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11 variants on this page
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Guidelines
ELN
ESMO
- 2015: Vannucchi et al. Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
"How I Treat"
- 2014: Vannucchi AM. How I treat polycythemia vera. Blood. 2014 Nov 20;124(22):3212-20. Epub 2014 Oct 2. link to original article PubMed
NCCN
First-line therapy
Aspirin monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Landolfi et al. 2004 (ECLAP) | Phase III (E-esc) | Placebo | Seems to have superior combined outcome |
Anticoagulation
- Aspirin 100 mg PO once per day
Continued indefinitely
References
- ECLAP: Landolfi R, Marchioli R, Kutti J, Gisslinger H, Tognoni G, Patrono C, Barbui T; European Collaboration on Low-Dose Aspirin in Polycythemia Vera Investigators. Efficacy and safety of low-dose aspirin in polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2004 Jan 8;350(2):114-24. PubMed
Hydroxyurea monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Najean et al. 1997 (FPSG) | Phase III (E-switch-ic) | Pipobroman | Superior OS (*) |
Marchioli et al. 2012 (CYTO-PV) | Phase III (E-esc) | Less strict hematocrit goal | Superior primary endpont |
The following is the approach recommended by Vannucchi in How I Treat (2014). Reported efficacy for FPSG is based on the 2011 update.
Chemotherapy
- Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) 500 mg PO twice per day, with titration based on the target hematocrit and hematologic toxicity
Continued indefinitely
References
- FPSG: Najean Y, Rain JD. Treatment of polycythemia vera: the use of hydroxyurea and pipobroman in 292 patients under the age of 65 years. Blood. 1997 Nov 1;90(9):3370-7. link to original article PubMed
- Update: Kiladjian JJ, Chevret S, Dosquet C, Chomienne C, Rain JD. Treatment of polycythemia vera with hydroxyurea and pipobroman: final results of a randomized trial initiated in 1980. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Oct 10;29(29):3907-13. Epub 2011 Sep 12. link to original article PubMed
- CYTO-PV: Marchioli R, Finazzi G, Specchia G, Cacciola R, Cavazzina R, Cilloni D, De Stefano V, Elli E, Iurlo A, Latagliata R, Lunghi F, Lunghi M, Marfisi RM, Musto P, Masciulli A, Musolino C, Cascavilla N, Quarta G, Randi ML, Rapezzi D, Ruggeri M, Rumi E, Scortechini AR, Santini S, Scarano M, Siragusa S, Spadea A, Tieghi A, Angelucci E, Visani G, Vannucchi AM, Barbui T; CYTO-PV Collaborative Group. Cardiovascular events and intensity of treatment in polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2013 Jan 3;368(1):22-33. Epub 2012 Dec 8. link to original article PubMed
Placebo
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Landolfi et al. 2004 (ECLAP) | Phase III (C) | Aspirin | Seems to have superior combined outcome |
No active treatment.
References
- ECLAP: Landolfi R, Marchioli R, Kutti J, Gisslinger H, Tognoni G, Patrono C, Barbui T; European Collaboration on Low-Dose Aspirin in Polycythemia Vera Investigators. Efficacy and safety of low-dose aspirin in polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2004 Jan 8;350(2):114-24. PubMed
Relapsed, refractory, or intolerant
Anagrelide monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (C) | Ruxolitinib | Inferior disease control |
To be completed
Anticoagulation
References
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
Hydroxyurea monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (C) | Ruxolitinib | Inferior disease control |
The following is the approach recommended by Vannucchi in How I Treat (2014).
Chemotherapy
- Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) 500 mg PO twice per day, with titration based on the target hematocrit and hematologic toxicity
Continued indefinitely
References
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
Lenalidomide monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (C) | Ruxolitinib | Inferior disease control |
To be completed
Chemotherapy
References
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
Peginterferon alfa-2a monotherapy
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Regimen variant #1, 45 mcg starting dose
Study | Evidence |
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Yacoub et al. 2019 (MPD-RC-111) | Phase II |
Immunotherapy
- Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) 45 mcg SC once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
- Titrated up by 45 mcg every month in the absence of toxicity to goal dose of 180 mcg
28-day cycles
Regimen variant #2, 90 mcg starting dose
Study | Evidence |
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Kiladjian et al. 2008 (PVN1) | Phase II |
Quintás-Cardama et al. 2009 | Phase II |
Quintás-Cardama et al. 2009 do not provide guidance on dose escalation or target dosing. Kiladjian et al. 2008 do not provide details on the dose escalation procedure.
