Active clinical trials for "Hodgkin Disease"

In case of relapsed or refractory ALK-negative ALCL patients, high-dosage chemotherapy/ stem cell transplantation is a universal salvage option for patients with sensitivity to anti-cancer treatment and a relatively successful salvage rate can be expected. Recently, there has been a report of successful stem cell transplantation with full response to BrentuximabVedotin induced before stem cell transplantation and BrentuximabVedotin's role as a bridge therapy before stem cell transplantation has also been suggested. Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of curable blood cancer with unique tissues and clinical characteristics. Based on the 2008 WHO classification, Hodgkin lymphoma has two types-nodular lymphocyte predominant type and classical type-and the classical type is further classified into four types, nodular sclerosis, mixed cellularity, lymphocyte depletion and lymphocyte-rich type. Recently, immune checkpoint inhibitor is reported as a very effective treatment for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma and more active treatment such as stem cell transplantation is considered for younger patients. Treatment with Brentuximabvedotin targeting CD30+ is also very effective for the treatment of relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma and considered a good option for patients who are not suitable for stem cell transplantation or aged patients. It shows consistent response to anti-CD30 antibody treatment in relation to relapsed anaplastic large cell lymphoma or Hodgkin lymphoma. The effect of Brentuximabvedotin (BV) has been proven for relapsed or intractable ALCL targeting CD30 as an antibody-chemical adhesive in the recent phase-2 study. As Korea currently lacks real-world evidence in relation to BV, this study was conducted to address BV's effect as salvage therapy for patients with relapsed/refractoryanaplastic large cell lymphoma or Hodgkin lymphoma. This study identified the clinical results for treatment patterns and patients using the collected data and derived critical evidence for treatment decisions.

The purpose of this study is to describe patterns of treatment used for cHL and sALCL in real world setting.

The purpose of this study is to gather data on patients diagnosed with and treated for classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL). It aims to closely observe how treatment for cHL is rendered, as well as assess the outcome of those treatment options and their impact on quality of life. Additional analyses will also attempt to identify prognostic or predictive biomarkers

The progressive improvement of lymphoma treatment has led to an important prolongation of patient survival and life expectancy. Therefore, the principal International scientific societies of oncology, recommend Long-term Survivors of Lymphoma to join fertility programs. Specifically, fertile age patients should be assisted by a multi-disciplinary team including specialists dedicated to fertility preservation in oncology, in order to support the completion of the reproductive project. In general population, the use of Inositol was spready considered an effectives choice to contrast ovarian dysfunction with consequently improvement of reproductive outcomes, so it may represent an adjuvant strategy for this purpose. Therefore, the investigators conducted a pilot study to evaluate the potentialities of this nutritional supplement with the aim to optimize the reproductive function in Long-term Survivors of Lymphoma. Despite the limited number of cases and short observational time, this pilot investigation could represent a potential cornerstone for further insights, discussions, and applications

Background: Researchers are greatly interested in knowing more about the long-term effects of various treatments for cancers such as Hodgkin's disease, particularly from those who have lived 20 to 30 years after treatment. Patients who were treated at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may have undergone different treatments for which more long-term information is needed. Objectives: To examine the body systems of long-term survivors of Hodgkin's disease to see if there are any long- term consequences of treatment for Hodgkin's disease. To learn more about the long-term effects of cancer treatments. Eligibility: Survivors of Hodgkin's disease who were previously treated at the NIH. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Design: Participants will need to sign consent forms to allow researchers to obtain documentation of medical history, including prior treatment for Hodgkin's disease and prior NIH treatment, including protocol number, where applicable: Pertinent medical records, pathology reports, and radiographic imaging studies will be reviewed. Primary care physician's name, address, and other contact information are also required. Evaluations during the assessment period: Complete physical examination. Laboratory studies of blood, urine, and stool samples. Radiologic evaluations, including computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for all participants and mammograms for females. Cardiac evaluation, vascular studies, and pulmonary studies to measure heart and lung function, and digestive tests to measure stomach and intestinal function. Neurocognitive testing to measure brain function. Optional skin biopsy. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires assessing current quality of life and daily living skills.

The purpose of this study is to better understand why some women who survived cancer or a related illness later develop diabetes, problems with their cholesterol, or other problems that may lead to heart disease. Because these problems may be related to treatment with total body irradiation and a stem cell transplant, the investigators will compare the rates of obesity, cholesterol problems, and diabetes between women who were treated with total body irradiation and a stem cell transplant and women who were not. The amount and location of fat stores in the abdomen is more important than overall weight or total body fat in the development of diabetes and cholesterol problems. In general, fat can be stored in several areas in the abdomen: around the organs (visceral fat), under the skin (subcutaneous fat), and in the liver (liver fat). People with higher amounts of fat around the organs (visceral fat), even those with a normal weight, are more likely to become diabetic or have high cholesterol. The amount of fat in each of these areas can be measured with an abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, the investigators will use blood tests, height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure measurements, and an abdominal MRI to evaluate for several risk factors of heart disease, including cholesterol problems, diabetes and pre-diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and increased abdominal fat.

The purpose of this study is to understand how to help survivors of bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant (BMT/SCT) with emotional distress. BMT/SCT has become a more common type of treatment for cancer or hematological disorder (blood disease). For this reason, there is concern that adjustment after treatment may be difficult for many persons. We have found that about 25% of BMT/SCT survivors still feel anxious and distressed about their illness and its treatment after at least one year following transplant. This study is one of the first to study the impact of counseling on BMT/SCT survivors. The study is being carried out at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Hackensack University Medical Center.

.This study is trying to address change of chemotherapy dosage according to individual patient response to initial cycles of chemotherapy in order to reduce cumulative dose of chemotherapy.The study includes patients with early unfavorable and advanced hodgkin lymphoma. Patients with low risk were started with standard beacopp and only high risk patients were started with escalated beacopp.Following 2 cycles of therapy the patients were reassessed.Based on scintigraphy results decision was made regarding further therapylative chemotherapy for early responders and maximize dose intensity for late responders.

RATIONALE: Determination of genetic markers for leukemia or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is secondary to Hodgkin's disease and childhood brain tumors may help doctors to identify patients who are at risk for these cancers. PURPOSE: Clinical trial to determine the presence of certain genes in patients who are receiving treatment for Hodgkin's disease or childhood brain tumors.

While thoracic radiation therapy (TRT) has been a primary component in successful treatment of a variety of childhood and adult cancers, the exposure to this treatment has been associated with significant cardiovascular and pulmonary morbidity in long-term survivors. Within non-cancer populations, cardiovascular and pulmonary morbidity is associated with increased risk for cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), accelerated brain atrophy and neurocognitive impairment. Patients with chronic heart disease demonstrate problems with attention, processing speed, memory, and executive functions. Chronic pulmonary disease also increases the risk of stroke, leukoencephalopathy, and neurocognitive impairment in non-cancer populations. The investigators propose to examine indices of brain integrity, including neurocognitive performance and brain MRI/MRA, in long-term adult survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) treated with thoracic radiation and no direct central nervous system therapy. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate brain integrity in adult survivors of childhood HL treated with thoracic radiation therapy. To identify therapeutic factors associated with brain integrity in adult survivors of childhood HL who are at risk for cardiac and pulmonary morbidity. To examine associations between cardiac, vascular and pulmonary health and brain integrity in adult survivors of childhood HL treated with thoracic radiation.