2019
Incidence and outcomes of rare T cell lymphomas from the T Cell Project: hepatosplenic, enteropathy associated and peripheral gamma delta T cell lymphomas
Foss FM, Horwitz SM, Civallero M, Bellei M, Marcheselli L, Kim WS, Cabrera ME, Dlouhy I, Nagler A, Advani RH, Pesce EA, Ko Y, Montoto S, Chiattone C, Moskowitz A, Spina M, Cesaretti M, Biasoli I, Federico M. Incidence and outcomes of rare T cell lymphomas from the T Cell Project: hepatosplenic, enteropathy associated and peripheral gamma delta T cell lymphomas. American Journal Of Hematology 2019, 95: 151-155. PMID: 31709579, PMCID: PMC8025136, DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25674.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDisease-Free SurvivalEnteropathy-Associated T-Cell LymphomaFemaleHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansIncidenceLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaSurvival RateTransplantation, AutologousConceptsHepatosplenic T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaEnteropathy-Associated T-Cell LymphomaGamma-delta T-cell lymphomaT-cell ProjectStem cell transplantationCell lymphomaRare subtypeFirst remissionTreatment patternsCell transplantationAutologous stem cell transplantationAllogeneic stem cell transplantationFirst-line therapyLarge prospective trialsProgression-free survivalCells projectRare T cellsNovel treatment approachesFree survivalLine therapyOverall survivalProspective trialAnthracycline regimensClinical trialsSingle agents vs combination chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory peripheral T‐cell lymphoma: Results from the comprehensive oncology measures for peripheral T‐cell lymphoma treatment (COMPLETE) registry
Stuver RN, Khan N, Schwartz M, Acosta M, Federico M, Gisselbrecht C, Horwitz SM, Lansigan F, Pinter‐Brown L, Pro B, Shustov AR, Foss FM, Jain S. Single agents vs combination chemotherapy in relapsed and refractory peripheral T‐cell lymphoma: Results from the comprehensive oncology measures for peripheral T‐cell lymphoma treatment (COMPLETE) registry. American Journal Of Hematology 2019, 94: 641-649. PMID: 30896890, PMCID: PMC7928240, DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaComprehensive Oncology MeasuresT-cell lymphomaCombination chemotherapyFirst retreatmentSingle agentCombination therapyR diseaseTreatment RegistryEligibility criteriaR Peripheral T Cell LymphomaHematopoietic stem cell transplantationPrior systemic therapyComplete response rateMedian overall survivalProgression-free survivalStem cell transplantationPrimary endpointAdverse eventsOverall survivalSystemic therapyMore patientsRandomized trialsGrade 3Randomized Phase III Study of Alisertib or Investigator’s Choice (Selected Single Agent) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
O’Connor O, Özcan M, Jacobsen ED, Roncero JM, Trotman J, Demeter J, Masszi T, Pereira J, Ramchandren R, Beaven A, Caballero D, Horwitz SM, Lennard A, Turgut M, Hamerschlak N, d’Amore F, Foss F, Kim WS, Leonard JP, Zinzani PL, Chiattone CS, Hsi ED, Trümper L, Liu H, Sheldon-Waniga E, Ullmann CD, Venkatakrishnan K, Leonard EJ, Shustov AR, . Randomized Phase III Study of Alisertib or Investigator’s Choice (Selected Single Agent) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 613-623. PMID: 30707661, PMCID: PMC6494247, DOI: 10.1200/jco.18.00899.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsAurora Kinase AAzepinesDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Resistance, NeoplasmEarly Termination of Clinical TrialsFemaleHumansLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrimidinesRecurrenceTime FactorsYoung AdultConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaProgression-free survivalOverall response rateT-cell lymphomaComparator armInvestigational Aurora A kinase inhibitorResponse rateMedian progression-free survivalTwo-year overall survivalRandomized phase III studyRandomized phase III trialIndependent data monitoring committeeEfficacy of alisertibMore prior therapiesSingle-agent comparatorCommon adverse eventsPhase III studyPhase III trialsIndependent central reviewData monitoring committeeDrug discontinuationIntravenous romidepsinOral alisertibPrior therapy
2018
Long-term follow-up of a single institution pilot study of sirolimus, tacrolimus, and short course methotrexate for graft versus host disease prophylaxis in mismatched unrelated donor allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Kim TK, DeVeaux M, Stahl M, Perreault S, Isufi I, Cooper D, Foss F, Shlomchik W, Zelterman D, Zeidan AM, Seropian S. Long-term follow-up of a single institution pilot study of sirolimus, tacrolimus, and short course methotrexate for graft versus host disease prophylaxis in mismatched unrelated donor allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Annals Of Hematology 2018, 98: 237-240. PMID: 30027436, DOI: 10.1007/s00277-018-3427-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnrelated donor allogeneic stem cell transplantationDonor allogeneic stem cell transplantationAllogeneic stem cell transplantationSingle-institution pilot studyHost disease (GVHD) prophylaxisShort-course methotrexateStem cell transplantationDisease prophylaxisCell transplantationPilot studyProphylaxisTacrolimusSirolimusTransplantationMethotrexateGraftPeripheral T cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL‐NOS). A new prognostic model developed by the International T cell Project Network
