2024
Real World Data on Efficacy and Safety of EPOCH in T-Cell Lymphoma
Straining R, Foss F, Schiffer M, Amin K, Agarwal S, Isufi I, Huntington S, Kothari S, Seropian S, Girardi M, Sethi T. Real World Data on Efficacy and Safety of EPOCH in T-Cell Lymphoma. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2024 PMID: 39368885, DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2024.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT-cell lymphomaHeterogeneous group of lymphoid malignanciesGroup of lymphoid malignanciesPeripheral T-cell lymphomaAggressive T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT cellsResponse rateR/R settingComplete responseLymphoid malignanciesPoor outcomeAnaplastic large cell lymphomaFrontline treatment regimensLarge cell lymphomaCombination of prednisoneHeterogeneous groupCell lymphomaChemotherapy optionsCaucasian patientsFirst-linePositive patientsTreatment regimensGrade 3LymphomaClinical and Histologic Variants of CD8+ Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas
Swallow M, Micevic G, Zhou A, Carlson K, Foss F, Girardi M. Clinical and Histologic Variants of CD8+ Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas. Cancers 2024, 16: 3087. PMID: 39272944, PMCID: PMC11394026, DOI: 10.3390/cancers16173087.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchT-cell lymphomaPrimary cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphomaSubcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaLymphoproliferative disordersMycosis fungoidesCD8+ cutaneous T-cell lymphomasCutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphomaPanniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaGamma/delta T-cell lymphomaCytotoxic T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphoproliferative disorderAbnormal T-cell populationCutaneous T-cell lymphomaCytotoxic molecule expressionT cell populationsIndicator of prognosisAppropriate treatment planCD8-positiveAggressive entityLymphomatoid papulosisHistological variantsHistopathological differentiationTreatment algorithmCD8Clinical manifestationsChart 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
FISH Panel for Leukemic Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Extended Patient Cohort Correlation with Blood Involvement and Clinical Outcomes
Avery J, Kim R, Cheng W, Foss F, Girardi M. FISH Panel for Leukemic Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: Extended Patient Cohort Correlation with Blood Involvement and Clinical Outcomes. JID Innovations 2023, 3: 100212. PMID: 37674691, PMCID: PMC10477749, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSignal transducerGene copy number variationActivator of transcriptionCopy number variationsGene copy number alterationsGenomic basisCopy number alterationsRelevant genesGenomic sequencingNumber variationsFISH panelNumber alterationsDe novoCost-effective panelFISH resultsAbnormal FISH resultsActivatorGene panelTranscriptionLeukemic cutaneous T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaGenesSequencingT-cell lymphomaDeletionIntegrated transcriptome and trajectory analysis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma identifies putative precancer populations
Ren J, Qu R, Rahman N, Lewis J, King A, Liao X, Mirza F, Carlson K, Huang Y, Gigante S, Evans B, Rajendran B, Xu S, Wang G, Foss F, Damsky W, Kluger Y, Krishnaswamy S, Girardi M. Integrated transcriptome and trajectory analysis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma identifies putative precancer populations. Blood Advances 2023, 7: 445-457. PMID: 35947128, PMCID: PMC9979716, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaMalignant CTCL cellsDiverse transcriptomic profilesT cellsSingle-cell RNACTCL cellsDevelopment of CTCLIntegrated transcriptomeT-cell receptor sequencingT cell exhaustion phenotypeCommon antigenic stimulusPeripheral blood CD4Transcriptomic profilesGene expressionT-cell lymphomaIntegrative analysisPotential therapeutic targetProliferation advantageLimited diversityBlood CD4Blood involvementMutation levelsExhaustion phenotypeWorse prognosisAntigenic stimulus
2022
Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides)
Kim EJ, Mangold AR, DeSimone JA, Wong HK, Seminario-Vidal L, Guitart J, Appel J, Geskin L, Lain E, Korman NJ, Zeitouni N, Nikbakht N, Dawes K, Akilov O, Carter J, Shinohara M, Kuzel TM, Piette W, Bhatia N, Musiek A, Pariser D, Kim YH, Elston D, Boh E, Duvic M, Huen A, Pacheco T, Zwerner JP, Lee ST, Girardi M, Querfeld C, Bohjanen K, Olsen E, Wood GS, Rumage A, Donini O, Haulenbeek A, Schaber CJ, Straube R, Pullion C, Rook AH, Poligone B. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides). JAMA Dermatology 2022, 158: 1031-1039. PMID: 35857290, PMCID: PMC9301595, DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.2749.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell lymphomaAdverse eventsHypericin-photodynamic therapyIndex lesionClinical trialsEarly-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphomaMycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphomaActive drugCommon treatment-related adverse eventsDrug-related serious adverse eventsResponse rateTreatment-related adverse eventsPhotodynamic therapyCutaneous T-cell lymphomaEnd pointLong-term adverse effectsLesion response ratePlaque-type lesionsPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsSerious adverse eventsWeeks of therapySignificant clinical responseApplication site reactionsWeeks of treatmentFactors Associated With In-Hospital Mortality in Mycosis Fungoides Patients: A Multivariable Analysis
