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Palliative radiation therapy

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

Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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

Palliation may be achieved with very low-dose (4 Gy) involved-field radiation therapy in two fractions for patients with indolent and aggressive relapsed disease.[39] In a prospective randomized trial, treatment with 4 Gy was inferior to treatment with 24 Gy in 12 fractions in PFS (77% vs. 92%, P < .0001).[40][Level of evidence B1]

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