Follicular lymphoma - historical
The purpose of this page is to provide references to regimens that are obsolete, outdated, or of historical interest only. As a general rule, this includes the inferior arm(s) of a randomized study, unless said regimens continue to be recommended by trustworthy sources such as the NCCN Guidelines. Is there a regimen missing from this list? Please go to the main follicular lymphoma regimen page to find other regimens.
29 regimens on this page
37 variants on this page
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Note: Some of these regimens are not specific to follicular lymphoma because they were published before the modern classification schema was finalized. That said, most indolent lymphomas are follicular lymphoma and unless otherwise specified these should be assumed to be germane to follicular lymphoma.
First-line therapy
CHOP
CHOP: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Oncovin (Vincristine), Prednisone
Regimen variant #1, capped vincristine
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Nickenig et al. 2006 (GLSG '96) | 1996-1998 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | MCP | Might have superior CR rate |
Hiddemann et al. 2005 (GLSG '00) | 2000-2003 | Phase 3 (C) | R-CHOP | Inferior OS |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 to 8 cycles
Regimen variant #2, uncapped vincristine
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Zinzani et al. 2004 | 1999-2002 | Phase 3 (C) | FM | Inferior CR rate |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Zinzani et al. 2004, patients with PR or CR with detectable bcl-2/IgH fusion by PCR: R x 4
References
- Zinzani PL, Pulsoni A, Perrotti A, Soverini S, Zaja F, De Renzo A, Storti S, Lauta VM, Guardigni L, Gentilini P, Tucci A, Molinari AL, Gobbi M, Falini B, Fattori PP, Ciccone F, Alinari L, Martelli M, Pileri S, Tura S, Baccarani M. Fludarabine plus mitoxantrone with and without rituximab versus CHOP with and without rituximab as front-line treatment for patients with follicular lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2004 Jul 1;22(13):2654-61. Epub 2004 May 24. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- GLSG '00: Hiddemann W, Kneba M, Dreyling M, Schmitz N, Lengfelder E, Schmits R, Reiser M, Metzner B, Harder H, Hegewisch-Becker S, Fischer T, Kropff M, Reis HE, Freund M, Wörmann B, Fuchs R, Planker M, Schimke J, Eimermacher H, Trümper L, Aldaoud A, Parwaresch R, Unterhalt M. Frontline therapy with rituximab added to the combination of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) significantly improves the outcome for patients with advanced-stage follicular lymphoma compared with therapy with CHOP alone: results of a prospective randomized study of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood. 2005 Dec 1;106(12):3725-32. Epub 2005 Aug 25. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- GELA GELF-94: Sebban C, Mounier N, Brousse N, Belanger C, Brice P, Haioun C, Tilly H, Feugier P, Bouabdallah R, Doyen C, Salles G, Coiffier B. Standard chemotherapy with interferon compared with CHOP followed by high-dose therapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in untreated patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: the GELF-94 randomized study from the Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte (GELA). Blood. 2006 Oct 15;108(8):2540-4. Epub 2006 Jul 11. link to original article PubMed NCT00140569
- GLSG '96: Nickenig C, Dreyling M, Hoster E, Pfreundschuh M, Trumper L, Reiser M, Wandt H, Lengfelder E, Unterhalt M, Hiddemann W; German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Combined cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone (CHOP) improves response rates but not survival and has lower hematologic toxicity compared with combined mitoxantrone, chlorambucil, and prednisone (MCP) in follicular and mantle cell lymphomas: results of a prospective randomized trial of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Cancer. 2006 Sep 1;107(5):1014-22. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
CHOP-B
CHOP-B: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Oncovin (Vincristine), Predniso(lo)ne, Bleomycin
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Peterson et al. 2003 (CALGB 7951) | 1980-1985 | Phase 3 (E-esc) | Cyclophosphamide | Did not meet primary endpoint of OS |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
- Bleomycin (Blenoxane) as follows:
- Cycles 1 to 6: 10 units/m2 IM once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 60 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 cycles, then 28-day cycles
References
- CALGB 7951: Peterson BA, Petroni GR, Frizzera G, Barcos M, Bloomfield CD, Nissen NI, Hurd DD, Henderson ES, Sartiano GP, Johnson JL, Holland JF, Gottlieb AJ. Prolonged single-agent versus combination chemotherapy in indolent follicular lymphomas: a study of the Cancer and Leukemia Group B. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Jan 1;21(1):5-15. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
CHOP, then 131Iodine-Tositumomab
CHOP-RIT: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Oncovin (Vincristine), Predniso(lo)ne RadioImmunoTherapy
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Press et al. 2003 (SWOG S9911) | 1999-2000 | Phase 2 | ||
Press et al. 2012 (SWOG S0016) | 2001-2008 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ooc) | R-CHOP | Superior PFS1 (co-primary endpoint) |
1Reported efficacy for SWOG S0016 is based on the 2018 update.
