Hearing you have DLBCL can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.
It is important you know that:
There is hope
There are now new treatments for this type of blood cancer, including oral medication options.
Research is advancing
Our understanding of this disease has progressed tremendously in recent years and research continues to look for better treatment options.
It’s nothing you did
You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.
You are not alone.
Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.
Dealing with your diagnosis
Telling others you have DLBCL
Talking to family and friends
Telling your children
Speaking with your employer
Taking charge of your care
Preparing for appointments
Understanding lab results
Asking for a second opinion
Managing your new reality
Coping with fear, anxiety and stress
Taking care of your body
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
Understanding insurance and organizing finances
Resources on DLBCL
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Learn about DLBCL, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.
Immunotherapy
Learn about your immune system, understand immunotherapy and how it works.
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant
Get an overview of what your blood and bone marrow do; understand the different types of stem cell transplants; learn who is eligible for a stem cell transplant; find out how to prepare for a stem cell transplant; learn about recovery.
Understanding clinical trials
Get an overview of clinical trials, understand them, how they are planned, evaluate benefits and risks of participating, address concerns and what to ask.
Types of blood cancer treatments
You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Cancer treatment can be complex, with different types of treatment options available for some blood cancers. What are they and how do they work? This fact sheet will help you Learn about the different treatment options available, Understand each type of treatment and how it can help, Prepa…
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL): Researcher interview
“The majority of people with DLBCL will be cured with their first treatment – so that's a success story,” says Dr. John Kuruvilla, working as a hematologist-oncologist for 20 years including as a researcher in DLBCL, which is the largest form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Researchers are now focused on maintaining an excellent cure rate and minimizing some o…
Understanding DLBCL with Dr. Jacqueline Costello
Dr. Jacqueline Costello talks about the basics of Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and research for DLBCL.
DLBCL Podcast with Paul Davis
Paul Davis speaks to us about his experience with Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and an underlying Follicular Lymphoma.
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Understanding Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) involves the B-cells that help to fight off infection, can grow quickly (aggressive) or slowly (indolent), can happen at any age but most often appears in middle age or older, and usually has no known cause.
Treatment options for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
Your treatment plan for DLBCL will be based on your age and overall health, potential long-term side effects, your stage (where the disease is located in you), symptoms, and fertility if applicable. Types of treatment for DLBCL include traditional chemotherapies, targeted therapies, stem cell transplant, radiation, and immunotherapies.
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