EAI141 was a prospective, multi-center trial designed to assess 3 '-deoxy-3 '-18F-fluorothymidine (FLT) PET/CT as a treatment response biomarker. The primary objective was to evaluate the negative predictive value (NPV) of post-treatment 'day 14' FLT-uptake (clinically non-responding patients with high FLT uptake). Among 87 patients enrolled from 9 centers, 61 were evaluable for the primary endpoint. The NPV for FLT PET/CT was 0.20 (3/15, 95% CI 0.04-0.48) compared to the NPV for nadir bone marrow of 0.25 (4/16, 95% CI 0.07-0.52). This first multi-center molecular imaging study in patients with AML demonstrated the feasibility of FLT PET/CT imaging. While molecular imaging did not predict response status more accurately than the nadir marrow, this study showed limitations in the accuracy of the 'day 14' marrow as a predictor of response and suggested added benefit by combining a marrow assessment and molecular imaging at an earlier time point.
Patients with asymptomatic follicular lymphoma (AFL) are candidates for observation or immunotherapy. Given the effectiveness of radiation therapy in FL, another option is 90Yttrium-ibritumomab tiuxetan radioimmunotherapy (RIT). We conducted a trial where untreated AFL patients were randomized to rituximab 375 mg/m2 weekly × 4 or rituximab 250 mg/m2 days 1, 8, and 0.4 mCi/kg (maximum 32 mCi) of RIT day 8. Twenty patients were enrolled before the study was halted due to unavailability of RIT. The ORR for rituximab and RIT were 90% and 80%, respectively; the CR rate at 6 months was 30% and 60%, respectively. After a median follow-up of 67 months, eight patients have progressed-three in the rituximab arm and five in the RIT arm and five have required systemic therapy. All patients remain alive. Both agents are highly active for AFL. The 1-week treatment with RIT and sparing of T-cells make combination therapy with newer agents attractive.
Introduction: Outcomes from multidisciplinary lymphoma tumor boards in the molecular era are limited, and the effects of transitioning to virtual formats during the COVID-19 pandemic are not well-documented. This study evaluates how the transition of the Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Tumor Board to a virtual format has impacted its effectiveness and operations. The board, part of the International Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN), involves case presentations, subspecialist reviews, and collaborative recommendations. Methods: The Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Tumor Board, an integral part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN), conducted a comprehensive review of lymphoma cases from 2014 to 2024. The board's review process involves a structured approach including the presentation of clinical case details, radiology and hematopathology findings, proposed treatment options, relevant literature review, and discussions. From 2014 to 2024, the Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Tumor Board reviewed a total of 722 patients. The review process involves a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, pharmacists, clinical research associates, and trainees. Recommendations and changes related to radiology interpretation, pathologic diagnosis, and treatment approaches were documented and tracked prospectively. In March 2020, the board transitioned to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift allowed for remote participation and continued collaborative review while maintaining the board's structured approach and documentation practices. Results: In a total of 722 patients, changes in care were identified in 423 patients, including 287 with newly diagnosed lymphoma and 136 with relapse or refractory disease. Among those who experienced changes, 94 had diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, 49 had follicular lymphoma, 39 had marginal zone lymphoma, 36 had classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and 29 had mantle cell lymphoma. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 431 patients were analyzed, with 217 (50.3%) experiencing changes. A total of 268 changes were documented among these patients. Changes in radiologic interpretation occurred in 9 patients (2.1% of 431 total patients). Pathologic diagnosis changes were noted in 42 patients (9.7%). Additional testing was recommended for 73 patients (16.9%), and clinical management was altered for 144 patients (33.4%). After transitioning to a virtual format, 291 patients were reviewed post-COVID, with 206 (70.8%) having recommended changes. The total number of change recommendations was 322, reflecting increases across all components compared to previous data, with adjustments for varying numbers of patients reviewed. Specifically, radiologic interpretation changes occurred in 21 patients (7.2%), pathologic diagnosis changes in 57 patients (19.6%), additional testing recommendations for 85 patients (29.2%), and clinical management alterations in 159 patients (54.7%). Conclusion: Transitioning to a virtual format in the Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Tumor Board's continued to demonstrate the effectiveness, with increased changes in diagnostic interpretations and clinical management. These results illustrate the potential of virtual tumor boards to improve collaborative decision-making and adapt to evolving clinical needs.
IntroductionYttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan [(90)Y-IT] is a CD20-targeted radio-immuno conjugate. Clinical trials of (90)Y-IT as a first-line stand-alone treatment in follicular lymphoma (FL) and/or marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) showed high efficacy. However, long-term survival outcomes and toxicities are not well-defined.MethodsWe report a retrospective single-institution, multi-center study of (90)Y-IT in previously untreated low grade (LG)-FL and MZL at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center between January 2000 and October 2019. We selected patients with LG-FL and MZL who received standard-dose (90)Y-IT as a single agent in the first line setting.ResultsThe cohort (n = 51) consists of previously untreated LG-FL (n = 41) or MZL (n = 10). Median follow-up was 5.3 years (95% CI; 4.2, 6.2). Overall response rate (ORR) was 100% with complete response rate (CR) of 94%. Continuous CR was observed in 59% patients who had more than 2 years of follow-up. Long-term CR (>7 years) was seen in 25% of patients. Median progression free survival (mPFS) for the whole cohort was not reached (NR) (95% CI; 4.9, NR). Bulky disease was associated with shorter median PFS of 3.5 years (CI 95%; 0.8, 4.9) compared to non-bulky disease NR (CI 95%; 5.8, NR), P = .02. The incidence of grade 3 or higher thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anemia were 47%, 37%, and 4% respectively. No therapy-related myelodysplasia or acute myeloid leukemia were observed.ConclusionLong real-life follow-up showed that single-agent (90)Y-IT is highly efficacious with durable long-term survival in previously untreated LG-FL and MZL without significant risk for secondary malignancies.
82 Background: Patients ≥ 55 years of age with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may benefit from an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), which is often the only potentially curative therapy available. However, complete remission (CR) is usually a prerequisite for most centers to perform HSCT, as CR predicts an optimal outcome. Many older patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) AML do not receive HSCT, as they do not achieve the required CR. Additionally, many are unable to tolerate the myeloablative conditioning required for eradication of disease. While the reduced intensity conditioning is better tolerated, it often exhibits high rates of relapse. SIERRA trial is a prospective, randomized, phase 3 trial for older patients with R/R AML to address this unmet need. Iomab-B (131I labeled apamistamab) targets CD45, which is highly expressed in leukemia cells. We hypothesized that the targeted delivery of therapeutic Iomab-B with an imaging-based dosimetry enables successful engraftment despite active disease in the marrow.Methods: Eligible patients with active R/R AML, adequate organ function, and related/unrelated 8/8 HLA-matched donors were randomized (1:1) to the Iomab-B or Conventional Care (CC) arm. Patients randomized to Iomab-B received a low dose of Iomab-B, followed by 3 sequential gamma camera images (Fig 1) to determine the personalized therapeutic dose that would deliver maximal radiation to the marrow while limiting the liver dose to 24 Gy. Dosimetry was performed using serial imaging data and Olinda program (V2.1, Hermes Medical). Following a therapeutic infusion of Iomab-B and a non-myeloablative conditioning backbone of fludarabine (30 mg/m2 x 3) and 2 Gy Total Body Irradiation, HSCT was performed 12-14 days later. Each patient on the CC arm received the investigator’s choice of non-radioactive salvage therapy and could proceed to HSCT if they achieved CR. If no CR, the study allowed patients to cross over and receive Iomab-B-based conditioning followed by allogeneic HSCT. Patient age, donor type, bone marrow cellularity, blast percentage, type of donor, stem cell dose, administered Iomab-B activity (mCi), and radiation dose to marrow (Gy), were analyzed for a relationship to days to engraftment among each group. Results: Preliminary data were available from 113 patients (Table 1). 