Federico M, Bellei M, Marcheselli L, Schwartz M, Manni M, Tarantino V, Pileri S, Ko Y, Cabrera ME, Horwitz S, Kim WS, Shustov A, Foss FM, Nagler A, Carson K, Pinter‐Brown L, Montoto S, Spina M, Feldman TA, Lechowicz MJ, Smith SM, Lansigan F, Gabus R, Vose JM, Advani RH, Network T. Peripheral T cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL‐NOS). A new prognostic model developed by the International T cell Project Network. British Journal Of Haematology 2018, 181: 760-769. PMID: 29672827, PMCID: PMC6033106, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell ProjectPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT cell scoreProgression-free survivalT-cell lymphomaOverall survivalCell lymphomaCells projectCox proportional hazards regression analysisMultiple Cox proportional hazards regression analysisProportional hazards regression analysisMedian overall survivalHazards regression analysisNew prognostic modelIntermediate riskPTCL-NOSPrognostic valueUnfavourable outcomeClinical variablesRetrospective analysisHigh riskLower riskPrognostic modelGood discriminant powerNew score
2016
Romidepsin induces durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory angioimmunoblastic T‐cell lymphoma
Pro B, Horwitz SM, Prince HM, Foss FM, Sokol L, Greenwood M, Caballero D, Morschhauser F, Wilhelm M, Iyer SP, Shustov AR, Wolfson J, Balser BE, Coiffier B. Romidepsin induces durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory angioimmunoblastic T‐cell lymphoma. Hematological Oncology 2016, 35: 914-917. PMID: 27402335, PMCID: PMC5763404, DOI: 10.1002/hon.2320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRomidepsin 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
A phase II study of cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine and prednisone (CEOP) Alternating with Pralatrexate (P) as front line therapy for patients with peripheral T‐cell lymphoma (PTCL): final results from the T‐ cell consortium trial
Advani RH, Ansell SM, Lechowicz MJ, Beaven AW, Loberiza F, Carson KR, Evens AM, Foss F, Horwitz S, Pro B, Pinter-Brown LC, Smith SM, Shustov AR, Savage KJ, Vose J. A phase II study of cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine and prednisone (CEOP) Alternating with Pralatrexate (P) as front line therapy for patients with peripheral T‐cell lymphoma (PTCL): final results from the T‐ cell consortium trial. British Journal Of Haematology 2015, 172: 535-544. PMID: 26627450, PMCID: PMC5642048, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.13855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaStem cell transplantationT-cell lymphomaFront-line therapyLine therapyCell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaConsolidative stem cell transplantationAngioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphomaAnaplastic large cell lymphomaConventional CHOP chemotherapyPhase II studyStage IV diseaseFront-line settingPhase 2 studyProgression-free survivalInternational Prognostic IndexLarge cell lymphomaFebrile neutropeniaPTCL patientsCHOP chemotherapyLiver transaminasesPartial remissionConsortium TrialII studyThe use of basiliximab–infliximab combination for the treatment of severe gastrointestinal acute GvHD
Nadeau M, Perreault S, Seropian S, Foss F, Isufi I, Cooper DL. The use of basiliximab–infliximab combination for the treatment of severe gastrointestinal acute GvHD. Bone Marrow Transplantation 2015, 51: 273-276. PMID: 26479982, DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2015.247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastrointestinal acute GVHDAcute GVHDGrade IIIAllogeneic stem cell transplantCombination of basiliximabSevere GI GvHDSevere grade IIISteroid-refractory diseaseLong-term survivorsStem cell transplantOverall response rateCurrent retrospective studyChronic GVHDGI GVHDSalvage therapySteroid therapyPrimary diseaseCell transplantMedian timeSignificant morbidityPoor outcomeRetrospective studyGVHDMost deathsNew agentsBelinostat 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
Romidepsin for the treatment of relapsed/refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma: pivotal study update demonstrates durable responses
Coiffier B, Pro B, Prince HM, Foss F, Sokol L, Greenwood M, Caballero D, Morschhauser F, Wilhelm M, Pinter-Brown L, Padmanabhan Iyer S, Shustov A, Nielsen T, Nichols J, Wolfson J, Balser B, Horwitz S. Romidepsin for the treatment of relapsed/refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma: pivotal study update demonstrates durable responses. Journal Of Hematology & Oncology 2014, 7: 11. PMID: 24456586, PMCID: PMC4016573, DOI: 10.1186/1756-8722-7-11.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibiotics, AntineoplasticCellulitisDepsipeptidesDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansInfusions, IntravenousLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalProspective StudiesRemission InductionTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVenous ThrombosisVomitingConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaCR/CRuDuration of responseObjective response rateT-cell lymphomaDurable responsesPrior therapySystemic therapyMedian DORMedian progression-free survivalCutaneous T-cell lymphomaReported safety profileProgression-free survivalUnconfirmed complete responseSubset of patientsLong-term responseIndependent review committeeTreatment of patientsSelective histone deacetylase inhibitorsHistone deacetylase inhibitorsLack of responseHeavy pretreatmentStable diseasePrimary endpoint
