What Does the Latest Research Say About Managing DLBCL?

In this episode of “The Fellow on Call,” hosts Ronak Mistry, DO; Vivek Patel, MD; and Dan Hausrath, MD; continue their series focusing on diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

In the second episode of the series, they discuss how to manage DLBCL in the early stages of the disease. The hosts speak about using positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) to determine if DLBCL is in an early or advanced stage. They also detail how PET/CT can be used to identify bulky disease and extranodal involvement. Additionally, they discuss the Deauville score and interpretation of pathology reports.

The hosts also delve into the data surrounding treatment approaches such as R-CHOP and CHOP and discuss how to adapt therapy based on risk and patient characteristics.

This podcast originally appeared on thefellowoncall.com.