Is it appropriate to substitute vincristine for vinblastine in ABVD for systemic therapy of Hodgkins lymphoma?

Topics: Hematologic Malignancies • Medical Oncology • Lymphoma • Hodgkin Lymphoma • Hematology

Given nationwide shortage in vinblastine, several of my patients under active therapy are facing delays in their therapies. Is it appropriate to substitute vincristine in the place of vinblastine?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

I would give vinorelbine.

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Medical Oncologist at Einstein Healthcare Network
Is there a particular dose that you would recommen...

Medical Oncologist at St. Vincent Medical Group - Oncology/Hematology
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Medical Oncologist at HEME ONC COAG A M WIrman MD LTD
What dose of vinorelbine? I have 2 patients to tre...

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