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The first signs of follicular lymphoma include the swelling of one or more lymph nodes that do not include pain. The swelling occurs most often in the neck, armpit or groin areas.

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What is a good description for follicular lymphoma?

Follicular non-Hodgkins lymphomas (NHL) are considered low-grade cancers because they are slow growing compared to the more common, aggressive forms of NHL. Follicular lymphoma affects the B-cells, a type of lymphoma cell. It occurs more commonly in elderly patients; the average age at diagnosis is 60 years. The majority of patients have advanced disease at the time of diagnosis, and patients commonly have cancer cells that have spread outside the lymph system.


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What is a follicular lesion of the thyroid?

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What are some of the signs of mantle cell lymphoma?

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What does both ovaries seen and appears follicular mean?

When an ovary is follicular it is capable of producing eggs, which means that if they both are follicular, you are healthy.


What can a patient do to limit the severity of lymphoma?

Paying prompt attention to the signs and symptoms of this disease, and seeing a doctor if the symptoms persist, are the best strategies for an early diagnosis of lymphoma. Early detection affords the best chance for a cure.


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