EXAM THREE Flashcards
Define Lymphoma
Malignancy of immune cells mostly in lymphoid tissues
Define HL Classification of Lymphoma
- Very Curable
- 2 Subtypes: cHL and NLPHL
- Similar Presentation
Define NHL Classification of Lymphoma
- Variable Cure Rates
- Many Subtypes
- Variable Presentation
Define cHL: Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Bimodal Age Distribution
- Very Curable
- REED-Sternbery Cells = Owl Eyes
What are the typical immunophenotype on IHC in cHL?
- CD30+
- CD20-
- PDL1 and PDL2
What are the symptoms of Lymphoma?
- Lymphadenopathy
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Fatigue/Malaise
- Whole-Body Pruritus (HL Especially)
- EtOH Induced Lymph Node Pain
- B Symptoms
What are the B Symptoms seen in Lymphoma Presentation?
- Fever >100.4
- Drenching Night Sweats
- Unintentional Weight Loss >10% over past 6 months
What things are needed the diagnosis, staging, and prognostication of Lymphoma?
- Lymph/Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Pathology
- PET/CT
- Labs
Initial cHL Treatment Considerations
- CURABLE INTENT
- Chemotherapy +/- Radiation
- Response Adapted Treatment
Stage I-II Favorable Initial cHL Treatment
ABVD x 2-4 cycles +/- Radiation
Stage I-II Unfavorable Initial cHL Treatment
- ABVD x 4 cycles + Radiation
- ABVD x 2 cycles —> AVD x 4 cycles
Stage III-IV Initial cHL Treatment
ABVD x 2 cycles —> AVD x 4 cycles
Escalated BEACOPP
A + AVD x 6 cycles
What is ABVD for cHL aka the Standard Care?
- Adriamycin
- Bleomycin
- Vinblastine
- Dacarbazine
When is ABVD given in a 28 day cycle treatment plan?
Day 1 and Day 15
Adriamycin aka Doxorubicin MOA and Cell Cycle
DNA intercalation + Topoisomerase II
Cell Cycle SPECIFIC
What are the dose-limiting toxicities of Adriamycin/Doxorubicin?
- Myelosupression
- Cardiotoxicity
What are the AEs of Adriamycin/Doxorubicin?
- Alopecia
- Urine Discoloration
- GI Effects
- Secondary AML
- Sterility
What is the vesicant for Adriamycin/Doxorubicin?
Cold + DMSO
What is the MOA and Cell Cycle of Bleomycin?
- DNA strand breakage
- Cell Cycle SPECIFIC G2 + M Phase
What is the dose limiting toxicity of Bleomycin?
Pulmonary Toxicity
What should Bleomycin NOT be used with due to increased risk of Pulmonary Toxicity?
- GCSF
- Brentuximab Vedotin
What is the MOA and Cell Cycle of Vinblastine?
- Binds to tubular and inhibits microtubule formation
- Cell Cycle SPECIFIC M Phase
What is the dose limiting toxicity and AE of Vinblastine?
- Myelosuppression
- Constipation
What is the vesicant for Vinblastine?
HOT + Hyaluronidase
What is a concern with administering Vinblastine?
Do NOT Administer Intrathecally
What is the MOA and Cell Cycle of Dacarbazine?
- Addition to Guanine, DNA break, Apoptosis
- Cell Cycle NONSPECIFIC
What is the dose limiting toxicity and emetic potential of Dacarbazine?
- Myelosuppression
- High Potential
What is Subsequent Therapy for Refractory/Relapsed (R/R) cHL?
Brentuximab Vedotin (mono therapy or combo)
What is the MOA of Brentuximab +/- Bendamustine?
Targeted Therapy +/- Alkylating Agent
What is the dose limiting toxicity of Brentuximab +/- Bendamustine?
Peripheral Neuropathy and Myelosuppression
What is the Indication for Brentuximab Vedotin?
- Advanced cHL
- R/R cHL
- Consolidation after
What is the MOA and dose limiting toxicities of Brentuximab Vedotin?
