Study of a gentler chemo combo for elderly DLBCL
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This trial tests a lower-dose combination of chemotherapy drugs (R-mini-MCOP) for people aged 80 or older who have just been diagnosed with a common type of lymphoma called DLBCL. The goal is to see if this gentler approach is effective and easier to tolerate.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with DLBCL (a type of lymphoma) and have not yet had any treatment for it.
- Your tumor cells show a protein called CD20 (this is usually checked in your biopsy).
- You have at least one tumor that can be measured — either a lymph node bigger than 1.5 cm or an organ tumor bigger than 1.0 cm.
- Your blood counts, liver, and kidney function are within safe ranges as determined by your doctor.
- You are able to swallow pills.
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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