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Treatment plan — Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
PLAN-VAR-CHL-FRAIL-V1 · v1 · 2026-05-12
Patient
VAR-CHL-FRAIL · Algorithm: ALGO-CHL-1L
DiagnosisClassical Hodgkin Lymphoma
MOH / ICD-10C81.9
ICD-O-39650/3

Clinical significance of mutations (ESCAT)

Tumor-board context — the engine does not use these tiers to rank tracks
✅ Covered biomarkers (matched in KB)
BiomarkerVariantESCATEvidenceClinical significanceDrugsSources
No clinically actionable variants matched in this profile.
⚠️ Not included in plan
BiomarkerStatus
BIO-HBV-STATUSBIO definition in KB; no ESCAT BMA entry — verify with clinician

Primary current-line option

Standard plan
★ DEFAULT
Indication
IND-CHL-1L-ABVD
Regimen
ABVD (Adriamycin + Bleomycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 2-6 cycles
Drugs + NSZU
  • Doxorubicin (DRUG-DOXORUBICIN) 25 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Bleomycin (DRUG-BLEOMYCIN) 10 units/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Vinblastine (DRUG-VINBLASTINE) 6 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Dacarbazine (DRUG-DACARBAZINE) 375 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
Supportive care
SUP-ANTIEMETIC-PREMED
Hard contraindications
CI-LVEF-LOW-FOR-ANTHRACYCLINE
Reason
Primary current-line option selected by ALGO-CHL-1L at step 1.

Other current-line alternatives (1 tracks)

Same treatment line; review when biomarker, access, contraindication, or patient-context assumptions change.
Aggressive plan
Indication
IND-CHL-1L-A-AVD
Regimen
A+AVD (Brentuximab vedotin + Adriamycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 6 cycles
Drugs + NSZU
  • Brentuximab vedotin (DRUG-BRENTUXIMAB-VEDOTIN) 1.2 mg/kg · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle × 6 · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Doxorubicin (DRUG-DOXORUBICIN) 25 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Vinblastine (DRUG-VINBLASTINE) 6 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
  • Dacarbazine (DRUG-DACARBAZINE) 375 mg/m² · IV days 1+15 of 28-day cycle · IV ✓ NSZU covered
Supportive care
SUP-ANTIEMETIC-PREMED, SUP-GCSF-NEUTROPENIA
Hard contraindications
CI-LVEF-LOW-FOR-ANTHRACYCLINE, CI-BORTEZOMIB-SEVERE-NEUROPATHY, CI-HBV-NO-PROPHYLAXIS
Reason
Current-line alternative presented for HCP consideration

Pre-treatment investigations

Investigations before treatment start · critical / standard / desired · merged across tracks
IDNamePriorityCategoryWhere to orderNeeded for
TEST-CBCComplete Blood Count with DifferentialCriticallaball tracks
TEST-CMPComprehensive Metabolic PanelCriticallaball tracks
TEST-HBV-SEROLOGYHepatitis B Serology Panel (HBsAg, anti-HBc total, anti-HBs)Criticallaball tracks
TEST-HIV-SEROLOGYHIV Antibody/AntigenCriticallaball tracks
TEST-LDHLactate DehydrogenaseCriticallaball tracks
TEST-LFTLiver Function Tests (ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT, albumin)Criticallaball tracks
TEST-LN-EXCISIONAL-BIOPSYExcisional LN BiopsyCriticalhistologyall tracks
TEST-PREGNANCYBeta-HCGCriticallaball tracks
TEST-ECHOEchocardiographyStandardimagingall tracks
TEST-PET-CTFDG PET/CT (whole body)Standardimagingall tracks

Red flags — PRO / CONTRA aggressive

PRO-AGGRESSIVE

Triggers that push toward the aggressive track
  • Classical Hodgkin lymphoma stage III-IV (advanced) — selects A+AVD (ECHELON-1) over ABVD if brentuximab accessibleRF-CHL-ADVANCED-STAGE

CONTRA-AGGRESSIVE

Hard contraindications to escalation
  • Pre-treatment LVEF <50% is an absolute contraindication to anthracycline-containing regimens (R-CHOP, Pola-R-CHP, ABVD, BV-AVD, etc.). Cardiotoxicity from doxorubicin is dose-cumulative and often irreversible; starting with already-impaired function risks acute decompensation.CI-LVEF-LOW-FOR-ANTHRACYCLINE
  • Severe pre-existing peripheral neuropathy is an absolute contraindication to bortezomib — therapy will likely worsen the neuropathy to a disabling and often permanent extent.CI-BORTEZOMIB-SEVERE-NEUROPATHY
  • Active or latent HBV without antiviral prophylaxis is an absolute contraindication to starting B-cell-depleting / immunomodulatory monoclonal antibody therapy (anti-CD20, anti-CD30 ADC, anti-CD38). Severe HBV reactivation hepatitis risk including fulminant hepatic failure.CI-HBV-NO-PROPHYLAXIS

