MY CHOISE

T-cell lymphomas: therapeutic possibilities for a limited choice

MY CHOISE , , , , ,

V.A. Doronin

N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, RAMS, Moscow, Russian Federation

ABSTRACT

Peripheral and cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs and CTCLs) are a group of distinct non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHLs) with wide variation of molecular and genetic features, symptom patterns, and clinical manifestations. The diversity and rarity of these hematological disorders make clinical studies difficult, and treatment is improving slower than in more common B-cell NHLs. Thus, no standard therapies have been established for T-cell lymphomas so far. Treatment is often conducted within the frame of clinical trials. This article offers perspectives regarding the tailoring of treatment for patients with PTCL and CTCL. Novel therapies are also discussed.

Keywords: T-cell lymphomas, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified, angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas.

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Follicular lymphoma: current trends and my choice

MY CHOISE ,

G.S. Tumyan

FSBI «N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center» RAMS, Moscow, Russian Federation

ABSTRACT

In this first publication in the series «My Choice», we summarize recent data on the diagnosis and treatment of follicular lymphoma and suggest an algorithm of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, which allows a hematologist to individualize treatment for untreated and relapse patients. We discuss determination of «tumor burden» criteria and disease transformation and review variants of follicular lymphoma.

Keywords: follicular lymphoma, treatment.

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