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- Title
Analysis of elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: aggressive therapy is a reasonable approach for 'unfit' patients classified by comprehensive geriatric assessment.
- Authors
Yoshida, Masahiro; Nakao, Takafumi; Horiuchi, Mirei; Ueda, Hideya; Hagihara, Kiyoyuki; Kanashima, Hiroshi; Inoue, Takeshi; Sakamoto, Erina; Hirai, Manabu; Koh, Hideo; Nakane, Takahiko; Hino, Masayuki; Yamane, Takahisa
- Abstract
Background: The treatment strategy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in elderly patients is problematic. Although several researchers have reported the effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and the futility of curative treatment in 'unfit' patients with DLBCL, these propositions are not firmly established. Patients and methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis using a database. Patients with DLBCL were eligible if ≧ 60 yr old. CGA stratification was performed using medical records. Results: One hundred and 35 patients were identified. Anthracycline-based chemotherapy with curative intent was performed in 115 (85%) patients. According to CGA, 82 (61%) patients were classified as 'fit'. Their 1-yr overall survival (OS) was significantly better than that of 'unfit' patients [91.3% vs. 53.8%, P < 0.001]. Patients classified as 'unfit' treated with curative intent had a significantly better 1-yr OS when compared with those receiving palliative measures [66.1% vs. 19.0%, P < 0.001]. Conclusions: CGA is an effective tool for predicting outcomes in older patients with DLBCL. The patients treated with curative intent had significantly better outcomes compared with those receiving palliation, irrespective of CGA stratification. Curative treatment should be considered even for 'unfit' patients.
- Subjects
LYMPHOMA treatment; HEMATOLOGIC malignancies; GERIATRIC assessment; PALLIATIVE treatment; ELDER care; ADULT care services
- Publication
European Journal of Haematology, 2016, Vol 96, Issue 4, p409
- ISSN
0902-4441
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ejh.12608