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Treatment plan — Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
PLAN-ATLL-SMOLD-001-V1 · v1 · 2026-06-11
Patient
ATLL-SMOLD-001 · Algorithm: ALGO-ATLL-1L
DiagnosisAdult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
MOH / ICD-10C91.5
ICD-O-39827/3

Etiological driver

Etiological driver · etiologically_driven archetype
Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
  • HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus 1) — defining etiology, 100%
  • CD3+ CD4+ CD25+ CCR4+ FoxP3+ — Treg-like phenotype
  • TCR αβ rearrangement з clonal HTLV-1 integration
  • Endemic у Japan, Caribbean, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa

Clinical significance of mutations (ESCAT)

Tumor-board context — the engine does not use these tiers to rank tracks
✅ Covered biomarkers (matched in KB)
BiomarkerVariantESCATEvidenceClinical significanceDrugsSources
No clinically actionable variants matched in this profile.
⚠️ Not included in plan
BiomarkerStatus
BIO-HTLV-1BIO definition in KB; no ESCAT BMA entry — verify with clinician

Primary current-line option

Standard plan
★ DEFAULT
Indication
IND-ATLL-1L-INDOLENT-AZT-IFN
Regimen
AZT (zidovudine) + IFN-α — continuous, dose-adjusted
Drugs + NSZU
  • Zidovudine (DRUG-ZIDOVUDINE) 1.5-3 g/day divided BID-TID · PO continuous, dose-adjust по hematologic toxicity · PO ✓ NSZU covered
  • Interferon alfa (DRUG-INTERFERON-ALPHA) 5 MIU/m² SC daily для induction; 5 MIU/m² 3×/тиждень maintenance · SC daily induction, 3×/тиждень maintenance · SC ✓ NSZU covered
Supportive care
SUP-PSYCH-MONITORING-IFN
Hard contraindications
CI-PSYCH-DECOMPENSATED-FOR-INTERFERON
Reason
Primary current-line option selected by ALGO-ATLL-1L at step 2; branch-driving red flag: RF-ATLL-SHIMOYAMA-INDOLENT.

Other current-line alternatives (1 tracks)

Same treatment line; review when biomarker, access, contraindication, or patient-context assumptions change.
Aggressive plan
Indication
IND-ATLL-1L-AGGRESSIVE
Regimen
CHOEP (cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin + vincristine + etoposide + prednisone), 6 cycles
Drugs + NSZU
  • Cyclophosphamide (DRUG-CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE) 750 mg/m² · IV day 1 each 21-day cycle · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
  • Doxorubicin (DRUG-DOXORUBICIN) 50 mg/m² · IV day 1 each cycle · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
  • Vincristine (DRUG-VINCRISTINE) 1.4 mg/m² (cap 2 mg) · IV day 1 each cycle · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
  • Etoposide (DRUG-ETOPOSIDE) 100 mg/m² · IV days 1-3 each cycle · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
  • Prednisone (DRUG-PREDNISONE) 100 mg · PO days 1-5 each cycle · PO ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
Supportive care
SUP-PJP-PROPHYLAXIS, SUP-ANTIEMETIC-PREMED, SUP-GCSF-NEUTROPENIA
Hard contraindications
CI-LVEF-LOW-FOR-ANTHRACYCLINE
Reason
Current-line alternative presented for HCP consideration

Why this branch was chosen

Triggers from the patient profile that fired and drove the chosen branch.
Step 2 → branch IND-ATLL-1L-INDOLENT-AZT-IFN
  • RF-ATLL-SHIMOYAMA-INDOLENT ★ winner: Shimoyama smoldering or chronic-favourable subtype of ATLL. Smoldering: ≥5% circulating abnormal lymphocytes, no organ involvement (skin/lung lesion permitted), LDH normal, BUN normal, albumin normal, no hypercalcemia, no lymphadenopathy or organomegaly. Chronic-favourable: similar to smoldering but lymphadenopathy/organomegaly permitted, LDH ≤2× ULN, BUN ≤ULN, albumin ≥ULN, Ca normal, no CNS/bone/GI/effusion. AZT+IFN-α (anti-HTLV-1 mechanism) yields 5-yr OS ~46% vs ~20% for chemotherapy in these subtypes (Bazarbachi 2010 meta-analysis, JNCI). Aggressive subtypes (acute/lymphoma/chronic-unfavourable) do NOT respond to AZT+IFN — route those to CHOEP+mogamulizumab via RF-ATLL-HIGH-RISK-BIOLOGY. SRC-NCCN-BCELL-2025SRC-ESMO-PTCL-2024

