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I had a CT scan for the possibility of follicular lymphoma, which was positive by biopsy. But in the CT scan they saw multiple small blood clots in my lungs. That very evening I was started on blood thinners. I have no symptoms. I understand with lymphoma cancers, that blood clots are a possibility.
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Welcome to Connect, @loislillypadd. It was fortunate that your doctors discovered the small blood clots in your lungs in time to treat them. That revelation had to a bit frightening for you, I’m sure! Did the scan also show any other lymph node involvement with your follicular lymphoma besides the node that was biopsied?
We have a number of members in Connect who also have Follicular Lymphoma. If you haven’t seen some of the posts already, I’d like to introduce you to @traceyt @caracello22 @puddknocker and many others who have FL and share their experiences in this discussion:
>Follicular Lymphoma: looking to connect with others.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/follicular-lymphoma-at-age-44/
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Another discussion was started with @valandsheri when Val required treatment for his Follicular Lymphoma. Here is that post:
~Starting Bendamustine and Rituxin for Follicular Lymphoma
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-bendamustine-and-rituxin-for-follicular-lymphoma/
Follicular Lymphoma is generally slow to develop and in early stages often doesn’t require any treatment. How long ago was your diagnosis? Are you in the ‘active surveillance’ period or are you in treatment besides being on blood thinners?