinduction therapy in patients with refractory or relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The protocol stipulated an infusion of 5 mg/m2 of 2-CdA over 2 hours daily for 5 consecutive days. A 4-hour infusion of Ara-C (2 g/m2) was started 2 hours after each infusion of 2-CdA. G-CSF at a dose 300 microg s.c was given 24 hours before the first dose of 2-CdA for 6 days. In case of WBC>20x10(9)/l G-CSF was started simultaneously with 2-CdA. In the case of complete response (CR) consolidation treatment with 2-CdA containing regimens was started. In case of partial response a second identical course of CLAG was given. Response criteria were established according to those developed by the NCI Sponsored Workshop. Among 20 patients accrued all but 2 received at least one course of CLAG induction therapy in the planned doses. 10/20 (50%) (95% CI 27-73%) patients achieved a CR with a median duration of 22.5 weeks (range 3.5-53 weeks). Two (10%) patients had a PR and 8 were non-responders. One patient underwent peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Overall 4 patients are in continuous CR with a median duration of 16.2 weeks (range 3.5-36.5). Among non-responders two patients did not receive the full dose of treatment because of complications during the cycle, both of them died; 3 died early after complete induction therapy before recovery of the bone marrow and 3 were resistant to CLAG. All 20 patients but one experienced granulocytopenia <0.2x10(9)/l and thrombocytopenia <20x10(9)/l. Median time to reach PMN>0.5x10(9) G/l was 18.7 days and platelets>50x10(9)/l was 27.2 days. In conclusion, the CLAG regimen had significant antileukemic activity and acceptable toxicity as reinduction treatment in refractory or relapsed AML patients.     

应用维奈克拉桥接清髓性预处理方案的挽救性异基因造血干细胞移植治疗原发诱导治疗失败的急性髓系白血病一例

目的:探讨维奈克拉在难治急性髓系白血病（AML）患者移植中的应用。方法:回顾性分析2020年3月苏州大学附属第一医院收治的1例诱导治疗失败后使用维奈克拉和去甲基化药物桥接清髓性预处理方案后行异基因造血干细胞移植（allo-HSCT）的难治AML患者诊治过程。结果:患者，女性，28岁，诊断为难治AML。初始给予IA（去甲氧柔红霉素+阿糖胞苷）（3+7）方案诱导化疗未缓解，CLAG（克拉屈滨+阿糖胞苷+粒细胞集落刺激因子）方案再诱导化疗未缓解，使用维奈克拉与去甲基化药物桥接清髓性预处理方案化疗后，进行挽救性单倍体allo-HSCT。复查骨髓缓解，植入成功，随访100 d，持续缓解，无移植并发症发生。结论:对于原发诱导治疗失败的难治AML，使用维奈克拉与去甲基化药物桥接清髓性预处理可作为挽救性allo-HSCT的优选方案。     

CLAG方案治疗复发难治急性髓系白血病的疗效观察

目的:评价CLAG方案（2-CdA+Ara-C+G-CSF）治疗复发难治急性髓系白血病的疗效及安全性。方法:回顾性分析我中心2015年6月至2016年8月应用CLAG方案治疗的12例复发难治急性髓系白血病患者。结果:12例患者均系复发难治急性髓系白血病,根据NCCN急性髓系白血病指南（2017年第1版）细胞遗传学及分子生物学标记,进行危险度分级,其中预后良好组3例,预后中等组5例,预后不良组4例。所有患者均给予1疗程CLAG方案化疗,其中8例（72.7%）达到完全缓解（CR）,2例（18.2%）达到部分缓解（PR）,总有效率（OR）90.9%。所有患者均出现Ⅲ-Ⅳ级血液学毒性,主要毒副反应为粒细胞缺乏及血小板减少所导致的感染和出血,其中肺部感染8例（72.7%）,侵袭性真菌病5例（45.5%）,革兰阴性杆菌败血症2例（18.2%）。6例患者（54.5%）发生Ⅲ-Ⅳ级出血,1例因弥漫性肺泡出血早期死亡。化疗所致恶心呕吐、肝肾毒性、口腔黏膜炎等非血液学毒性均为Ⅰ-Ⅱ级。结论:CLAG方案治疗复发难治性急性髓系白血病有效率较高。化疗所致骨髓抑制较重,但合并感染、出血可控制,非血液学毒性轻微,安全性较好,可作为复发难治急性髓系白血病挽救性治疗的首选方案。     

High‐dose cytarabine as salvage therapy for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia—is more better or more of the same?

Cytarabine is the backbone of most chemotherapeutic regimens for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), yet the optimal dose for salvage therapy of refractory or relapsed AML (RR‐AML) has not been established. Very high dose single‐agent cytarabine at 36 g/m² (ARA‐36) was previously shown to be effective and tolerable in RR‐AML. In this retrospective analysis, we aim to describe the toxicity and efficacy of ARA‐36 as salvage therapy for patients with AML who are primary refractory to intensive daunorubicin‐containing induction or those relapsing after allogeneic stem cell transplant (alloSCT). Fifteen patients, median age 53 years, were included in the analysis. Six patients were treated for induction failure, one had resistant APL, and eight relapsed after alloSCT. Complete remission was achieved in 60% of patients. Surviving patients were followed for a median of 8.5 months. One‐year overall survival was 54% (95% CI 30%–86%), and relapse rate from remission (n = 9) was 56%. Grade III/IV pulmonary, infectious, ocular and gastrointestinal toxicities occurred in 26%, 20%, 20% and 20% of patients respectively. Salvage therapy with ARA‐36 regimen for RR‐AML has considerable efficacy with manageable toxicity in patients with induction failure or post‐transplant relapse. Overall survival in these high‐risk patients still remains poor. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Low-dose cytarabine maintenance therapy vs observation after remission induction in advanced acute myeloid leukemia: an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Trial (E5483).

The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) conducted a prospective phase III study in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to evaluate whether administration of repeated courses of low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) maintenance therapy after induction of complete remission in advanced AML would improve disease-free and overall survival. Patients with AML in second/later relapse or refractory disease were first treated with a combination of high-dose cytarabine and amsacrine. Those who achieved complete remission were then randomized to observation or to receive LDAC, 10 mg/m2 subcutaneously twice a day x2 21 days every 2 months until relapse occurred. Of 86 patients eligible for randomization, 41 patients were assigned to receive LDAC and 45 patients to observation. The median disease-free survival was 7.4 months for patients assigned to LDAC compared to 3.3 months for patients receiving no additional therapy, P= 0.084. The median survival from randomization was 10.9 months and 7.0 months for patients receiving LDAC maintenance chemotherapy and observation, respectively (P= 0.615). The data from this study suggest that LDAC maintenance therapy given to patients with advanced AML who achieve complete remission can increase disease-free survival compared to observation, but does not improve overall survival. Nevertheless, because of the ineffectiveness and toxicity of intensive post-remission chemotherapy in this circumstance, LDAC maintenance therapy, a tolerable outpatient regimen, offers the potential for improved quality of life.