King ALO, Lee V, Mirza FN, Jairam V, Yang DX, Yu JB, Park HS, Girardi M, Wilson LD, An Y, Wilson L. Factors Associated With In-Hospital Mortality in Mycosis Fungoides Patients: A Multivariable Analysis. Cureus 2022, 14: e28043. PMID: 36120198, PMCID: PMC9474264, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.28043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous T-cell lymphomaNationwide Emergency Department SampleHospital mortalityMycosis fungoides patientsMycosis fungoidesMF patientsBackground Mycosis fungoidesIn-Hospital MortalitySpecific clinical factorsMultivariable logistic regressionEmergency Department SampleT-cell lymphomaUnderstanding of patientsSézary syndromeClinical factorsIndolent courseMultivariable analysisSurvival outcomesFemale sexHospital characteristicsAdvanced ageEmpirical managementPatientsMF casesGreater riskCorrection to: The PROVe Study: US Real-World Experience with Chlormethine/Mechlorethamine Gel in Combination with Other Therapies for Patients with Mycosis Fungoides Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Kim EJ, Guitart J, Querfeld C, Girardi M, Musiek A, Akilov OE, Angello JT, Bailey WL, Geskin LJ. Correction to: The PROVe Study: US Real-World Experience with Chlormethine/Mechlorethamine Gel in Combination with Other Therapies for Patients with Mycosis Fungoides Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2022, 23: 425-425. PMID: 35292936, PMCID: PMC9172872, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-022-00676-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Malignant T Cell Activation by a Bacillus Species Isolated from Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Lesions
Dehner CA, Ruff WE, Greiling T, Pereira MS, Redanz S, McNiff J, Girardi M, Kriegel MA. Malignant T Cell Activation by a Bacillus Species Isolated from Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Lesions. JID Innovations 2021, 2: 100084. PMID: 35199089, PMCID: PMC8844718, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2021.100084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT cell activationSkin microbiotaAppropriate genetic backgroundCell activationBacillus speciesCutaneous T-cell lymphoma lesionsUnique microbiotaHuman commensalGenetic backgroundCell explantsClonal T-cell proliferationSkin-homing CD4T-cell lymphomaAdaptive immune responsesCell interactionsT cell proliferationT cell interactionsEnvironmental factorsMicrobial triggersMicrobiotaCommensalCTCL lesionsLymphoma lesionsCytokine secretionResponse to Extracorporeal Photopheresis in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: A Retrospective Medical Chart Review
Girardi M, Johnson A, Carlson K, Huang X, Corman S, Edmundson P, Kale H, Rusibamayila N, Foss F. Response to Extracorporeal Photopheresis in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma: A Retrospective Medical Chart Review. Blood 2021, 138: 1405. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2021-151116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous T-cell lymphomaBody surface areaNew skin lesionsHalf of patientsExtracorporeal photopheresisT-cell lymphomaMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsECP initiationClinical outcomesClinical trialsSkin lesionsInterim analysisRetrospective medical chart review studyResponse rateClinical Global Impressions-Improvement scoreDiagnosis of CTCLTreatment of CTCLClinical sitesStructured case report formRetrospective medical chart reviewMedical chart review studyReal-world clinical practiceSpeakers bureauStage IV diseaseAdvanced stage diseaseThe PROVe Study: US Real-World Experience with Chlormethine/Mechlorethamine Gel in Combination with Other Therapies for Patients with Mycosis Fungoides Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Kim EJ, Guitart J, Querfeld C, Girardi M, Musiek A, Akilov OE, Angello JT, Bailey WL, Geskin LJ. The PROVe Study: US Real-World Experience with Chlormethine/Mechlorethamine Gel in Combination with Other Therapies for Patients with Mycosis Fungoides Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2021, 22: 407-414. PMID: 33656660, PMCID: PMC8068681, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-021-00591-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdministration, OralAgedAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGelsHumansMaleMechlorethamineMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesNeoplasm StagingProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexSkin NeoplasmsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsHealth-related qualityMycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphomaCutaneous T-cell lymphomaChlormethine gelT-cell lymphomaMechlorethamine gelMonths post-treatment initiationEfficacy-evaluable patientsSkin-directed therapiesPrimary efficacy endpointProportion of patientsPatient-completed questionnairesPost-treatment initiationSkindex-29 scoresImportant therapeutic optionBody surface areaSkindex-29 questionnaireAssessment of responseReal-world studyPROVE StudyEfficacy endpointTopical corticosteroidsAdult patientsClinic visitsMycosis fungoides
2020
Outcomes for allogeneic stem cell transplantation in refractory mycosis fungoides and primary cutaneous gamma Delta T cell lymphomas