56 patients were randomized to Iomab-B for which 49 patients received allogeneic transplant. In the CC arm, 82% (47/57) of patients failed salvage therapy. 30 of the 47 (64%) CC patients crossed over and received Iomab-B followed by allogeneic HSCT. Median time to neutrophil and platelet engraftment were 14 days (range 9-22) and 18 days (range 4-39), respectively, in Iomab-B group, with 89% of evaluable patients achieving full donor chimerism (> 95% by day 100). All patients who received Iomab-B treatment achieved engraftment, including the Iomab-B group and the cross-over patients. Neither the radiation dose delivered to marrow (median 14.7 Gy; range 4.6-32 Gy) nor the administered activity (median 646 mCi; range 354-1027 mCi) showed correlation with the time to either neutrophil (p = 0.525) or platelet engraftment (p = 0.952). Regression analyses, considering all the variables individually, did not indicate a statistically significant correlation (p > 0.1) between days to engraftment and marrow dose. These results were consistent for the cross-over group. Furthermore, the marrow radiation dose did not show a significant correlation with % chimerism at day 28 in patients on the Iomab-B arm or in cross-over patients. Conclusion: No significant relationship between total administered activity or radiation dose to marrow with the speed of engraftment was found, indicating the dosimetry estimates for ablative doses appear to be adequate and successful in ablation, despite a heavy leukemia burden prior to HSCT.
Primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma (PGIFL) is characterized by localized involvement of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. PGIFL usually runs an indolent course. External beam radiation therapy is curative in a substantial proportion of localized follicular lymphomas, but GI toxicities may discourage its use in PGIFL. Ibritumomab tiuxetan radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is a radioimmunoconjugate of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody linked to chelator tiuxetan and radioisotope. RIT delivers confined high-intensity radiation with short path length specifically targeting lymphoma cells and sparing normal tissue. In this case series report, we included six cases of PGIFL treated with RIT. All patients had low-risk, localized, and nonbulky disease. All patients responded completely and were relapse-free for the duration of follow-up. Hematologic toxicities were seen, but none were serious. RIT is a potentially curative treatment option in PGIFL with a tolerable toxicity profile.
An 80-year-old man presented with new-onset pain in the shoulders and lower extremities and elevated serum inflammatory markers. A clinical diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) was made, but there was a suboptimal response to glucocorticoid therapy, prompting further evaluation. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) revealed intense FDG uptake in the arteries of the bilateral lower extremities, head, and neck, but sparing the aorta, suggestive of an uncommon pattern of giant cell arteritis (GCA). There were also imaging signs consistent with PMR, including FDG uptake in the synovium of large joints. This case highlights the uncommon manifestation of GCA with lower extremity involvement and sparing of the aorta. The combination of FDG PET imaging features and elevated serum markers obviated the need for invasive biopsy. One might also conclude that standard FDG PET/CT imaging protocols covering orbits/vertex to thighs incompletely evaluate the extent of arterial distribution of GCA.
