Hodgkin's Disease - Radiation Treatments

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In general, these serious late side effects are dependent on the cumulative drug dose and rate of administration.

Combinations of Chemotherapy and Radiation (Combined Modality)

Chemotherapy (usually ABVD) plus involved-field radiation, referred to as combined modality, is a common treatment approach for patients with more advanced-stage disease and for those who have early-stage bulky (large mass) disease. Chemotherapy with low-dose radiation is also used in children with excellent results, even for late-stage cancer.

Review Date: 01/27/2011
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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