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Adult Patients with Cancer Have Impaired Humoral Responses to Complete and Booster COVID-19 Vaccination, Especially Those with Hematologic Cancer on Active Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Matthew J. Page et al.

Summary: The PRISMA statement was designed to help systematic reviewers transparently report the purpose, methods, and findings of their reviews. The updated PRISMA 2020 statement includes new reporting guidance, a 27-item checklist, an abstract checklist, and revised flow diagrams for reviews.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Editorial Material Hematology

Response to first vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with multiple myeloma

Sarah Bird et al.

LANCET HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Hematology

BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine is significantly less effective in patients with hematologic malignancies

Katrin Herzog Tzarfati et al.

Summary: Patients with hematologic malignancies have a reduced immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine, with lower seropositivity rates and antibody titers, increasing their risk for severe infection.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY (2021)

Letter Hematology

Serologic response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in lymphoma patients

Eric Matthew Jurgens et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Hematology

Serological SARS-CoV-2 antibody response, potential predictive markers and safety of BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in haematological and oncological patients

Magdalena Benda et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the serological response, predictive markers, and safety of BNT162b2 in haemato-oncological patients. Results showed that over 70% of oncological patients and around 70% of haematological patients developed antibodies after vaccination, with some patients at risk of serological non-response. Vaccination was well tolerated with low risk of severe side effects.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Hematology

Humoral response rate and predictors of response to BNT162b2 mRNA COVID19 vaccine in patients with multiple myeloma

Irit Avivi et al.

Summary: This single-centre study found that multiple myeloma (MM) patients had a lower seropositive response rate to the BNT162b2 vaccine compared to healthy controls, with older age, hypogammaglobulinaemia, and exposure to multiple anti-myeloma drugs associated with lower response rates. The vaccine was found to be safe and provide high seropositivity in MM patients independent of treatment type.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Letter Hematology

Impaired antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with chronic myeloid neoplasms

Onima Chowdhury et al.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 messenger RNA vaccines in patients with cancer

Alfredo Addeo et al.

Summary: Among cancer patients, most (94%) achieved seroconversion after receiving two vaccine doses. Seroconversion rates and antibody titers in patients with hematological malignancy were significantly lower than those with solid tumors. None of the patients with history of anti-CD-20 antibody in the 6 months before vaccination developed antibody response.

CANCER CELL (2021)

Article Oncology

Seroconversion rates following COVID-19 vaccination among patients with cancer

Astha Thakkar et al.

Summary: Most cancer patients show high seroconversion rates after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, but those with hematologic malignancies, especially after highly immunosuppressive therapies, exhibit lower conversion rates. Patients on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy or hormonal therapy display high conversion rates.

CANCER CELL (2021)

Article Medical Laboratory Technology

Predicting the protective humoral response to a SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine

Silvia Meschi et al.

Summary: The study found a significant correlation between antibody response and virus neutralization titer, with 2,000 BAU/mL serving as a predictive threshold for strong neutralization response in vaccinated individuals.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (2021)

Article Oncology

COVID-19 vaccines in adult cancer patients with solid tumours undergoing active treatment: Seropositivity and safety. A prospective observational study in Italy

Luigi Cavanna et al.

Summary: The study showed that vaccination with BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 vaccines was safe and effective in adult patients with solid cancer, with a 75.88% seropositivity rate among patients. No Grade 3-4 side-effects or COVID-19 infections were reported, indicating good safety and immunogenicity of the vaccines in this population.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER (2021)

Letter Oncology

Lower response to BNT162b2 vaccine in patients with myelofibrosis compared to polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia

Fulvia Pimpinelli et al.

Summary: Among 42 Philadelphia negative myeloproliferative neoplasm patients receiving systemic active treatment, those with myelofibrosis showed significantly lower response to the anti-SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccine compared to patients with essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera in terms of IgG titers and seroprotection rates. The ongoing treatment with Ruxolitinib in some patients may be associated with reduced vaccine immunogenicity, but further large prospective studies are needed to confirm this finding.

JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY (2021)

Letter Oncology

Low titers of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies after first vaccination dose in cancer patients receiving checkpoint inhibitors

Evangelos Terpos et al.

Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 vaccination provides significant protection, but cancer patients under systemic therapy show lower levels of neutralizing antibodies compared to healthy individuals, particularly those receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. This discrepancy should be taken into consideration for patients undergoing treatment.

JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY (2021)

Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Antibody response after second BNT162b2 dose in allogeneic HSCT recipients

Rabah Redjoul et al.

LANCET (2021)

Article Oncology

Response to mRNA vaccination for COVID-19 among patients with multiple myeloma

Samuel D. Stampfer et al.

