New combination therapy for elderly lymphoma unable to handle chemo
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This trial tests a new treatment called CHiR for people 70 or older with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who are either too frail for standard chemo or choose not to have it. The study aims to see if this therapy can work as a gentler option.
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Who can take part
- Age 70 years or older
- Diagnosed with CD20-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a specific and common type of lymphoma
- You have not had any previous treatment for this condition
- Considered unfit or frail by a standard geriatric assessment
- You cannot take or have chosen not to take standard chemotherapy
- Your overall health, including heart, liver, and kidney function, is within acceptable limits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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