Overview

Stage 1 Follicular Lymphoma is an early stage of Lymphoma that is only located in one group of lymph nodes, such as in your groin or neck, or in one organ outside the lymph nodes.

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  • Stage 1 Follicular Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer Diagnosis

Overview

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Follicular Lymphoma is the most common type of slow growing, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. It begins in your B lymphocytes, the white blood cells that help your body fight infection.

 

A Stage 1 Follicular Non Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnosis is divided into Stages 1 and 1E.

 

In Stage 1 Follicular Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, the cancer is found in one or more lymph nodes, in a group of lymph nodes or, in rare cases, the cancer is found in the Waldeyer’s ring, thymus, or spleen.

 

In Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 1E, the cancer is found in one area outside of your body’s lymph system.

 

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood tests and imaging such as a CT scan and/or a PET scan are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

 

Tissue analysis in the form of a core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy is typically done. In some cases, a bone marrow biopsy may be needed.

 

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

 

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National Institute of Health/ treatment-lymphoma

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