Episode 073: Management of Early Stage Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

This week, we continue our conversation about DLBCL, this time focusing our attention on the management of early stage disease.

If you have not done so, we highly recommend you listen to our hemepath series (https://www.thefellowoncall.com/rotationguide-intro-to-hematopathology) before proceeding with this episode. Furthermore, if you have not listened to the introduction to DLBCL episode (Episode 072; https://www.thefellowoncall.com/tfocpodcast/dlbclintro), we highly recommend doing so, as we will be building on these basics this week.

Content:

- What is the role of PET/CT in diagnosis of DLBCL?

- What is the Deauville score?

- How do we approach treatment to early stage DLBCL?

- What are options without radiation?

- What are treatment options for older patients with early stage DLBCL?

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