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Yes, your oncologist is correct! Research shows that the risk of DLBCL relapse is highest within the first two years after completing treatment. After that, the chances of relapse decrease significantly over time.

Looking at the numbers: only about 9.3% of people relapse after five years, and 10.3% after eight years. This Show Full Answer

Yes, your oncologist is correct! Research shows that the risk of DLBCL relapse is highest within the first two years after completing treatment. After that, the chances of relapse decrease significantly over time.

Looking at the numbers: only about 9.3% of people relapse after five years, and 10.3% after eight years. This means that if you've made it to 6 years without a relapse, you're in a very good position. It's worth celebrating that you've reached this milestone! While it's still important to attend your follow-up appointments and stay aware of any potential symptoms, you can take comfort in knowing that late relapses (those occurring after the two-year mark) are much less common than early relapses.

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