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After 6 cycles of rchop 21 and 30gy of igrt for stage 1 grade 3 nhl, beta2-microglobulin is 2600 ng/ml. is this high level a cause of concern?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

B2M is a nonspecific: Marker of cell turnover. The value would be hard to interpret if ordered during or shortly after cancer therapy. It has prognostic importance as a baseline (prior to treatment).

Answered 3/12/2013

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