Objective To determine whether radioiodine remnant ablation (RRA) reduces cause-specific mortality (CSM) or tumor recurrence (TR) rate after bilateral lobar resection (BLR). Patients and Methods There were 2952 low-risk adult papillary thyroid cancer (LRAPTC) patients (with MACIS scores <6) who underwent potentially curative BLR during 1955-2014. During 1955-1974, 1975-1994, and 1995-2014, RRA was administered in 3%, 49%, and 28%. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS software. Results During 1955-1974, the 20-year CSM and TR rates after BLR alone were 1.0% and 6.8%; rates after BLR+RRA were 0% (P=.63) and 5.9% (P=.82). During 1975-1994, post-BLR 20-year rates for CSM and TR were 0.3% and 7.5%; after BLR+RRA, rates were higher at 0.9% (P=.31) and 12.8% (P=.01). When TR rates were examined separately for 448 node-negative and 317 node-positive patients, differences were nonsignificant. In 1995-2014, post-BLR 20-year CSM and TR rates were 0% and 9.2%; rates after BLR+RRA were higher at 1.4% (P=.19) and 21.0% (P<.001). In 890 pN0 cases, 15-year locoregional recurrence rates were 3.4% after BLR and 3.7% after BLR+RRA (P=.99). In 740 pN1 patients, 15-year locoregional recurrence rates were 10% higher after BLR+RRA compared with BLR alone (P=.01). However, this difference became nonsignificant when stratified by numbers of metastatic nodes. Conclusion RRA administered to LRAPTC patients during 1955-2014 did not reduce either the CSM or TR rate. We would therefore not recommend RRA in LRAPTC patients undergoing BLR with curative intent.
Objectives Yttrium-90 transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is a safe, effective modality of locoregional therapy for intermediate and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We aim to identify novel predictors of important outcomes of TARE therapy. Methods A single-center retrospective study of 166 patients treated with TARE for HCC at Mayo Clinic Rochester between 2005-2015 and followed until December 2017. Multivariate logistic and stepwise regression analysis models were used to identify variables associated with overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Results The median OS and the median PFS were12.9 (95% CI: 11.0-17.3), and 8 months (95% CI: 6-11), respectively. Macrovascular invasion (HR: 1.9 [1.3-2.8]), Child-Pugh score (CPS) B or C vs. A (HR: 1.8 [1.2-2.7]), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance status (ECOG-PS) 2 or 1 vs. 0 (HR: 1.6 [1.1-2.4]) and activity (A) of administered radiation dose (HR: 1.005[1.00-1.010), independently correlated with poorer OS. Infiltrative HCC (HR: 2.4 [1.3-4.5), macrovascular invasion (HR: 1.6 [1.1-2.7]), and high activity of administered radiation dose (HR: 1.005 [1.00-1.010) were associated with worse PFS. Conclusion In HCC patients treated with TARE; macrovascular invasion, the activity of radiation dose, CPS, ECOG-PS, and infiltrative HCC predict OS and PFS.
Introduction: Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are often treated with intensive induction chemotherapy to achieve complete remission (CR). Early response to standard anthracycline plus cytarabine induction (7+3) is assessed by a day 14 nadir bone marrow biopsy. The nadir marrow has limitations, though, including sampling issues and ambiguity as to whether blasts are leukemia cells vs. regenerating marrow. In prior studies, the predictive value for remission of the nadir marrow is only 67-84%. A more accurate predictor of residual disease (RD) would give clinicians an opportunity to modify therapy earlier. Positron emission tomography (PET/CT) with 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F]fluorothymidine (FLT) is a molecular imaging modality that can assess cellular proliferation in the bone marrow compartment. A prior single-institution pilot study showed a significant difference in the marrow FLT uptake between patients with AML who achieved CR and those who had RD after count recovery. Methods: EAI141 was an ECOG-ACRIN-led, prospective, multi-center study designed to assess FLT PET/CT as a predictor of CR after AML induction. The primary objective was to evaluate the predictive value of post-treatment FLT PET/CT imaging for detecting RD, with the secondary objectives of evaluating the predictive value for detecting CR and estimating the sensitivity and specificity. Maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of > 7 g/mL in