New Immunotherapy Boosts Hodgkin Lymphoma Survival Rate to 92 Percent

The treatment also showed a reduction in long-term side effects.
New Immunotherapy Boosts Hodgkin Lymphoma Survival Rate to 92 Percent
luchschenF/Shutterstock
|Updated:
0:00

In a new clinical trial that could affect Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) treatments, researchers have reported a 92 percent survival rate among advanced-stage patients receiving a new immunotherapy regimen, potentially eliminating the need for radiation therapy and reducing long-term side effects commonly associated with conventional treatments.

This is a significant advancement in the fight against a type of cancer that predominantly affects younger people and those older than 65.

Study Overview and Participant Diversity

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Oct. 16, the trial indicates a potential shift in standard care for this rare but often deadly form of blood cancer.
George Citroner
George Citroner
Author
George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
Related Topics