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Do you think there is any compelling data to support giving brentuximab as frontline therapy for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma?

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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · University of Rochester

Yes and no. It is clear that you can cure patients with pediatric HL without the use of brentuximab vedotin. While I believe it is safe and effective, if it is not covered by insurance, I would not advocate for its use in low and intermediate risk pediatric patients.

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