Abstract
Serum thymus and activation regulated chemokine (TARC) levels reflect classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) disease activity and correspond with treatment response. We compared mid-treatment interim TARC (iTARC) with interim 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (iPET) imaging to predict modified progression-free survival (mPFS) in a group of 95 patients with cHL. High iTARC levels were found in nine and positive iPET in 17 patients. The positive predictive value (PPV) of iTARC for a 5-year mPFS event was 88% compared to 47% for iPET. The negative predictive value was comparable at 86% for iTARC and 85% for iPET. Serum iTARC levels more accurately reflect treatment response with a higher PPV compared to iPET.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 40-44 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | British Journal of Haematology |
Volume | 190 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1-Jul-2020 |
Keywords
- ADAPTED TREATMENT
- PET
- ABVD
- BIOMARKERS
- TRIAL
- TARC