This study was designed to compare the response rates and toxicities of MOPP chemotherapy vs. radiation in the management of previously untreated laparotomy-documented patients with early stage Hodgkin's disease. Of the 55 evaluable patients randomized to MOPP, 53 (96%) achieved a complete response; 7 relapsed. Fifty of the fifty-two randomized radiation-treated patients (96%) achieved a complete response: 19 patients (38%) relapsed. Four MOPP-treated patients (7%) and eleven (21%) radiation-treated patients have died. We continue to follow patients on study and assess long-term side effects of each therapy and long-term survival.

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National Institute of Health (NIH)
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Intramural Research (Z01)
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1Z01SC009339-07
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2464509
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Special Emphasis Panel (CRB)
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7
Fiscal Year
1996
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National Cancer Institute Division of Clinical Sciences
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