Follicular Lymphoma

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Follicular Lymphoma

Follicular lymphoma is a condition where it is a slow-growing form of non- Hodgkin lymphoma which originates from the B-lymphocytes causing B-cell lymphoma. This type of lymphoma accounts 20-30% of all non-Hodgkin lymphoma cases

Signs and Symptoms of Follicular Lymphoma

Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in your neck/groin/stomach/armpits, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Night sweats, Weight loss

Common Causes of Follicular Lymphoma

A weakened immune system, Auto-immune disease

Risk Factors of Follicular Lymphoma

Previous cancer, Having a close relative with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Older age, Female

Investigation Techniques for Follicular Lymphoma

Biopsy, Blood tests, X-rays, PET scans, Bone marrow samples.

Treatment and Prevention of Follicular Lymphoma

Steroid therapy, Monoclonal antibodies, Stem cell treatment, Rituximab, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy

Available Follicular Lymphoma Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.