Induction
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 5
Supportive therapy
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim) 300 mg PO once per day for patients with bulky disease
21-day cycle for 6 cycles, followed by:
Consolidation
Radioconjugate therapy, dosimetric step
- On Day 1, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with 5 mCi of Iodine-131 IV over 20 minutes
- First scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution within 1 hour of finishing dosimetric dose on day 1
- Day 2, 3, or 4: Second scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 6 or 7: Third scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
Supportive therapy
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Potassium iodide (SSKI, saturated solution of potassium iodide) 4 drops PO three times per day, Lugol solution 20 drops PO three times per day, or potassium iodide tablets 130 mg PO once per day, starting at least 24 hours before the dosimetric step and continuing for 14 days after the therapeutic infusion
Radioconjugate therapy, therapeutic step
- Any one day 7 to 14 days after dosimetric infusion, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour, given first
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with an individually calculated dose of Iodine-131 that will provide 75 cGy of radiation to the total body IV over 20 minutes
- 65 cGy total body dose used for patients with platelet counts of 100 to 150,000/mm3
Calculated dose of I-131 is based on information from serial total-body gamma-camera counts
Supportive therapy
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Potassium iodide (SSKI, saturated solution of potassium iodide) 4 drops PO three times per day, Lugol solution 20 drops PO three times per day, or potassium iodide tablets 130 mg PO once per day, starting at least 24 hours before the dosimetric step and continuing for 14 days after the therapeutic infusion
References
- SWOG S9911: Press OW, Unger JM, Braziel RM, Maloney DG, Miller TP, LeBlanc M, Gaynor ER, Rivkin SE, Fisher RI. A phase 2 trial of CHOP chemotherapy followed by tositumomab/iodine I 131 tositumomab for previously untreated follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Southwest Oncology Group Protocol S9911. Blood. 2003 Sep 1;102(5):1606-12. Epub 2003 May 8. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00003784
- Update: Press OW, Unger JM, Braziel RM, Maloney DG, Miller TP, Leblanc M, Fisher RI; SWOG. Phase II trial of CHOP chemotherapy followed by tositumomab/iodine I-131 tositumomab for previously untreated follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: five-year follow-up of Southwest Oncology Group Protocol S9911. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Sep 1;24(25):4143-9. Epub 2006 Aug 8. link to original article PubMed
- SWOG S0016: Press OW, Unger JM, Rimsza LM, Friedberg JW, LeBlanc M, Czuczman MS, Kaminski M, Braziel RM, Spier C, Gopal AK, Maloney DG, Cheson BD, Dakhil SR, Miller TP, Fisher RI. Phase III randomized intergroup trial of CHOP plus rituximab compared with CHOP chemotherapy plus 131Iodine-tositumomab for previously untreated follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma: SWOG S0016. J Clin Oncol. 2013 Jan 20;31(3):314-20. Epub 2012 Dec 10. link to original article contains partial protocol link to PMC article PubMed NCT00006721
- Update: Shadman M, Li H, Rimsza L, Leonard JP, Kaminski MS, Braziel RM, Spier CM, Gopal AK, Maloney DG, Cheson BD, Dakhil S, LeBlanc M, Smith SM, Fisher RI, Friedberg JW, Press OW. Continued excellent outcomes in previously untreated patients with follicular lymphoma after treatment with CHOP plus rituximab or CHOP plus (131)I-tositumomab: long-term follow-up of phase III randomized study SWOG-S0016. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Mar 1;36(7):697-703. Epub 2018 Jan 22. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
CHVP
CHVP: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Vumon (Teniposide), Prednisone
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Solal-Celigny et al. 1993 (GELA GELF-86) | 1986-1991 | Phase 3 (C) | CHVP-I | Seems to have inferior OS |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 600 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 25 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Teniposide (Vumon) 60 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 40 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
1-month cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- GELA GELF-86, SD or better: CHVP maintenance
References
- GELA GELF-86: Solal-Celigny P, Lepage E, Brousse N, Reyes F, Haioun C, Leporrier M, Peuchmaur M, Bosly A, Parlier Y, Brice P, Coiffier B, Gisselbrecht C; Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte. Recombinant interferon alfa-2b combined with a regimen containing doxorubicin in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 1993 Nov 25;329(22):1608-14. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
CHVP-I
CHVP-I: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Vumon (Teniposide), Prednisone, Interferon alfa-2b
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Solal-Celigny et al. 1993 (GELA GELF-86) | 1986-1991 | Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) | CHVP | Seems to have superior OS |
Deconinck et al. 2005 (GOELAMS 064) | 1994-2001 | Phase 3 (C) | VCAP, then HDT | Seems to have inferior EFS |
Sebban et al. 2006 (GELA GELF-94) | 1994-2001 | Phase 3 (C) | CHOP, then HDT | Did not meet primary endpoint of EFS |
Salles et al. 2008 (FL2000) | 2000-2002 | Phase 3 (E-esc) | R-CHVP+I | Inferior EFS (primary endpoint) |
Chemotherapy
Glucocorticoid therapy
Immunotherapy
References
- GELA GELF-86: Solal-Celigny P, Lepage E, Brousse N, Reyes F, Haioun C, Leporrier M, Peuchmaur M, Bosly A, Parlier Y, Brice P, Coiffier B, Gisselbrecht C; Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte. Recombinant interferon alfa-2b combined with a regimen containing doxorubicin in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 1993 Nov 25;329(22):1608-14. link to original article PubMed
- GOELAMS 064: Deconinck E, Foussard C, Milpied N, Bertrand P, Michenet P, Cornillet-LeFebvre P, Escoffre-Barbe M, Maisonneuve H, Delwail V, Gressin R, Legouffe E, Vilque JP, Desablens B, Jaubert J, Ramee JF, Jenabian A, Thyss A, Le Pourhiet-Le Mevel A, Travade P, Delepine R, Colombat P; GOELAMS. High-dose therapy followed by autologous purged stem-cell transplantation and doxorubicin-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: a randomized multicenter study by GOELAMS. Blood. 2005 May 15;105(10):3817-23. Epub 2005 Feb 1. link to original article PubMed NCT00696735
- Update: Gyan E, Foussard C, Bertrand P, Michenet P, Le Gouill S, Berthou C, Maisonneuve H, Delwail V, Gressin R, Quittet P, Vilque JP, Desablens B, Jaubert J, Ramée JF, Arakelyan N, Thyss A, Moluçon-Chabrot C, Delépine R, Milpied N, Colombat P, Deconinck E; Groupe Ouest-Est des Leucémies et des Autres Maladies du Sang (GOELAMS). High-dose therapy followed by autologous purged stem cell transplantation and doxorubicin-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: a randomized multicenter study by the GOELAMS with final results after a median follow-up of 9 years. Blood. 2009 Jan 29;113(5):995-1001. Epub 2008 Oct 27. link to original article PubMed
- GELA GELF-94: Sebban C, Mounier N, Brousse N, Belanger C, Brice P, Haioun C, Tilly H, Feugier P, Bouabdallah R, Doyen C, Salles G, Coiffier B. Standard chemotherapy with interferon compared with CHOP followed by high-dose therapy with autologous stem cell transplantation in untreated patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: the GELF-94 randomized study from the Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte (GELA). Blood. 2006 Oct 15;108(8):2540-4. Epub 2006 Jul 11. link to original article PubMed NCT00140569
COPA
COPA: Cyclophosphamide, Oncovin (Vincristine), Prednisone, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin)
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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O'Connell et al. 1987 | 1978-1983 | Phase 3 (C) | 1. COPA-B 2. CAP-BOP |
Did not meet efficacy endpoints |
Smalley et al. 1992 (ECOG E6484) | 1985-1988 | Phase 3 (C) | I-COPA | Inferior TTTF |
