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 o...