4425 Adherence to imatinib therapy has proven to be a major determinant of treatment results, but the degree of impact and the determinants of nonadherence are still contradictory. There is no information regarding adherence to imatinib therapy in the Brazilian public health system. The aims of this study were to identify the characteristics related to treatment interruptions and nonadherence and to examine how these interruptions affect treatment responses and survival. Materials and Methods We conducted a retrospective study in a cohort of patients (pts) with CP-CML enrolled in 14 Hematology centers in South Brazil. All pts received imatinib 400mg as first or second-line therapy. Early-imatinib treatment was considered when imatinib started before 12 months (mo) from diagnosis. Patient evaluation and response criteria followed the ELN recommendations. The ACE-27 (Adult Comorbidity Evaluation-27) is a 27 item comorbidity index for patients with cancer and assign weights from 1 to 3 based on the dysfunction grade of each condition (mild, moderate and severe, respectively). An ACE-27 score was applied to each patient. Imatinib suspensions were considered if superior to 20 days at any point during therapy. Two levels of analysis were performed: all kinds of interruptions (nonadherence and toxicity) and only nonadherence ones. Information for nonadherence was taken from medical and pharmacy registers (pt self-report, missing scheduled appointments and pill counts). Results We analyzed data from 185 pts with CP-CML diagnosed since 1990. The median age at diagnosis was 48 yr (4 – 85) and 55% were male. The median time from diagnosis to imatinib was 7 mo (0 – 178) and 71% pts were early-imatinib treated. Prior therapy with interferon was used in 70% pts. The median of follow-up was 47 mo. Treatment interruption was observed in 63/185 patients (34%) and was related to toxicities in 35/63 pts (55%) and to nonadherence in 28/63 pts (45%). The adherence rate was 85%. In a multivariate analysis, only late-onset imatinib treatment (Odds Ratio [OR]=36,05; p<0,001) and severe comorbidity (OR=27,05; p=0,03) were associated with higher risk of interrupting imatinib for any reason. The only variable associated with nonadherence was late-onset imatinib treatment (OR=14,76; p<0,001). Although not statistical significant, male and comorbidity showed a tendency to be linked with nonadherence (Table 1). Nonadherent pts, compared with adherent ones, had lower complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) rates at 12 mo (39% and 65%; p=0,004, respectively; Figure 1) and lower major molecular response (MMR) rates at 18 mo (9,5% and 35%; p=0,002, respectively; Figure 2). Finally, treatment interruption had a relevant negative impact on EFS in 4 yr. In the group that had treatment interruption, EFS was 52%, compared with 78,5% in the group without interruptions (p=0,002; Figure 3). Analysis performed only on nonadherence treatment interruption groups showed no significant difference (53% and 71%; p=0,15, respectively). Conclusions In this cohort, a substantial proportion of pts failed to take imatinib properly, decreasing the chances of disease control. The late onset of imatinib therapy correlates with lower adherence, so front-line imatinib therapy should be started as soon as possible. Special attention should be given to pts with severe comorbidities, as they are more prone to suffer side effects or to lack adherence. Finally, pts who interrupted treatment had lower CCyR, MMR and EFS. Clinical and patient characteristics related to nonadherence Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
2296 Background: Comorbidity in cancer has been shown to be a major determinant in treatment selection and survival. The most used instrument for measuring comorbidity in Hematology is the Charlson comorbidities index (CCI). It is a list of 19 conditions with weight assigned from 1 to 6, derived from relative risk estimates of a proportional hazard regression model using clinical data. The ACE-27 is a 27 item comorbidity index for patients with cancer and assign weights from 1 to 3 based on the dysfunction grade of each condition. Little is known about the impact of comorbidity in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Aims: Our objectives were to evaluate the impact of comorbidity in the outcomes of a cohort of chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) patients (pts) treated with imatinib and compare the results from the 2 indexes (CCI and ACE-27). Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in a cohort of patients with CP-CML from a south Brazilian database. All patients received imatinib 400mg as first or second-line therapy. Patient evaluation and response criteria followed the European LeukemiaNet recommendations. Comorbidity conditions were registered at any point during evaluation and CCI and ACE-27 scores were applied to each patient. The outcomes were event-free survival rate (EFS) and imatinib temporary suspension rate. EFS was measured from the start of imatinib to the date of any of the following events while on therapy: death from any cause, loss of complete hematologic response, loss of complete cytogenetic response, discontinuation of therapy for toxicity or lack of efficacy, or progression to accelerated phase or blastic phase. Imatinib suspensions were considered if superior