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OpenOnco · DIS-HCL · BIO-MAP2K1 (ESCAT IIA)
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PLAN-BMA-MAP2K1_HCL-V1 · v1 · 2026-05-04
Patient
BMA-MAP2K1_HCL · Algorithm: ALGO-HCL-1L

Clinical significance of mutations (ESCAT)

Tumor-board context — the engine does not use these tiers to rank tracks
BiomarkerVariantESCATEvidenceClinical significanceDrugsSources
BIO-MAP2K1MAP2K1 activating mutation (K57E, Q56P, E203K) — hairy cell leukemia variant (HCL-V); by definition BRAF V600E-negativeIIA
  • SRC-NCCN-AML-2025: Level Category 2B (Supports, Sensitivity/Response)
Hairy cell leukemia variant (HCL-V) is a rare splenic B-cell lymphoma (~10% of HCL cases) that is BRAF V600E-negative (in contrast to classic HCL where BRAF V600E is present in ~100%). MAP2K1 (MEK1) activating mutations are detected in ~40–50% of HCL-V cases and represent an alternative MAPK pathway activation mechanism. Unlike classic HCL (where vemurafenib or cladribine + rituximab are standard), HCL-V responds poorly to BRAF inhibitors and less well to purine analogues. Small series and case reports document activity of MEK inhibitors (cobimetinib, trametinib) in MAP2K1-mutant HCL-V: ORRs of 50–80% in heavily pretreated patients. No phase III RCT; no FDA approval. NCCN lists MEK inhibitors as Category 2B for HCL-V with MAP2K1 mutation. Pentostatin + rituximab remains standard first-line for HCL-V. MAP2K1 testing recommended in all HCL-V to guide salvage therapy.cobimetinib 60 mg PO QD (days 1–21 of 28-day cycle) — investigational for MAP2K1-mutant HCL-V; evidence from small series only
trametinib 2 mg PO QD — alternative MEK inhibitor; same investigational status
pentostatin 4 mg/m² IV q2w + rituximab 375 mg/m² IV — standard first-line HCL-V (not biomarker-driven)
  • SRC-NCCN-AML-2025

Treatment options (2 tracks)

Standard plan
★ DEFAULT
Indication
IND-HCL-1L-CLADRIBINE
Regimen
Cladribine single 7-day course
Drugs + NSZU
  • Cladribine (DRUG-CLADRIBINE) 0.09 mg/kg/day continuous IV · × 7 days, single course · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
Supportive care
SUP-PJP-PROPHYLAXIS, SUP-HSV-PROPHYLAXIS
Reason
Engine default per algorithm ALGO-HCL-1L: {'step': 2, 'outcome': False, 'branch': {'result': 'IND-HCL-1L-CLADRIBINE'}, 'fired_red_flags': [], 'winner_red_flag': None}
Aggressive plan
Indication
IND-HCL-1L-PENTOSTATIN
Regimen
Cladribine single 7-day course
Drugs + NSZU
  • Cladribine (DRUG-CLADRIBINE) 0.09 mg/kg/day continuous IV · × 7 days, single course · IV ⚠ NSZU — not for this indication
Supportive care
SUP-PJP-PROPHYLAXIS, SUP-HSV-PROPHYLAXIS
Reason
Alternative track presented for HCP consideration

Pre-treatment investigations

Investigations before treatment start · critical / standard / desired · merged across tracks
IDNamePriorityCategoryWhere to orderNeeded for
TEST-BM-ASPIRATEBone Marrow AspirateCriticalhistologyall tracks
TEST-BM-TREPHINEBone Marrow TrephineCriticalhistologyall tracks
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)Criticallabstandard
TEST-HIV-SEROLOGYHIV Antibody/AntigenCriticallabstandard
TEST-LFTLiver Function Tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT, albumin)Criticallaball tracks
TEST-PERIPHERAL-SMEARPeripheral Blood SmearCriticallabCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)all tracks
TEST-NGS-LYMPHOID-PANELLymphoid NGS PanelDesiredgenomicCSD Lab ✓ (code TBC)standard

Red flags — PRO / CONTRA aggressive

PRO-AGGRESSIVE

Triggers that push toward the aggressive track
  • Age >75 + ECOG ≥2 OR significant comorbidity — pentostatin's weekly schedule allows finer toxicity titration than cladribine 5-7 day continuous infusion; preferred for fragile patients.RF-HCL-FRAILTY-AGE

