Is it appropriate to substitute vincristine for vinblastine in ABVD for systemic therapy of Hodgkins lymphoma?

Given nationwide shortage in vinblastine, several of my patients under active therapy are facing delays in their therapies. Is it appropriate to substitute vincristine in the place of vinblastine?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution

I would give vinorelbine.

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Medical Oncologist at Einstein Healthcare Network
Is there a particular dose that you would recommen...

Medical Oncologist at St. Vincent Medical Group - Oncology/Hematology
I have the same problem. Apparently, there is a na...

Medical Oncologist at HEME ONC COAG A M WIrman MD LTD
What dose of vinorelbine? I have 2 patients to tre...

Medical Oncologist at Nazha Cancer Center
What dose of vinorelbine?

Medical Oncologist at Clínica de Hematología y Oncología Mi Alicia
Same situation in 2024, what dose and frequency wo...

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