Changes in treatment patterns and impact of radiotherapy for early stage diffuse large B cell lymphoma after Rituximab: A population-based analysis

RT utilization has decreased following incorporation of Rituximab for first line treatment of DLBCL. RT use is associated with improved OS in both pre- and post-Rituximab eras, suggesting that RT should continue to be used for management of early stage DLBCL, even in the era of Rituximab.