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Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The most common age to be diagnosed with follicular lymphoma is 60-65. It's slightly more common in women than in men. We hope this information answers your questions.
It usually begins in the lymph nodes, is most often indolent, and grows very slowly. There is no known cure; however, recent studies show that more than 85% of patients live for at least five years after being diagnosed with follicular lymphoma, and 50% are estimated to live longer than 12 years.