CONTRA-AGGRESSIVE

Hard contraindications to escalation

What NOT to do

Explicit prohibitive rules, each grounded in a regimen / supportive care / contraindication entity
Standard plan (IND-HCL-1L-CLADRIBINE)
  • Do not start in active uncontrolled infection — deep CD4 lymphopenia will significantly increase the risk.
  • Do not skip PJP + HSV prophylaxis for ≥1 year post-treatment.
  • Do not skip BRAF V600E testing — required for second-line targeted therapy at relapse.
  • Do not treat asymptomatic HCL without cytopenia / splenomegaly indication.
Aggressive plan (IND-HCL-1L-PENTOSTATIN)
  • Do not prescribe in severe renal impairment without dose adjustment.
  • Do not skip PJP + HSV prophylaxis.

Monitoring schedule

Monitoring schedule by treatment phase

Standard plan · MON-HCL-CLADRIBINE

PhaseWindowTestsCheckpoints
baselineWithin 1 week before startTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT, TEST-PERIPHERAL-SMEAR, TEST-BM-ASPIRATE, TEST-BM-TREPHINE, TEST-FLOW-CYTOMETRY, TEST-CECT-CAP
  • Confirm HCL: hairy cells on PB smear, BM trephine annexin-A1+, flow CD11c+CD25+CD103+CD123+
  • Document BRAF V600E status (informational; required for second-line targeted therapy if relapse)
  • Treatment indication confirmed (significant cytopenia or symptomatic splenomegaly)
post_treatment_immediateWeeks 2-4 post-cladribineTEST-CBC
  • Febrile neutropenia management; transfusion support as needed
response_assessmentMonth 4-6 post-cladribineTEST-CBC, TEST-PERIPHERAL-SMEAR, TEST-BM-ASPIRATE, TEST-BM-TREPHINE, TEST-FLOW-CYTOMETRY
  • CR / PR / persistent disease; if persistent — repeat cladribine course or rituximab consolidation
follow_upEvery 6 months × 5 years, then annuallyTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP
  • Surveillance for relapse (median PFS >10 years; relapse can occur)
  • PJP + HSV prophylaxis continuing ≥1 year

Timeline

Treatment timeline — derived from regimen + monitoring schedule

Standard plan

Baseline
Within 1 week before start
Induction · Cladribine single 7-day course
7-day cycles × 1 (single course; repeat only if persistent disease at 6 months)
Response assessment
Month 4-6 post-cladribine
Follow-up
Every 6 months × 5 years, then annually

MDT brief

Skills (recommended) — for consideration (1)

  • Clinical pharmacist recommended
    Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.
    skill: clinical_pharmacistv0.1.0reviewed 2026-04-25STUBsign-offs: 0lead: TBD

Open questions (1, 0 blocking)

  • OQ-LDH-CURRENT
    What is the current LDH? Marker of tumor burden and transformation.
    LDH is part of the prognostic indices of indolent lymphomas.
    → hematologist

Data quality

  • Unevaluated RedFlags: RF-HCL-FRAILTY-AGE, RF-HCL-HIGH-RISK-BIOLOGY, RF-HCL-INFECTION-SCREENING, RF-HCL-TRANSFORMATION-PROGRESSION

Skill catalog (1/16 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: 2026-05-04.
NCTTitlePhaseStatusSponsorUAEligibility (excerpt)
NCT04324112Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib for People With BRAF V600 Mutated Relapsed/Refractory HCLPHASE2RECRUITINGNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT04322383Binimetinib for People With Relapsed/Refractory BRAF Wild Type Hairy Cell Leukemia and VariantPHASE2RECRUITINGNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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
Cladribine single 7-day course (REG-CLADRIBINE-SINGLE)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Aggressive plan
Cladribine single 7-day course (REG-CLADRIBINE-SINGLE)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Trial · NCT04324112
Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib for People With BRAF V600 Mutated Relapsed/Refractory HCL
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT04322383
Binimetinib for People With Relapsed/Refractory BRAF Wild Type Hairy Cell Leukemia and Variant
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: 2026-05-04.