Management of untreated advanced stage follicular lymphoma: Role of patient discernment

Publication date: March 2018Source: Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology, Volume 31, Issue 1Author(s): Jayadev Manikkam Umakanthan, Mathew A. LunningAbstractFollicular lymphoma is the most common indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Advanced stage disease is common at diagnosis. The timing of treatment for follicular lymphoma is best approached by considering the combination of presence or absence of symptoms along with estimation of tumor burden. Upfront treatment strategies should take into initial presentation variables, pace of disease progression and goals of care after discussion with the patient. Treatment approaches remain diverse and patient discernment is paramount.
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Haematology - Category: Hematology Source Type: research