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ArticleHaematologica2026

Preemptive hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in

Timothy S Olson, Katrin Ericson, Joseph H Antin, Laura Babbitt, Monica Babich, Natalie T Deuitch, Courtney DiNardo, Paul J Ford, Esther A Obeng, Brittany L Stewart and 2 more

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Article in Haematologica, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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12 authors.

Timothy S OlsonCell Therapy and Transplant Section, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. olsont@chop.edu.
Katrin EricsonRUNX1 Research Program, Santa Barbara, CA.
Joseph H AntinDepartment of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Laura BabbittRUNX1 Research Program, Santa Barbara, CA.
Monica BabichRUNX1 Research Program, Santa Barbara, CA.
Natalie T DeuitchOncogenesis and Development Section, Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD.
Courtney DiNardoDepartment of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
Paul J FordNeuroethics Program, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Esther A ObengDepartment of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Brittany L StewartDepartment of Medical Genetics, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Wenbin XiaoDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.
Akiko ShimamuraBoston Children's Hospital, Dana Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

RUNX1 familial platelet disorder (RUNX1-FPD) is associated with a 35-50% lifetime risk of hematologic malignancy (HM). Like all germline HM predisposition syndromes, RUNX1-FPD can only be cured with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Current genetic screening techniques allow for early detection of germline predisposition and, consequently, the opportunity for HSCT before overt development of HM (i.e., preemptive HSCT). However, there is as yet no consensus on the use of preemptive HSCT for RUNX1-FPD. Described here is the case of an individual with RUNX1-FPD and a family history of HM who underwent preemptive HSCT. We introduce a shared decision-making framework designed to support individuals with RUNX1-FPD, their families, and their multidisciplinary clinical teams in evaluating whether and when to pursue preemptive HSCT versus continued surveillance. The framework reviews key medical factors that influence the decisions regarding timing of HSCT, including germline and somatic variants, clonal changes over time, familial history of HM, early morphologic or hematologic features, impacts on bleeding-related quality of life, and donor availability. The framework also summarizes the major risks and uncertainties potentially associated with preemptive HSCT while highlighting the associated ethical challenges. Together, the case and framework provide a structured, patient-centered approach for navigating the complex clinical decision of preemptive HSCT. Ongoing collaborative efforts to define cytogenetic and clonal changes preceding malignant transformation in RUNX1-FPD will refine the framework and bolster individualized treatment strategies aimed at preventing HM and improving the quality of life of individuals with RUNX1-FPD.

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Blood Platelet DisordersCore Binding Factor Alpha 2 SubunitDecision Making, SharedHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationFemaleHematologic NeoplasmsHumansMaleCore Binding Factor Alpha 2 SubunitRUNX1 protein, human

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PMID41924923
PMCPMC13530962

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