What NOT to do

Explicit prohibitive rules, each grounded in a regimen / supportive care / contraindication entity
Standard plan (IND-CHL-1L-ABVD)
  • Do NOT combine with brentuximab vedotin — ABSOLUTE pulmonary toxicity contraindication.
  • Do NOT use G-CSF on ABVD — increases pulmonary toxicity of bleomycin.
  • Do NOT continue bleomycin with DLCO drop ≥25% — switch to AVD (drop bleo).
  • Do NOT skip baseline LVEF + DLCO + fertility preservation discussion.
  • Do NOT use high-flow O2 during anesthesia after bleomycin (lifetime risk).
  • Do NOT start without HBV screening + entecavir prophylaxis if HBsAg+ — reactivation on steroid pulse is real (also actionable if anti-HBc+ — monitor HBV-DNA q-cycle).
  • Do NOT interrupt ART in HIV+ patients — HIV-HL outcomes approach HIV-negative cHL with concurrent ART; avoid ritonavir-boosted PIs (vincristine interaction); PJP prophylaxis throughout.
Aggressive plan (IND-CHL-1L-A-AVD)
  • Do NOT combine brentuximab with bleomycin — ABSOLUTE; lethality risk.
  • Do NOT skip G-CSF support — neutropenia with brentuximab + anti-mitotic is higher.
  • Do NOT ignore pre-existing peripheral neuropathy — Grade ≥2 = absolute CI.
  • Do NOT prescribe without a verified funding pathway — brentuximab is not NSZU-reimbursed.
  • Do NOT start brentuximab without HBV screening + entecavir prophylaxis if HBsAg+ or anti-HBc+ — anti-CD30 ADC has documented HBV reactivation risk; continue ≥12 mo after last BV dose.
  • Do NOT interrupt ART in HIV+ — A+AVD is acceptable with ART; integrase backbone preferred (vincristine-PI interaction); PJP prophylaxis throughout.

Monitoring schedule

Monitoring schedule by treatment phase

Standard plan · MON-R-CHOP-REGIMEN

PhaseWindowTestsCheckpoints
baselineWithin 2 weeks before cycle 1TEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT, TEST-LDH, TEST-B2-MICROGLOBULIN, TEST-HBV-SEROLOGY, TEST-HCV-ANTIBODY, TEST-HIV-SEROLOGY, TEST-PET-CT, TEST-LN-EXCISIONAL-BIOPSY, TEST-FLOW-CYTOMETRY, TEST-CD20-IHC, TEST-ECHO, TEST-PREGNANCY, TEST-BM-ASPIRATE, TEST-BM-TREPHINE
  • Confirm CD20+ DLBCL histology; rule out double-hit (FISH for MYC/BCL2/BCL6)
  • Confirm HBV status + entecavir prophylaxis plan if HBsAg+ or anti-HBc+
  • Baseline LVEF ≥50% before doxorubicin
  • IPI calculation documented (age, ECOG, LDH, stage, extranodal sites)
  • CNS-IPI calculation if anatomic risk sites or composite score concerning
  • Fertility preservation discussion (sperm banking / oocyte cryo) for childbearing-age
on_treatmentDay 1 of every 21-day cycleTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT
  • ANC ≥1500 + platelets ≥100K before each cycle (delay or G-CSF if not)
  • Neuropathy grade documented (CTCAE) — vincristine modification if ≥2
  • LVEF re-check after cumulative doxorubicin ~300 mg/m²
interim_response_assessmentAfter cycles 2-4 (interim PET-CT)TEST-PET-CT, TEST-LDH
  • Lugano response criteria + Deauville score
  • If Deauville 4-5 with mass progression → consider salvage or trial
end_of_treatmentAfter cycle 6 (within 6-8 weeks)TEST-PET-CT, TEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LDH
  • Confirm CR vs PR vs SD vs PD by Lugano/Deauville
  • Begin survivorship plan: cardiac surveillance schedule, vaccination catch-up, second-cancer screening
follow_up_shortEvery 3 months × 2 years post-treatmentTEST-CBC, TEST-CMP, TEST-LFT, TEST-LDH
  • Surveillance for relapse (~40% relapse risk by 2 years overall)
  • HBV reactivation monitoring continues for 12 months post anti-CD20
follow_up_longEvery 6 months years 3-5, then annuallyTEST-CBC, TEST-LFT, TEST-ECHO
  • Late cardiomyopathy screening (LVEF) annually if cumulative dox >300
  • Annual second-malignancy screening (skin, breast, etc. age-appropriate)

