What are the survival rates for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)?
Overall, about 65 percent of people with DLBCL live five years or more after diagnosis. It's worth noting that treatments are constantly improving, so people diagnosed today may have even better outcomes than these statistics suggest. Survival rates Show Full Answer
What are the survival rates for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)?
Overall, about 65 percent of people with DLBCL live five years or more after diagnosis. It's worth noting that treatments are constantly improving, so people diagnosed today may have even better outcomes than these statistics suggest. Survival rates vary depending on the stage at diagnosis. Here's a breakdown by stage:
- Stage 1 — about 79–80 percent five-year survival
- Stage 2 — about 75–76 percent five-year survival
- Stage 3 — about 67 percent five-year survival
- Stage 4 — about 55–56 percent five-year survival
Early diagnosis clearly makes a meaningful difference in outcomes. Age also plays a role in prognosis:
- Under 55 — about 80 percent live five or more years
- Ages 55–64 — about 70 percent live at least five years
- Age 65+ — about 55 percent live five or more years
Other factors like overall health, how widespread the lymphoma is, and how well treatment works all influence individual outlook. Always talk with your care team for a clearer picture of your personal prognosis.
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