A fantastic response. Thank you!
August 14
What stage are you after DRC treatment with some lymph nodes still showing cancer, some reduced, and some resolved?
Based on what's been shared, this sounds like it may be a partial response to treatment rather than a staging update. Staging is typically determined at diagnosis, while what's being described after treatment Show Full Answer
What stage are you after DRC treatment with some lymph nodes still showing cancer, some reduced, and some resolved?
Based on what's been shared, this sounds like it may be a partial response to treatment rather than a staging update. Staging is typically determined at diagnosis, while what's being described after treatment is more about how well the lymphoma responded. A partial response generally means:
- Treatment killed some cancer cells, but others remain
- Some lymph nodes shrunk or resolved (great news!)
- Cancer can still be detected in other areas
This is different from a complete response, where all signs of lymphoma disappear, and from refractory lymphoma, where the disease doesn't respond at all. It's really important to have an open conversation with your oncologist about what this partial response means for your next steps. They may recommend second-line treatments or other options based on your specific situation.
Please don't try to self-stage based on this — your doctor has the full picture and is truly the best person to guide you forward. 💙
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