Note: this regimen is very similar but distinct from CHOP. To our knowledge, this regimen was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 600 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.2 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for 8 cycles
References
- O'Connell MJ, Harrington DP, Earle JD, Johnson GJ, Glick JH, Carbone PP, Creech RH, Neiman RS, Mann RB, Silverstein MN; ECOG. Prospectively randomized clinical trial of three intensive chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of advanced unfavorable histology non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 1987 Sep;5(9):1329-39. link to original article PubMed
- ECOG E6484: Smalley RV, Andersen JW, Hawkins MJ, Bhide V, O'Connell MJ, Oken MM, Borden EC. Interferon alfa combined with cytotoxic chemotherapy for patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 1992 Nov 5;327(19):1336-41. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
CVP
CVP: Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Prednisone
COP: Cyclophosphamide, Oncovin (Vincristine), Prednisone
VCP: Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone
Regimen variant #1, 750/1.4/40
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy | Comparative Toxicity |
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Hagenbeek et al. 2006 | 1993-1997 | Phase 3 (C) | Fludarabine | Did not meet primary endpoint of PFS48 | Less toxic |
Marcus et al. 2004 | 2000-2002 | Phase 3 (C) | R-CVP | Inferior TTP | Similar toxicity |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 40 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for up to 8 cycles
Regimen variant #2, 1000/1.4/100
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Hochster et al. 2009 (ECOG E1496) | NR | Phase 3 (C) | FC | Not reported |
Note: the FC arm was closed prematurely and comparisons between CVP and FC were not conducted.
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 1000 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 to 8 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Rituximab maintenance versus observation
Regimen variant #3, 2000/1.4/100
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Unterhalt et al. 1996 | NR in abstract | Phase 3 (C) | PmM | Seems to have inferior EFS |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 400 mg/m2 (route not specified) once per day on days 1 to 5
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg/m2 (route not specified) once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Unterhalt et al. 1996, responders: COP x 2 (8 total), then interferon alfa maintenance versus observation
References
- Unterhalt M, Herrmann R, Tiemann M, Parwaresch R, Stein H, Trümper L, Nahler M, Reuss-Borst M, Tirier C, Neubauer A, Freund M, Kreuser ED, Dietzfelbinger H, Bodenstein H, Engert A, Stauder R, Eimermacher H, Landys K, Hiddemann W; German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Prednimustine, mitoxantrone (PmM) vs cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone (COP) for the treatment of advanced low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Leukemia. 1996 May;10(5):836-43. PubMed
- Update: Hiddemann W, Unterhalt M, Herrmann R, Wöltjen HH, Kreuser ED, Trümper L, Reuss-Borst M, Terhardt-Kasten E, Busch M, Neubauer A, Kaiser U, Hanrath RD, Middeke H, Helm G, Freund M, Stein H, Tiemann M, Parwaresch R. Mantle-cell lymphomas have more widespread disease and a slower response to chemotherapy compared with follicle-center lymphomas: results of a prospective comparative analysis of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. J Clin Oncol. 1998 May;16(5):1922-30. link to original article PubMed
- Marcus R, Imrie K, Belch A, Cunningham D, Flores E, Catalano J, Solal-Celigny P, Offner F, Walewski J, Raposo J, Jack A, Smith P. CVP chemotherapy plus rituximab compared with CVP as first-line treatment for advanced follicular lymphoma. Blood. 2005 Feb 15;105(4):1417-23. Epub 2004 Oct 19.link to original article contains dosing details in abstract PubMed
- Update: Marcus R, Imrie K, Solal-Celigny P, Catalano JV, Dmoszynska A, Raposo JC, Offner FC, Gomez-Codina J, Belch A, Cunningham D, Wassner-Fritsch E, Stein G. Phase III study of R-CVP compared with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone alone in patients with previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Oct 1;26(28):4579-86. Epub 2008 Jul 28. link to original article PubMed
- Hagenbeek A, Eghbali H, Monfardini S, Vitolo U, Hoskin PJ, de Wolf-Peeters C, MacLennan K, Staab-Renner E, Kalmus J, Schott A, Teodorovic I, Negrouk A, van Glabbeke M, Marcus R. Phase III intergroup study of fludarabine phosphate compared with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone chemotherapy in newly diagnosed patients with stage III and IV low-grade malignant Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Apr 1;24(10):1590-6. link to original article contains dosing details in abstract PubMed
- ECOG E1496: Hochster H, Weller E, Gascoyne RD, Habermann TM, Gordon LI, Ryan T, Zhang L, Colocci N, Frankel S, Horning SJ. Maintenance rituximab after cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone prolongs progression-free survival in advanced indolent lymphoma: results of the randomized phase III ECOG1496 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Apr 1;27(10):1607-14. Epub 2009 Mar 2. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript link to PMC article PubMed NCT00003204
- Update: Barta SK, Li H, Hochster HS, Hong F, Weller E, Gascoyne RD, Habermann TM, Gordon LI, Colocci N, Bengtson EM, Horning SJ, Kahl BS. Randomized phase 3 study in low-grade lymphoma comparing maintenance anti-CD20 antibody with observation after induction therapy: A trial of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (E1496). Cancer. 2016 Oct;122(19):2996-3004. Epub 2016 Jun 28. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
CVP, then 131Iodine-Tositumomab
CVP-RIT: Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, Prednisone, then RadioImmunoTherapy
Study | Evidence |
---|---|
Link et al. 2010 | Phase 2 |
Induction
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 400 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 cycles, followed within 56 days by:
Consolidation
Radioconjugate therapy, dosimetric step
- On Day 1, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with 5 mCi of Iodine-131 IV over 20 minutes
- First scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution within 1 hour of finishing dosimetric dose on day 1
- Day 2, 3, or 4: Second scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 6 or 7: Third scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
Supportive therapy, dosimetric step
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Potassium iodide (SSKI, saturated solution of potassium iodide) 4 drops PO three times per day, Lugol solution 20 drops PO three times per day, or potassium iodide tablets 130 mg PO once per day, starting at least 24 hours before the dosimetric step and continuing for 14 days after the therapeutic infusion
Radioconjugate therapy, therapeutic step
- Any one day 7 to 14 days after dosimetric infusion, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour, given first
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with an individually calculated dose of Iodine-131 that will provide 75 cGy of radiation to the total body IV over 20 minutes
- 65 cGy total body dose used for patients with platelet counts of 100 to 150,000/mm3
Calculated dose of I-131 is based on information from serial total-body gamma-camera counts
Supportive therapy, therapeutic step
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Potassium iodide (SSKI, saturated solution of potassium iodide) 4 drops PO three times per day, Lugol solution 20 drops PO three times per day, or potassium iodide tablets 130 mg PO once per day, starting at least 24 hours before the dosimetric step and continuing for 14 days after the therapeutic infusion
References
- Link BK, Martin P, Kaminski MS, Goldsmith SJ, Coleman M, Leonard JP. Cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone followed by tositumomab and iodine-131-tositumomab in patients with untreated low-grade follicular lymphoma: eight-year follow-up of a multicenter phase II study. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jun 20;28(18):3035-41. Epub 2010 May 10. link to original article PubMed.
