The median survival for aggressive B-cell lymphoma is about 5 years, and the actual survival time is related to a number of factors, including an individual’s physical condition, progression of the disease, and sensitivity to treatment.
Survival in aggressive B-cell lymphoma depends on how aggressive the B-cell lymphoma is, i.e., the stage. In the case of stage I or II aggressive B-cell lymphoma, survival is usually more than 5 years, and in the case of stage III or IV, the 5-year survival rate is less than 50%.
Aggressive b-cell lymphoma often chooses the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy as the comprehensive treatment method, early stage patients can consider chemotherapy followed by local radiotherapy, and advanced stage patients mainly target the original lesion radiotherapy. The drugs include vincristine, cyclophosphamide and so on.
Autologous stem cell transplantation can be taken after radiotherapy, and long-term survival can be achieved by using new drugs at the same time. Patients should keep a good mindset and pay attention to the combination of work and rest to prolong the survival period as much as possible.
The key to how long you can live with aggressive B-cell lymphoma is whether you follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment and whether you maintain a healthy lifestyle.