- Binds CD30
- Neutropenia and Peripheral Neuropathy
Can Bleomycin be used with Brentixumab Vedotin?
NO
What is the MOA and Cell Cycle for Bendamustine?
- Single and double strand cross linking
- Cell Cycle NONSPECIFIC
What is the dose limiting toxicity for Bendamustine?
Delayed Myelosuppression (nadir ~D21)
What is ICE and when is it used?
- Ifosfamide
- Carboplatin
- Etoposide
Refractory R/R cHL
What is GemOx and when is it used?
- Gemcitabine
- Oxaliplatin
Refractory R/R cHL
ICE therapy requires growth factor support due to high NF risk, but what are the other AE concerns?
- CNS Neurotoxicity (ifosfamide)
- Nephrotoxicity (ifosfamide)
- Infusion Rxn
- EtOH (etoposide)
GemOx therapy requires growth factor support due to high NF risk, but what are the other AE concerns?
- Toxicity with Infusion Rate (gemcitabine)
- Cold Induced Neuropathy (oxaliplatin)
What is the MOA of Pembrolizumab + GVD, and what is GVD?
Immunotherapy + Chemotherapy for TRANSPLANT Eligible patients
1. Gemcitabine
2. Vinorelbine
3. Liposomal Doxorubicin
What is the dose limiting toxicity of Pembrolizumab + GVD?
Myelosuppression
What are the risk factors for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma NHL?
- Increased age, more common in white men
- EBV/HIV/HEP C Infections
- Prior exposure to radiation and alkylating agents
What types of NHL are consider INCIDENT and what is the presentation?
FL Grade 1 and 2
1. Wax and Wane Adenopathy
What types of NHL are consider AGRESSIVE and what is the presentation?
DLBCL FL Grade 3
1. B symptoms
2. Obstruction Adenopathy
What types of NHL are consider VERY AGRESSIVE and what is the presentation?
Double/Triple Hit, DLBCL, and Burkitt’s
1. Rapidly growing mass
2. B symptoms
What is the most common NHL?
Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma DLBCL
What is the typical immunophenotype of DLBCL?
- CD20+
- CD19+
- CD79a/b+
What is the standard therapy for DLBCL?
R-CHOP
Define R-CHOP
- Rituximab on Day 1
- Cyclophosphamide on Day 1
- Doxorubicin on Day 1
- Oncovin (VINCRISTINE) on Day 1
- Prednisone on Day 1-5
Rituximab is a Anti-20 agent, what are the points to know about it’s role in R-CHOP?
- NO DLT
- Infusion rxns
- Can reactivate Hep B
- PRETREAT
What medications must you pretreat with for Rituximab?
- APAP
- Diphenydramine
Given before each dose
Cyclophosphamide is an Alkylating agent, what are the points to know about it’s role in R-CHOP?
- Interstand DNA strand cross linking
- DLT = Myelosuppression
- AE =Alopecia, Infertility, and SIADH
- Emetic Potential = HIGH, acute & delayed
Vincristine is an Vinca Alkaloid, what are the points to know about it’s role in R-CHOP?
- DLT = Neurotoxicity (peripheral neuropathy)
- Hepatic Metabolism
- Vesicant = HOT
- Do not administer intrathecally
What is the MAX Weekly Dose for Vincristine?
2 mg
What is Double and Triple Hit (HGBL DLBCL) Lymphoma?
Translocations of MYC + BCL2 +/- BCL6
Is there a poor or good prognosis of HGBL DLBCL with R-CHOP and what is the standard of care?
POOR, no standard of care yet
For R/R DLBCL, if >12 months from the last line of chemotherapy, for 2nd line chemotherapy if responsive consider what?
AutoHSCT
For R/R DLBCL, if >12 months from the last line of chemotherapy, for 2nd line chemotherapy if unresponsive consider what?
CART
For R/R DLBCL, if <12 months from the last line of chemotherapy or primary refractory consider what?
