What are the potential side effects of bleomycin, and why is it not included in the BV-AVD regimen?

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Topic
Bleomycin is an antibiotic with antitumor properties but is associated with significant pulmonary toxicity.
Answer
Bleomycin is excluded from the BV-AVD regimen due to its risk of causing pulmonary toxicity, particularly in patients with pre-existing lung disease. This exclusion helps reduce the incidence of treatment-related lung damage.
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