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Treatment plan — Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
PLAN-VAR-CHL-HIGHRISK-V1 · v1 · 2026-05-13
Patient
VAR-CHL-HIGHRISK · 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 (2, 1 blocking)

MDT talk tree (4 steps)

#OwnerTopicAction
1pathologistPathology confirmation BLOCKINGIs CD20+ status confirmed by histology (IHC)? Without CD20+, rituximab/obinutuzumab are not indicated.
2radiologistStaging / disease burden Has complete staging been done (Lugano + PET/CT or CT)?
3hematologistSpecialist review Lymphoma diagnosis — leading specialty for treatment management.
4clinical_pharmacistSpecialist review Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.

Skills (required) — mandatory virtual specialists (1)

  • Hematologist / oncohematologist required
    Lymphoma diagnosis — leading specialty for treatment management.

Skills (recommended) — for consideration (3)

  • Clinical pharmacist recommended
    Chemoimmunotherapy regimen — drug-drug interactions, dose adjustments, premedication.
  • Pathologist (general) recommended
    Confirm lymphoma histology + assess transformation risk (DLBCL/Richter).
    Owns: OQ-CD20-CONFIRMATION
  • Radiologist recommended
    Imaging findings present — radiologist needed for staging/restaging.
    Owns: OQ-STAGING-COMPLETE

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: 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.-
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: 2026-05-13.
NCTTitlePhaseStatusSponsorUASignalsEligibility (excerpt)
NCT04510636Study of Pembrolizumab With Bendamustine in Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGUniversity Health Network, TorontoSmall N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT06796517Immunotherapy in LymphomaN/ARECRUITINGSung-Soo ParkSingle country
NCT06822855Changing Paragidms In The Prognostic Assessment Of Hodgkin LymphomaN/ARECRUITINGAzienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCSSingle country
NCT04288726Allogeneic CD30.CAR-EBVSTs in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory CD30-Positive LymphomasPHASE1RECRUITINGBaylor College of MedicinePhase 1 only Small N (<50) Single country
NCT05705531A Study About How Blood Cell Growth Patterns Relate to Heart Health After Treatment for Hodgkin LymphomaN/ARECRUITINGChildren's Oncology Group
NCT04561206Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab for the Treatment of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE2RECRUITINGCity of Hope Medical CenterSmall N (<50) Surrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT07356882European Project for ctDNA Detection as a Biomarker for Non-invasive Therapy Monitoring in Paediatric Classical Hodgkin LymphomaN/ARECRUITINGAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de ParisSingle country
NCT05404945Fitness-adapted, Pembrolizumab-based Therapy for Untreated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients 60 Years of Age and AbovePHASE2RECRUITINGUniversity of VirginiaSmall N (<50) Single country
NCT05896046SHR1701 Alone or in Combination With SHR2554 in Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaPHASE1 / PHASE2RECRUITINGChinese PLA General HospitalSurrogate endpoint only Single country
NCT06848569Sintilimab Plus AVD in Pediatric Low/Moderate Risk Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Phase II StudyPHASE2RECRUITINGSun Yat-sen UniversitySingle country

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 · 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 · NCT06796517
Immunotherapy in Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06822855
Changing Paragidms In The Prognostic Assessment Of Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT04288726
Allogeneic CD30.CAR-EBVSTs in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory CD30-Positive Lymphomas
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT05705531
A Study About How Blood Cell Growth Patterns Relate to Heart Health After Treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT04561206
Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab for the Treatment of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT07356882
European Project for ctDNA Detection as a Biomarker for Non-invasive Therapy Monitoring in Paediatric Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT05404945
Fitness-adapted, Pembrolizumab-based Therapy for Untreated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients 60 Years of Age and Above
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT05896046
SHR1701 Alone or in Combination With SHR2554 in Relapsed or Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
No UA site listed — international referral required
— unknown— unknown
self-pay: ₴0/course
Trial sponsor
Trial · NCT06848569
Sintilimab Plus AVD in Pediatric Low/Moderate Risk Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Phase II Study
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: 2026-05-13.