Living with Follicular lymphoma
A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system, that involves B cells and usually starts in adults.
Understanding Follicular lymphoma
It is a cancer of the lymph system that usually starts in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Enlarged spleen
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with HealthTree Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: brill - symmers' disease; follicle center lymphoma; follicle centre lymphoma; follicular center cell lymphoma; follicular centre cell lymphoma; follicular lymphoma, somatic
Patient organizations
- HealthTree FoundationFollicular lymphoma · United States
- Lymphoma Research FoundationFollicular lymphoma · United States
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