Fludarabine monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zinzani et al. 2000 | 1995-1998 | Phase 3 (C) | Fludarabine & Idarubicin | Superior CR rate1 |
1The superiority of this arm was only observed in the FL subgroup; overall, there was no statistically significant difference between arms.
Note: to our knowledge, this regimen was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.
Chemotherapy
References
- Zinzani PL, Magagnoli M, Moretti L, De Renzo A, Battista R, Zaccaria A, Guardigni L, Mazza P, Marra R, Ronconi F, Lauta VM, Bendandi M, Gherlinzoni F, Gentilini P, Ciccone F, Cellini C, Stefoni V, Ricciuti F, Gobbi M, Tura S. Randomized trial of fludarabine versus fludarabine and idarubicin as frontline treatment in patients with indolent or mantle-cell lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2000 Feb;18(4):773-9. link to original article PubMed
FC
FC: Fludarabine & Cyclophosphamide
CF: Cyclophosphamide & Fludarabine
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hochster et al. 2009 (ECOG E1496) | NR | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | CVP | Not reported |
Note: investigation into this regimen was halted due to excess mortality.
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 20 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 5
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 1000 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
28-day cycle up to 8 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Rituximab maintenance versus observation
References
- ECOG E1496: Hochster H, Weller E, Gascoyne RD, Habermann TM, Gordon LI, Ryan T, Zhang L, Colocci N, Frankel S, Horning SJ. Maintenance rituximab after cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone prolongs progression-free survival in advanced indolent lymphoma: results of the randomized phase III ECOG1496 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Apr 1;27(10):1607-14. Epub 2009 Mar 2. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
Fludarabine, then 131Iodine-Tositumomab
Study | Evidence |
---|---|
Leonard et al. 2005 | Phase 2 |
Induction
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 25 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 5
35-day cycle for 3 cycles, followed by:
Consolidation
Radioconjugate therapy, dosimetric step
- On Day 0, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with 5 mCi of Iodine-131 IV over 20 minutes
- First scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 2, 3, or 4: Second scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 6 or 7: Third scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
Radioconjugate therapy, therapeutic step
- Any day from day 7 to 14, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with an individually calculated dose of Iodine-131 that will provide 75 cGy of radiation to the total body IV over 20 minutes
- 65 cGy total body dose used for patients with platelet counts of 100 to 150,000/mm3
Calculated dose of I-131 is based on information from serial total-body gamma-camera counts
References
- Leonard JP, Coleman M, Kostakoglu L, Chadburn A, Cesarman E, Furman RR, Schuster MW, Niesvizky R, Muss D, Fiore J, Kroll S, Tidmarsh G, Vallabhajosula S, Goldsmith SJ. Abbreviated chemotherapy with fludarabine followed by tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab for untreated follicular lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Aug 20;23(24):5696-704. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
FM
FM: Fludarabine, Mitoxantrone
Regimen variant #1, 75/10, IV fludarabine
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zinzani et al. 2004 | 1999-2002 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | CHOP | Superior CR rate (primary endpoint) |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 25 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 3
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 10 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
21-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Zinzani et al. 2004, patients with PR or CR with detectable bcl-2/IgH fusion by PCR: R x 4
Regimen variant #2, 100/10, IV fludarabine
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Foussard et al. 2005 | 1995-1999 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | mini-CHVP | Superior FFS |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 20 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 5
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 10 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
28-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- FM consolidation
Regimen variant #3, 120/10, PO fludarabine
Study | Evidence | Efficacy |
---|---|---|
Zinzani et al. 2008 (FLUMIZ) | Phase 2 | ORR: 98% |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 40 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 3
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 10 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Supportive therapy
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim) 300 mg PO once per day for patients with bulky disease
28-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Patients were restaged 4 to 6 weeks after finishing cycle 6.
- FLUMIZ, at least a partial response (PR), ANC greater than 1500/μL, platelet count greater than 100 x 109/L, and less than 25% bone marrow involvement were eligible for: consolidation therapy with ibritumomab tiuxetan 6 to 10 weeks after the end of cycle 6.
Dose and schedule modifications
- G-CSF could be used for later cycles at physician discretion if grade 3 or 4 neutropenia or delayed neutropenic fever occurred.
