The purpose of this study is to find the highest dose of a drug called bortezomib (Velcade) that can be given safely with a chemotherapy regimen called (R)ICE in patients with HIV-associated non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that has returned or persisted despite treatment and contains the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and/or human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8).
Bortezomib is used to treat a cancer called multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphoma. (R)ICE includes the drugs ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide, which may or may not be given with rituximab. The effect of bortezomib for reducing the amount of HIV in the blood will also be studied.
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
For more information and to inquire about eligibility for this study, please contact Dr. Ariela Noy at 212-639-7423.