Immunochemotherapy and autologous stem-cell transplantation for untreated patients with mantle-cell lymphoma: CALGB 59909

Lloyd E. Damon, Jeffrey L. Johnson, Donna Niedzwiecki, Bruce D. Cheson, David D. Hurd, Nancy L. Bartlett, Ann S. LaCasce, Kristie A. Blum, John C. Byrd, Michael Kelly, Wendy Stock, Charles A. Linker, George P. Canellos

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

178 Scopus citations

Abstract

Purpose: Mantle-cell lymphoma (MCL) is an aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with a poor prognosis. We explored the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of an aggressive immunochemotherapy treatment program that included autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) for patients up to age 69 years with newly diagnosed MCL. Patients and Methods: The primary end point was 2-year progression-free survival (PFS). A successful trial would yield a 2-year PFS of at least 50% and an event rate (early progression plus nonrelapse mortality) less than 20% at day +100 following ASCT. Seventy-eight patients were treated with two or three cycles of rituximab combined with methotrexate and augmented CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone). This treatment was followed by intensification with high doses of cytarabine and etoposide combined with rituximab and filgrastim to mobilize autologous peripheral-blood stem cells. Patients then received high doses of carmustine, etoposide, and cyclophosphamide followed by ASCT and two doses of rituximab. Results: There were two nonrelapse mortalities, neither during ASCT. With a median follow-up of 4.7 years, the 2-year PFS was 76% (95% CI, 64% to 85%), and the 5-year PFS was 56% (95% CI, 43% to 68%). The 5-year overall survival was 64% (95% CI, 50% to 75%). The event rate by day + 100 of ASCT was 5.1%. Conclusion: The Cancer and Leukemia Group B 59909 regimen is feasible, safe, and effective in patients with newly diagnosed MCL. The incorporation of rituximab with aggressive chemotherapy and ASCT may be responsible for the encouraging outcomes demonstrated in this study, which produced results comparable to similar treatment regimens.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6101-6108
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology
Volume27
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 20 2009

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Immunochemotherapy and autologous stem-cell transplantation for untreated patients with mantle-cell lymphoma: CALGB 59909'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this