References
- Zinzani PL, Pulsoni A, Perrotti A, Soverini S, Zaja F, De Renzo A, Storti S, Lauta VM, Guardigni L, Gentilini P, Tucci A, Molinari AL, Gobbi M, Falini B, Fattori PP, Ciccone F, Alinari L, Martelli M, Pileri S, Tura S, Baccarani M. Fludarabine plus mitoxantrone with and without rituximab versus CHOP with and without rituximab as front-line treatment for patients with follicular lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2004 Jul 1;22(13):2654-61. Epub 2004 May 24. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- Foussard C, Colombat P, Maisonneuve H, Berthou C, Gressin R, Rousselet MC, Rachieru P, Pignon B, Mahé B, Ghandour C, Desablens B, Casassus P, Lamy T, Delwail V, Deconinck E; GOELAMS. Long-term follow-up of a randomized trial of fludarabine-mitoxantrone, compared with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vindesine, prednisone (CHVP), as first-line treatment of elderly patients with advanced, low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma before the era of monoclonal antibodies. Ann Oncol. 2005 Mar;16(3):466-72. Epub 2005 Feb 2. link to original article contains dosing details in abstract PubMed
- FLUMIZ: Zinzani PL, Tani M, Pulsoni A, Gobbi M, Perotti A, De Luca S, Fabbri A, Zaccaria A, Voso MT, Fattori P, Guardigni L, Ronconi S, Cabras MG, Rigacci L, De Renzo A, Marchi E, Stefoni V, Fina M, Pellegrini C, Musuraca G, Derenzini E, Pileri S, Fanti S, Piccaluga PP, Baccarani M. Fludarabine and mitoxantrone followed by yttrium-90 ibritumomab tiuxetan in previously untreated patients with follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma trial: a phase II non-randomised trial (FLUMIZ). Lancet Oncol. 2008 Apr;9(4):352-8. Epub 2008 Mar 14. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed EudraCT 2004-002211-92
FND
FND: Fludarabine, Novantrone (Mitoxantrone), Dexamethasone
Regimen
Study | Evidence |
---|---|
McLaughlin et al. 1996 | Phase 2 |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 25 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 to 3
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 10 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) 20 mg/day IV or PO on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 8 cycles
References
- McLaughlin P, Hagemeister FB, Romaguera JE, Sarris AH, Pate O, Younes A, Swan F, Keating M, Cabanillas F. Fludarabine, mitoxantrone, and dexamethasone: an effective new regimen for indolent lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 1996 Apr;14(4):1262-8. link to original article PubMed
131Iodine-Tositumomab monotherapy
Protocol
Study | Evidence |
---|---|
Kaminski et al. 2005 | Phase 2 |
Radioconjugate therapy, dosimetric step
- On Day 0, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with 5 mCi of Iodine-131 IV over 20 minutes
- First scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 2, 3, or 4: Second scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 6 or 7: Third scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
Radioconjugate therapy, therapeutic step
- Any day from day 7 to 14, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with an individually calculated dose of Iodine-131 that will provide 75 cGy of radiation to the total body IV over 20 minutes
- 65 cGy total body dose used for patients with platelet counts of 100 to 150,000/mm3
Calculated dose of I-131 is based on information from serial total-body gamma-camera counts
References
- Kaminski MS, Tuck M, Estes J, Kolstad A, Ross CW, Zasadny K, Regan D, Kison P, Fisher S, Kroll S, Wahl RL. 131I-tositumomab therapy as initial treatment for follicular lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 2005 Feb 3;352(5):441-9. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- Update: Abstract: Mark S. Kaminski, MD, Melissa Tuck, MS, Judith Estes, BSN, MSN, Arne Kolstad, MD, PhD, Charles Warren Ross, MD, Denise Regan, BS, Thierry Horner, PhD, Vanessa C. Williams, MS, Tina Vleisides, DC and Richard L. Wahl, MD. Tositumomab and Iodine I-131 Tositumomab for Previously Untreated, Advanced-Stage, Follicular Lymphoma: Median 10 Year Follow-up Results. ASH 2009 abstract 3759.
MCP
MCP: Mitoxantrone, Chlorambucil, Prednisone
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nickenig et al. 2006 (GLSG '96) | 1996-1998 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | CHOP | Might have inferior CR rate |
Note: the chlorambucil dose is written in the reference as "3 x 3 mg/m2"; total dose per day is 9 mg/m2.
Chemotherapy
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 8 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 & 2
- Chlorambucil (Leukeran) 3 mg/m2 PO three times per day on days 1 to 5
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 25 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for 6 to 8 cycles
References
- GLSG '96: Nickenig C, Dreyling M, Hoster E, Pfreundschuh M, Trumper L, Reiser M, Wandt H, Lengfelder E, Unterhalt M, Hiddemann W; German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Combined cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone (CHOP) improves response rates but not survival and has lower hematologic toxicity compared with combined mitoxantrone, chlorambucil, and prednisone (MCP) in follicular and mantle cell lymphomas: results of a prospective randomized trial of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Cancer. 2006 Sep 1;107(5):1014-22. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
MCP (Prednisolone)
MCP: Mitoxantrone, Chlorambucil, Prednisolone
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Herold et al. 2007 (OSHO-39) | 1998-2003 | Phase 3 (C) | R-MCP | Inferior OS |
Note: the chlorambucil dose is written in the reference as "3 x 3 mg/m2"; total dose per day is 9 mg/m2.
