That sounds really frightening, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious — especially when you're one year post-treatment for DLBCL. Facial numbness is absolutely something that needs urgent medical attention, and going to the ER was the right call.
One important thing to know is that new or unusual neurological Show Full Answer
That sounds really frightening, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious — especially when you're one year post-treatment for DLBCL. Facial numbness is absolutely something that needs urgent medical attention, and going to the ER was the right call.
One important thing to know is that new or unusual neurological symptoms after DLBCL treatment should always be evaluated to rule out a relapse. DLBCL can sometimes affect areas beyond the lymph nodes, and your oncology team needs to know about this right away if they don't already. Since you're one year out from treatment, you're still in a higher-risk window for relapse. Relapses are most common within the first two years after treatment. Your oncologist may recommend:
- A biopsy
- Imaging scans
- Blood tests
These help determine whether symptoms are related to a DLBCL relapse or something else entirely.
Please contact your oncologist as soon as possible if you haven't already — don't wait for your next scheduled appointment. The sooner any potential relapse is detected, the better the treatment options available to you.
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