CART +/- Bridging Therapy
What therapy regimen is Preferred for R/R DLBCL 2nd line setting?
RGemOx or RICE
AKA Adding Rituximab to the original GemOc or ICE
CART therapy cause cytotoxicity of the tumor cells, but what are the adverse reactions of this therapy used for R/R DLBCL Lymphoma?
- CRS
- ICANS
What is used in the treatment of CRS/ICANS?
Corticosteroids and/or Tocilizumab
What is used for 2nd Line Option +/- Bridging Therapy for R/R DLBCL?
Polatuzumab Vedotin w/ Bendamustine + Rituximab
Polatuzumab Vedotin targets CD79b as its MOA but what are the AEs of the agent?
- Myelosuppression
- Neuropathy
- Hepatotoxicity
Polatuzumab Vedotin requires what prophylaxis before starting treatment?
- PJP – bactrim
- HSV – acyclovir
What is the indication and MOA of Tafastimab + Lenalidomide?
- 2nd Line Option, potential option for patients not sutiable for intense chemotherapy (BRIDGE to autoHSCT or CART)
- Targeted drug therapy + iMID oral therapy
What is the indication and MOA of Loncastuximab Tesirine?
- 3rd Line Option, potential option for patients not suitable for intense chemotherapy
- Targeted drug therapy, alkylating agent
What are the AEs of Lenalidomide?
Myelosuppression and VTE
Use of Lenalidomide requires what?
ASA 81 mg QD
What are the AEs of Loncastuximab Tesirine?
Myelosuppression, Infection, and Edema
Use of Loncastuximab Tesirine requires what?
Dexamethasone to prevent edema
What is the 2nd most common form of NHL?
Follicular Lymphoma
What is the typical immunophenotype of Follicular Lymphoma FL?
CD20+
What is the therapy for Grade 1&2; Stage I&II FL?
- Watch and Wait
- Radiation +/- Rituximab
- Rituximab Monotherapy
What is therapy for Grade 1&2; Stage III&IV Grade 3a? FL?
- Rituximab or Obinutuzumab + Bendamustine
- RCHOP
- Rituximab + Lenalidomide
What is therapy for Grade 3b FL?
- RCHOP
What is maintenance therapy for FL?
- Rituximab q2-3 months x 2 years
2.Obinutiuzumab q2months x 12 doses
What is the MOA of Obinutuzumab?
Anti-CD20
What is the required study prior to initiating Obinutuzumab?
HepB Serologies
What are the Non-Modifiable Risk Factors of Breast Cancer?
- Genetics
- Age >60
- Endogenous Estrogen Exposure
- Breast Cancer
- Benign Thoracic Irradiation
- Personal FH
What are the Modifiable Risk Factors of Breast Cancer?
- Obesity/BMI
- Physical Activity
- Alcohol
- Exogenous Estrogen Exposure
A decrease in weight in premenopausal women would increase their risk of breast cancer true or false?
True
What are the 2 Risk Assessment Models commonly used for Breast Cancer?
- Gail Model
- Modified Gail Model
When are annual mammograms recommended?
Average Risk Women >40 yrs
What deems a patient high risk of Breast Cancer?
- Prior History
- Lifetime Risk >20
- Prior RT
- 5y Gail MR
- BRCA1/2 Mutation
- FH of BRCA Mutation
What are forms of Primary Prevention for Breast Cancer?
- Mastectomy (90%)
- B/I Oophorectomy (50%)
- Tamoxifen
- Raloxifene
- Aromatase Inhibitors
When would Tamoxifen be used in Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer and what is the concern with its use?
Used for PRE and POST menopausal women
1. Increased Endometrial Cancer
2. Increased VTE
When would Raloxifene and Aromatase Inhibitors be used in Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer?
POSTmenopausal women
What are the 4 Types of Breast Cancer?
- Lobular Carcinoma in SITU (LCIS)
- Ductal Carcinoma in SITU (DCIS)
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
What two forms of “Breast Cancer” are not malignant but are considered PRE-Cancer?
