what is the life expectancy of a stage IV follicular lymphoma patient post RCHOP and BMT? Been in remission for approx 9 months, currently having slight enlargement of the lymphnodes on either side of neck. CAT/PET scans were negative approx 1 year ago. Thanks Vikki 56 yo white female
Prognosis of the follicular lymphoma depends on the histological grade and the proliferation fraction. Grade 1 and 2 are indolent while grade 3 have more aggressive course. Presence of more than 6 chromosomal breaks and a complex karyotype associated with poor outcome. You correlate your investigations with this, specific time period can not be said in any disease but you can know the aggressiveness of the disease. I hope you get what you want.