Predictors of hypomethylating agent discontinuation among patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.
Zeidan A, Joshi N, Kale H, Wang W, Corman S, Hill K, Salimi T, Epstein R. Predictors of hypomethylating agent discontinuation among patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 7043-7043. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.7043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPoor performance statusPoor PSHigh-risk myelodysplastic syndromeHMA therapyReal-world studyMyelodysplastic syndromeProgression/unacceptable toxicityPills/dayRetrospective cohort studyTreatment-related factorsMultivariable logistic regressionDirect medical costsHigh-risk groupOne-thirdGCSF useMore comorbiditiesEarly discontinuationPerformance statusUnacceptable toxicityCohort studyExcess blastsMultivariable analysisRefractory anemiaSEER-MedicareSurvival outcomes