Introduction Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is one of the chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms. While Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) V617F mutation is defined in more than half of the patients with ET, calreticulin (CALR) or myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene (MPL) mutations are encountered more rarely. The discovery of the JAK2 V617F mutation in 2005, followed by the recognition of MPL and CALR mutations, brought up the idea of subdividing ET according to the mutation status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is one of the second-line treatment strategies in steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD). We aimed to share our multicenter experience using ECP in our steroid-refractory aGvHD patients.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective observational series of 75 aGvHD patients from 4 transplant centers were analyzed.
Background And Objectives: Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is a treatment strategy in steroid-refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD). In this study, we aimed to share our multicenter experience using ECP in our steroid-refractory cGvHD patients.
Materials And Methods: In this multicenter observational retrospective study with the participation of four Turkish transplant centers, 100 patients with the diagnosis of steroid-refractory cGvHD who underwent ECP were analyzed.
Background/aim: Gemcitabine, dexamethasone and cisplatin (GDP) is a well-established salvage regimen for relapsed and refractory lymphomas. In this study, we aimed to share our experience with the patients who received GDP/R-GDP (rituximab-gemcitabine, dexamethasone and cisplatin) for stem cell mobilization.
Materials And Methods: Data of 69 relapsed and refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients who received GDP/R-GDP as salvage chemotherapy in our center between July 2014 and January 2020 were retrospectively evaluated.
Introduction: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (Allo-SCT) is a well-established treatment option for hematological malignancies. With the introduction of reduced-intensity conditioning regimens (RIC) and better supportive measures the elderly are able to receive Allo-SCT. A considerable number of patients are elderly, and often their HLA matched sibling donor is elderly, moreover.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe optimal choice of salvage therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma or Hodgkin lymphoma remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to share our experience in relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients who received GDP/R-GDP as salvage chemotherapy in our center. Data of 47 relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients who received GDP or R-GDP as salvage chemotherapy in our center between July 2014 and October 2017 were retrospectively evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Multiple myeloma is a malignant neoplasm of plasma cells. Lenalidomide-dexamethasone treatment is a common treatment regimen used in refractory multiple myeloma.
Case Report: We describe the case of a 58-year-old male multiple myeloma patient with a history of relapse after six months of autologous stem cell transplantation.
Post-transplant cyclophosphamide has become a promising medical option after allogeneic HSCT. In this study we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine combination in acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) prophylaxis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases scheduled for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Retrospective analysis of data from 40 cases who underwent allogeneic HSCT under GvHD prophylaxis with cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine combination between April 2016 and August 2017 was made.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: After allogeneic stem cell transplant, patients may experience psychiatric, endocrinologic, pulmonary, and cardiovascular problems, as well as secondary malignancies and chronic graft-versus-host disease over the long-term follow-up. These long-term complications not only increase mortality and morbidity of transplant survivors but also decrease their quality of life. In this study, we shared our experiences with our guideline-driven approach for follow-up of long-term complications.
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