Chemotherapy
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 8 mg/m2 IV once per day on days 1 & 2
- Chlorambucil (Leukeran) 3 mg/m2 PO three times per day on days 1 to 5
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisolone (Millipred) 25 mg/m2 PO once per day on days 1 to 5
28-day cycle for up to 8 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- OSHO-39, patients who achieved a PR or CR: Interferon alfa-2a maintenance, within 4 to 8 weeks of completion of chemotherapy
References
- OSHO-39: Herold M, Haas A, Srock S, Neser S, Al-Ali KH, Neubauer A, Dölken G, Naumann R, Knauf W, Freund M, Rohrberg R, Höffken K, Franke A, Ittel T, Kettner E, Haak U, Mey U, Klinkenstein C, Assmann M, von Grünhagen U; East German Study Group Hematology and Oncology Study. Rituximab added to first-line mitoxantrone, chlorambucil, and prednisolone chemotherapy followed by interferon maintenance prolongs survival in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: an East German Study Group Hematology and Oncology Study. J Clin Oncol. 2007 May 20;25(15):1986-92. Epub 2007 Apr 9. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00269113
- Update: Herold M, Scholz CW, Rothmann F, Hirt C, Lakner V, Naumann R. Long-term follow-up of rituximab plus first-line mitoxantrone, chlorambucil, prednisolone and interferon-alpha as maintenance therapy in follicular lymphoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2015 Sep;141(9):1689-95. Epub 2015 Mar 25. link to original article PubMed
ProMACE-MOPP
ProMACE-MOPP: Prolix (Prednisone), Methotrexate, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide, Mustargen (Mechlorethamine), Oncovin (Vincristine), Procarbazine, Prednisone
Regimen
Study | Evidence | Comparator |
---|---|---|
Young et al. 1988 | Phase 3 (E-esc) | Observation |
References
- Young RC, Longo DL, Glatstein E, Ihde DC, Jaffe ES, DeVita VT Jr. The treatment of indolent lymphomas: watchful waiting v aggressive combined modality treatment. Semin Hematol. 1988 Apr;25(2 Suppl 2):11-6. PubMed
Consolidation after first-line therapy
131Iodine-Tositumomab monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Evidence |
---|---|
Friedberg et al. 2014 (SWOG S0433) | Phase 2 |
Will be added if drug is ever returned to market.
Preceding treatment
Radioconjugate therapy
References
- SWOG S0433: Friedberg JW, Unger JM, Burack WR, Gopal AK, Raju RN, Nademanee AP, Kaminski MS, Li H, Press OW, Miller TP, Fisher RI. R-CHOP with iodine-131 tositumomab consolidation for advanced stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL): SWOG S0433. Br J Haematol. 2014 Aug;166(3):382-9. Epub 2014 Apr 18. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT00107380
Maintenance after first-line therapy
Interferon alfa-2a monotherapy
Regimen variant #1, 3 MU TIW
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
---|---|---|
Salles et al. 2008 (FL2000) | 2000-2002 | Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT |
Note: This variant was intended for patients older than 70 years.
Immunotherapy
- Interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A) 3,000,000 units SC once per day on days 1, 3, 5 (three times per week)
7-day cycle for 78 cycles (18 months)
Regimen variant #2, 4.5 MU TIW x 18 mo
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
---|---|---|
Salles et al. 2008 (FL2000) | 2000-2002 | Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT |
Note: This variant was intended for patients younger than 70 years.
Immunotherapy
- Interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A) 4,500,000 units SC once per day on days 1, 3, 5 (three times per week)
7-day cycle for 78 cycles (18 months)
Regimen variant #3, 4.5 MU TIW, indefinitely
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
---|---|---|
Herold et al. 2007 (OSHO-39) | 1998-2003 | Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT |
Immunotherapy
- Interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A) 4,500,000 units (route not specified) once per day on days 1, 3, 5 (three times per week)
7-day cycles
Regimen variant #4, 5 MU TIW
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lenz et al. 2004 | 1996-2000 | Phase 3 (C) | Cy/TBI, then auto HSCT | Inferior PFS |
Immunotherapy
- Interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A) 5,000,000 units SC once per day on days 1, 3, 5 (three times per week)
7-day cycles
References
- Lenz G, Dreyling M, Schiegnitz E, Forstpointner R, Wandt H, Freund M, Hess G, Truemper L, Diehl V, Kropff M, Kneba M, Schmitz N, Metzner B, Pfirrmann M, Unterhalt M, Hiddemann W; German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Myeloablative radiochemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation in first remission prolongs progression-free survival in follicular lymphoma: results of a prospective, randomized trial of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood. 2004 Nov 1;104(9):2667-74. Epub 2004 Jul 6. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- OSHO-39: Herold M, Haas A, Srock S, Neser S, Al-Ali KH, Neubauer A, Dölken G, Naumann R, Knauf W, Freund M, Rohrberg R, Höffken K, Franke A, Ittel T, Kettner E, Haak U, Mey U, Klinkenstein C, Assmann M, von Grünhagen U; East German Study Group Hematology and Oncology Study. Rituximab added to first-line mitoxantrone, chlorambucil, and prednisolone chemotherapy followed by interferon maintenance prolongs survival in patients with advanced follicular lymphoma: an East German Study Group Hematology and Oncology Study. J Clin Oncol. 2007 May 20;25(15):1986-92. Epub 2007 Apr 9. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00269113
- FL2000: Salles G, Mounier N, de Guibert S, Morschhauser F, Doyen C, Rossi JF, Haioun C, Brice P, Mahé B, Bouabdallah R, Audhuy B, Ferme C, Dartigeas C, Feugier P, Sebban C, Xerri L, Foussard C. Rituximab combined with chemotherapy and interferon in follicular lymphoma patients: results of the GELA-GOELAMS FL2000 study. Blood. 2008 Dec 15;112(13):4824-31. Epub 2008 Sep 17. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00136552
- Update: Bachy E, Houot R, Morschhauser F, Sonet A, Brice P, Belhadj K, Cartron G, Audhuy B, Fermé C, Feugier P, Sebban C, Delwail V, Maisonneuve H, Le Gouill S, Lefort S, Brousse N, Foussard C, Salles G; Groupe d'Etude des Lymphomes de l'Adulte (GELA). Long-term follow up of the FL2000 study comparing CHVP-interferon to CHVP-interferon plus rituximab in follicular lymphoma. Haematologica. 2013 Jul;98(7):1107-14. Epub 2013 May 3. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
Relapsed or refractory
CHOP
CHOP: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin (Doxorubicin), Oncovin (Vincristine), Prednisone
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Van Oers et al. 2006 (EORTC 20981) | 1998-2004 | Phase 3 (C) | R-CHOP | Might have inferior OS |
Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 750 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 50 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
- Vincristine (Oncovin) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum dose of 2 mg) IV once on day 1
Glucocorticoid therapy
- Prednisone (Sterapred) 100 mg PO once per day on days 1 to 5
21-day cycle for 6 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- EORTC 20981, responders (PR or CR): Rituximab maintenance versus no further treatment
References
