2024
Chart review study of real-world clinical outcomes in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma treated with extracorporeal photopheresis in the US in 2017–2019
Girardi M, Carlson K, Huang X, Corman S, Edmundson P, Schmier J, Kale H, Raina R, Foss F. Chart review study of real-world clinical outcomes in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma treated with extracorporeal photopheresis in the US in 2017–2019. Journal Of Dermatological Treatment 2024, 35: 2360568. PMID: 38852942, DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2360568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphoma patientsExtracorporeal photopheresisResponse rateClinical outcomesMonths of ECP treatmentMedian time to responseReal-world treatment patternsECP initiationLymph node involvementStage IV diseaseAdvanced-stage diseaseT-cell lymphomaTime to responseEffective treatment optionPercentage of patientsChart review studyIV diseaseSezary syndromeNode involvementConcomitant therapySystemic therapyMedian ageMycosis fungoidesChart review
2023
Allogeneic stem cell transplant for treatment of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Goyal A, O’Leary D, Foss F. Allogeneic stem cell transplant for treatment of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone Marrow Transplantation 2023, 59: 41-51. PMID: 37853164, DOI: 10.1038/s41409-023-02122-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGraft-versus-host diseaseReduced-intensity conditioningDonor lymphocyte infusionAllo-HSCTStem cell transplantationMyeloablative conditioningSezary syndromeOverall survivalMycosis fungoidesCell transplantationRates of graft-versus-host diseaseTreated with donor lymphocyte infusionsChronic graft-versus-host diseaseAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationMeta-analysisAdvanced-stage mycosis fungoidesAssociated with superior OSGraft-versus-lymphoma effectOutcomes of allo-HSCTAllogeneic stem cell transplantationHematopoietic stem cell transplantationTreatment of mycosis fungoidesGraft-versus-lymphomaNon-relapse mortalityProgression-free survival
2022
Peripheral Blood Involvement at Staging in Patients With Aggressive Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Avery J, Chandhok N, Rainey C, Torres R, Huntington S, Isufi I, Seropian S, Xu ML, Foss F. Peripheral Blood Involvement at Staging in Patients With Aggressive Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2022, 22: 680-689. PMID: 35568635, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2022.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFlow CytometryHumansLymphoma, T-CellLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralPrognosisRetrospective StudiesConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaBone marrow involvementBlood involvementFlow cytometryMarrow involvementNodal subtypesAggressive peripheral T-cell lymphomaNodal T-cell lymphomasNegative flow cytometryPeripheral blood involvementPositive flow cytometryMalignant T cellsMalignant tumor cellsMedian PFSTime ofdiagnosisOverall survivalLymph nodesPoor outcomeDisease stagePeripheral bloodT cellsPrognostic measuresRare subgroupLymphoma
2019
Effect of leucovorin administration on mucositis and skin reactions in patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma treated with pralatrexate*
Foss FM, Parker TL, Girardi M, Li A. Effect of leucovorin administration on mucositis and skin reactions in patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma treated with pralatrexate*. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2019, 60: 2927-2930. PMID: 31119966, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2019.1612061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaIncidence of mucositisAddition of leucovorinSkin reactionsLeucovorin administrationMucositis incidenceMucositis occurrenceDisease stabilizationAdverse eventsClinical responseCTCL patientsPoor prognosisLeucovorinMucositisPatientsResponse rateLymphomaPralatrexateIncidenceEfficacyPrognosisDosingAdministrationThe impact of a multimodal approach to vancomycin discontinuation in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients (HSCT) with febrile neutropenia (FN)
