Subtype hub
DLBCL is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is fast growing, sometimes called aggressive, but it usually responds well to treatment and many people may even be cured. This hub brings together what to expect at each stage, in plain language.
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Six sections, in the order most people need them. Read them in sequence, or jump to the one you need.
What DLBCL is, who gets it, B-cells and the lymphatic system, and the different subtypes.
Lumps, B-symptoms, biopsy, staging tests and understanding your pathology results.
Baseline tests, fertility, practical planning and questions to ask your healthcare team.
First-line, second-line and later treatment options, and clinical trials.
Follow-up, late effects, fatigue, returning to work and living well beyond treatment.
Factsheets, booklets, support groups, education sessions and our Lymphoma Care Nurses.
Starting treatment can feel overwhelming, and knowing what to ask is hard. These are a start.
DLBCL includes several subtypes. Your pathology results will identify the exact type you have, and most are treated the same way.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed, having treatment, or are living with lymphoma, you can count on us to support you and your family.
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