Follicular Lymphoma Treatment; Depends On the Type of Lymphoma and Its Stage

 


Follicular lymphoma treatment may involves monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, radio immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant (autologous transplant and allogeneic transplant). Most cases of follicular lymphoma are incurable, but the average survival in advanced stages of follicular lymphoma is about 20 years. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells fighting infection of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the bone marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and other parts of the body.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma are the two main types of lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma is a type of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the lymphocytes. Symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes. Both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma involve different types of lymphocyte cells and grow at a different rate and react differently to treatment. However, follicular lymphoma treatment depends on the type of lymphoma and its stage.

Many follicular lymphoma treatment options are available for people with follicular lymphoma. Doctors decide which therapy is correct based on the type of cancer and how advanced it is. Follicular lymphoma treatment is usually done to keep the disease under control rather than to cure the condition. It can be successfully managed for many years. Moreover, healthcare professionals have developed the Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) to help provide prognosis for this type of cancer. It helps classify follicular lymphoma into three categories, such as low risk, intermediate risk, and high risk.

Furthermore, the German Lymphoma Alliance is a registered society with the aim of improving the treatment results of patients with malignant lymphomas in Germany. With the increasing prevalence of lymphoma, the demand for follicular lymphoma treatment is also increasing with a rapid pace. Depending on the subtype, this type of lymphoma is common, yet very treatable and often curable.

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