Why Focus Under Forty™? Because cancer is the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), whose age range spans from 15 to 39. Consequently, the educational programs offered are designed to shed light on the unique biology and care issues that are associated with patients with ca…
This course focuses on the case of a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin lymphoma with bulky involvement. The presentation discusses adult vs. pediatric treatment options, as well as the challenges related to delivery of care for an adolescent patient; also covered is the risk of developing secondary breast cancer later in life and the need for screening in patients with a previous Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis.
Dr. William Wood Jr., MD, MPH discusses and overviews the Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment and Late Effects course on ASCO University.