Beyond HMAs: Novel targets and therapeutic approaches
Getz T, Bewersdorf J, Kewan T, Stempel J, Bidikian A, Shallis R, Stahl M, Zeidan A. Beyond HMAs: Novel targets and therapeutic approaches. Seminars In Hematology 2024 PMID: 39389839, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2024.08.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute myeloid leukemiaDelays progression to acute myeloid leukemiaHeterogeneous group of clonal hematopoietic disordersGroup of clonal hematopoietic disordersMolecular International Prognostic Scoring SystemRandomized phase 3 clinical trialProgression to acute myeloid leukemiaInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemLower-risk MDS patientsRisk stratification of patientsPhase 3 clinical trialsCombination of azacitidineHypomethylating agent combinationsCurrent treatment landscapeFirst line therapyPrognostic Scoring SystemBiomarker-directed therapiesClonal hematopoietic disordersLack of therapeutic agentsStratification of patientsEarly phase trialsErythropoiesis stimulating agentsTreated with therapiesVariable clinical featuresStandard of careClinical and Genomic-Based Decision Support System to Define the Optimal Timing of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Tentori C, Gregorio C, Robin M, Gagelmann N, Gurnari C, Ball S, Caballero Berrocal J, Lanino L, D'Amico S, Spreafico M, Maggioni G, Travaglino E, Sauta E, Meggendorfer M, Zhao L, Campagna A, Savevski V, Santoro A, Al Ali N, Sallman D, Sole F, Garcia-Manero G, Germing U, Kroger N, Kordasti S, Santini V, Sanz G, Kern W, Platzbecker U, Diez-Campelo M, Maciejewski J, Ades L, Fenaux P, Haferlach T, Zeidan A, Castellani G, Komrokji R, Ieva F, Della Porta M, Bernardi M, Di Grazia C, Vago L, Rivoli G, Borin L, Chiusolo P, Giaccone L, Voso M, Bewersdorf J, Nibourel O, Beyá M, Jerez A, Hernández F, Kennedy K, Xicoy B, Ubezio M, Russo A, Todisco G, Mannina D, Bramanti S, Zampini M, Riva E, Bicchieri M, Asti G, Viviani F, Buizza A, Tinterri B, Kubasch A, Bacigalupo A, Raiola A, Rambaldi A, Passamonti F, Ciceri F. Clinical and Genomic-Based Decision Support System to Define the Optimal Timing of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: 2873-2886. PMID: 38723212, PMCID: PMC11328926, DOI: 10.1200/jco.23.02175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem-cell transplantationAllogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantationStem-cell transplantationMyelodysplastic syndromeIPSS-MMolecular International Prognostic Scoring SystemInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemPrognostic Scoring SystemTime of transplantationProportion of patientsHigh-risk categoryOptimal timingProlonged life expectancyRevised IPSSIPSS-RRetrospective populationValidation cohortCurative treatmentClinical relevanceTransplantationPatientsModerately high-Scoring systemAverage survivalLife expectancyTreatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Older Patients: Current State of Science, Challenges, and Opportunities
Kewan T, Stahl M, Bewersdorf J, Zeidan A. Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes for Older Patients: Current State of Science, Challenges, and Opportunities. Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports 2024, 19: 138-150. PMID: 38632155, DOI: 10.1007/s11899-024-00733-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHematopoietic stem cell transplantationAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationLower-risk MDSErythropoiesis-stimulating agentsHypomethylating agentsIPSS-MHR-MDSRisk stratificationMolecular International Prognostic Scoring SystemRisk of leukemia progressionTreated with hypomethylating agentsInternational Prognostic Scoring SystemTreatment of myelodysplastic syndromesOral hypomethylating agentsHigh-risk MDSPrognostic Scoring SystemStem cell transplantationEnhanced risk stratificationRecent FindingsRecent advancesRefine treatment strategiesQuality-of-life improvementAssociated with treatmentTreatment decision-makingIntensive chemotherapyMDS patients