- LCIS
- DCIS
What is TNM Staging in Breast Cancer?
T = Size of main tumor
N = Lymph node spread
M = Metastasis
Where are the most common sites of tumors in Stage IV Breast Cancer?
- Bones
- Lungs
- Liver
- Brain
What are the 3 markers for Breast Cancer?
- ER = estrogen receptor
- PR = progesterone receptor
- HER2 = her2 neu protein
Normal Cells HER2 gene number
2-5 copies of HER2 gene
Up to 20,000 HER2 receptors
Breast Cancer Cells HER2 gene number
20-25 copies of HER2 gene
Up to 2 million HER2 receptors
IHC Score for HER2 Breast Cancer
0-1+ = negative
2+ = equivocal
3+ = positive
What are the Prognostic Factors of Breast Cancer?
- Response to Systemic Chemotherapy
- Estrogen Receptor ER/Progesterone Receptor PR Status
- Grade
- Proliferation Rate Ki-67
- HER2 Amplification/Overexpression
For Response to Systemic Chemotherapy (prognostic factor in breast cancer), is Primary Resistance a good or poor prognosis?
POOR
For ER/PR Status (prognostic factor in breast cancer), is a Positive Status a bad prognosis true or false?
FALSE
Positive = GOOD prognosis
For a <50 yo woman with a <15 RS or >50 yo woman with <25 RS, what should be recommended?
Endocrine/Hormone Therapy
For a <50 yo woman with >15 RS or >50 yo woman with >25 RS, what should be recommended?
Chemoendocrine/Chemotherapy + Hormone Therapy
Oncotype Prognostic Tools predicts recurrence with EBC and benefit from chemotherapy, must demonstrate what to use these tools
ER+,, HER2-, and LN-
<25 RS vs >25 RS EBC means what in terms of chemotherapy?
> 25 = chemo + hormone
25 = NO chemo benefit
What role does Surgery have in treatment of BC?
Role in Stage I-III
What is BCS (Lumpectomy)?
Increase in loco regional recurrence >5cm
What role does Radiation have in treatment of BC?
With BCS or Mastectomy
What is Neoadjuvant?
Before Surgery
What is Adjuvant?
After surgery, prevent micrometastatic disease from progressing
When would you use Adjuvant Chemo?
- LN Positive
- HER2 Positive
- TNBC
- Oncotype Score
When would you use Adjuvant Hormone Therapy?
ER/PR+ or following cytotoxic chemo
What is TNBC?
Triple Negative
What 3 Categories fall under Early BC?
- HER2+ (HR+/-)
- TNBC
- HR+/HER2-
What are the 3 Therapy Regimens for HER2+ BC?
- TCH
- TCHP
- Weekly Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab +/- Pertuzumab
What is TCH Regimen?
- Docetaxel
- Carboplatin
- Tratuzumab
What is TCHP Regimen?
- Docetaxel
- Carboplatin
- Trastuzumab
- Pertuzumab
What drugs should be avoided with Trastuzumab?
AVOID Anthracycline: rubicins
What is AC-T?
A = Doxorubicin
C = Cyclophosphamide
T = Paclitaxel
What is recommended ACT-T or TCHP for HER2+ EBC?
TCHP, ACT-T has increased CHF and heart issues
Why add Pertuzumab to TCH or Weekly Paclitaxel+Tratsuzumab for EBC HER2+?
Improved invasive disease free survival
For HER2+ Treatment EBC, Start with TCHP or Weekly Pac+Trast (HP) then followed by surgery, what is recommended if the patient has NO residual disease?
Tratsuzumab +/- Pertuzumab
For HER2+ Treatment EBC, Start with TCHP or Weekly Pac+Trast (HP) then followed by surgery, what is recommended if the patient has residual disease?
Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine or continue with Pac + Trast (HP) for 1 yr
What are the treatment options for HR+/HER2- EBC?
