Complex immunotherapy-mediated response patterns depicted on serial F-FDG PET imaging of Hodgkin lymphoma patient undergoing pembrolizumab therapy.

Over the past decade, the role of F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in assessing treatment response for lymphoma patients undergoing immunotherapy has been extensively investigated. The advent of immunotherapy has challenged the utility of the established Lugano criteria, prompting the development of novel immunotherapy-specific response criteria now employed in clinical practice. Following F-FDG PET/CT evaluation after up to eight immunotherapy cycles, patients are typically transitioned to conventional imaging modalities if immunotherapy continuation is warranted.

Dose adjusted EPOCH-R is superior to RCHOP in frontline treatment of mediastinal large B cell lymphoma.

Introduction: Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell Lymphoma (PMLBCL) is a rare but aggressive B-cell lymphoma. This study compares the outcomes and toxicities of DA-EPOCH-R (Dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisolone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin in combination with rituximab) and RCHOP-21 (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and vincristine, every 21 days) in the treatment of newly diagnosed PMLBCL.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of adults (>18 years) diagnosed with PMLBCL and treated at our center from 2010 to 2023.

Outcomes of Peripheral Blood Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation With Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide and Earlier Initiation of Immunosuppression.

Introduction: Peripheral blood (PB) grafts are increasingly used in haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT) with post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PT-Cy). The optimal timing for initiation of immunosuppression (IS) with calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in PB haplo-HSCT is unclear. This study evaluates the outcomes of early initiation of IS prior to PT-Cy.

The Role of [F]FDG PET and Clinicopathologic Factors in Detecting and Predicting Bone Marrow Involvement in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

: This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose ([F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) using bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and clinical follow-up as reference standards. It further identifies predictive factors for bone marrow involvement (BMI) in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients. : NHL patients who underwent [F]FDG PET and BMB at diagnosis in a tertiary cancer center were included in this study.

The prognostic utility of F-FDG PET parameters in lymphoma patients under CAR-T-cell therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has attracted considerable attention since its recent endorsement by the Food and Drug Administration, as it has emerged as a promising immunotherapeutic modality within the landscape of oncology. This study explores the prognostic utility of [F]Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ([F]FDG PET) in lymphoma patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy. Through meta-analysis, pooled hazard ratio (HR) values were calculated for specific PET metrics in this context.

FDG-PET in Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR T-Cell) Therapy Toxicity: A Systematic Review.

The utilization of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy to target cluster of differentiation (CD)19 in cancer immunotherapy has been a recent and significant advancement. Although this approach is highly specific and selective, it is not without complications. Therefore, a systematic review was conducted to assess the current state of positron emission tomography (PET) in evaluating the adverse effects induced by CAR T-cell therapy.

PET/CT in leukemia: utility and future directions.

2-Deoxy-2-[ 18 F]fluoro- d -glucose PET/computed tomography ([ 18 F]FDG PET/CT) has proven to be a sensitive method for the detection and evaluation of hematologic malignancies, especially lymphoma. The increasing incidence and mortality rates of leukemia have raised significant concerns. Through the utilization of whole-body imaging, [ 18 F]FDG PET/CT provides a thorough assessment of the entire bone marrow, complementing the limited insights provided by biopsy samples.

The Impact COVID-19 Infection on Cancer Patients: A Tertiary Cancer Center Experience in Jordan.

Background: Cancer patients are at higher risk of serious complications of COVID-19. Few studies evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries. Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of COVID-19 infection in cancer patients treated at our institution.

The Application of Existing Risk Assessment Models (RAMS) to Predict the Occurrence of Venous Thromboembolic Events among Patients with Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma.

A majority of patients included in risk assessment models (RAMs) developed to predict venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in lymphoma were non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Our study aims to evaluate the incidence and predictors of VTE, utilizing different RAMs, in patients with classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) treated with adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD). : Adult patients with cHL, treated and followed at our center, were included.

Definition of bulky disease in early stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in computed tomography on coronal and transverse planes.

Background: In early stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (ESDLBL), tumor bulkiness is an important determinant of treatment and prognosis. Tumor bulk is usually measured on transverse computed tomography (CT) plane and variably defined from 5 to 10 cm.

Objectives: Our study aims to investigate the prognostic significance of bulky disease measured on CT coronal and transverse planes and to evaluate the outcome of patients with bulky disease.

