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Initial diagnose,hodgkin stage iib,bulky.after 4 cycle of abvd (total of 8 sessions),pet pos. suv 14.no significa shirinkage in mass.is it refractory?

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Dr. Le Wang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: Although 4 cycles of ABVD is generally minimum for patients with bulky disease, you should see response by now. If no response at all, you may consider re-biopsy the FDG-avid mass. If biopsy proves refractory disease, consider 2nd line treatment (high dose chemotherapy, stem cell transplant and/or radiation). In addition, re-review of the initial pathology may also be helpful. Good luck!

Answered 7/24/2015

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