What does stage 3B T-cell lymphoma mean?

Welcome to the community! Stage IIIB typically means the lymphoma has spread to lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm and that B symptoms like fever, night sweats, or weight loss are present. It's completely understandable to want clarity about staging - many community members find it helpful to write down questions before appointments and ask their care team to explain things in detail, as they know the specifics of each case best.

Theresa, I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Metastatic Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma in early May. I don’t understand all the ins and outs of staging but I believe this suggests cancer has invaded surrounding tissue but not organs. Definitely ask your cancer team to explain. Have you started treatment, if so do you mind sharing what that entails? Teri

Wow thanks for the info.

Teri, so sorry about your diagnosis but I know we are fighters and we are going to beat this!!! 💓

Teri, My treatment was infusion every week for 5 weeks then after that once every other week. Poteligeo. I'm also taking meds .

Wanted to check in and see how you’re doing. Sending my best and hope your treatments are working. 💪💗

I'm doing okay had treatment yesterday and it has completely drained my energy. I've been in bed for the past two days. How have you been?

Feeling drained after treatment happens to many. It certainly has to me. I finished my chemo treatment a month ago. Had a pet scan a few days ago and am waiting on pins and needles to hear the results. I meet with the transplant team soon to see if I’m eligible for a stem cell transplant.

Praying for you Teri. Hope you get good news.