to 20 days. We conducted 3 types of analysis concerning treatment suspension: suspension for any reason (toxicity and nonadherence), suspension only due to toxicity and only due to nonadherence to treatment. Results: We analyzed data from 185 pts with CP-CML diagnosed since 1990. The median age at diagnosis was 48 years (range 4 – 85). The median time from diagnosis to imatinib was 7 months (range 0 – 178) and 29% of pts had more than 12 months lapse. Prior therapy with interferon was used in 70% pts. CCI distribution among pts: score point 0 was assigned to 136 pts, score point 1 to 24 pts, score point 2 to 11 pts, score point 3 – 6 to 13 pts and 1 pt with missing information. ACE-27 distribution among pts: score point 0 was assigned to 92 pts, score point 1 to 51 pts, score point 2 to 21 pts, score point 3 to 19 pts and 2 pts with missing information. The indexes showed a strong correlation (Spearman's coefficient 0,7, P<0,0001). The projected EFS rate at 4 years was 68% after a median follow-up time of 4 years. We found a significant association between both indexes and EFS rate at 4 years. The EFS in each group of ICC was: 73% in score 0 group, 65% in score 1 group, 41% in score 2 group and 36% in score 3 to 6 group (P=0,04, Fig 1). The EFS in each group of ACE-27 was: 80% in score 0 group, 69% in score 1 group, 56% in score 2 group and 33% in score 3 group (P<0,001, Fig 2). A significant association between both indexes and drug temporary suspension rate was also found. For the CCI, 32% of score 0 pts had at least one suspension due to any reason, compared to 41% of pts with score 1, 46% of pts with score 2 and 73% of pts with score 3–6 (P=0,04). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant association between CCI and interruption due to toxicity (P=0,03) and due to nonadherence (P=0,03). For the ACE-27, 32% of score 0 pts had at least one suspension due to any reason, compared to 36% of pts with score 1, 27% of pts with score 2 and 69% of pts with score 3 (P=0,03). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant association between ACE-27 and interruption due to toxicity (P=0,02) but not due to nonadherence (P=0,69). Conclusions: In our population of pts with CP-CML, event-free survival, imatinib toxicity and nonadherence seem to be associated with the presence of comorbidities. Both CCI and ACE-27 can be used in the stratification of patients at risk to have major toxicities, lack of adherence or an event during treatment with imatinib. ACE-27 was a better tool in predicting EFS, in the other way, CCI was superior in predicting nonadherence. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
4453 Background Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia with imatinib leads to disease remission in a majority of patient, but in some patients (pts) controlling the disease remains a challenge. One of the proposed prognostic factors for identifying this subset of pts is the treatment response in the first months of therapy. Objectives We conducted a study to evaluate the importance of the early complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) and the factors associated with its achievement. Methods This is a retrospective study in a cohort of pts with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) enrolled in 3 Hematology centers in South Brazil. All pts received imatinib 400mg as first or second-line therapy. Early-imatinib treatment was considered when imatinib started before 12 months (mo) from diagnosis. Patient evaluation and response criteria followed the ELN recommendations. The ACE-27 (Adult Comorbidity Evaluation-27) is a 27 item comorbidity index for patients with cancer and assign weights from 1 to 3 based on the dysfunction grade of each condition (mild, moderate and severe, respectively). An ACE-27 score was applied to each patient. Imatinib suspensions were considered if superior to 20 days at any point during therapy. Global survival (GS) was measured from the start of imatinib to the date of death from any cause. Results We analyzed data from 181 pts with CP-CML diagnosed since 1990. The median age at diagnosis was 48 yr (4 – 85) and 55% were male. The median time from diagnosis to imatinib was 7 mo (0 – 178) and 71% pts were early-imatinib treated. Prior therapy with interferon was used in 60% pts. The median of follow-up was 47 mo. With 6 months of imatinib therapy, 123 pts (68%) achieved CCyR, in this group the four year global survival was 97%. 58 (32%) were not in CCyR at 6 months of therapy, in this group the four year GS was 87%. This difference was significant (P=.024; Figure 1). The chance of achieving major molecular response (MMR) during follow up was 79% for the pts with CCyR at 6 months compared to 53% for the group with no CCyR at 6 months (P<0,001). Some factors were associated with reduced chance of CCyR at 6 months. In a multivariate analysis, the pts with late-onset imatinib treatment (more than 12 mo from diagnosis) had a CCyR rate of 31%, in contrast, the pts who started imatinib before 12 mo had a rate of 50% (P=0,02). The pts with good adherence to treatment had greater CCyR rate than those with poor adherence (interruption greater than 20 days), 51,4% and 35%, respectively (P=0,04). Comorbidity measured by ACE-27 score also influenced the CCyR rates at 6 months: 54% of score 0 (no comorbidity) patients achieved CCyR, compared to 30% of pts with score 1 (mild comorbidity), 33% of pts with score 2 (moderate) and 47% of pts with score 3 (severe) (P=0,009). The greater CCyR rate in the severe comorbidity group probably lacks significance due to the reduced number of pts in this group (22). Conclusions A great proportion of pts achieve CCyR after 6 months of imatinib therapy, nevertheless, the pts who achieve CCyR by 6 months of therapy have greater proportion of major molecular response and global survival. Imatinib therapy should be started as soon as possible and additional efforts must be taken to avoid nonadherence. Finally, special attention should be given to pts with comorbidities as their results tend to be worse. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
The treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) was revolutionized by the introduction of imatinib mesylate (IM). However, approximately 20% of patients are non-responsive and interpatient variability in response to IM is still a phenomenon lacking explanation. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located in genes encoding proteins involved in IM pharmacokinetics are potentially involved in the causes of this variation. In this study, we investigated the association of SNPs in the genes encoding IM metabolizing enzymes CYP3A4 (rs35599367 and rs2740574) and CYP3A5 (rs776746) and efflux transporter proteins ABCB1 (rs3213619, rs1128503, rs2032582 and rs1045642), ABCG2 (rs2231142) and ABCC4 (rs9561765) with response to treatment and with IM plasma through levels and hair concentrations. The analyzed sample was constituted of 182 CML patients on IM treatment. DNA samples were genotyped for the nine SNPs using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Hair and plasma trough IM concentrations were measured through liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry methods. Clinical response was defined according to the European Leukemia Net guidelines. The number of responders to standard IM therapy was 104. A trend to a higher frequency of CYP3A4 *22 (rs35599367) allele carriers was observed among responders to IM (12.5 vs. 3.4% of non-responders, P = 0.087), although no significant differences in plasma or hair concentrations between genotypes were found. Pharmacogenetics may become a valuable approach to optimize therapy with IM in CML, but many factors still need to be clarified to make possible its application in clinical practice. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Background Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia with imatinib leads to disease remission in a majority of patients (pts), but in a subgroup of pts controlling the disease remains a challenge. One of the proposed prognostic factors for identifying this subset of pts is the treatment response in the first months of imatinib therapy. The definitions of response, warning signs and failure to treatment, with the identification of pts at greater risk of progression or failure, were revised and published in 2013 by the European Leukemia Net group. Aims To apply the new recomendations of ELN2013 in order to verify the evolution of the patients according to the response criteria at 12 months (mo) of imatinib therapy. Methods Retrospective study in a cohort of patients with CP-CML from a southern Brazilian database. All patients received imatinib 400mg as first or second-line therapy. Patient evaluation and response criteria followed the ELN2013 criteria and were classified in 3 groups according to the cytogenetic and molecular responses at 12 mo: optimal, warning and failure. An event was defined as any of the following while on therapy: death from any cause, loss of complete hematologic response, loss of complete cytogenetic response, discontinuation of therapy for toxicity or lack of efficacy, or progression to accelerated phase or blastic phase. Results Data from 98 pts with a median follow-up (FU) time of 40 mo was analysed. At 12 mo of imatinib therapy, 35 pts (36%) had optimal response according to the ELN2013 criteria. 26 (26,5%) were classified as warning and 37 (37,5%) as failure. Within the pts with optimal response, only 4 (11%) have had any event, with a median time-to-event (TTE) of 36 mo; in the warning group the event rate and TTE were 3 (12%) and 28 mo, respectively. There were no significant differences in the results between these two groups. On the other hand, within the pts with failure, 24 (65%) presented an event during FU with a TTE of 19 mo. This difference was significant compared to the two previous groups. Interestingly, within the warning group, 12 pts (46%) developed major molecular response (MMR) at any point during FU, while only 12 (32%) pts achieved RMM in the failure group. Conclusion In this cohort of CP-CML pts is established the diference in the event rate between the pts who achieve optimal or warning responses at 12 mo of imatinib treatment when compared with those with failure criteria, according to the new ELN2013 recomendations. Despite having some late responders, atention must be paid in pts in the failure group as they are in greater risk of progression or failure. As demonstrated in this analysis, the ELN2013 criteria can be applied in this population in the clinical practice. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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