Perreault S, McManus D, Bar N, Foss F, Gowda L, Isufi I, Seropian S, Malinis M, Topal JE. The impact of a multimodal approach to vancomycin discontinuation in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients (HSCT) with febrile neutropenia (FN). Transplant Infectious Disease 2019, 21: e13059. PMID: 30737868, DOI: 10.1111/tid.13059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial StewardshipFebrile NeutropeniaFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansMaleMedication Therapy ManagementMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMiddle AgedNoseRetrospective StudiesStaphylococcal InfectionsTime FactorsVancomycinYoung AdultConceptsHematopoietic stem cell transplant recipientsPost-intervention cohortFebrile neutropeniaVancomycin useVancomycin discontinuationStewardship teamRetrospective analysisMultimodal approachStem cell transplant recipientsResistant Gram-positive organismsResistant Gram-positive infectionsAntibiotic stewardship teamDiscontinuation of vancomycinEvidence of pneumoniaPost-implementation cohortPrevious MRSA infectionCell transplant recipientsGram-positive infectionsNasal swab collectionEmpiric vancomycinFN patientsVancomycin ordersVancomycin usageHSCT recipientsTransplant recipientsThe role of autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with nodal peripheral T‐cell lymphomas in first complete remission: Report from COMPLETE, a prospective, multicenter cohort study
Park SI, Horwitz SM, Foss FM, Pinter‐Brown L, Carson KR, Rosen ST, Pro B, Hsi ED, Federico M, Gisselbrecht C, Schwartz M, Bellm LA, Acosta M, Advani RH, Feldman T, Lechowicz MJ, Smith SM, Lansigan F, Tulpule A, Craig MD, Greer JP, Kahl BS, Leach JW, Morganstein N, Casulo C, Shustov AR, Investigators F. The role of autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with nodal peripheral T‐cell lymphomas in first complete remission: Report from COMPLETE, a prospective, multicenter cohort study. Cancer 2019, 125: 1507-1517. PMID: 30694529, PMCID: PMC8269282, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.31861.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCohort StudiesFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansImmunoblastic LymphadenopathyLymphatic MetastasisLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedRemission InductionRetrospective StudiesTransplantation, AutologousYoung AdultConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantationPeripheral T-cell lymphomaNodal peripheral T-cell lymphomaAngioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaConsolidative autologous stem cell transplantationFirst complete remissionStem cell transplantationComplete remissionCohort studyCell transplantationImpact of ASCTAggressive peripheral T-cell lymphomaFirst large prospective cohort studyHigh International Prognostic Index scoreUntreated peripheral T-cell lymphomaAnaplastic lymphoma kinase-negative anaplastic large cell lymphomaInternational Prognostic Index scoreLarge prospective cohort studyAnaplastic large cell lymphomaComprehensive Oncology MeasuresMedian overall survivalMulticenter cohort studyAdvanced stage diseaseProgression-free survival
2018
Clinical Activity of Pralatrexate in Patients With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Treated With Varying Doses of Pralatrexate
Foss FM, Parker TL, Girardi M, Li A. Clinical Activity of Pralatrexate in Patients With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Treated With Varying Doses of Pralatrexate. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2018, 18: e445-e447. PMID: 30181105, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2018.06.020.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Transplantation in the Treatment of Primary Cutaneous Aggressive Epidermotropic Cytotoxic CD8-Positive T-Cell Lymphoma
Cyrenne BM, Gibson JF, Subtil A, Girardi M, Isufi I, Seropian S, Foss F. Transplantation in the Treatment of Primary Cutaneous Aggressive Epidermotropic Cytotoxic CD8-Positive T-Cell Lymphoma. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2017, 18: e85-e93. PMID: 29223388, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2017.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHematopoietic stem cell transplantationT-cell lymphomaAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationNovel agentsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaPositive T-cell lymphomaDiagnosis of CD8Retrospective case seriesStandardized treatment strategyStem cell transplantationPotential curative therapyCourse of treatmentPromising treatment modalityHistone deacetylase inhibitorsSustained remissionCombination chemotherapyCurative therapyCase seriesPoor outcomeRare subtypeTreatment courseAvailable therapiesCell transplantationTreatment modalitiesTreatment strategies
2016
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL): Current practices in blood assessment and the utility of T-cell receptor (TCR)-Vβ chain restriction
