Treatment of Tac-Expressing Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) and Adult T-Cell Leukemia (ATL) With Yttrium-90 Radiolabeled Anti-Tac
Leukemia, T-Cell, Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Leukemia, T-Cell focused on measuring Interleukin-2 Receptor
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Reactivity of at least 10% of peripheral blood, lymph node, or dermal malignant cells with anti-Tac as determined by immunofluorescent staining or soluble IL-2 receptor level greater than 1,500 U required. All stages of Tac-expressing T-cell leukemia and lymphoma eligible except Stage I CTCL. All forms of ATL eligible, including the "smoldering" type as well as aggressive disease. No symptomatic CNS disease other than tropical spastic paraparesis. Asymptomatic CNS disease with demonstrable malignant cells in the CSF allowed (such patients receive CNS therapy, e.g., intrathecal methotrexate and/or CNS irradiation, as appropriate). PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic Therapy: Not specified. Chemotherapy: CTCL must have failed initial chemotherapy. ATL may or may not have had prior chemotherapy. At least 4 weeks since prior cytotoxic chemotherapy. Endocrine Therapy: Not specified. Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy. Surgery: Not specified. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over. Performance status: Not specified. Life expectancy: Greater than 1 month. Hematopoietic: WBC at least 3,000, Platelets at least 75,000. Hepatic: Not specified. Renal: Not specified. Other: No pregnant women. Negative pregnancy test required of fertile women.
Sites / Locations
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)