What is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma?
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. B-cells normally develop and mature in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. In this lymphoma, the abnormal large B-cell lymphocytes are not responding to normal signals for growth and reproduction of cells.
How do members experience diffuse large B-cell lymphoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma*
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Who has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 36 | |
| 70+ | 28 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 65 | |
| Female | 58 |
Talk to people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
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