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
2020
Screening Novel Agent Combinations to Expedite CTCL Therapeutic Development
Mirza FN, Yumeen S, Lewis JM, King ALO, Kim S, Carlson KR, Umlauf S, Surovtseva YV, Foss FM, Girardi M. Screening Novel Agent Combinations to Expedite CTCL Therapeutic Development. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2020, 141: 217-221. PMID: 32534802, DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2020.05.097.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
A drug safety evaluation of mogamulizumab for the treatment of cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma
Afifi S, Mohamed S, Zhao J, Foss F. A drug safety evaluation of mogamulizumab for the treatment of cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma. Expert Opinion On Drug Safety 2019, 18: 769-776. PMID: 31303060, DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2019.1643837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsHumansLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousPrognosisSkin NeoplasmsConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaTreatment optionsTreatment of CTCLSkin-homing T cellsRare non-Hodgkin lymphomaSystemic treatment optionsMF/SSNew treatment optionsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaDrug Administration approvalDrug safety evaluationLow response rateAdvanced diseaseAdult patientsPrior linesAdministration approvalT cellsMogamulizumabResponse rateAgent efficacyPatientsRecent FoodLymphomaDisease statesRandomized 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
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 painPilot study of sorafenib in relapsed or refractory peripheral and cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma
Gibson JF, Foss F, Cooper D, Seropian S, Irizarry D, Barbarotta L, Lansigan F. Pilot study of sorafenib in relapsed or refractory peripheral and cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. British Journal Of Haematology 2014, 167: 141-144. PMID: 24888971, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.12944.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Pralatrexate: treatment of T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma
Parker T, Barbarotta L, Foss F. Pralatrexate: treatment of T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Future Oncology 2012, 9: 21-29. PMID: 23252560, DOI: 10.2217/fon.12.168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomaVitamin B12 supplementationOverall response rateNon-Hodgkin lymphomaT-cell lymphomaPROPEL trialCommon toxicitiesB12 supplementationPatient populationClinical studiesResponse ratePralatrexateUS FDALymphomaMetabolic inhibitorsTreatmentToxicityNauseaThrombocytopeniaDoseTrialsSupplementationWeeks
2011
Evaluation of the pharmacokinetics, preclinical and clinical efficacy of pralatrexate for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma
Foss FM. Evaluation of the pharmacokinetics, preclinical and clinical efficacy of pralatrexate for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. Expert Opinion On Drug Metabolism & Toxicology 2011, 7: 1141-1152. PMID: 21726160, DOI: 10.1517/17425255.2011.595404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAminopterinAntineoplastic AgentsClinical Trials as TopicDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalFolic Acid AntagonistsHumansLymphoma, T-CellConceptsPeripheral T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaRefractory peripheral T-cell lymphomaPhase I/II trialEarly phase I/II trialsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaAggressive T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphoma subtypesFrequent adverse eventsStem cell transplantationT-cell neoplasmsII trialAdverse eventsMost patientsHodgkin's diseasePreclinical findingsClinical efficacyLymphoma trialsPoor outcomeConventional therapyHodgkin's lymphomaReversible thrombocytopeniaHematologic malignanciesClinical trialsClinical studiesPredictors of complete responses with denileukin diftitox in cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma
Foss F, Duvic M, Olsen EA. Predictors of complete responses with denileukin diftitox in cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma. American Journal Of Hematology 2011, 86: 627-630. PMID: 21674574, DOI: 10.1002/ajh.22039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral 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 ResearchConceptsPeripheral 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 biologyRelapsed and refractory PTCL—into the therapeutic abyss
Foss F. Relapsed and refractory PTCL—into the therapeutic abyss. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology 2011, 8: 321-322. PMID: 21468128, DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2011.51.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2009
Advances in the treatment of T-cell lymphomas.