total bone marrow compartment was chosen prospectively based on data from a pilot study as a marker for presence of leukemia cells at nadir. The predictive values, sensitivity, and specificity of the FLT PET/CT and the nadir bone marrow biopsy were calculated. Eligible subjects were 18 years or older with previously untreated AML who were to receive induction with 7+3. Subjects underwent a nadir marrow biopsy and an FLT PET/CT scan 10-17 days after starting induction, and prior to any re-induction if disease was noted on the nadir marrow. A recovery marrow was performed 28-35 days after initial treatment or re-induction to assess CR or RD. Subjects could undergo an optional pre-treatment scan. Relapse-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were additional clinical outcomes. Results: 87 subjects from 9 centers were enrolled between 2016-2018, and 61 were considered evaluable. Reasons for being not evaluable included study ineligibility (n=3), no post-treatment scan (n=13), and no remission marrow (n=10). Median age was 58 years (range 21-73); 56% were men and 44% were women. CR was achieved in 56% (34/61). Treatment was a single induction course in 79% (48/61) and re-induction in 21% (13/61). Predictive value based on FLT PET/CT was 60% (9/15, 95% CI 32%-84%) for RD and 61% (28/46, 95% CI 45%-75%) for CR. Of patients who achieved CR, 28/34 had SUVmax ≤ 7 g/mL (sensitivity of 82%) and 9/27 of those who did not had high SUVmax > 7 g/mL (specificity 33%). Predictive value of an aplastic marrow was 59% (26/44) for CR and 56% (9/16) for RD. Of patients who achieved CR, 26/33 had marrow hypoplasia (sensitivity 79%) and 9/27 with RD had disease in the nadir marrow (specificity 33%). Significant heterogeneity of bone marrow compartment post treatment (SUVhetero ranging from 0.24 to 1.07) was observed in FLT-PET/CT scans. Heterogeneity of bone marrow compartment decreased about 50% from pre-treatment to post-treatment FLT PET/CT. OS for all participants, stratified by post-treatment FLT PET/CT response and nadir marrow results, are summarized in the Figure. Conclusions: Although this study did not show significant advantage of FLT PET/CT compared to nadir marrow to predict RD or CR on the average, it did show signal heterogeneity in the study population that may be relevant to disease biology not appreciated by a single sampling site for the nadir or remission marrow. For example, in patients with false negative nadir biopsy, in approximately 20% of patients assessment with FLT PET/CT was correct, likely reflecting bone marrow heterogeneity and limitation of a single point sampling. Similarly, in almost 60% of patients with false positive nadir biopsy, FLT PET/CT assessment was correct. Figure 1 Disclosures Jeraj: AIQ Solutions: Current equity holder in private company. Kostakoglu:F. Hoffmann-La Roche: Consultancy. Strickland:KiTE: Consultancy; Kura: Consultancy; Astellas: Consultancy; Jazz: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy; Novartis: Consultancy; Sunesis: Research Funding; ArcherDx: Consultancy; AbbVie: Consultancy. Uy:Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy; Pfizer: Consultancy; Agios: Consultancy; Genentech: Consultancy; Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Astellas Pharma: Honoraria. Perlman:GE Healthcare: Research Funding; AIQ: Research Funding.
Background MZL is a low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) which involves lymph nodes, extranodal sites, or spleen. It is sensitive to radiation therapy, which is used in localized disease with curative intent. Yttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan [(90)Y-IT; Zevalin] is a radio-immunoconjugate (RIC) that targets CD20. It is approved for relapsed/refractory low grade and follicular NHL. The data on its use in MZL is limited. We present long-term outcome of the largest reported cohort of MZL patients who received (90)Y-IT. Methods Medical records of patients who received treatment with (90)Y-IT at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center between January 2004 and December 2018 were analyzed. We selected patients with MZL and reviewed clinical data including age, gender, MZL type, clinical stage (Ann Arbor Staging System), treatment response, (90)Y-IT related adverse effects (AEs), as well as lymphoma and treatment related events. All patients received (90)Y-IT according to the standard treatment guidelines. Overall response rate (ORR) and complete response rate (CR) were calculated. Progression-free survival (PFS), time to next therapy (TTNT), and overall survival (OS) were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results Twenty-one patients were identified (Table 1). The median age at diagnosis was 60 years (range, 11-81) and 71% (15/21) were female. 