Pre-treatment investigations

Investigations before treatment start · critical / standard / desired · merged across tracks
IDNamePriorityCategoryWhere to orderNeeded for
TEST-CBCComplete Blood Count with DifferentialCriticallaball tracks
TEST-CECT-CAPCECT chest/abdomen/pelvisCriticalimagingall tracks
TEST-CMPComprehensive Metabolic PanelCriticallaball tracks
TEST-FLOW-CYTOMETRYFlow CytometryCriticalhistologyCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)all tracks
TEST-HBV-SEROLOGYHepatitis B Serology Panel (HBsAg, anti-HBc total, anti-HBs)Criticallaball tracks
TEST-HCV-ANTIBODYHCV AntibodyCriticallaball tracks
TEST-HIV-SEROLOGYHIV Antibody/AntigenCriticallaball tracks
TEST-LDHLactate DehydrogenaseCriticallaball tracks
TEST-LFTLiver Function Tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT, albumin)Criticallaball tracks
TEST-LN-EXCISIONAL-BIOPSYExcisional LN BiopsyCriticalhistologyaggressive
TEST-PREGNANCYBeta-HCGCriticallaball tracks
TEST-ECHOEchocardiographyStandardimagingaggressive
TEST-HTLV1-SEROLOGYHTLV-1/2 antibody screen + confirmatoryStandardlaball tracks
TEST-PET-CTFDG PET/CT (whole body)Standardimagingall tracks
TEST-NGS-LYMPHOID-PANELLymphoid NGS PanelDesiredgenomicCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)desired (aggressive)

Red flags — PRO / CONTRA aggressive

PRO-AGGRESSIVE

Triggers that push toward the aggressive track
  • Shimoyama acute or lymphoma subtype (LDH >2×ULN, BUN >ULN, albumin <ULN — any one) — aggressive variant; AZT+IFN-α inadequate, requires intensive chemo (mLSG-15) ± alloSCT.RF-ATLL-HIGH-RISK-BIOLOGY
  • Hypercalcemia (Ca >12 mg/dL) at diagnosis — hallmark of aggressive ATLL; requires bisphosphonate/calcitonin urgently and predicts aggressive subtype regardless of WBC.RF-ATLL-ORGAN-DYSFUNCTION

CONTRA-AGGRESSIVE

Hard contraindications to escalation
  • Pre-treatment LVEF <50% is an absolute contraindication to anthracycline-containing regimens (R-CHOP, Pola-R-CHP, ABVD, BV-AVD, etc.). Cardiotoxicity from doxorubicin is dose-cumulative and often irreversible; starting with already-impaired function risks acute decompensation.CI-LVEF-LOW-FOR-ANTHRACYCLINE

What NOT to do

Explicit prohibitive rules, each grounded in a regimen / supportive care / contraindication entity
Standard plan (IND-ATLL-1L-INDOLENT-AZT-IFN)
  • Do not give AZT+IFN for acute / lymphoma type — poor response, delays chemo cycle.
  • Do not skip depression screening before IFN — IFN-induced depression is fatal (suicide risk).
  • Do not neglect hypercalcemia treatment — bisphosphonates + hydration.
  • Do not give IFN during pregnancy — teratogenic.
  • Do not skip TSH monitoring — IFN may induce thyroiditis.
Aggressive plan (IND-ATLL-1L-AGGRESSIVE)
  • Do not give AZT+IFN for acute — wasted time, progression.
  • Do not skip mogamulizumab if available — overall survival benefit.
  • Do not give mogamulizumab before planned allo-SCT — pre-existing GVHD risk increased.
  • Do not neglect hypercalcemia treatment — bisphosphonates + hydration mandatory.
  • Do not give vincristine intrathecally — fatal.
  • Do not give full-dose anthracycline if LVEF <50%.

