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Utilizing prognostic factors in FL to identify high-risk patients and guide treatment decisions
CAR T-cell therapies in R/R FL: Latest evidence, treatment sequencing and patient selection
Managing the practicalities of CAR T-cell therapies: Focus on safety and the multidisciplinary team
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New horizons in R/R follicular lymphoma: Focus on risk stratification and managing the practicalities of CAR T-cell therapy

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Learning Objectives

After watching this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Apply prognostic and risk stratification strategies that predict treatment response and outcomes and help guide treatment decisions in FL
  • Describe the latest efficacy data for CAR T-cell therapies, their positioning in the treatment sequence for R/R FL, and key considerations for patient selection
  • Discuss the practical management of CAR T-cell-related toxicities and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care
Overview

In this activity, haemato-oncologists with expertise in follicular lymphoma (FL) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy respond to questions from the community oncology, haemato-oncology and CAR T-cell therapy communities on utilizing prognostic factors in FL, evidence for the use of CAR T-cell therapies in relapsed or refractory FL, and how to manage the practicalities of CAR T-cell therapies in the clinic, with a focus on safety.

This activity is jointly provided by USF Health and touchIME.

Target Audience

Haematologists, haemato-oncologists (including CAR T-cell therapy specialists) and oncologists (including community oncologists) involved in the management of follicular lymphoma.

Disclosures

USF Health adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to influence content have disclosed to USF Health any financial relationship with an ineligible organization. USF Health has reviewed and mitigated all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the activity. The relevant relationships are listed below. All individuals not listed have no relevant financial relationships.

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Dr Nilanjan Ghosh discloses: Advisory board or panel fees from Roche NHL Solutions Panel. Consultancy fees from AbbVie, Adaptive Biotech (relationship terminated), ADC Therapeutics, AstraZeneca, BeiGene, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genmab, Gilead Sciences, Incyte, Janssen, Kite Pharma, Lava Therapeutics (relationship terminated), Loxo Oncology, Novartis, Pharmacyclics, Roche/Genentech, Seagen and TG Therapeutics (relationship terminated). Grants/research support from AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences, MorphoSys, Pharmacyclics, Roche/Genentech and TG Therapeutics. Speakers bureau fees from AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Epizyme, Janssen, Kite Pharma and Pharmacyclics (all relationships terminated).

Dr Peter Riedell discloses: Advisory board or panel fees from ADC Therapeutics, BeiGene, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genmab, Intellia Therapeutics, Janssen, Kite Pharma/Gilead, Nektar Therapeutics, Novartis and Nurix Therapeutics. Consultancy fees from Abbvie, Bristol Myers Squibb, CVS Caremark, Pharmacyclics, Sana Biotechnology. Grants/research support from Calibr, Celgene/Bristol Myers Squibb, CRISPR Therapeutics, Fate Therapeutics, Kite Pharma, MorphoSys, Nkarta, Novartis, Tessa Therapeutics, Roche and Xencor. Speakers bureau fees from Kite Pharma (relationship terminated).

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Carolina Leon BSN, MSN, ARNP-BC has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.
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Sola Neunie has no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

USF Health Office of Continuing Professional Development and touchIME staff have no financial interests/relationships or affiliations in relation to this activity.

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In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must review the content and complete the post-test and evaluation form. Statements of credit are awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through a joint providership of USF Health and touchIME. USF Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Date of original release: 09 January 2024. Date credits expire: 09 January 2025.

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New horizons in R/R follicular lymphoma: Focus on risk stratification and managing the practicalities of CAR T-cell therapy
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Question 1/4
Which of the following tools are used to stratify patients with FL according to their risk of early relapse following treatment in the first-line setting?

FL, follicular lymphoma; FLIPI, Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index; GELF, Groupe d’Étude des Lymphomes Folliculaires; POD24, progression of disease within 24 months; PRIMA-PI, Primary Rituximab and Maintenance Study Prognostic Index.

