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How would you approach adjusting nivo+AVD therapy for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma if a patient develops treatment limited immunotherapy toxicity?

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Medical Oncology · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

BV-AVD-related transaminitis is relatively common; however, even with Nivo-AVD, transaminitis is frequently observed, albeit at a lower frequency. Most of these events are self-limited and grade 1-2. Depending on the stage and severity of the event, dose holds can be employed; however, adverse event...

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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last.

I have swapped BV for Nivo in some settings. Depends on lab findings and the clinical picture though.

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