52% (11/21) were previously-untreated (UMZL) while 48% (10/21) were relapsed (RMZL). The median number of pretreatments in RMZL patients was 2 (range, 1-3). ECOG performance status at the time of treatment was 0 in 90% (19/21) and 1 in 10% (2/21). 62% (13/21) were stage III/IV disease at the time of (90)Y-IT therapy. The median follow-up was 8.5 years (95% CI; 4.5, 12.4); 17 (81%) patients remain alive. The ORR was 91% (19/21) with the two non-responders being in the RMZL group. The CR rate was 81% (17/21) and 65% (11/17) remain in CR at a median follow-up of 5.7 years (95% CI; 1.4, 11). Nine (43%) patients had a relapse during the study period. More relapses occurred in the RMZL group (7/10; 70%) compared to (2/11; 18%) in the UMZL group. Median PFS (whole cohort) was 10 years (95% CI; 2.1, NR) and TTNT (whole cohort) was not reached (NR) (95% CI; 2.1 years, NR). Median PFS was significantly higher in UMZL group compared to RMZL group NR (95% CI; 2.5 years, NR) vs 2.1 years (95% CI; 0.17, 9.9), respectively (Figure 1-A).Median OS (whole cohort) was 19.3 years (95% CI; 8.9, 19.3) without statistical difference in between UMZL group and RMZL group NR (95% CI; NR, NR) vs 16.6 years (95% CI; 9, 19.4), respectively (Figure 1-B). None of the 11 UMZL patients died at median follow up of 4.7 years (95% CI; 1.6, 9.2). All 4 deaths were in the RMZL group with 3 dying of transformation to high-grade lymphoma at 8, 22, and 25 months post-(90)Y-IT treatment. One patient died of myelodysplastic syndrome 7.3 years post-(90)Y-IT treatment while in CR. Toxicities were primarily hematologic. Grade ³3 neutropenia was observed in 6/21 (29%) patients with median time to nadir of 48.5 days (range, 19-70) and median time to recovery to normal absolute neutrophil count of 39.5 days (range, 7-476). Grade ³3 thrombocytopenia was observed in 3 (14%) patients with median time to nadir of 35 days (range, 19-357) and median time to recovery of 21 days (range, 2-538). Grade ³3 anemia was observed in only one patient. Only two patients required transfusions and growth factor support. Non-hematologic AEs included mild to severe fatigue in 4 patients. Conclusion RIC with (90)Y-IT is efficacious and well-tolerated in patients with previously untreated as well as relapsed MZL. As expected it appears to be more efficacious in previously untreated patients. Long-term complete remission (>5 years) was observed in 52% of the study population (43% of UMZL and 9% of RMZL). Combination of efficacy, tolerability, and treatment schedule most convenient for patients makes (90)Y-IT a reasonable alternative to systemic therapy with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or chemo-immunotherapy in management of MZL. Figure 1: (A) Progression-free survival; comparing time to progression or death after (90)Y-IT treatment between previously untreated patients (UMZL) and patients with relapsed MZL (RMZL), (B) Overall survival; comparing time to death from all causes after (90)Y-IT treatment between UMZL patients and RMZL patients. Disclosures Tun: Curis: Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Research Funding; BMS: Research Funding; DTRM Biopharma: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Mundi-pharma: Research Funding. OffLabel Disclosure: The use of Yttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan as a first line treatment for marginal zone lymphoma
Background Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most common lymphoma accounting for approximately 15% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Yttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan [(90)Y-IT; Zevalin] is a radio-immunoconjugate (RIC) which targets CD20. It is approved in relapsed/refractory low-grade NHL and as consolidation after upfront induction chemoimmunotherapy for FL. This study analyzed patients with previously untreated (UFL) or relapsed/refractory low-grade FL (RFL) treated at our institution with (90)Y-IT. It represents the largest reported cohort for therapeutic use of (90)Y-IT in low-grade FL. Methods Medical records of patients