This British Society of Haematology (BSH) guideline outlines the recommended investigation and management of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). The management of newly diagnosed disease is discussed in a separate guideline. Primary or secondary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, mediastinal grey-zone lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma are outside the scope of this guideline.
The guideline includes a section on patient selection and bridging for CAR T-cell therapy as well as the management of post-CAR T-cell therapy relapse. Therapies in this guideline document may not be licensed or funded in all territories. Clinical trial options are outside the scope of this guideline but should be considered where available. Holistic care with a multidisciplinary approach, including palliative care, should be adopted where appropriate in the management of patients.
Declaration of Interests
The BSH paid the expenses incurred during the writing of this good practice paper. All authors have made a declaration of interests to the BSH and Task Force Chairs which may be viewed on request.