Palliative radiation therapy

Source: Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Aggressive, Recurrent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma / Treatment Options for Aggressive, Recurrent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

In general, patients with aggressive lymphoma who relapse with indolent histology will benefit from palliative therapy.[47] Palliation may be achieved with very low-dose (4 Gy) IF-XRT for patients with indolent and aggressive relapsed disease.[48]

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