Treatment of Transformed Follicular Lymphoma (Histological Transformation to DLBCL) After Anthracycline Chemotherapy in Patients Fit for High-Dose Therapy

This protocol covers the management of follicular lymphoma that has undergone confirmed histological transformation to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in patients who have previously received anthracycline-based chemotherapy and remain clinically fit for consolidation with high-dose therapy and autologous stem cell rescue (HDT-ASCR).

Clinical scenario

Transformed follicular lymphoma (tFL) with confirmed histological transformation to DLBCL. Prior exposure to anthracycline chemotherapy, with or without rituximab. Patient assessed as fit for high-dose consolidation with autologous stem cell rescue.

Treatment approach (partial overview)

In this setting, treatment generally involves second-line salvage chemotherapy regimens used for DLBCL, selected in the context of prior anthracycline exposure and the patient's eligibility for HDT-ASCR. The complete regimen selection, sequencing, and eligibility criteria are detailed in the full protocol.

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References

The treatment of patients with tFL previously exposed to anthracyclines with or without rituximab is varied and, in general, involves second-line regimens used for DLBCL in patients who are eligible for consolidation with HDT-ASCR.

Offer second-line salvage chemotherapy regimens used for DLBCL in tFL who have received prior anthracycline and are fit for HDT-ASCR.

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