Timeline

Treatment timeline — derived from regimen + monitoring schedule

Standard plan

Baseline
Within 2 weeks before cycle 1
Induction · ABVD (Adriamycin + Bleomycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 2-6 cycles
28-day cycles × 2-4 (early-stage + ISRT) OR 6 (advanced); response-adapted per interim PET-CT Deauville
Response assessment
After cycles 2-4 (interim PET-CT)
Follow-up
Every 3 months × 2 years post-treatment

Aggressive plan

Baseline
Within 2 weeks before cycle 1
Induction · A+AVD (Brentuximab vedotin + Adriamycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 6 cycles
28-day cycles × 6
Response assessment
After cycles 2-4 (interim PET-CT)
Follow-up
Every 3 months × 2 years post-treatment

MDT brief

Discussion questions (3, 1 blocking)

MDT talk tree (5 steps)

#OwnerTopicAction
1pathologistPathology confirmation BLOCKINGIs CD20+ status confirmed by histology (IHC)? Without CD20+, rituximab/obinutuzumab are not indicated.
2hematologistStaging / disease burden What is the current LDH? Marker of tumor burden and transformation.
3radiologistStaging / disease burden Has complete staging been done (Lugano + PET/CT or CT)?
4clinical_pharmacistSpecialist review Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.
5palliative_careSpecialist review Reduced performance status / decompensated comorbidity — goals-of-care assessment needed.

Skills (required) — mandatory virtual specialists (1)

  • Hematologist / oncohematologist required
    Lymphoma diagnosis — leading specialty for treatment management.
    Owns: OQ-LDH-CURRENT

Skills (recommended) — for consideration (3)

  • Clinical pharmacist recommended
    Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.
  • Palliative care recommended
    Reduced performance status / decompensated comorbidity — goals-of-care assessment needed.
  • Pathologist (general) recommended
    Confirm lymphoma histology + assess transformation risk (DLBCL/Richter).
    Owns: OQ-CD20-CONFIRMATION

Data quality

Incomplete for MDT sign-off. MDT sign-off is incomplete until critical clinical data gaps are resolved.
  • Biomarker coverage: 2/2 known (100%), 0 missing, 0 default-track gaps
  • Missing critical: cd20_ihc_status, lugano_stage
  • Missing recommended: ldh_ratio_to_uln, fib4_index, pet_ct_date
  • Unevaluated RedFlags: RF-ACTIVE-AUTOIMMUNE-DISEASE-ICI-RISK, RF-CHL-ADVANCED-STAGE, RF-CHL-FRAILTY-AGE, RF-CHL-INFECTION-SCREENING, RF-CHL-ORGAN-DYSFUNCTION, RF-CHL-TRANSFORMATION-PROGRESSION

Missing data for doctor action

PriorityClinical itemOwnerWhy it mattersNext actionBlocks
CRITICALCD20 IHC status
cd20_ihc_status
pathologistConfirms CD20-directed therapy is biologically appropriate.Verify CD20 IHC result, specimen, method, and report date.-
CRITICALLugano stage
lugano_stage
radiologistDefines lymphoma extent and supports tumor-burden and response-assessment decisions.Document Lugano stage from PET/CT or contrast CT staging.-
RECOMMENDEDLDH ratio to ULN
ldh_ratio_to_uln
medical_oncologistSupports prognostic scoring and aggressive-biology flags.Enter LDH with local upper limit of normal.-
RECOMMENDEDFIB-4 liver fibrosis index
fib4_index
infectious_disease_hepatologyScreens hepatic fibrosis risk before hepatotoxic therapy or antiviral coordination.Calculate FIB-4 from age, AST, ALT, and platelet count.-
RECOMMENDEDPET/CT date
pet_ct_date
radiologistShows whether baseline staging is recent enough for treatment planning and later response comparison.Document baseline PET/CT date or explain alternative staging modality.-
Technical MDT skill metadata (4/16 activated in this plan)
All registered virtual specialists. ✓ — activated for this case; ○ — not activated (available for other clinical scenarios).
Specialistskill_idVersionLast reviewedSign-offsDomain
Cellular therapy specialist (CAR-T)cellular_therapy_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy
Clinical pharmacistclinical_pharmacistv0.1.02026-04-250clinical_pharmacy
Hematologist / oncohematologisthematologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematology_oncology
Hematopathologist (lymphoma / leukemia / myeloma)hematopathologistv0.1.02026-04-250hematopathology
Infectious disease / hepatologyinfectious_disease_hepatologyv0.1.02026-04-250infectious_diseases
Medical oncologist (solid-tumor chemotherapist)medical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250solid_oncology
Molecular geneticist / molecular oncologistmolecular_geneticistv0.1.02026-04-250molecular_oncology
Palliative carepalliative_carev0.1.02026-04-250palliative_care
Pathologist (general)pathologistv0.1.02026-04-250pathology
Primary care / family physicianprimary_carev0.1.02026-04-250primary_care
Psycho-oncologistpsychologistv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Radiation oncologistradiation_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250radiation_oncology
Radiologistradiologistv0.1.02026-04-250diagnostic_imaging
Social worker / case managersocial_worker_case_managerv0.1.02026-04-250psychosocial
Surgical oncologistsurgical_oncologistv0.1.02026-04-250surgical_oncology
Transplant specialist (BMT)transplant_specialistv0.1.02026-04-250cellular_therapy

