Treatment of a Frail Older Patient with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma on Maintenance Dialysis: Attenuated Immunochemotherapy and Adapted Care Plan

Treatment of a Frail Older Patient with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma on Maintenance Dialysis: Attenuated Immunochemotherapy and Adapted Care Plan

Purpose of the Study: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common lymphoid malignancy worldwide. Its incidence increases with age and about 40% of cases occur in patients over 70 years. Herein, we describe a case of a frail elderly patient with renal insufficiency and DLBCL treated with...

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Main Authors: Luciola de Barros Pontes, Juliana Todaro, Theodora Karnakis, Patricia Weinschenker Bollman, Bento Fortunato Cardoso Santos, Rafael Aliosha Kaliks, Auro Del Giglio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Lymphoma
Elderly
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Chemotherapy
Renal failure
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/350746

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