- EORTC 20981: van Oers MH, Klasa R, Marcus RE, Wolf M, Kimby E, Gascoyne RD, Jack A, Van 't Veer M, Vranovsky A, Holte H, van Glabbeke M, Teodorovic I, Rozewicz C, Hagenbeek A. Rituximab maintenance improves clinical outcome of relapsed/resistant follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma in patients both with and without rituximab during induction: results of a prospective randomized phase 3 intergroup trial. Blood. 2006 Nov 15;108(10):3295-301. Epub 2006 Jul 27. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00004179
- Update: van Oers MH, Van Glabbeke M, Giurgea L, Klasa R, Marcus RE, Wolf M, Kimby E, van t Veer M, Vranovsky A, Holte H, Hagenbeek A. Rituximab maintenance treatment of relapsed/resistant follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: long-term outcome of the EORTC 20981 phase III randomized intergroup study. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Jun 10;28(17):2853-8. Epub 2010 May 3. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript link to PMC article PubMed
FCM
FCM: Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Mitoxantrone
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Forstpointner et al. 2004 | 1998-2001 | Phase 3 (C) | R-FCM | Seems to have inferior PFS |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 25 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 1 to 3
- Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) 200 mg/m2 IV over 4 hours on days 1 to 3
- Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 8 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes once on day 1
28-day cycle for 4 cycles
Subsequent treatment
- Forstpointner et al. 2004, responders (PR or CR): Rituximab maintenance versus no further treatment
References
- Forstpointner R, Dreyling M, Repp R, Hermann S, Hänel A, Metzner B, Pott C, Hartmann F, Rothmann F, Rohrberg R, Böck HP, Wandt H, Unterhalt M, Hiddemann W; German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. The addition of rituximab to a combination of fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone (FCM) significantly increases the response rate and prolongs survival as compared with FCM alone in patients with relapsed and refractory follicular and mantle cell lymphomas: results of a prospective randomized study of the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood. 2004 Nov 15;104(10):3064-71. Epub 2004 Jul 29. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
- Update: Forstpointner R, Unterhalt M, Dreyling M, Böck HP, Repp R, Wandt H, Pott C, Seymour JF, Metzner B, Hänel A, Lehmann T, Hartmann F, Einsele H, Hiddemann W; German Low Grade Lymphoma Study Group (GLSG). Maintenance therapy with rituximab leads to a significant prolongation of response duration after salvage therapy with a combination of rituximab, fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and mitoxantrone (R-FCM) in patients with recurring and refractory follicular and mantle cell lymphomas: Results of a prospective randomized study of the German Low Grade Lymphoma Study Group (GLSG). Blood. 2006 Dec 15;108(13):4003-8. Epub 2006 Aug 31. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
Fludarabine monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Klasa et al. 2002 | 1993-1996 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | CVP | Seems to have superior PFS |
References
- Klasa RJ, Meyer RM, Shustik C, Sawka CA, Smith A, Guévin R, Maksymiuk A, Rubinger M, Samosh M, Laplante S, Grenier JF. Randomized phase III study of fludarabine phosphate versus cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone in patients with recurrent low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma previously treated with an alkylating agent or alkylator-containing regimen. J Clin Oncol. 2002 Dec 15;20(24):4649-54. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed
FMP
FMP: Fludarabine, Mitoxantrone, Prednisone
References
- Zinzani PL, Bendandi M, Tura S. FMP regimen (fludarabine, mitoxantrone, prednisone) as therapy in recurrent low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Eur J Haematol. 1995 Oct;55(4):262-6. link to original article PubMed
Fludarabine & Rituximab (FR)
FR: Fludarabine & Rituximab
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rummel et al. 2015 (StiL NHL 2-2003) | 2003-2010 | Phase 3 (C) | BR | Inferior PFS |
Chemotherapy
- Fludarabine (Fludara) 25 mg/m2 (route not specified) once per day on days 1 to 3
Targeted therapy
- Rituximab (Rituxan) 375 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
28-day cycle for up to 6 cycles
References
- StiL NHL 2-2003: Rummel M, Kaiser U, Balser C, Stauch M, Brugger W, Welslau M, Niederle N, Losem C, Boeck HP, Weidmann E, von Gruenhagen U, Mueller L, Sandherr M, Hahn L, Vereshchagina J, Kauff F, Blau W, Hinke A, Barth J; Study group indolent Lymphomas (StiL). Bendamustine plus rituximab versus fludarabine plus rituximab for patients with relapsed indolent and mantle-cell lymphomas: a multicentre, randomised, open-label, non-inferiority phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Jan;17(1):57-66. Epub 2015 Dec 5. link to original article contains dosing details in abstract PubMed NCT01456351
Idelalisib monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
---|---|---|
Gopal et al. 2014 (DELTA) | 2011-2012 | Phase 2 (RT) |
References
- DELTA: Gopal AK, Kahl BS, de Vos S, Wagner-Johnston ND, Schuster SJ, Jurczak WJ, Flinn IW, Flowers CR, Martin P, Viardot A, Blum KA, Goy AH, Davies AJ, Zinzani PL, Dreyling M, Johnson D, Miller LL, Holes L, Li D, Dansey RD, Godfrey WR, Salles GA. PI3Kd inhibition by idelalisib in patients with relapsed indolent lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 2014 Mar 13;370(11):1008-18. Epub 2014 Jan 22. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript link to PMC article PubMed NCT01282424
- Update: Abstract: Ajay K. Gopal, MD, Brad S. Kahl, MD, Sven de Vos, MD, PhD, Nina D. Wagner-Johnston, MD, Stephen J. Schuster, MD, Wojciech Jurczak, MD, PhD, Ian W. Flinn, MD, PhD, Christopher R. Flowers, MD, Peter Martin, MD, Andreas Viardot, MD, Kristie A. Blum, MD, Andre Goy, MD, Andrew Davies, BM PhD, Pier Luigi Zinzani, MD, Martin H. Dreyling, MD, PhD, Leanne M. Holes, Bess Sorensen, PhD, Wayne R. Godfrey, MD and Gilles Andre Salles, MD, PhD. Mature Follow up from a Phase 2 Study of PI3K-Delta Inhibitor Idelalisib in Patients with Double (Rituximab and Alkylating agent)-Refractory Indolent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (iNHL). Blood 2014 124:1708. link to abstract
Interferon alfa monotherapy
References
- Foon KA, Sherwin SA, Abrams PG, Longo DL, Fer MF, Stevenson HC, Ochs JJ, Bottino GC, Schoenberger CS, Zeffren J, Jaffe ES, Oldham RK. Treatment of advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with recombinant leukocyte A interferon. N Engl J Med. 1984 Nov 1;311(18):1148-52. link to original article PubMed
131Iodine-Tositumomab monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
---|---|---|
Kaminski et al. 1993 | NR | Non-randomized, fewer than 20 pts |
Press et al. 1995 | NR | Phase 2 |
Kaminski et al. 2001 (RIT-II-004) | 1996-1998 | Phase 2 (RT) |
Horning et al. 2004 (CP-97-012) | 1998-1999 | Phase 2 (RT) |
Olney et al. 2014 (SB-393229/032) | 2004-2007 | Phase 2 |
Note: Kiminski et al. 1993 and Press et al. 1995 are included here for historic context but had different treatment details.
