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May 21, 2024
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Members shared their experiences receiving Pola R CHP as a first-line treatment for DLBCL, with many explaining they were given this regimen... Read more

Members shared their experiences receiving Pola R CHP as a first-line treatment for DLBCL, with many explaining they were given this regimen instead of standard R-CHOP because of more aggressive subtypes, specific genetic markers like ABC subtype, elevated LDH levels, or bulky disease. Several members reported excellent results, including complete remissions and minimal side effects, with one member's tumor shrinking dramatically from 15x7 cm to 3.5 cm after treatment. A recurring theme was gratitude for the community's medical knowledge and personal encouragement, with members emphasizing that while Pola R CHP is often used for higher-risk cases, it has significantly improved response rates and outcomes remain very favorable.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I am also on Pola R CHP, as per latest trial Polarix Polaris along with RCHP gives better result, vincristine is removed from R CHOPand added with Polivy

May 23, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thanks Frank that is very helpful, I know I have an myd88 genetic mutation and lgm paraprotein, possibly indicating a previous indolent lymphoma. And I know it's aggressive. But I don't recognise many of the other terms from my meetings or letters. I guess I should ask the doctor!

May 21, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Chris, this regimen is used for more agressive lymphoma and has sifnificantly improved the response rate.Certain genetic markers such as myc,bcl2.bcl6, [known as double or triple hit subtypes.Others include cd5 positive,or nongerminal cell known as ABC subtype and proliferative index K1 more than 90 % are considered unfavorable and require more agressive treatment.Insome cases will require cns prophylaxis.Now for the good news ,these more agressive treatment have leveled the playing field and the results are still very much in your favor.
My wife had all the above but not double hit variety.She had bulcky disease stage 4.
She was given hyper cvad, an alternative to what you are getting.
She had a complete response half way thru
Obviously i dont no your histology and your doctors may have there own reasons
very best, you still will be fine .Also it may be as simple as a particular marker that responds better
FRANK

May 21, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Yes because my LDH was so high and because they are getting better results with it for the ABC sub-type.

August 26, 2024
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

So pleased to hear that Pamela โค๏ธ

June 8, 2024

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