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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