Decision analysis of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) represents the only curative treatment for patients with
myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), but involves non-negligible morbidity and mortality. Crucial questions in clinical decision-making
include the definition of optimal timing of the procedure and the benefit of cytoreduction before transplant in high-risk patients.
We carried out a decision analysis on 1728 MDS who received supportive care, transplantation or hypomethylating agents (HMAs).
Risk assessment was based on the revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R). We used a continuous-time multistate
Markov model to describe the natural history of disease and evaluate the effect of different treatment policies on survival. Life
expectancy increased when transplantation was delayed from the initial stages to intermediate IPSS-R risk (gain-of-life expectancy
5.3, 4.7 and 2.8 years for patients aged ⩽ 55, 60 and 65 years, respectively), and then decreased for higher risks. Modeling decision
analysis on IPSS-R versus original IPSS changed transplantation policy in 29% of patients, resulting in a 2-year gain in life
expectancy. In advanced stages, HMAs given before transplant is associated with a 2-year gain-of-life expectancy, especially in older
patients. These results provide a preliminary evidence to maximize the effectiveness of allo-SCT in MDS.
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