Expert consensus on microtransplant for acute myeloid leukemia in elderly patients -report from the international

Huisheng Ai1, Nelson J Chao2, David A Rizzieri3

  • 1Chinese PLA General Hospital, China.

Heliyon
|April 24, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Microtransplant (MST) shows promise for elderly acute myeloid leukemia (EAML) patients. This review standardizes MST therapy, offering recommendations to improve treatment outcomes for EAML.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Elderly acute myeloid leukemia (EAML) presents unique treatment challenges.
  • Microtransplant (MST) has emerged as a potential therapeutic strategy for EAML.
  • Standardization of MST protocols is needed to optimize patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for Microtransplant (MST) in treating elderly acute myeloid leukemia (EAML).
  • To standardize MST therapy by addressing key clinical considerations.
  • To improve treatment outcomes for EAML patients undergoing MST.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of MST for EAML from January 1st, 2011, to November 30th, 2022.
  • Analysis focused on therapeutic principles, patient selection, chemotherapy regimens, and post-remission strategies.
  • Expert consensus from the International Microtransplant Interest Group.

Main Results:

  • Key recommendations cover the therapeutic principle, candidate selection, and induction chemotherapy for MST in EAML.
  • Guidelines are provided for post-remission therapy following MST.
  • Considerations for donor screening, cell infusion, laboratory tests, and managing complications are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized MST protocols can enhance treatment efficacy for EAML patients.
  • These recommendations aim to guide clinicians in optimizing MST for elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
  • Further refinement of MST is crucial for improving survival and quality of life in EAML.