Welcome to Healthy Days

Follicular lymphoma FL, a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma NHL, is an asymptomatic, slow-growing B-cell tumor that can occur in lymph nodes or extranodal sites throughout the body. Because the disease can be undetected for years, two-thirds of patients are diagnosed with advanced-stage disease with multiple areas of involvement and extensive genetic variability. Fortunately, FL responds well to initial treatments, and the median survival is 8–10 years. There is no cure for advanced FL, however, and most patients experience recurrent relapses that require additional rounds of anticancer therapy. Additionally, approximately 45% of patients experience a disease transformation into an aggressive tumor that is refractory to treatment and is associated with shorter survival. Follicular lymphoma—heterogeneous in presentation, histology, genetics, and disease course—is best managed with individualized treatments and consistent monitoring for relapse.

The Healthy Days initiative provides updates on the management and treatment of FL for the NHL community. This companion site incorporates content from recent literature and is a resource for web links, CME activities, reference literature, and resources for both patients and providers. At Med Learning Group, we hope that this educational series will offer timely and practical management and treatment information to both inform clinicians as well as help improve patient care and quality of life for those living with FL.