Is follicular lymphoma a blood cancer?

Follicular lymphoma is a type of slow-growing blood cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

How fast does lymphoma spread?

This lymphoma is very rapidly growing, and lymph nodes double in size within a few days to a few weeks. While it is rapidly growing, it is curable in many patients when diagnosed early.

Can lymphoma cause digestive problems?

Lymphoma, and some of the treatments for lymphoma, can cause bowel problems such as diarrhoea, constipation and wind (flatulence). Although these are usually mild and temporary, any change in bowel habits can have a considerable impact on your day-to-day life. They can also be difficult to discuss.

Is Stage 3 follicular lymphoma curable?

For people with stage II, III, or IV disease (table 1), the average survival is greater than 20 years. Despite its slow-growing nature, it is unclear whether most cases of follicular lymphoma can be cured with currently available therapies.

Is grade 3 follicular lymphoma curable?

No definitive curability could be seen yet with either grade 3a or grade 3b. The Working Formulation classified FLCL into an intermediate grade NHL together with diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (DLBCL).

What is the prognosis for follicular lymphoma?

The five-year survival rate for follicular lymphoma is between 80 and 90 percent, which means at least 80 to 90 percent of patients diagnosed with follicular lymphoma can live for at least five years after the diagnosis. Half of the patients diagnosed with this type of cancer can live for approximately 10 to 12 years.

Can follicular lymphoma be misdiagnosed?

Misdiagnosis of follicular lymphoma can occur, because, like many other types of cancer, the symptoms that are associated with it—especially swollen lymph nodes that can be caused by common infection—can resemble the symptoms of other conditions.

What is follicular lymphoma?

Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). NHL is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Follicular lymphoma develops when the body makes abnormal B lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that normally helps us fight infections.

Does lymphoma cause tiredness?

Most people who have cancer experience fatigue at some point. It’s a common symptom in people with blood cancer, including lymphoma. Many people who are treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy report feeling fatigued at some point during their treatment.