What is the preferred treatment approach for an AYA patient with intermediate to high risk Hodgkin lymphoma: The pediatric approach (ABVE-PC +/- radiation) or the adult approach (ABVD with possible escalation to BEACOPP)?

Topics: Hematologic Malignancies • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology • Medical Oncology • NCI-CCC Tumor Board Question • Hodgkin Lymphoma • AYA Tumor Board • Nationwide Children's

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The question of which regimen is preferred needs to be individualized for a given AYA patient. The recent development of pediatric specific NCCN guidelines with some overlap with adult guidelines for Hodgkin Lymphoma can provide a guide. The acute toxicity tradeoffs of myelosuppression with ABVE-PC ...

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