New Options for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What to Know in NHL Care in 2024
Watch an empowering patient event and discover the latest advancements in non-Hodgkin lymphoma care, including Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and Follicular lymphoma.
Watch Dr. Kulsum Bano and Dr. Nilanjan Ghosh from Atrium Health Levine Cancer Center, along with Dr. Justin Favaro from Oncology Specialists of Charlotte, discuss the latest advances with 3 times DLBCL survivor and patient advocate Dr. Robyn Stacy-Humphries.
Video Chapters
- 00:00 – Doctor + Patient Introductions
- 07:34 – DLBCL Current Treatment Options
- 10:07 – Follicular Lymphoma Current Treatment Options
- 15:39 – R/R Treatment Options (Follicular Lymphoma)
- 17:39 – Bispecific Antibodies
- 21:42 – Bispecific Antibodies Side Effects
- 30:00 – DLBCL Bispecific Antibody Clinical Trials
- 35:43 – CAR T-Cell Therapy
- 41:39 – CAR T-Cell Therapy Side Effects
- 53:40 – FL Bispecific Antibody Clinical Trials
- 1:01:30 – Can We Have Chemo Free Treatments?
- 1:04:06 – Access to CAR T-Cell Therapy
- 1:16:11 – Defining Medical Roles
- 1:22:53 – Questions & Answers
- 1:22:55 – Getting a Second Opinion
- 1:24:40 – Bispecifics vs. CAR T-Cell Therapy
- 1:43:45 – Monoclonal antibodies as options
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This interview has been edited for clarity. This is not medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider for treatment decisions.
Learn Through Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patient Stories
Michael E., Relapsed Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Symptoms: Back & leg pain, rash, severe itching, decreased appetite, weight loss
Treatments: Chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, clinical trial (no improvement from study drug), immunotherapy (epcoritamab)
Lena V., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 1
Symptoms: Blood in urine
Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy (R-CHOP), radiation
Cindy M., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Itchy skin on the palms and soles of feet; yellow skin and eyes
Treatment: Chemotherapy (R-CHOP)
Symptoms: Chest pain, back pain, bump on neck, night sweats Treatment: Chemotherapy, CAR T-Cell therapy
Tony W., Relapsed T-Cell/Histiocyte-Rich Large B-Cell Lymphoma (T/HRBCL)
Symptoms: A lot of effort needed cycling, body wasn’t responding the same; leg swelling
Treatment: R-CHOP chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy
Jonathan S., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Severe shoulder pain
Treatment: 6 rounds of R-CHOP chemotherapy, 10 rounds of methotrexate, 12 rounds of focal radiation, autologous stem cell transplant
Leanne T., Follicular Lymphoma Transformed to DLBCL, Stage 3B
Symptoms: Fatigue, persistent cough
Treatment: R-CHOP chemotherapy, 6 rounds
Paige C., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Weight loss, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Treatment: R-EPOCH chemotherapy
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Kris W., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Pain in the side of the abdomen
Treatment: R-CHOP chemotherapy
Robyn S., Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 2E
Symptoms: Enlarged lymph nodes
Treatments: Chemotherapy: R-CHOP, R-ICE, intrathecal, BEAM; autologous stem cell transplant, head and neck radiation, CAR T-cell therapy
Barbara R., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Abdomen and gastric pain
Treatment: Chemotherapy R-CHOP, CAR T-cell therapy, study drug CYT-0851
Luis V., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Persistent cough, fatigue, unexplained weight loss
Treatment: Chemotherapy R-CHOP and methotrexate
Nina L., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Hip and lower extremities pain, night sweats
Treatment: Chemotherapy R-CHOP
Richard P., Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma & DLBCL
Relapse Symptoms Swelling in leg, leg edema Treatment: R-CHOP chemotherapy, clinical trial (venetoclax-selinexor)
Shahzad B., Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Extreme fatigue
Treatment: R&B, R-ICE, R-EPOCH, CAR T-cell therapy (cell-based gene therapy)
Erin R., DLBCL & Burkitt Lymphoma, Stage 4
Symptoms: Lower abdominal pain, blood in stool, loss of appetite
Treatment: Chemotherapy (Part A: R-CHOP, HCVAD, Part B: Methotrexate, Rituxan, Cytarabine)
Emily G., Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Stage 4
Symptoms: Pain in left knee
Treatment: R-CHOP chemo (6 cycles), high-dose methotrexate chemo (3 cycles)
Kim S., Follicular Lymphoma, Stage 4
1st Symptoms: Stomach pain
Treatment:Chemotherapy (rituximab & bendamustine), rituximab for 2 additional years