Monitoring schedule

Monitoring schedule by treatment phase

Aggressive plan · MON-R-CHOP-REGIMEN

PhaseWindowTestsCheckpoints
baselineWithin 2 weeks before cycle 1TEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT, TEST-LDH, TEST-B2-MICROGLOBULIN, TEST-HBV-SEROLOGY, TEST-HCV-ANTIBODY, TEST-HIV-SEROLOGY, TEST-PET-CT, TEST-LN-EXCISIONAL-BIOPSY, TEST-FLOW-CYTOMETRY, TEST-CD20-IHC, TEST-ECHO, TEST-PREGNANCY, TEST-BM-ASPIRATE, TEST-BM-TREPHINE
  • Confirm CD20+ DLBCL histology; rule out double-hit (FISH for MYC/BCL2/BCL6)
  • Confirm HBV status + entecavir prophylaxis plan if HBsAg+ or anti-HBc+
  • Baseline LVEF ≥50% before doxorubicin
  • IPI calculation documented (age, ECOG, LDH, stage, extranodal sites)
  • CNS-IPI calculation if anatomic risk sites or composite score concerning
  • Fertility preservation discussion (sperm banking / oocyte cryo) for childbearing-age
on_treatmentDay 1 of every 21-day cycleTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT
  • ANC ≥1500 + platelets ≥100K before each cycle (delay or G-CSF if not)
  • Neuropathy grade documented (CTCAE) — vincristine modification if ≥2
  • LVEF re-check after cumulative doxorubicin ~300 mg/m²
interim_response_assessmentAfter cycles 2-4 (interim PET-CT)TEST-PET-CT, TEST-LDH
  • Lugano response criteria + Deauville score
  • If Deauville 4-5 with mass progression → consider salvage or trial
end_of_treatmentAfter cycle 6 (within 6-8 weeks)TEST-PET-CT, TEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LDH
  • Confirm CR vs PR vs SD vs PD by Lugano/Deauville
  • Begin survivorship plan: cardiac surveillance schedule, vaccination catch-up, second-cancer screening
follow_up_shortEvery 3 months × 2 years post-treatmentTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT, TEST-LDH
  • Surveillance for relapse (~40% relapse risk by 2 years overall)
  • HBV reactivation monitoring continues for 12 months post anti-CD20
follow_up_longEvery 6 months years 3-5, then annuallyTEST-CBC, TEST-LFT, TEST-ECHO
  • Late cardiomyopathy screening (LVEF) annually if cumulative dox >300
  • Annual second-malignancy screening (skin, breast, etc. age-appropriate)

Timeline

Treatment timeline — derived from regimen + monitoring schedule

Aggressive plan

Baseline
Within 2 weeks before cycle 1
Induction · CHOEP (cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin + vincristine + etoposide + prednisone), 6 cycles
21-day cycles × 6 (consider autoSCT consolidation in fit younger)
Response assessment
After cycles 2-4 (interim PET-CT)
Follow-up
Every 3 months × 2 years post-treatment

MDT brief

Discussion questions (4, 2 blocking)

MDT talk tree (5 steps)

#OwnerTopicAction
1infectious_disease_hepatologyInfection / hepatic safety BLOCKINGHas HBV serology (HBsAg, anti-HBc total) been done? Status must be known before starting anti-CD20 therapy.
2pathologistPathology confirmation BLOCKINGIs CD20+ status confirmed by histology (IHC)? Without CD20+, rituximab/obinutuzumab are not indicated.
3hematologistStaging / disease burden What is the current LDH? Marker of tumor burden and transformation.
4radiologistStaging / disease burden Has complete staging been done (Lugano + PET/CT or CT)?
5clinical_pharmacistSpecialist review Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.

Skills (required) — mandatory virtual specialists (1)

  • Hematologist / oncohematologist required
    Lymphoma diagnosis — leading specialty for treatment management.
    Owns: OQ-LDH-CURRENT

Skills (recommended) — for consideration (2)

  • Clinical pharmacist recommended
    Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.
  • Pathologist (general) recommended
    Confirm lymphoma histology + assess transformation risk (DLBCL/Richter).
    Owns: OQ-CD20-CONFIRMATION

Data quality

Incomplete for MDT sign-off. MDT sign-off is incomplete until critical clinical data gaps are resolved.
  • Biomarker coverage: 1/1 known (100%), 0 missing, 0 default-track gaps
  • Missing critical: cd20_ihc_status, hbsag, anti_hbc_total, lugano_stage
  • Missing recommended: ldh_ratio_to_uln, fib4_index, pet_ct_date
  • Unevaluated RedFlags: RF-ATLL-HIGH-RISK-BIOLOGY, RF-ATLL-HYPERCALCEMIA, RF-ATLL-INFECTION-SCREENING, RF-ATLL-ORGAN-DYSFUNCTION, RF-ATLL-SHIMOYAMA-INDOLENT, RF-ATLL-TRANSFORMATION-PROGRESSION, RF-CHRONIC-HTLV-1-MALIGNANCY-PREVENTION