Sources cited

Experimental options (clinical trials)

Third plan track — open-enrollment trials from ClinicalTrials.gov. Render-time metadata; engine selection is not affected by this block (CHARTER §8.3). Last synced: 2026-05-12.
NCTTitlePhaseStatusSponsorUASignalsEligibility (excerpt)
NCT06190067Azacitidine Plus PD-1 Therapy for R/R Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGNavy General Hospital, BeijingSmall N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT07209059PET-Adapted First-Line Therapy With Nivolumab for Advanced Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGNational Research Center for Hematology, RussiaSmall N (<50) Single country
NCT06745076Personalized Reduction of Chemotherapy Intensity Through ctDNA Evaluation for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGUniversity of WashingtonSurrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT06170489A Phase III Clinical Study Comparing JS004 Plus Toripalimab With Investigator-Selected Chemotherapy in Patients With PD-(L)1monoclonal Antibody Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)PHASE3RECRUITINGShanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd.Surrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT07275216Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Frail Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Ineligible for Standard TreatmentPHASE2RECRUITINGCity of Hope Medical CenterSmall N (<50) Single country
NCT06831370A Study of Brentuximab Vedotin With Doxorubicin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine in Adults With Hodgkin Lymphoma in IndiaPHASE4RECRUITINGTakedaSingle country
NCT05900765A Study of Zimberelimab(GLS-010) Combined With AVD for Newly Diagnosed Early-stage Hodgkin's LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGSun Yat-sen UniversitySurrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT04510636Study of Pembrolizumab With Bendamustine in Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGUniversity Health Network, TorontoSmall N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT05180097Pembrolizumab and Brentuximab Vedotin vs GDP and Stem Cell Transplant for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGCanadian Cancer Trials GroupSurrogate endpoint only
NCT06812858PD-1 Inhibitors Maintenance for cHL Post-autoHCTPHASE2RECRUITINGSt. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical UniversitySurrogate endpoint only

Verify recruitment status directly with the trial site. ctgov data can lag behind current UA-site status.

Option availability in Ukraine

Per-track UA registration · NSZU · cost · access pathway. Render-time metadata; engine selection does not depend on these fields (CHARTER §8.3).
OptionUA registrationNSZUCost orientationAccess pathway
Standard plan
ABVD (Adriamycin + Bleomycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 2-6 cycles (REG-ABVD)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Aggressive plan
A+AVD (Brentuximab vedotin + Adriamycin + Vinblastine + Dacarbazine), 6 cycles (REG-A-AVD)
✓ registered✓ covered₴-? — verify pathwayNSZU formulary
Trial · NCT06190067
Azacitidine Plus PD-1 Therapy for R/R Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT07209059
PET-Adapted First-Line Therapy With Nivolumab for Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06745076
Personalized Reduction of Chemotherapy Intensity Through ctDNA Evaluation for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06170489
A Phase III Clinical Study Comparing JS004 Plus Toripalimab With Investigator-Selected Chemotherapy in Patients With PD-(L)1monoclonal Antibody Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT07275216
Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Frail Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Ineligible for Standard Treatment
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06831370
A Study of Brentuximab Vedotin With Doxorubicin, Vinblastine and Dacarbazine in Adults With Hodgkin Lymphoma in India
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT05900765
A Study of Zimberelimab(GLS-010) Combined With AVD for Newly Diagnosed Early-stage Hodgkin's Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT04510636
Study of Pembrolizumab With Bendamustine in Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT05180097
Pembrolizumab and Brentuximab Vedotin vs GDP and Stem Cell Transplant for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06812858
PD-1 Inhibitors Maintenance for cHL Post-autoHCT
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor

Cost information is orientation. Verify with a specific pharmacy / foundation / trial site. Status updated: 2026-05-12.