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The authors would like to thank Pfizer and Seattle Genetics allowing us to use Crizotinib and Brentuximab within the framework of a compassionate use program.
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Ordemann, R., Stöhlmacher, J., Beuthien-Baumann, B. et al. Use of targeted therapy for refractory ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma as a bridging strategy prior to allogeneic transplantation. Ann Hematol 92, 125–127 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00277-012-1524-0
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