Gibson JF, Huang J, Liu KJ, Carlson KR, Foss F, Choi J, Edelson R, Hussong JW, Mohl R, Hill S, Girardi M. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL): Current practices in blood assessment and the utility of T-cell receptor (TCR)-Vβ chain restriction. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2016, 74: 870-877. PMID: 26874819, PMCID: PMC4835257, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFlow CytometryHematologic TestsHumansInternationalityLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMaleMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPractice Guidelines as TopicPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRare DiseasesReceptors, Antigen, T-CellRetrospective StudiesSezary SyndromeSkin NeoplasmsSocieties, MedicalConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaCurrent clinical practiceClinical practicePredictive valueNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueCurrent International SocietyT cell receptorImmunophenotypic abnormalitiesEvidence of clonalitySingle centerTumor burdenBlood assessmentClinical benefitPeripheral bloodCohort casesDisease burdenPolymerase chain reactionStaging criteriaChain restrictionRetrospective analysisMalignant cellsFlow cytometryDiagnostic algorithm
2015
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for primary cutaneous γδ T-cell lymphoma and refractory subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma
Gibson JF, Alpdogan O, Subtil A, Girardi M, Wilson LD, Roberts K, Foss F. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for primary cutaneous γδ T-cell lymphoma and refractory subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2015, 72: 1010-1015.e5. PMID: 25981001, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.01.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAllograftsAutograftsBiopsy, NeedleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGraft RejectionGraft SurvivalHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansImmunohistochemistryLymphoma, T-CellLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMaleMiddle AgedPanniculitisPositron-Emission TomographyRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSampling StudiesSkin NeoplasmsTreatment OutcomeConceptsHematopoietic stem cell transplantationT-cell lymphomaSubcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationPanniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaStem cell transplantationPCGD-TCLCell transplantationPrimary cutaneous γδ T-cell lymphomaCutaneous γδ T-cell lymphomaAutologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantationOutcome of HSCTAdvanced-stage mycosis fungoidesΓδ T-cell lymphomaPanniculitic T-cell lymphomaAggressive T-cell lymphomaMatched-related donorsMatched-unrelated donorsT-cell infiltratesPromising treatment modalityAggressive therapyMost patientsMycosis fungoidesInferior outcomes
2014
CD4 + primary cutaneous small/medium-sized pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma: a retrospective case series and review of literature
James E, Sokhn JG, Gibson JF, Carlson K, Subtil A, Girardi M, Wilson LD, Foss F. CD4 + primary cutaneous small/medium-sized pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma: a retrospective case series and review of literature. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014, 56: 951-957. PMID: 24996443, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2014.938331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell lymphomaSmall/medium-sized pleomorphic T-cell lymphomaPleomorphic T-cell lymphomaPCSM-TCLSystemic involvementCase seriesWorld Health Organization-European OrganizationIndolent T-cell lymphomaRare T-cell lymphomaLocalized radiationRetrospective case seriesCD7 lossReview of literatureComplete remissionCytotoxic chemotherapyMedian ageFavorable prognosisRetrospective studyTreatment of cancerExcisional biopsyCD4Local modalitiesPatientsLymphomaInvasive features
2013
Acute toxicity and risk of infection during total skin electron beam therapy for mycosis fungoides