Immunotherapy
- Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) 90 mcg SC once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
- Titrated up every two weeks in the absence of toxicity to 135 mcg SC once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
- In the absence of hematologic response, dose increased to 180 mcg SC once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
Supportive medications
- Aspirin 100 mg PO once per day unless intolerant (Kiladjian et al. 2008)
28-day cycles
References
- PVN1: Kiladjian JJ, Cassinat B, Chevret S, Turlure P, Cambier N, Roussel M, Bellucci S, Grandchamp B, Chomienne C, Fenaux P. Pegylated interferon-alfa-2a induces complete hematologic and molecular responses with low toxicity in polycythemia vera. Blood. 2008 Oct 15;112(8):3065-72. Epub 2008 Jul 23. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
- Quintás-Cardama A, Kantarjian H, Manshouri T, Luthra R, Estrov Z, Pierce S, Richie MA, Borthakur G, Konopleva M, Cortes J, Verstovsek S. Pegylated interferon alfa-2a yields high rates of hematologic and molecular response in patients with advanced essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Nov 10;27(32):5418-24. Epub 2009 Oct 13. link to original article contains protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Quintás-Cardama A, Abdel-Wahab O, Manshouri T, Kilpivaara O, Cortes J, Roupie AL, Zhang SJ, Harris D, Estrov Z, Kantarjian H, Levine RL, Verstovsek S. Molecular analysis of patients with polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia receiving pegylated interferon α-2a. Blood. 2013 Aug 8;122(6):893-901. Epub 2013 Jun 19. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Masarova L, Patel KP, Newberry KJ, Cortes J, Borthakur G, Konopleva M, Estrov Z, Kantarjian H, Verstovsek S. Pegylated interferon alfa-2a in patients with essential thrombocythaemia or polycythaemia vera: a post-hoc, median 83 month follow-up of an open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Apr;4(4):e165-e175. Epub 2017 Mar 10. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
- MPD-RC-111: Yacoub A, Mascarenhas J, Kosiorek H, Prchal JT, Berenzon D, Baer MR, Ritchie E, Silver RT, Kessler C, Winton E, Finazzi MC, Rambaldi A, Vannucchi AM, Leibowitz D, Rondelli D, Arcasoy MO, Catchatourian R, Vadakara J, Rosti V, Hexner E, Kremyanskaya M, Sandy L, Tripodi J, Najfeld V, Farnoud N, Papaemmanuil E, Salama M, Singer-Weinberg R, Rampal R, Goldberg JD, Barbui T, Mesa R, Dueck AC, Hoffman R. Pegylated interferon alfa-2a for polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea. Blood. 2019 Oct 31;134(18):1498-1509. link to original article contains verified protocol PubMed
Pipobroman monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (C) | Ruxolitinib | Inferior disease control |
To be completed for historical reference
Chemotherapy
References
- Review: Passamonti F, Lazzarino M. Treatment of polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia: the role of pipobroman. Leuk Lymphoma. 2003 Sep;44(9):1483-8. link to original article PubMed
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
Ruxolitinib monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Verstovsek et al. 2014 | Phase II | ||
Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (E-RT-switch-ooc) | Standard therapy | Superior disease control |
Passamonti et al. 2016 (RESPONSE-2) | Phase III (E-switch-ooc) | Standard therapy | Superior disease control |
There were several doses evaluated in Verstovsek et al. 2014; the median total daily dose was 21.7 mg corresponding to approximately 10 mg PO twice per day. The most common comparator in RESPONSE and RESPONSE-2 was hydroxyurea.
Chemotherapy
- Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) 10 mg PO twice per day
Continued indefinitely
References
- Verstovsek S, Passamonti F, Rambaldi A, Barosi G, Rosen PJ, Rumi E, Gattoni E, Pieri L, Guglielmelli P, Elena C, He S, Contel N, Mookerjee B, Sandor V, Cazzola M, Kantarjian HM, Barbui T, Vannucchi AM. A phase 2 study of ruxolitinib, an oral JAK1 and JAK2 Inhibitor, in patients with advanced polycythemia vera who are refractory or intolerant to hydroxyurea. Cancer. 2014 Feb 15;120(4):513-20. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed content property of HemOnc.org
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
- RESPONSE-2: Passamonti F, Griesshammer M, Palandri F, Egyed M, Benevolo G, Devos T, Callum J, Vannucchi AM, Sivgin S, Bensasson C, Khan M, Mounedji N, Saydam G. Ruxolitinib for the treatment of inadequately controlled polycythaemia vera without splenomegaly (RESPONSE-2): a randomised, open-label, phase 3b study. Lancet Oncol. 2017 Jan;18(1):88-99. Epub 2016 Dec 2. link to original article contains protocol PubMed
Thalidomide monotherapy
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Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Vannucchi et al. 2015 (RESPONSE) | Phase III (C) | Ruxolitinib | Inferior disease control |
To be completed
Chemotherapy
References
- RESPONSE: Vannucchi AM, Kiladjian JJ, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Mesa R, He S, Jones MM, Garrett W, Li J, Pirron U, Habr D, Verstovsek S. Ruxolitinib versus standard therapy for the treatment of polycythemia vera. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 29;372(5):426-35. link to original article contains verified protocol link to PMC article PubMed
- Update: Verstovsek S, Vannucchi AM, Griesshammer M, Masszi T, Durrant S, Passamonti F, Harrison CN, Pane F, Zachee P, Kirito K, Besses C, Hino M, Moiraghi B, Miller CB, Cazzola M, Rosti V, Blau I, Mesa R, Jones MM, Zhen H, Li J, Francillard N, Habr D, Kiladjian JJ. Ruxolitinib versus best available therapy in patients with Polycythemia Vera: 80 Week follow up from the RESPONSE trial. Haematologica. 2016 Jul;101(7):821-9. Epub 2016 Apr 21. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed