Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the subtype with the highest incidence, accounting for 35.8% of B cell lymphoma. 6 to 8 cycles of R-CHOP regimen is currently the standard first-line regimen for DLBCL, however, the side effects including nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, hair loss, and heart failure can decrease the life quality and are sometimes life threatening. Recently, domestic and foreign scholars have been committed to reduce the dose of chemotherapy and improve the quality of life in low-risk patients. This study uses 4 courses of R-CHOP plus 4 courses of R (4+4 plan) versus 6 courses of R-CHOP plus 2 courses of R (6+2 plan) for the treatment of newly treated, low-risk, non-mass DLBCL patients. The promising result will create a new model for the treatment and improve the life quality of low-risk DLBCL.
The Safety and Effectiveness of Four Courses of R-CHOP Plus Four Courses of Rituximab Versus Six Courses of R-CHOP Plus Two Courses of Rituximab in the Treatment of Naive, Low-risk, Non-mass Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma: a Multi-center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study