Adolescent and young adult Hodgkin lymphoma: Raising the bar through collaborative science and multidisciplinary care

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Jul;65(7):e27033. doi: 10.1002/pbc.27033. Epub 2018 Mar 30.

Abstract

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is one of the most common cancers in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population (15-39 years). Despite continued improvements in HL outcomes, AYAs have not exhibited survival gains to the same extent as other age groups. At present, details about tumor biology, optimal therapeutic approaches, supportive care needs, and long-term toxicities in AYAs with HL remain understudied. Herein, we summarize the current state of the AYA population with HL, specifically focusing on how collaborations across the pediatric and medical oncology divide, coupled with multidisciplinary patient care, can further optimize outcomes for this group of patients.

Keywords: AYA; Hodgkin lymphoma; clinical trials; research; survivorship.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • Hodgkin Disease / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Young Adult