Foss F. Advances in the treatment of T-cell lymphomas. Clinical Advances In Hematology And Oncology 2009, 7: 1-14; quiz 15-6. PMID: 20068547.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Biologic targets for therapy
Choi J, Foss F. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: Biologic targets for therapy. Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports 2007, 2: 272-277. PMID: 20425380, DOI: 10.1007/s11899-007-0037-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsApoptosisCD4 AntigensClinical Trials as TopicDiphtheria ToxinDrug Delivery SystemsDrug DesignEpigenesis, GeneticGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunologic FactorsImmunotherapyInterferon-gammaInterleukin-2Lymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousNeoplasm ProteinsPhotopheresisRecombinant Fusion ProteinsSkin NeoplasmsT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTumor EscapeConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaReceptor-dependent signaling pathwaysEpigenetic changesSignaling pathwaysClonal populationsSkin-homing lymphocytesT-cell lymphomaT cell activationPersistence of tumorHost immune systemCTCL cellsCancer immunosurveillanceImmune cellsLangerhans cellsCytotoxic phenotypeDisease pathogenesisBiologic targetsImmune systemCellsTherapyDiseasePhenotypePathwayImmunosurveillanceActivationEfficacy of Denileukin Diftitox in Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma
Hathaway T, Subtil A, Kuo P, Foss F. Efficacy of Denileukin Diftitox in Subcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2007, 7: 541-545. PMID: 18021473, DOI: 10.3816/clm.2007.n.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT-cell phenotypeDenileukin diftitoxSubcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaPanniculitis-like T-cell lymphomaSubcutaneous panniculitis-like lymphomaSystemic multi-agent chemotherapyAddition of bexaroteneMedian response durationMulti-agent chemotherapyComplete clinical regressionBone marrow transplantationT-cell lymphomaPleomorphic lymphocytesImmunosuppressive therapyRefractory patientsClinical regressionClinical responseMost patientsMarrow transplantationAggressive diseasePrognostic significanceDisease progressionRadiation therapyTraditional therapiesResponse duration
2006
Biologic Correlates of Response and Survival in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Treated with Denileukin Diftitox
Chin KM, Foss FM. Biologic Correlates of Response and Survival in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Treated with Denileukin Diftitox. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia 2006, 7: 199-204. PMID: 17229335, DOI: 10.3816/clm.2006.n.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic AgentsCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesClinical Trials as TopicDiphtheria ToxinFemaleHumansInterleukin-2Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha SubunitLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMaleMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesReceptors, Interleukin-2Recombinant Fusion ProteinsSkin NeoplasmsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaAdvanced stage diseaseT-cell lymphomaDenileukin diftitoxMedian survivalBiologic correlatesAdvanced-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphomaResponse ratePhase III registration trialNumber of CD4Single-center seriesAbsolute lymphocyte countOverall response rateT cell populationsCourse of therapyLymphocyte countClinical responseLymphocyte populationsDisease progressionDiftitoxPatientsRegistration trialsHuman interleukinLactate dehydrogenaseSurvivalClinical Experience: Practical Management of Five Patients With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)-Related Symptoms
Dummer R, Foss F, Dreno B, Bagot M. Clinical Experience: Practical Management of Five Patients With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)-Related Symptoms. Seminars In Oncology 2006, 33: 26-32. PMID: 16516673, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2005.12.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaSkin-directed therapiesEarly-stage diseasePatient-specific factorsT-cell lymphomaReferral centerStage diseaseSystemic therapyTopical chemotherapyTreatment algorithmTherapeutic optionsIndividual patientsLymphoma managementPatientsSpecialized therapiesTherapyBeam radiationChemotherapySymptomsPractical managementUVA irradiationSpecific factorsPhotopheresisLymphomaCarmustineImmunomodulatory Effects of Rexinoids
Foss F. Immunomodulatory Effects of Rexinoids. Seminars In Oncology 2006, 33: 21-25. PMID: 16516672, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2005.12.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmunomodulatory effectsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaReceptor-targeted therapyImproved clinical outcomesT-cell lymphomaPractical clinical approachExtracorporeal photophoresisClinical outcomesDenileukin diftitoxTherapy optionsHematologic malignanciesClinical activityPharmacotherapeutic agentsLymphoid malignanciesClinical approachTumor cellsRexinoidsMalignancyTreatmentDiftitoxLymphomaTherapyClinical Experience With Denileukin Diftitox (ONTAK)
Foss F. Clinical Experience With Denileukin Diftitox (ONTAK). Seminars In Oncology 2006, 33: 11-16. PMID: 16516670, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2005.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-2 receptorCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaDenileukin diftitoxIntermediate affinity IL-2 receptorsHuman IL-2 receptorChronic lymphocytic leukemiaActivated T lymphocytesDiphtheria toxinClinical profileHodgkin's lymphomaHematologic disordersT lymphocytesLymphocytic leukemiaB cellsClinical experienceB lymphocytesLymphomaCytocidal actionNumber of leukemiasDiftitoxHigh affinity formCellular protein synthesisReceptorsLymphocytes