Summary: Patients with multiple myeloma have impaired responses to mRNA vaccination against COVID-19, with those with active disease showing poorer responses. Factors such as age, renal function, immunoglobulin levels, among others, can predict vaccine responsiveness in these patients. Additionally, patients vaccinated with mRNA-1273 had higher anti-spike antibody levels compared to those vaccinated with BNT162b2.

LEUKEMIA (2021)

Review Oncology

Vaccination of cancer patients against COVID-19: towards the end of a dilemma

Avik Mandal et al.

Summary: With the global emergence of the second wave of COVID-19 infections, vaccination has become crucial. Vaccines have shown to reduce severe illness risk, while cancer patients face added vulnerability to the infection. However, doubts and misconceptions about vaccination during cancer treatment exist.

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (2021)

Editorial Material Oncology

Serological response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer older than 80 years

Daniela Iacono et al.

JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Weak immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in patients with hematologic malignancies

Florent Malard et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of the BNT162b2 vaccine in patients with hematological malignancies. It found that only around half of the patients may achieve effective immune protection against COVID-19 after receiving two doses of the vaccine. Factors such as being male, receiving B-cell targeting treatment, and having low CD19(+) B-cell levels were associated with a decreased probability of achieving a protective level of anti-S IgG after the second dose.

BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL (2021)

Article Oncology

Antibody responses after first and second Covid-19 vaccination in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

H. Parry et al.

Summary: CLL patients have lower antibody responses after both first and second Covid-19 vaccine doses compared to healthy donors. Patients currently treated with BTK inhibitors or with IgA deficiency are more likely to fail to generate an antibody response after the second vaccine. This study supports the need for optimizing vaccination strategies in CLL patients, potentially including the use of booster vaccines.

BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL (2021)

Article Oncology

The neutralizing antibody response post COVID-19 vaccination in patients with myeloma is highly dependent on the type of anti-myeloma treatment

Evangelos Terpos et al.

Summary: Recent data shows suboptimal antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with hematological malignancies. Specifically, patients with multiple myeloma (MM) exhibit lower production of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) after vaccination compared to healthy controls, especially when undergoing treatment with anti-CD38 or belamaf. Timely vaccination, possibly during treatment-free periods, is emphasized for this group of patients.

BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL (2021)

Article Hematology

Immunogenicity of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine and early clinical outcomes in patients with haematological malignancies in Lithuania: a national prospective cohort study

Kazimieras Maneikis et al.

Summary: Patients with haematological malignancies exhibit blunted and heterogeneous antibody responses after receiving the full course of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccination. Those actively treated with BTKIs, ruxolitinib, venetoclax, or anti-CD20 antibody therapies show the poorest responses, while patients who received tyrosine kinase inhibitors or various types of stem-cell transplantation had higher antibody responses. Severe breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths in fully vaccinated patients with haematological malignancies highlight the importance of continued adherence to non-pharmacological interventions and household vaccination.

LANCET HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Editorial Material Hematology

Antibody responses after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with lymphoma

Sean H. Lim et al.

LANCET HAEMATOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Evaluation of Seropositivity Following BNT162b2 Messenger RNA Vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 in Patients Undergoing Treatment for Cancer

Amir Massarweh et al.

Summary: The study showed that 90% of patients with cancer undergoing treatment had an adequate antibody response to the BNT162b2 vaccine, although their antibody titers were significantly lower than those of healthy controls. Further research is needed to explore the clinical relevance and durability of these lower titers.

JAMA ONCOLOGY (2021)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

BCMA in Multiple Myeloma-A Promising Key to Therapy

Martina Kleber et al.

Summary: Despite the progress in developing new agents for multiple myeloma, it remains an incurable disease. Targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BMCA) offers a promising therapeutic approach due to its high expression in mature B-lymphocytes and plasma cells. Clinical trials utilizing BMCA targeted treatments like ADCs, BITEs, and CAR T cell therapy are underway and have the potential to improve outcomes for MM patients.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Oncology

Poor Neutralizing Antibody Responses in 132 Patients with CLL, NHL and HL after Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2: A Prospective Study

Evangelos Terpos et al.

Summary: The urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated vaccine development, but patients with hematological malignancies show suboptimal immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, highlighting the need for timely vaccination during a treatment-free period and continuous vigilance on infection control measures.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Oncology

Post-Vaccination Anti-SARS-CoV-2-Antibody Response in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Correlates with Low CD19+B-Lymphocyte Count and Anti-CD38 Treatment

Susanne Ghandili et al.

