2021
How we treat advanced stage cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma – mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
Sethi TK, Montanari F, Foss F, Reddy N. How we treat advanced stage cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma – mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome. British Journal Of Haematology 2021, 195: 352-364. PMID: 33987825, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17458.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAdrenal Cortex HormonesAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic AgentsBexaroteneBiomarkers, TumorClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyDelayed DiagnosisDiagnosis, DifferentialElectronsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansInterferon-alphaMaleMycosis FungoidesNeoplasm StagingNeoplastic Stem CellsPhotopheresisPrognosisPUVA TherapyRetinoidsSezary SyndromeSignal TransductionSkin NeoplasmsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsConceptsT-cell lymphomaSézary syndromeMultidisciplinary careCutaneous T-cell lymphoma mycosis fungoidesMycosis fungoides/Sézary syndromeCutaneous T-cell lymphomaLines of therapyAdditional treatment optionsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaDuration of useCumulative drug toxicityEarly referralRecurrent diseaseDiagnostic delayPatients' qualityTreatment optionsCommon subtypeTreatable diseaseRare subsetDrug toxicityLymphomaSyndromeDiseasePresent reviewCare
2017
Synergy of BCL2 and histone deacetylase inhibition against leukemic cells from cutaneous T-cell lymphoma patients
Cyrenne BM, Lewis JM, Weed JG, Carlson KR, Mirza FN, Foss FM, Girardi M. Synergy of BCL2 and histone deacetylase inhibition against leukemic cells from cutaneous T-cell lymphoma patients. Blood 2017, 130: 2073-2083. PMID: 28972015, PMCID: PMC5680613, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2017-06-792150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaB-cell lymphoma 2Advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphoma patientsHDAC inhibitionT-cell lymphoma patientsNovel BCL2 inhibitorPeripheral blood involvementAvailable systemic therapiesWorse clinical outcomesTreatment of patientsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaT-cell lymphomaCTCL cell linesPotential therapeutic targetHistone deacetylase inhibitionQuality of lifeHistone deacetylase inhibitorsBlood involvementSystemic therapyClinical outcomesTumor burdenLymphoma patientsCombination therapyBCL2 inhibitors
2016
Clinical Efficacy of Romidepsin in Tumor Stage and Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides
Foss F, Duvic M, Lerner A, Waksman J, Whittaker S. Clinical Efficacy of Romidepsin in Tumor Stage and Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2016, 16: 637-643. PMID: 27637428, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2016.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaFolliculotropic mycosis fungoidesPrevious systemic therapyMycosis fungoidesDisease involvementCutaneous tumorsTumor stageSystemic therapyRefractory cutaneous T-cell lymphomaSubtypes of CTCLSafety of romidepsinObjective response ratePhase II studyAggressive disease courseReview of diagnosisT-cell lymphomaHistone deacetylase inhibitorsII studyComposite endpointDisease courseHistology reportsClinical efficacyUncommon subtypeFavorable outcomePatientsRomidepsin for the treatment of relapsed/refractory peripheral T cell lymphoma: prolonged stable disease provides clinical benefits for patients in the pivotal trial
Foss F, Horwitz S, Pro B, Prince HM, Sokol L, Balser B, Wolfson J, Coiffier B. Romidepsin for the treatment of relapsed/refractory peripheral T cell lymphoma: prolonged stable disease provides clinical benefits for patients in the pivotal trial. Journal Of Hematology & Oncology 2016, 9: 22. PMID: 26965915, PMCID: PMC4785666, DOI: 10.1186/s13045-016-0243-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibiotics, AntineoplasticDepsipeptidesDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFatigueFemaleHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNauseaNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeutropeniaRemission InductionTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaStable diseaseT-cell lymphomaClinical benefitPivotal trialsCell lymphomaDay 1Good responseLong stable diseaseObjective response rateProgression-free survivalUnconfirmed complete responseT-cell malignanciesHistone deacetylase inhibitorsProlonged dosingDurable responsesMedian durationObjective responsePartial responseComplete responseCurrent therapiesProtocol amendmentCell malignanciesPatients
2015
Belinostat in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: Results of the Pivotal Phase II BELIEF (CLN-19) Study