Missing data for doctor action

PriorityClinical itemOwnerWhy it mattersNext actionBlocks
CRITICALCD20 IHC status
cd20_ihc_status
pathologistConfirms CD20-directed therapy is biologically appropriate.Verify CD20 IHC result, specimen, method, and report date.-
CRITICALHBsAg
hbsag
infectious_disease_hepatologyIdentifies active HBV infection and prophylaxis need before anti-CD20 or other immunosuppressive therapy.Order or document HBsAg before treatment start.-
CRITICALTotal anti-HBc
anti_hbc_total
infectious_disease_hepatologyDetects prior HBV exposure and reactivation risk.Order or document total anti-HBc and decide prophylaxis/monitoring.-
CRITICALLugano stage
lugano_stage
radiologistDefines lymphoma extent and supports tumor-burden and response-assessment decisions.Document Lugano stage from PET/CT or contrast CT staging.-
RECOMMENDEDLDH ratio to ULN
ldh_ratio_to_uln
medical_oncologistSupports prognostic scoring and aggressive-biology flags.Enter LDH with local upper limit of normal.-
RECOMMENDEDFIB-4 liver fibrosis index
fib4_index
infectious_disease_hepatologyScreens hepatic fibrosis risk before hepatotoxic therapy or antiviral coordination.Calculate FIB-4 from age, AST, ALT, and platelet count.-
RECOMMENDEDPET/CT date
pet_ct_date
radiologistShows whether baseline staging is recent enough for treatment planning and later response comparison.Document baseline PET/CT date or explain alternative staging modality.-
Technical MDT skill metadata (3/16 activated in this plan)
All registered virtual specialists. ✓ — activated for this case; ○ — not activated (available for other clinical scenarios).
Specialistskill_idVersionLast reviewedSign-offsDomain
Cellular therapy specialist (CAR-T)cellular_therapy_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy
Clinical pharmacistclinical_pharmacistv0.1.02026-04-250clinical_pharmacy
Hematologist / oncohematologisthematologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematology_oncology
Hematopathologist (lymphoma / leukemia / myeloma)hematopathologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematopathology
Infectious disease / hepatologyinfectious_disease_hepatologyv0.1.02026-04-250infectious_diseases
Medical oncologist (solid-tumor chemotherapist)medical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250solid_oncology
Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologistmolecular_geneticistv0.1.02026-04-250molecular_oncology
Palliative carepalliative_carev0.1.02026-04-250palliative_care
Pathologist (general)pathologistv0.1.02026-04-250pathology
Primary care / family physicianprimary_carev0.1.02026-04-250primary_care
Psycho-oncologistpsychologistv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Radiation oncologistradiation_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250radiation_oncology
Radiologistradiologistv0.1.02026-04-250diagnostic_imaging
Social worker / case managersocial_worker_case_managerv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Surgical oncologistsurgical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250surgical_oncology
Transplant specialist (BMT)transplant_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy

Sources cited

Experimental options (clinical trials)

Third plan track — open-enrollment trials from ClinicalTrials.gov. Render-time metadata; engine selection is not affected by this block (CHARTER §8.3). Last synced: 2026-06-11.
NCTTitlePhaseStatusSponsorUASignalsEligibility (excerpt)
NCT06698003A Study of Mogamulizumab to Prevent Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma in People With HTLV-1PHASE2RECRUITINGMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterBiomarker: enriched Single country
NCT07555431Dolutegravir Versus Dolutegravir in Combination With Tenofovir for the Treatment of HTLV-1 InfectionPHASE2RECRUITINGCarlos BritesBiomarker: enriched Single country

Verify recruitment status directly with the trial site. ctgov data can lag behind current UA-site status.

Option availability in Ukraine

Per-track UA registration · NSZU · cost · access pathway. Render-time metadata; engine selection does not depend on these fields (CHARTER §8.3).
OptionUA registrationNSZUCost orientationAccess pathway
Standard plan
AZT (zidovudine) + IFN-α — continuous, dose-adjusted (REG-AZT-IFN-A)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Aggressive plan
CHOEP (cyclophosphamide + doxorubicin + vincristine + etoposide + prednisone), 6 cycles (REG-CHOEP)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Trial · NCT06698003
A Study of Mogamulizumab to Prevent Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma in People With HTLV-1
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT07555431
Dolutegravir Versus Dolutegravir in Combination With Tenofovir for the Treatment of HTLV-1 Infection
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor

Cost information is orientation. Verify with a specific pharmacy / foundation / trial site. Status updated: 2026-06-11.