- Dose Dense AC-T
- Dose Dense AC + T
- TC
What is Dose Dense AC-T?
- Doxorubicin
- Cyclophosphamide
- Paclitaxel q2weeks
What is Dose Dense AC + T?
- Doxorubicin
- Cyclophosphamide
- Paclitaxel weekly
What is TC?
- Docetaxel
- Cyclophosphamide
What drugs are preferred in HR+ HER2- EBC?
Anthracyclines, reduce recurrence by 25%
What are the treatment regimen options for TNBC EBC?
-Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab + [TC] Carboplatin + [TC] Paclitaxel followed by
-Pembrolizumab + [AC] Doxorubicin + [AC] Cyclophosphamide followed by
-Surgery + Pembrolizumab +/- Capcitabine
What is the treatment considerations for Metastatic Breast Cancer?
- Bone Disease
- ER/PR+, HER2-
- TNBC
- HER2+
- HER2 LOW +1/2/FISH Non-Amplified
For patients with MBC Bone Metastasis, what bone modifying agents can be added to current regimen?
- Pamidronate
- Zoledronic Acid
- Denosumab –> preferred
What is the treatment therapy plan for ER/PR+, HER2- NO Visceral Crisis MBC?
- Change Endocrine = Tamoxifen, Letrozole, Anastrozole, Exemesane, Fulvestrant
- Premenopause = Tamoxifen –> AI [aromatase inhibitor]+OAS [ovarian ablation]
- Fulvestrant + Alpelisib for PIK3 mutated MBC
What is the treatment therapy plan for ER/PR+, HER2- Visceral Crisis MBC?
- IV Chemo
- Combination? –> increased toxicity and no OS benefit
- Treat with previous agents is okay for TAXANES!!
What is the treatment agent options for HER2- MBC?
- Liposomal Doxorubicin
- Weekly Paclitaxel
- Oral Capecitabine
- Gemcitabine
- Vinorelbine
- Eribulin
- Ixabepilone
- Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel
- Carboplain + Gemcitabine
Sacituzumab is approved ONLY for what type of MBC?
TNBC
What is first line therapy for HER2+ MBC?
- Trastuzumab + Pertuzumab + Docetaxel or Paclitaxel
What is second line therapy for HER2+ MBC?
- Ado-Tratuzumab Emtansine
- Fam-Tratuzumab Emtansine
What is the BBW and Max Lifetime Dose of Doxorubicin which inhibits Topoisomerase II?
Cardiomyopathy
MAX = 550 mg/m2
What is the Monitoring and AEs of Doxorubicin?
- ECHO/MUGA at baseline
- Cardiotoxcitiy, Discoloration of Bodily Fluids
If CHF develops from Doxorubicin there is a 50% mortality rate, what is used for the prevention of cardiomyopathy and treatment of extravasation of Doxorubicin?
Dexrazoxane
What is Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide used for?
AC and AC-T therapy regimens in HR+/HER2- EBC
What is the AE of Cyclophosphamide that is an alkylating agent preventing cell division by cross linking DNA strands?
Hemorrhagic Cystitis
Are Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide highly emetic agents true or false?
True
Paclitaxel is used in AC-T for HR+/HER2- EBC, what is its AEs?
- Infusion Reactions –premedicate (famotidine/dex/diphen)
- Peripheral Neuropathy – EXAM
Docetaxel is used in TC [HR+/HER2-] and TCHP [HER2+], what is its AEs?
- Neurotoxicity
- Edema
What must you premeditate with for Docetaxel to prevent Fluid Retention?
Dexamethasone 8 mg PO BID x 3 days
Carboplatin is used in TC+Pem [TNBC] and TCHP [HER2+], what is its AEs?
- N/V
- Neuropathy
What is the CrCl cutoff for Carboplatin?
CrCl <50 = dose reductions
Gemcitabine is only used in MBC and inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, when do you dose reduce with Gemcitabine?
Bilirubin >1.6 mg/dL