O'Connor OA, Horwitz S, Masszi T, Van Hoof A, Brown P, Doorduijn J, Hess G, Jurczak W, Knoblauch P, Chawla S, Bhat G, Choi MR, Walewski J, Savage K, Foss F, Allen LF, Shustov A. Belinostat in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma: Results of the Pivotal Phase II BELIEF (CLN-19) Study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 2492-2499. PMID: 26101246, PMCID: PMC5087312, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.59.2782.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansHydroxamic AcidsInfusions, IntravenousKaplan-Meier EstimateLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalSulfonamidesTreatment OutcomeConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaInternational Working Group criteriaOverall response rateT-cell lymphomaPrior therapyOverall survivalGroup criteriaResponse rateEnd pointCommon grade 3Prior systemic therapyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsNovel histone deacetylase inhibitorStem cell transplantationDuration of responseStandard of careDrug Administration approvalHistone deacetylase inhibitorsEvaluable patientsManageable toxicityAdverse eventsDurable responsesPartial response
2014
A Phase II trial of Belinostat (PXD101) in patients with relapsed or refractory peripheral or cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma
Foss F, Advani R, Duvic M, Hymes KB, Intragumtornchai T, Lekhakula A, Shpilberg O, Lerner A, Belt RJ, Jacobsen ED, Laurent G, Ben‐Yehuda D, Beylot‐Barry M, Hillen U, Knoblauch P, Bhat G, Chawla S, Allen LF, Pohlman B. A Phase II trial of Belinostat (PXD101) in patients with relapsed or refractory peripheral or cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. British Journal Of Haematology 2014, 168: 811-819. PMID: 25404094, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.13222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansHydroxamic AcidsInfusions, IntravenousLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingRecurrenceSulfonamidesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaPeripheral T-cell lymphomaObjective response rateT-cell lymphomaPrior systemic therapyStage IV diseaseSystemic therapyAdverse eventsTreatment-related serious adverse eventsRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaTreatment-related adverse eventsPan-histone deacetylase inhibitorInfusion site painSkin-directed therapiesGrade 4 thrombocytopeniaSerious adverse eventsPhase II trialJugular vein thrombosisAnti-angiogenic propertiesOpen labelII trialParalytic ileusPeripheral edemaPrimary endpointSite pain
2013
Treatment strategies for peripheral T-cell lymphomas
Foss FM. Treatment strategies for peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology 2013, 26: 43-56. PMID: 23768640, DOI: 10.1016/j.beha.2013.04.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaAggressive first-line therapyAutologous stem cell transplantationConventional lymphoma therapyFirst-line therapyMajority of patientsStem cell transplantationSignal transduction inhibitorsHistone deacetylase inhibitorsFuture novel approachesLine therapyTransplant candidatesImproved survivalRelevant pathwaysAggressive diseaseCell transplantationInferior outcomesLymphoma therapyTransduction inhibitorsTreatment strategiesDeacetylase inhibitorsMonoclonal antibodiesMolecular profilingHeterogeneous group
2011
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Foss FM, Zinzani PL, Vose JM, Gascoyne RD, Rosen ST, Tobinai K. Peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Blood 2011, 117: 6756-6767. PMID: 21493798, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2010-05-231548.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic AgentsFolic Acid AntagonistsGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaStandard chemotherapeutic regimensBest treatment strategyMore effective therapiesHistone deacetylase inhibitorsWorld Health OrganizationAbundance of drugsAggressive diseaseChemotherapeutic regimensPoor outcomeTreatment optionsClinical trialsEffective therapyTreatment strategiesTherapeutic approachesPrognostic issuesDeacetylase inhibitorsLymphoma classificationMonoclonal antibodiesGene expression profilingHeterogeneous groupHealth OrganizationProteasome inhibitorsDisease biology
2010
Sézary syndrome: Immunopathogenesis, literature review of therapeutic options, and recommendations for therapy by the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium (USCLC)
Olsen EA, Rook AH, Zic J, Kim Y, Porcu P, Querfeld C, Wood G, Demierre MF, Pittelkow M, Wilson LD, Pinter-Brown L, Advani R, Parker S, Kim EJ, Junkins-Hopkins JM, Foss F, Cacchio P, Duvic M. Sézary syndrome: Immunopathogenesis, literature review of therapeutic options, and recommendations for therapy by the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium (USCLC). Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2010, 64: 352-404. PMID: 21145619, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.08.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkylating AgentsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic AgentsClinical Trials as TopicCombined Modality TherapyDrug Therapy, CombinationEvidence-Based MedicineHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansImmunologic FactorsMethotrexateMycosis FungoidesQuality of LifeRetinoidsSezary SyndromeSkin NeoplasmsConceptsUnited States Cutaneous Lymphoma ConsortiumSézary syndromeTherapeutic optionsTreatment of SSPreventive services guidelinesCurrent treatment optionsEvidence-based medicineMechanism of actionAdjuvant treatmentMycosis fungoidesPoor prognosisCombination therapyTreatment optionsClinical trialsClinical carePromising treatmentSpecific efficacyStandardized reviewOverall efficacyStandardized criteriaTherapyService guidelinesAdverse effectsImmunopathogenesisTreatment