with low-grade FL (WHO grade 1-2) who received treatment with (90)Y-IT at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center between January 2003 and December 2018 were analyzed. Overall response rate (ORR) and complete response rate (CR) were calculated. Progression-free survival (PFS), time to next therapy (TTNT), and overall survival (OS) were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results Our cohort consists of 137 patients - 29% (40/137) with UFL and 71% (97/137) with RFL. The median age at diagnosis was 60 years (range, 18-86) with 54% (74/137) males. The median number of previous treatments in RFL patients was 1 (range, 1-5). ECOG performance status at the time of treatment was 0 in 90% and 1 in 10% of patients. 87% (119/137) had stage III/IV disease at the time of (90)Y-IT therapy. The median follow up from the time of (90)Y-IT therapy was 10.2 years (95% CI; 8.8, 11.6); 69% (95/137) of patients are alive. The ORR was 100% in UFL with 93% (37/40) CR while ORR in UFL was 93% (90/97) with 73% (71/97) CR. 45% (48/108) of the CR patients remain in continuous CR (CCR) with a median follow-up of 7 years (95% CI; 5.2, 9.9). CCR was observed in 55% (22/40) of UFL patients compared to 27% (26/97) of RFL patients. 63% (86/137) of patients had relapsed. More relapses occurred in the RFL group (69/97; 71%) compared to the UFL group (17/40; 43%), (p=0.002). In the entire cohort, the median PFS was 2.5 years (95% CI; 2.1, 3.5) and TTNT was 3.6 years (95% CI; 2.5, 4.7). Median PFS was significantly higher in UFL group compared to RFL group- 4.1 years (95% CI; 2.3, NR) vs 2.2 years (95% CI; 1.6, 3.1), respectively (Figure 1-A). Median TTNT was higher in UFL group compared to RFL group- NR (95% CI; 4.1 years, NR) vs 2.4 years (95% CI; 2, 3.6), respectively (Figure 1-B). Median OS (entire cohort) was 18 years (95% CI; 15.8, NR) with no statistically significant difference between UFL group and RFL group; NR (95% CI; NR, NR) vs 18 years (95% CI; 12.3, 20.5), respectively (Figure 1-C). Transformation to high grade lymphoma was seen in 19% (18/97) in RFL group compared to 2.5% (1/40) in UFL group, (p=0.005). Median time to transformation was 4.3 years (range, 1-11). More patients developed therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (MDS/AML) in the RFL group 14% (14/97) compared to 2.5% (1/40) in the UFL group (p= 0.02). Median time to develop MDS/AML was 3.3 years (range, 0-9.7). Grade ³3 neutropenia was observed in 46% of patients with median time to recovery of 21 days (range, 2-706). Grade ³3 thrombocytopenia was observed in 47% of patients with median time to recovery of 23 days (range, 7-548). Eighteen patients required growth factors support and 14 required transfusions. Non-hematologic AEs included mild to severe fatigue in 35 patients. Conclusion Radio-immunoconjugate therapy with (90)Y-IT is an effective single-agent regimen for low-grade FL. The response and survival data in this large real-world cohort is superior to the pivotal trials of this agent conducted nearly 20 years ago. The data in untreated FL is also of interest and provides the rationale for our current randomized phase 2 trial in untreated FL (https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02320292). Long-term complete remission (>7 years) was seen in 35% of the study population. Based on these promising results, clinical trials combining RIC with novel agents that could potentiate its effects are warranted. Figure 1 (A) Progression-free survival; comparing time to progression or death after (90)Y-IT treatment between previously untreated patients (UFL) and patients with relapsed/refractory FL (RFL), (B) Time to next therapy; comparing time to starting next line of treatment after (90)Y-IT treatment between UFL and RFL, (C) Overall survival; comparing time to death from all causes after (90)Y-IT treatment between UFL and RFL. Figure 1 Disclosures Tun: DTRM Biopharma: Research Funding; TG Therapeutics: Research Funding; BMS: Research Funding; Curis: Research Funding; Celgene: Research Funding; Mundi-pharma: Research Funding. OffLabel Disclosure: Yttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan [(90)Y-IT; Zevalin] is a radio-immunoconjugate (RIC) which targets CD20. It is approved in relapsed/refractory low-grade NHL and as consolidation after upfront induction chemoimmunotherapy for FL. We are discussing its use as a frontline therapy in low grade FL.
