Feasibility and safety of anti-PD1 first-line treatment of classic Hodgkin lymphoma: do we see the full picture?

C Christian P. Jaworek (1Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Department I of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, and German Hodgkin Study Group, Cologne, Germany) P Paul J. Bröckelmann

Abstract

Abstract Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is highly curable with risk-adapted first-line treatment. Due to exceptional efficacy, antiprogrammed cell death protein 1 antibodies (aPD1) are increasingly incorporated into first-line treatment. However, the short- and long-term immune-related adverse event burden in this setting is insufficiently understood. Here, we review the currently available evidence on the feasibility and safety of aPD1 first-line cHL treatment. A more harmonized and complete reporting is critical to enable a detailed understanding and comprehensive assessment of aPD1-related morbidity.

Article Details

Journal Blood
Volume / Issue Vol. 146, Issue 26
Published December 25, 2025
Pages 3145-3152
ISSN 0006-4971
Publisher Elsevier BV

Journal Info

Blood

Elsevier BV

ISSN: 0006-4971 Health Sciences

Authors (2)

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Christian P. Jaworek

1Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf, Department I of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, University of Cologne, and German Hodgkin Study Group, Cologne, Germany

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Paul J. Bröckelmann