Upon diagnosis of FL and prior to treatment initiation, the FLIPI-1, m7-FLIPI and PRIMA-PI tools help stratify patients according to their risk of early relapse following treatment and provide an indication of their prognosis. GELF is used to estimate disease burden; it may also support decisions about treatment initiation. POD24 is commonly used to predict outcomes at relapse and may help guide subsequent therapy choices.

Abbreviations

FL, follicular lymphoma; FLIPI, Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index; GELF, Groupe d’Étude des Lymphomes Folliculaires; POD24, progression of disease within 24 months; PRIMA-PI, Primary Rituximab and Maintenance Study Prognostic Index.

Reference

Gupta G, et al. Am J Blood Res. 2022;12:105–24.

Question 2/4
Your 58-year-old female patient with grade 2 FL has recently shown disease progression despite second-line treatment with lenalidomide plus rituximab therapy. According to the 2023 NCCN guidelines for FL, which of these treatment options might you consider next?

Axi-cel, axicabtagene ciloleucel; FL, follicular lymphoma; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network; tisa-cel, tisagenlecleucel.

The patient has relapsed on prior lenalidomide and rituximab. According to the 2023 NCCN guidelines, the BsAb, mosunetuzumab, and the CAR T-cell therapies, axi-cel and tisa-cel, are possible third-line treatment options in FL, in addition to small molecule inhibitors or second-line therapies not previously used. Chlorambucil ± rituximab is recommended in the first or second line for elderly or infirm patients.

Abbreviations

Axi-cel, axicabtagene ciloleucel; BsAb, bispecific antibody; CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; FL, follicular lymphoma; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network; tisa-cel, tisagenlecleucel.

Reference

NCCN. B-cell lymphomas. V6.2023. Available at: www.nccn.org (accessed 28 November 2023).

Question 3/4
You are considering offering CAR T-cell therapy to a patient with R/R FL. Which of the following criteria would support your decision in favour of CAR T-cell therapy?

CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; FLIPI-H, Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index – high risk; POD24, progression of disease within 24 months; R/R FL, relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

Axi-cel and tisa-cel are approved to treat R/R FL after two or more lines of prior therapy.1,2 There is no upper age limit on who can receive CAR T-cell therapy3 and available evidence suggests it can be safely administered to older patients.4 In clinical practice, performance status, somewhat correlated with age, is more likely than chronological age to determine physician choice; poor performance status (ECOG PS >2) constitutes an exclusion criterion for receiving CAR T-cell therapy.3

Abbreviations

Axi-cel, axicabtagene ciloleucel; CAR, chimeric antigen receptor; ECOG PS, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status; R/R FL, relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma; tisa-cel, tisagenlecleucel.

References

  1. FDA. Axicabtagene ciloleucel PI. Available at: www.fda.gov/media/108377/download?attachment (accessed 28 November 2023).
  2. FDA. Tisagenlecleucel PI. Available at: www.fda.gov/media/107296/download (accessed 28 November 2023).
  3. Hayden PJ, et al. Curr Res Transl Med. 2019;67:79–88.
  4. Maakaron JE, William BM. Drugs Aging. 2023;40:685–9.
Question 4/4
You have a patient with R/R FL who has been experiencing recurrent mild infections following treatment with tisa-cel. After routine monitoring of immunoglobulin levels, you find that their IgG is 290 mg/dL. What will you do next?

G-CSF, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; IgG, immunoglobulin G; IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulin; R/R FL, relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma; tisa-cel, tisagenlecleucel.

It is recommended that patients with hypogammaglobulinaemia following tisa-cel receive IVIG replacement therapy until serum IgG levels normalize,1 as well as antibiotic prophylaxis.2 Tocilizumab and corticosteroids are used to manage CRS.1 G-CSF support is used to manage prolonged cytopenias.1 Vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended following treatment with tisa-cel, until the immune system has recovered.2

Abbreviations

CRS, cytokine release syndrome; G-CSF, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor; IgG, immunoglobulin G; IVIG, intravenous immunoglobulin; tisa-cel, tisagenlecleucel.

References

  1. Thompson JA, et al. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2022;20:387–405.
  2. FDA. Tisagenlecleucel PI. Available at: www.fda.gov/media/107296/download (accessed 28 November 2023).
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