2012
Long‐term follow‐up and survival of cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma patients treated with extracorporeal photopheresis
Knobler R, Duvic M, Querfeld C, Straus D, Horwitz S, Zain J, Foss F, Kuzel T, Campbell K, Geskin L. Long‐term follow‐up and survival of cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma patients treated with extracorporeal photopheresis. Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine 2012, 28: 250-257. PMID: 22971190, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0781.2012.00689.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of responseOverall response rateExtracorporeal photopheresisOverall survivalSkin responseResponse rateImpact of ECPCutaneous T-cell lymphomaMedian overall survivalSurvival of patientsT-cell lymphomaLong-term treatmentECP initiationDurable responsesPivotal trialsPatientsCohortECP treatmentModern criteriaSurvivalTreatmentDiagnosisTrialsMonthsResponsePralatrexate 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 numberResults From a Pivotal, Open-Label, Phase II Study of Romidepsin in Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma After Prior Systemic Therapy
Coiffier B, Pro B, Prince HM, Foss F, Sokol L, Greenwood M, Caballero D, Borchmann P, Morschhauser F, Wilhelm M, Pinter-Brown L, Padmanabhan S, Shustov A, Nichols J, Carroll S, Balser J, Balser B, Horwitz S. Results From a Pivotal, Open-Label, Phase II Study of Romidepsin in Relapsed or Refractory Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma After Prior Systemic Therapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 631-636. PMID: 22271479, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.37.4223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibiotics, AntineoplasticDepsipeptidesDiarrheaDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLymphoma, T-Cell, PeripheralMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPneumoniaTreatment OutcomeVascular DiseasesVomitingYoung AdultConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaPrior systemic therapyCR/CRuSystemic therapyT-cell lymphomaPrior therapyComplete response/unconfirmed complete responseResponse ratePrior stem cell transplantationEfficacy of romidepsinSingle-agent romidepsinObjective response ratePhase II studyPrimary end pointPhase II trialUnconfirmed complete responseStem cell transplantationIndependent review committeeDrug Administration approvalSelective histone deacetylase inhibitorsHistone deacetylase inhibitorsManageable toxicityII trialOpen label
2011
Polymorphisms in immune function genes and non-Hodgkin lymphoma survival
Aschebrook-Kilfoy B, Zheng T, Foss F, Ma S, Han X, Lan Q, Holford T, Chen Y, Leaderer B, Rothman N, Zhang Y. Polymorphisms in immune function genes and non-Hodgkin lymphoma survival. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2011, 6: 102-114. PMID: 22113576, PMCID: PMC3326600, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-010-0164-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesConnecticutCytokinesDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleGene FrequencyGenotypeHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMiddle AgedModels, GeneticPolymorphism, Single NucleotidePrognosisProportional Hazards ModelsSocioeconomic FactorsSurvival AnalysisSurvivorsYoung AdultConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaNHL survivalHazard ratioCytokine genesNon-Hodgkin lymphoma survivalCox proportional hazards modelIncident NHL casesConnecticut Tumor RegistryDisease-free survivalKaplan-Meier curvesRisk of deathProportional hazards modelCombination of polymorphismsImmune function genesIL6 genotypeNHL prognosisTumor RegistryHistologic typeTumor characteristicsDecreased riskSecondary cancersNHL casesTumor interactionCancer occurrenceLymphoma survival
2002
A Phase II Trial of Daily Perillyl Alcohol in Patients with Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Study E2E96
Bailey HH, Levy D, Harris LS, Schink JC, Foss F, Beatty P, Wadler S. A Phase II Trial of Daily Perillyl Alcohol in Patients with Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Study E2E96. Gynecologic Oncology 2002, 85: 464-468. PMID: 12051875, DOI: 10.1006/gyno.2002.6647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free rateAdvanced ovarian cancerOvarian cancerPerillyl alcoholMedian progression-free survivalPrior platinum-based therapyAdvanced ovarian carcinomaMedian overall survivalObjective response ratePhase II studyPhase II trialProgression-free survivalLDL cholesterol levelsPlatinum-based therapyGastrointestinal toxicityII trialPrimary endpointRecurrent diseaseUnacceptable toxicityII studyOverall survivalPartial responseHistoric controlsCholesterol levelsOvarian carcinoma