Summary: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted rapid development of multiple anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Data on the efficacy of these vaccines in patients with hematological malignancies, especially plasma cell neoplasia, are limited. An observational study of 82 patients with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell neoplasia found that 23% had positive SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antibody titers after the first vaccination. Higher CD19+ B lymphocyte counts and treatment with anti-CD38 antibodies were associated with significantly higher antibody titers, while older age and poorly controlled disease correlated negatively with antibody levels. Majorities of these patients may require booster vaccinations due to poor initial response.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Oncology

Responses to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Patients with Cancer (ReCOVer Study): A Prospective Cohort Study of the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group

Helena Linardou et al.

Summary: In cancer patients, despite a high seropositivity rate after receiving two vaccine doses, their antibody titers were significantly lower compared to healthy controls. Monitoring immune responses and understanding clinical factors influencing immunity could aid in adjusting vaccination strategies for vulnerable subgroups.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Hematology

Poor neutralizing antibody responses in 106 patients with WM after vaccination against SARS-CoV-2: a prospective study

Maria Gavriatopoulou et al.

Summary: Immunocompromised patients with hematologic malignancies, particularly those with Waldenstroeurom macroglobulinemia (WM), have lower production of neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) against SARS-CoV-2 after COVID-19 vaccination compared with healthy controls on days 22 and 50 post-vaccination. Disease-related immune dysregulation and therapy-related immunosuppression are likely contributors to this suboptimal humoral response. Active treatment with specific medications is also associated with a diminished antibody response following vaccination.

BLOOD ADVANCES (2021)

Article Hematology

Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

C. Perry et al.

Summary: Patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) undergoing R/Obi treatment have impaired humoral response to the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Longer time since exposure to R/Obi is associated with improved response rates to the COVID-19 vaccine. Multi-variable analysis reveals predictors for a positive serological response.

BLOOD ADVANCES (2021)

Article Oncology

Functional antibody and T cell immunity following SARS-CoV-2 infection, including by variants of concern, in patients with cancer: the CAPTURE study

Annika Fendler et al.

Summary: Patients with cancer have higher morbidity and mortality when infected with COVID-19. The CAPTURE study found that while most patients had immune responses against the original SARS-CoV-2, neutralizing antibody titers against variants were significantly reduced, with some patients experiencing a decrease in antibody levels. However, neutralizing antibody titers remained stable for some patients.

NATURE CANCER (2021)

Article Oncology

Disease- and Therapy-Specific Impact on Humoral Immune Responses to COVID-19 Vaccination in Hematologic Malignancies

David J. Chung et al.

Summary: Patients with hematologic malignancy have compromised COVID-19 vaccine responses at baseline, which are further suppressed by certain therapies, leading to insufficient neutralizing capacity despite positive antibody titers. Refining vaccine response parameters is critical for guiding clinical care, including the consideration for booster vaccines in this vulnerable population.

BLOOD CANCER DISCOVERY (2021)

Article Hematology

Serologic Responses following a Single Dose of SARS-Cov-2 Vaccination in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients

Sandra Easdale et al.

Summary: Immunocompromised patients, especially those who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, show inferior antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Older age and concurrent use of immunosuppressive medications significantly impact the antibody response to vaccination. Further research is needed to develop more effective vaccine formulations for these high-risk patients.

TRANSPLANTATION AND CELLULAR THERAPY (2021)

Article Oncology

Predictors of Humoral Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination after Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and CAR T-cell Therapy

Roni Tamari et al.

Summary: Cellular therapies render patients severely immunocompromised, and this study highlights the importance of vaccination against COVID-19 in this vulnerable population. Predictors of response to vaccination, such as time from therapy to vaccination and immune recovery post-therapy, are crucial in informing clinical decisions about optimal timing of vaccines and the need for booster doses.

BLOOD CANCER DISCOVERY (2021)

Article Oncology

Evaluation of Antibody Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines among Solid Tumor and Hematologic Patients

Josef Singer et al.

Summary: Vaccination is the primary public health strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with solid tumor and hematologic patients being at higher risk of severe complications. Data on immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines in these patients are scarce. Complete vaccination is a valuable predictor for high anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in these vulnerable patient groups.

CANCERS (2021)

Review Oncology

Cancer patients and research during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of current evidence

Elissar Moujaess et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY (2020)

Article Hematology

Increased expression of CD8 marker on T -cells in COVID-19 patients

Ali Ganji et al.

BLOOD CELLS MOLECULES AND DISEASES (2020)

Review Oncology

COVID-19 in cancer patients: risk, clinical features, and management

Cuiwei Liu et al.

CANCER BIOLOGY & MEDICINE (2020)

Review Allergy

Hepatitis B vaccine nonresponders Possible mechanisms and solutions

Tara Vinyette Saco et al.

ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY (2018)