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Early stage, bulky Hodgkin lymphoma patients have a favorable outcome when treated with or without consolidative radiotherapy: potential role of PET scan in treatment planning.

Authors :
Nguyen, Van T.
Pophali, Priyanka A.
Tsai, Judy P.
Jagadeesh, Deepa
Dean, Robert M.
Pohlman, Brad
Morgan, David S.
Greer, John P.
Smith, Mitchell R.
Hill, Brian T.
Reddy, Nishitha M.
Source :
British Journal of Haematology. Nov2017, Vol. 179 Issue 4, p674-676. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the use of consolidative radiotherapy for treatment of bulky Hodgkin lymphoma patients, and also mentions the role of positron emission tomography (PET) scan in treatment planning. It mentions patient received second line chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant. It also mentions radiotherapy in patients with bulky disease is safe.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071048
Volume :
179
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Haematology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126308181
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.14236