Isufi I, Seropian S, Gowda L, Wilson LD, Roberts K, Girardi M, Perreault S, Foss F. Outcomes for allogeneic stem cell transplantation in refractory mycosis fungoides and primary cutaneous gamma Delta T cell lymphomas. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2020, 61: 2955-2961. PMID: 32643494, DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1790555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllogeneic stem cell transplantationMF/SSTime of transplantStem cell transplantationT-cell lymphomaMedian followCell transplantationCell lymphomaPrimary cutaneous gamma-delta T-cell lymphomaCutaneous gamma-delta T-cell lymphomaGamma-delta T-cell lymphomaMF/SS patientsLong-term complete responseCutaneous T-cell lymphomaTotal skin electron beamRefractory mycosis fungoidesClinical complete remissionDisease-free survivalComplete remissionOverall survivalPartial responseSkin involvementComplete responseMycosis fungoidesSS patients110 RNA expression analysis in stage IVA-B cutaneous T-cell lymphoma to identify novel biomarkers of prognosis and diagnosis
Mirza F, Yumeen S, Lewis J, King A, Kim S, Carlson K, Foss F, Girardi M. 110 RNA expression analysis in stage IVA-B cutaneous T-cell lymphoma to identify novel biomarkers of prognosis and diagnosis. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2020, 140: s13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.03.113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchJAK inhibition synergistically potentiates BCL2, BET, HDAC, and proteasome inhibition in advanced CTCL
Yumeen S, Mirza FN, Lewis JM, King ALO, Kim SR, Carlson KR, Umlauf SR, Surovtseva YV, Foss FM, Girardi M. JAK inhibition synergistically potentiates BCL2, BET, HDAC, and proteasome inhibition in advanced CTCL. Blood Advances 2020, 4: 2213-2226. PMID: 32437546, PMCID: PMC7252559, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaJAK inhibitionCTCL cellsMalignant cutaneous T-cell lymphomasAdvanced cutaneous T-cell lymphomaTreatment of CTCLAvailable systemic treatment optionsSkin-homing T lymphocytesSystemic treatment optionsT-cell lymphomaCTCL cell linesHistone deacetylase inhibitionGeneralized cytotoxic effectExpression of Bcl2Advanced diseaseSuch patientsPeripheral bloodTreatment optionsJAK/STAT pathwayT lymphocytesPreclinical assessmentTherapeutic targetStrong potentiationExtrinsic apoptosis pathwayDeacetylase inhibitionLow-Dose Intralesional Recombinant Interferon-α2b in the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides.
Hu JK, Carlson K, Girardi M. Low-Dose Intralesional Recombinant Interferon-α2b in the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 41-44. PMID: 32226334, PMCID: PMC7087069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaMycosis fungoidesLocal immunotherapyIntralesional injectionSide effectsAssociated systemic side effectsSkin-homing T cellsEarly-stage mycosis fungoidesTreatment of MFCases of MFGeneralized side effectsStage mycosis fungoidesT-cell lymphomaSystemic side effectsRecombinant interferon α2bImprovement of diseaseSystemic therapyRecalcitrant lesionsMF patientsTherapeutic optionsMalignant CD4Intramuscular injectionMF lesionsSystemic administrationSubsequent dosingInsights Into the Molecular and Cellular Underpinnings of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma.
Yumeen S, Girardi M. Insights Into the Molecular and Cellular Underpinnings of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 111-121. PMID: 32226341, PMCID: PMC7087059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenomic copy number alterationsSingle nucleotide variantsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaCellular underpinningsJAK-STAT activationT-cell lymphomaT lymphocytesCopy number alterationsCTCL cellsSeries of alterationsWhole-exome sequencingCell lymphomaApoptosis resistanceNucleotide variantsOncogenic behaviorPathophysiology of CTCLSkin-homing T lymphocytesT cell activationCell expansionNumber alterationsCTCL pathogenesisGenetic alterationsGenomic alterationsCell-mediated immunityTherapeutic discovery
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 rateLymphomaPralatrexateIncidenceEfficacyPrognosisDosingAdministrationNovel Protocol for Generating Physiologic Immunogenic Dendritic Cells.
Ventura A, Vassall A, Yurter A, Robinson E, Filler R, Hanlon D, Meeth K, Ezaldein H, Girardi M, Sobolev O, Bosenberg MW, Edelson RL. Novel Protocol for Generating Physiologic Immunogenic Dendritic Cells. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2019 PMID: 31157760, DOI: 10.3791/59370.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaDendritic cellsCellular vaccinesClinical efficacyAnti-tumor T cell immunityVivo anti-tumor responsesMonocyte-derived dendritic cellsTumor cellsSyngeneic mouse tumor modelsImmunogenic dendritic cellsAnti-cancer immunityT cell immunityAnti-tumor responseHuman dendritic cellsT-cell lymphomaAnti-tumor effectsKey mechanistic driversApoptotic tumor cellsMouse tumor modelsCell immunitySafety profileCancer immunotherapyCell lymphomaMouse modelBlood samples108 Efficacy and quality of life (QoL) in patients with mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) treated with chlormethine gel and other therapies: results from the PROVe study
Kim E, Geskin L, Querfeld C, Girardi M, Mink D, Williams M, Angello J, Bailey W. 108 Efficacy and quality of life (QoL) in patients with mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) treated with chlormethine gel and other therapies: results from the PROVe study. European Journal Of Cancer 2019, 119: s39. DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(19)30618-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaClinical activityVarying DosesPralatrexatePatientsLymphomaDoses