Anthropometric Traits and Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) and Major NHL Subtypes: A Pooled Prospective Analysis

Conclusions: Preliminary results from this prospective analysis suggest that, unlike BMI later in life, young adult BMI is consistently associated with all major subtypes of NHL. In contrast, usual adult BMI and waist circumference are uniquely associated with DLBCL. In general, the strongest associations with anthropometric factors were observed for DLBCL. Further analyses of these data are ongoing, including efforts to incorporate data from two additional large cohorts. These findings further demonstrate the etiologic heterogeneity of NHL subtypes and underscore the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight throughout life, including at younger ages.DisclosuresChao: Seattle Genetics: Research Funding.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Birmann, B. M., Wang, K., Bertrand, K. A., Chao, C. R., Deubler, E. L., Wang, S. S., Teras, L. R. Tags: 627. Aggressive Lymphoma (Diffuse Large B-Cell and Other Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas)-Results from Retrospective/Observational Studies: Poster II Source Type: research