Question
What is the probability of lymphoma recurrence after an autologous stem cell transplant? The patient has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma at stage IV and has completed the third round of chemotherapy in the hospital.
Answer
Lymphoma is a malignant tumor that originates from the lymph nodes or lymphatic tissue. It primarily presents with painless, progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes. This condition can occur at any age, but the peak age of onset is between 31 and 40 years, with the peak of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma slightly earlier. Treatment for lymphoma generally involves chemotherapy as the primary method. Furthermore, lymphoma stage four is considered advanced, and treatment outcomes in such cases are usually poor. Stem cell therapy does not address the underlying issue.