Early in the course of immunotherapy there is frequently a transient enlargement of tumor masses (pseudo-progression) due to tumor infiltration by TILs. Current clinical imaging modalities are not able to distinguished pseudo-progression from true tumor progression. Thus, patients often remain on treatment 4-8 weeks longer to confirm disease progression. Nuclear medicine offers the possibility to image immune cells and potentially discriminate pseudo-progression and progression. We conducted a pilot study in patients with metastatic melanoma receiving ipilimumab (IPI) or pembrolizumab (PEMBRO) to assess safety and feasibility of SPECT/CT imaging with 99mTc- interleukin-2 (99mTc-HYNIC-IL2) to detect TILs and distinguish between true progression from pseudo- progression. Scans were performed prior to and after 12w treatment. After labelling,99mTc-HYNIC-IL2 was purified and diluted in 10 mL of 5% glucose with 0.1% human serum albumin. Of the 5 patients (2 treated with IPI and 3 with PEMBRO) enrolled, two failed to complete the second scan as they discontinued IPI due grade 3 colitis (1 patient) or patient refusal after developing multiple toxicities attributed to IPI (1 patient). Following the first scan, one patient reported to have a grade 1 pruritus with grade 1 pain. No other toxicities attributed to the radiopharmaceutical infusion were reported. Metastatic lesions could be visualized by 99mTc-IL2 imaging and there was positive correlation between size and 99mTc-HYNIC-IL2 uptake, both before and after 12 weeks of therapy. The results of this pilot study demonstrate the safety and feasibility of 99mTc-IL2 imaging and has led to a number of hypotheses to be tested in future studies.
BackgroundClinical data that support stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) metastatic malignant melanoma (MM) are limited. Furthermore, functional imaging with 18F-fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) may offer a more accurate post-SBRT assessment. Therefore, we assessed the clinical outcomes and metabolic response of metastatic MM after SBRT.Methods and materialsPatients with MM who were treated with SBRT and had pre- and post-PET scans (>1) were included in this study. A total of 390 pre- and post-SBRT PET/computed tomography (CT) scans for 80 metastases were analyzed. The PET metabolic response was evaluated per the PET Response Criteria in Solid Tumors (PERCIST), version 1.0, criteria. Single-fraction equivalent dose (SFED) was calculated as per the standard. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for estimates of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival. The cumulative incidence method was used to estimate metastasis control (MC). A Wilcoxon test was used to compare survival estimates. The prognostic factors for MC and OS were assessed using the Cox proportional hazards model, and the Likelihood Ratio was also used for comparisons between groups.ResultsA median of 6 PET scans (range, 2-6 scans) was evaluated for each metastasis. The median SFED was 42.8 Gy (range, 18-56.4 Gy) and the median biologically effective dose was 254.4 Gy2.5 (range, 100.8-540 Gy2.5). Twenty percent of patients received chemotherapy and 59% received immunotherapy: granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (64%) and ipilimumab (34%). MC was 94% and 90% at 1 year and 3 years, respectively. The OS was 74% and 27% and 1 year and 3 years, respectively. Complete response was achieved in 90% at a median of 2.8 months (range, 0.4-25.2 months). SFED >24 Gy correlated with improved MC (93% vs 75%, P = .01). Acute and late grade 3+ toxicities were 4% and 11%, respectively, with no grade 5 toxicity.ConclusionsPost-SBRT PET/CT for extracranial metastatic MM resulted in high rates of complete response at a median of 2.8 months, and durable MC was achieved with SFED >24 Gy. SBRT, in addition to surgery and ablation, should be discussed with patients with MM, especially those with oligometastases.