A 21-year-old female asked about a 49-year-old male:
My dad has stage 3b non hodgkins lymphoma of the diffuse large b cell type.what are the chances of his survival? first chemo went well.
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Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
Group with 3 B: Has disease on both sides of diaphragm, and symptoms of sweats, weight loss, and/or fever. Bulk, co-morbidities, tolerance of therapy influence. More than 3 of 4 are cured.
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Last updated Apr 19, 2013
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