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FDA approves drug for Hodgkin lymphoma patients 12 and older
Approval based on clinical The trial found that teens and “We are excited about the
trial led by researcher adults with advanced-stage Hodg- FDA’s decision because it facili-
at UB, Roswell Park kin lymphoma survive longer with- tates access to nivolumab for pa-
The Food and Drug Administra- out their disease coming back when tients 12 years and up,” says Kelly.
they receive the immunotherapy “Plus, it’s the first time that the
tion has approved the immune
checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) FDA approved a new drug for
instead of the immunotherapy bren- Hodgkin lymphoma in pediatric pa-
combination with chemotherapy for
adults and adolescents 12 and older tuximab vedotin (brand name Adce- tients at the same time that they
tris) along with chemotherapy. approved it for adults.”
with previously untreated Stage
III/IV classic Hodgkin lymphoma. These results, the authors conclud- She notes that with most cancer
ed, support approving the drug for drugs, it has historically taken an
THERE WAS DANCING, MUSIC AND PLENTY OF FOOD on the The approval was based on data
menu at Polish Cadets, 927 Grant St. For its Dyngus Day from a randomized clinical trial advanced stage Hodgkin lymphoma average of six years after approval
celebration on April 6. Photos by Amber Healy published in the New England Jour- and lowering to 12 the minimum in adults for a drug to be approved
nal of Medicine in October 2024. age for receiving nivolumab, a in children.
checkpoint inhibitor that has been
Earlier this year, the Journal of
Clinical Oncology published a more described as “releasing the brakes”
on the immune system.
detailed subset analysis of the ado-
lescent patients in the study, includ- Subsequently, the National
Comprehensive Cancer Center
ing longer follow-up data that
confirmed the excellent results with guidelines — the international gold
standard for treatment recommen-
nivolumab. The FDA reviewed all
of these data in making its determi- dations — for both adult and pediat-
ric Hodgkin lymphoma were
nation to approve the drug.
Kara M. Kelly, MD, division updated to reflect the newly discov-
ered best practice of combining niv-
chief of hematology/oncology in the
Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs olumab with a chemotherapy
combination called AVD for adoles-
School of Medicine and Biomedical
Sciences at the University at Buffa- cents and adults newly diagnosed
with stage 3-4 classic Hodgkin lym-
lo, and chair of the Roswell Park
Golisano Children’s Cancer and phoma (cHL).
Blood Disorders Program, was se-
nior author on the publication that
focused on adolescents. She is also
Waldemar J. Kaminski Endowed
Department Chair of Pediatrics and
professor of pediatric oncology at
Roswell Park Comprehensive Can-
cer Center; Roswell Park was the
regional study site through Kelly’s
leadership role on the clinical trial.
Sharon Castellino, MD, of the Aflac
Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
and Emory University School of
Medicine, was first author.

Sisters of Faith to Host Community

Meat Raffle at Knox Church
The Sisters of Faith group at Knox Evangelical Presbyterian Church, THANK YOU!
2595 Kenmore Ave., Kenmore announced a high-stakes Meat Raffle on
Saturday, April 18, 2026. Organizers say this community event promises
an afternoon of fun, food, and a chance to win premium cuts of meat
provided by Market in the Square.
Doors open at 2 p.m. with first pull at 3 p.m. Please enter through the
Buffalo Club 49ers Inc.
Hamilton Street entrance. Buffalo Club 49ers Inc.
Tickets are $15 pre-sale; $20 at the door; table of 8 - $100. Each ticket wish to thank the patrons listed below who contributed to their
includes a complimentary meal of a hot dog or a slice of pizza and a soda.
While guests are encouraged to bring their own snacks to enjoy at their 71st Annual Easter Egg Hunt held April 4, 2026 at Riverside Park.
tables, no alcohol is allowed on the premises.
The main event will feature 15 to 18 rounds of raffles, with individual Any omission of a patron’s name is unintentional.
round tickets ranging from $1 to $5. Participants are strongly encouraged
to "Bring Your Own Singles" to ensure they are ready for every pull. K.W. Appliances Francis W. King Petroleum Products
In addition to the main meat raffle, there will be Basket Raffles featur- Schmit Plumbing, Heating and AC The Hair Place
ing local goods, a 50/50 Split for a chance at a cash prize, and a Gift Card
Raffle. George Washington Fishing and Camping Club The Unknowns Club
Pat’s Pizzeria Steve Frankowski

Enterprise Folding Box Company Kevin & Patricia Myers
Councilman Joe Golombek Jr Rob Williams
Black Rock Pharmacy Sue, Dan & Carl Sontag

James E. Grace Funeral Home Barry’s Social Club
Susan Rudnicki Greenpac Mill
Daryle Piotrowski Family Kolano Funeral Home

Christine Hausrath Andy Sullivan
Jose Morales Jr.

Special “Thanks” to the Easter Bunny (Amber Boone). Thanks to all the volunteers
who assisted this year and Buffalo Olmstead Conservancy and Buffalo Parks Dept.
for the use of Riverside Park.

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Buffalo, New York 14207