Yes, there is a stage 2E in large B-cell lymphoma.
Stage 2E means that lymphoma cells are found in lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm (the muscle separating your chest and abdomen) and have also spread to a nearby organ outside the lymphatic system. The "E" stands for extranodal, indicating the cancer has Show Full Answer
Yes, there is a stage 2E in large B-cell lymphoma.
Stage 2E means that lymphoma cells are found in lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm (the muscle separating your chest and abdomen) and have also spread to a nearby organ outside the lymphatic system. The "E" stands for extranodal, indicating the cancer has moved beyond the lymph nodes.
For stage 2 classification, all affected lymph node regions need to be located either in the upper half or lower half of your body relative to the diaphragm.
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