Characteristics and predictors of infusion-related reactions to rituximab in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

This retrospective study aimed to assess the characteristics and predictors of infusion-related reactions (IRRs) to rituximab in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). The medical records of adult patients with B-NHL who received their first cycle of rituximab from August 2020 to August 2022 were reviewed. IRRs were defined as any signs experienced by patients during rituximab infusion and graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events.

Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma on the Background of Castleman Disease: A Case Report.

Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder that is associated with an increased risk for lymphoma. The association between CD and classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is rare. The patient described here is a 44-year-old, HIV-seronegative male who presented with significant weight loss, fever, night sweats, and right axillary swelling.

Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Venous Thromboembolic Events in Patients Undergoing Salvage Chemotherapy and Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed Lymphomas.

Background And Objectives: Almost 25% of patients with lymphoma may have relapse or develop refractory disease, and a majority of such patients undergo salvage chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Data on venous thromboembolism (VTE) in this setting are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors that may increase the risk of VTE in such patients.

Outcome and patterns of relapse in primary gastric diffuse large B cell lymphoma treated with RCHOP.

Objectives: Patterns and predictors of relapse in primary gastric diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) were variably reported. Our study aims to evaluate the patterns and predictors of relapse in early-stage gastric DLBCL treated with Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, and Prednisolone (RCHOP).

Methods: From 2005 to 2019, the medical records of 72 patients with stage I or stage II gastric DLBCL treated with six cycles of RCHOP without radiotherapy were reviewed.

Outcome of Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell Lymphoma Treated with RCHOP.

Purpose: Primary mediastinal large B-cell Lymphoma (PMLBCL) is a rare aggressive lymphoma with unique clinical, pathological, and molecular features. The optimal frontline therapy is subject of ongoing debate. Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of PMLBCL treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (RCHOP) at King Hussein Cancer Center.

FDG-PET/CT in the Monitoring of Lymphoma Immunotherapy Response: Current Status and Future Prospects.

Cancer immunotherapy has been extensively investigated in lymphoma over the last three decades. This new treatment modality is now established as a way to manage and maintain several stages and subtypes of lymphoma. The establishment of this novel therapy has necessitated the development of new imaging response criteria to evaluate and follow up with cancer patients.

Interim FDG-PET/CT for therapy monitoring and prognostication in Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

The aim of the study was to assess the predictive value of interim FDG-PET/CT (iPET) in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) treated with Adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (ABVD) chemotherapy. A total of 245 consecutive patients with de novo HL between 12/2013 and 12/2017 were evaluated retrospectively. All patients were treated with upfront ABVD, performed PET/CT scans at baseline, after 2 cycles (interim PET, iPET2) or 4 cycles (iPET4) and at the end of therapy, and followed up for at least 6 months after therapy.

The outcome of patients with Hodgkin lymphoma and early relapse after autologous stem cell transplant has improved in recent years.

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients who relapse after autologous-stem-cell- transplantation (auto-SCT) have traditionally had a poor prognosis. We analyzed 1781 adult HL patients who relapsed between 2006 and 2017 after a first auto-SCT. The 4-year overall survival (OS) after relapse continuously increased from 32% for patients relapsing in 2006-2008, to 63% for patients relapsing in 2015-2017 (p = 0.

Treatment of adult Burkitt lymphoma with the CALGB 1002 protocol: a single center experience in Jordan.

Background: The treatment of adult Burkitt lymphoma with pediatric-based chemotherapy protocols usually results in high cure rates, although with significant toxicity. We report our experience with the Cancer and Leukemia Group B1002 (CALGB 1002) protocol.

Methods: The files of adult patients diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma and treated with the CALGB 1002 protocol at King Hussein Cancer Center between 2008 and 2017 were reviewed.

The Application of the ThroLy Risk Assessment Model to Predict Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

Background: Patients with aggressive lymphomas are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). ThroLy is a risk assessment model (RAM) derived to predict the occurrence of VTE in various types of lymphomas. In this study, we assess the clinical application of ThroLy RAM in a unified group of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Impact of Central Nervous System International Prognostic Index on the Treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.

Background The central nervous system international prognostic index (CNS-IPI) is being used widely for the identification of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with a high risk of central nervous system (CNS) relapse. The aim of our study is to confirm the value of the CNS-IPI in predicting CNS relapse in our young study population and to evaluate its impact on the selection of patients for CNS prophylaxis. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients diagnosed with DLBCL who were treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (RCHOP) regimen from January 2010 till December 2018.