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Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma in the elderly: standard treatment and new perspectives.
Expert review of hematology - 1 Apr 2017
Chiappella Annalisa, Castellino Alessia, Nicolosi Maura, Santambrogio Elisa, Vitolo Umberto
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INTRODUCTION: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common histotype in non Hodgkin lymphoma, with a peak incidence in the sixth decade. The standard treatment for elderly FIT DLBCL patients is Rituximab-CHOP; in unfit and frail patients, chemotherapy at reduced intensity should be considered. Areas covered: In this article, we will review use of standard therapies and new drugs investigated such as...
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