Combined modality therapy in stage III and stage IIIE diffuse large cell lymphomas

William Velasquez, Lillian M. Fuller, Kyoung K. Oh, Fredrick B. Hagemeister, Jane A. Sullivan, John T. Manning, C. C. Shullenberger

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Abstract

Combined modality therapy consisting of CHOP–Bleo (cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin [doxorubicin], vincristine (Oncovin), prednisone, and bleomycin) and limited‐field radiotherapy was given to 47 patients with Stage III and IIIE diffuse large cell lymphomas. Overall 5‐year survival and disease‐free survival figures are 64% and 53%, respectively. Twenty‐nine patients achieved and maintained a complete remission during treatment; 92% of these patients are alive at 5 years, and 87% are disease‐free. Prognostic factors were assessed for the entire group. Age, “B” symptoms, extranodal involvement, and extensive abdominal involvement had little effect on survival. However, the presence of mediastinal involvement and extensive abdominal involvement was associated with a poor response rate and survival.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1478-1483
Number of pages6
JournalCancer
Volume53
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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