Progression-free survival after front line, second line and third line in patients with follicular lymphoma treated in clinical practice

Background: The modern-day therapeutic landscape for follicular lymphoma (FL) includes a number of highly effective therapies. Patients and methods: We set out to determine progression-free survival (PFS) after front line, second line, and third line of therapy on the basis of relevant biological ch...

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Autores: Rajamäki, Aino, Sorigue, Marc|||0000-0002-0587-591X, Prusila, Roosa E.I., Kuusisto, Milla E.L., Kuitunen, Hanne, Jantunen, Esa, Mercadal, Santiago|||0000-0003-4741-7885, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen, Taina, Sancho, Juan Manuel, Sunela, Kaisa, Kuittinen, Outi
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:302160
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/302160
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.2340/1651-226X.2024.24377
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Follicular lymphoma
Survival
Progression-free
Treatment
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Sumario:Background: The modern-day therapeutic landscape for follicular lymphoma (FL) includes a number of highly effective therapies. Patients and methods: We set out to determine progression-free survival (PFS) after front line, second line, and third line of therapy on the basis of relevant biological characteristics and therapeutic choices. Patients (n = 743, 51% females, median 60 years old) diagnosed with grade 1-2 FL between 1997 and 2016 in nine institutions were included. Results: The median PFS1, PFS2, and PFS3 were 8.1 years (95% confidence interval [CI]: 7-9.3 years), 4.2 years (95% CI: 2.8-5.6 years) and 2.2 years (95% CI 1.7-2.8 years). We found longer PFS1 for (1) females, (2) younger age, (3) lower-risk follicular lymphoma international prognostic index (FLIPI), (4) standard intensity (over low intensity) regimens and (5) immunochemotherapy strategies and (6) maintenance rituximab. We found a shorter PFS2 for patients who received front-line immunochemotherapy. Older age at diagnosis correlated with a shorter PFS3. Intensity of front-line chemotherapy, maintenance, or POD24 status did not correlate with PFS2 or PFS3 in this dataset. Interpretation: With current immunochemotherapy strategies, the natural course of FL is characterized by shorter-lasting remissions after each relapse. It will be interesting to see whether new therapies can alter this pattern.