3. Diaphragmatic Dilemma
The third stage sees DLBCL turning ambitious. It leaps over the diaphragm, marking its presence both above and below this muscular partition.
The symptoms diversify, now also possibly including abdominal discomfort due to the involvement of lymph nodes in this region.
This stage might necessitate a cocktail of treatments given the extensive spread, with doctors combining various modalities for optimal outcomes.
The prognosis might need re-evaluation, taking into consideration the extensive reach of the lymphoma. (3)