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"Amazing progress has been made in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma!" I hope for all our sakes that this is true. I was diagnosed last summer, and my doctor said at that time that about 3 or 4 years ago, it was thought that significant advancements had been made in the treatment of follicular lymphoma. He said that it responded really well to chemo, but after some time came back with a vengeance. Hence the reason for putting me on a watch and wait protocol (that is, testing every 3 months and one CT scan every year) until treatment becomes necessary. Until that point, I get to discuss my case with my doctor once a year, if I understand correctly. At the time of diagnosis I had two tumors large enough to be measured (one was 2cm and the other 10mm, in the groin area [left side] and neck [right side], respectively), but now the one in my groin has gone way down in size, to the point I can no longer feel it. Hoping this means it's actually gone. Would you mind sharing what you know about current treatments? For what it's worth, I'm living and being treated in Sweden.
Wishing you good luck and good health.