Lloyd S, Chen Z, Foss FM, Girardi M, Wilson LD. Acute toxicity and risk of infection during total skin electron beam therapy for mycosis fungoides. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2013, 69: 537-543. PMID: 23849563, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.04.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdultAge FactorsAgedAnalysis of VarianceCohort StudiesDermatomycosesDose Fractionation, RadiationDose-Response Relationship, RadiationElectronsFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisMycosis FungoidesNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRadiodermatitisRadiotherapy DosageRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSex FactorsSkin Diseases, BacterialSkin NeoplasmsWhole-Body IrradiationConceptsTotal skin electron beam therapyMycosis fungoidesSkin infectionsElectron beam therapyAcute toxicityBeam therapyAcute treatment toxicityRetrospective study designIncidence of infectionRisk of infectionCommon toxicitiesTreatment toxicityCutaneous infectionsSkin painBaseline incidenceToxicity gradeGrade 3Modern seriesGrade 2Grade 1Consecutive coursesFungoidesInfectionStudy designGrade 4
2012
Genetic polymorphisms in IL10RA and TNF modify the association between blood transfusion and risk of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma
Bi X, Zheng T, Lan Q, Xu Z, Chen Y, Zhu G, Foss F, Kim C, Dai M, Zhao P, Holford T, Leaderer B, Boyle P, Deng Q, Chanock SJ, Rothman N, Zhang Y. Genetic polymorphisms in IL10RA and TNF modify the association between blood transfusion and risk of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma. American Journal Of Hematology 2012, 87: 766-769. PMID: 22649007, PMCID: PMC3576861, DOI: 10.1002/ajh.23244.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaAG/AA genotypesHistory of transfusionBlood transfusionB-cell lymphomaGG genotypeAA genotypePopulation-based case-control studyRisk of NHLGenetic polymorphismsT-cell lymphomaCase-control studyDecreased riskNHL overallIL10RA geneConnecticut womenNHL riskTh2 cytokine genesTransfusionLymphomaCytokine genesTNFWomenRiskIL10RAPralatrexate Is an Effective Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Transformed Mycosis Fungoides: A Subgroup Efficacy Analysis From the PROPEL Study
Foss F, Horwitz SM, Coiffier B, Bartlett N, Popplewell L, Pro B, Pinter-Brown LC, Shustov A, Furman RR, Haioun C, Koutsoukos T, O'Connor OA. Pralatrexate Is an Effective Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Transformed Mycosis Fungoides: A Subgroup Efficacy Analysis From the PROPEL Study. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2012, 12: 238-243. PMID: 22542448, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2012.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedian progression-free survivalToxicity-related discontinuationProgression-free survivalIndependent central reviewMedian survivalInvestigator assessmentMycosis fungoidesCentral reviewMedian durationAggressive diseaseRetrospective analysisGrade 4 adverse eventsPrior systemic therapySubgroup efficacy analysesObjective response rateTransformed Mycosis FungoidesPROPEL StudyAdverse eventsObjective responseSystemic therapyCutaneous lesionsEfficacy analysisPoor prognosisTreatment optionsMedian number
2011
Late Afternoon Dosing of Plerixafor for Stem Cell Mobilization: A Practical Solution
Cooper DL, Pratt K, Baker J, Medoff E, Conkling-Walsh A, Foss F, Snyder E, Yen W, Seropian SE. Late Afternoon Dosing of Plerixafor for Stem Cell Mobilization: A Practical Solution. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2011, 11: 267-272. PMID: 21658654, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2011.03.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStem cell mobilizationEnough stem cellsMultiple myelomaCell mobilizationG-CSFPrevious mobilizationGranulocyte colony-stimulating factorNon-Hodgkin lymphomaStem cellsG-CSF mobilizationColony-stimulating factorPrevious chemotherapyPrevious therapyMobilization failurePoor mobilizationEvening injectionsCD34 countHigh riskPatientsPlerixaforCell countCost-effective useMyelomaLenalidomideChemotherapy
2002
Transformation in mycosis fungoides: The role of methotrexate
Abd-el-Baki J, Demierre MF, Li N, Foss FM. Transformation in mycosis fungoides: The role of methotrexate. Journal Of Cutaneous Medicine And Surgery 2002, 6: 109-116. PMID: 11992182, DOI: 10.1007/s10227-001-0040-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCell Transformation, NeoplasticDermatologic AgentsFemaleGenes, T-Cell Receptor gammaHumansImmunophenotypingImmunosuppressive AgentsLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesPolymerase Chain ReactionRetrospective StudiesSkin NeoplasmsSurvival AnalysisConceptsLarge cell lymphomaRole of methotrexateMycosis fungoidesCell lymphomaDominant T-cell cloneCutaneous lymphoma databaseT cell clonesIncidence of transformationLymphoma databaseImmunosuppressive therapyMTX groupMTX exposureShort followupMulticenter studyResultsA totalRisk factorsSkin biopsiesRare disorderHigh incidencePatientsAdvanced stageMethotrexateConclusionOur resultsSignificant associationSkin specimens