Radioconjugate therapy, dosimetric step
- On Day 0, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with 5 mCi of Iodine-131 IV over 20 minutes
- First scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 2, 3, or 4: Second scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
- Day 6 or 7: Third scan of whole body dosimetry & redistribution
Radioconjugate therapy, therapeutic step
- Any day from day 7 to 15, infusions of:
- Tositumomab 450 mg IV over 1 hour
- Tositumomab 35 mg labeled with an individually calculated dose of Iodine-131 that will provide 75 cGy of radiation to the total body IV over 20 minutes
- 65 cGy total body dose used for patients with platelet counts of 100 to 150,000/mm3
Calculated dose of I-131 is based on information from serial total-body gamma-camera counts
Supportive therapy, therapeutic step
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO as premedication for Tositumomab and I-131 (Bexxar)
- Potassium iodide (SSKI, saturated solution of potassium iodide) 2 drops PO three times per day starting at least 24 hours before the dosimetric step and continuing for 14 days after the therapeutic infusion; may also use Lugol’s solution or potassium iodide tablets
References
- Kaminski MS, Zasadny KR, Francis IR, Milik AW, Ross CW, Moon SD, Crawford SM, Burgess JM, Petry NA, Butchko GM, Glenn SD, Wahl RL. Radioimmunotherapy of B-cell lymphoma with [131I]anti-B1 (anti-CD20) antibody. N Engl J Med. 1993 Aug 12;329(7):459-65. link to original article PubMed
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Ofatumumab monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence | Comparator | Comparative Efficacy |
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Hagenbeek et al. 2008 (Hx-CD20-001) | 2004-2005 | Phase 1/2 | ||
Czucman et al. 2012 (405 Study) | 2006-2008 | Phase 2 | ||
Maloney et al. 2020 (HOMER) | 2010-2016 | Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) | Rituximab | Did not meet primary endpoint of PFS |
Note: there was no MTD determined in Hx-CD20-001.
Targeted therapy
- Ofatumumab (Arzerra) as follows:
- Cycle 1: 300 mg IV once on day 1, then 1000 mg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
- Cycle 2: 1000 mg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
Supportive therapy
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 1000 mg (no route specified) before each dose of ofatumumab
- Cetirizine (Zyrtec) 10 mg (or equivalent) PO before each dose of ofatumumab
- Prednisolone (Millipred) (or equivalent) 100 mg before dose 1 and 2 of ofatumumab
28-day cycle for 2 cycles
References
- Hx-CD20-001: Hagenbeek A, Gadeberg O, Johnson P, Pedersen LM, Walewski J, Hellmann A, Link BK, Robak T, Wojtukiewicz M, Pfreundschuh M, Kneba M, Engert A, Sonneveld P, Flensburg M, Petersen J, Losic N, Radford J. First clinical use of ofatumumab, a novel fully human anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma: results of a phase 1/2 trial. Blood. 2008 Jun 15;111(12):5486-95. Epub 2008 Apr 4. link to original article PubMed NCT00092274
- 405 Study: Czuczman MS, Fayad L, Delwail V, Cartron G, Jacobsen E, Kuliczkowski K, Link BK, Pinter-Brown L, Radford J, Hellmann A, Gallop-Evans E, DiRienzo CG, Goldstein N, Gupta I, Jewell RC, Lin TS, Lisby S, Schultz M, Russell CA, Hagenbeek A; 405 Study Investigators. Ofatumumab monotherapy in rituximab-refractory follicular lymphoma: results from a multicenter study. Blood. 2012 Apr 19;119(16):3698-704. Epub 2012 Mar 2. link to original article contains dosing details in manuscript PubMed NCT00394836
- HOMER: Maloney DG, Ogura M, Fukuhara N, Davis J, Lasher J, Izquierdo M, Banerjee H, Tobinai K. A phase 3 randomized study (HOMER) of ofatumumab vs rituximab in iNHL relapsed after rituximab-containing therapy. Blood Adv. 2020 Aug 25;4(16):3886-3893. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT01200589
Umbralisib monotherapy
Regimen
Study | Dates of enrollment | Evidence |
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Fowler et al. 2021 (UNITY-NHL) | 2017-2018 | Phase 2b (RT) |
References
- UNITY-NHL: Fowler NH, Samaniego F, Jurczak W, Ghosh N, Derenzini E, Reeves JA, Knopińska-Posłuszny W, Cheah CY, Phillips T, Lech-Maranda E, Cheson BD, Caimi PF, Grosicki S, Leslie LA, Chavez JC, Fonseca G, Babu S, Hodson DJ, Shao SH, Burke JM, Sharman JP, Law JY, Pagel JM, Miskin HP, Sportelli P, O'Connor OA, Weiss MS, Zinzani PL. Umbralisib, a Dual PI3Kδ/CK1ε Inhibitor in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Indolent Lymphoma. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 20;39(15):1609-1618. Epub 2021 Mar 8. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT02793583