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Management- Symptomatic Stages III–IV (or bulky Stage II), Front-line of follicular lymphoma
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Enrollment in clinical trial should be encouraged
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Commonly accepted indications for Rx include: Sx, any node >7 cm or 3 nodes >3 cm, cytopenias, fluid collections (ascites, pleural effusions), organ impairment & leukemic phase of disease (JCO 1998;16:2332)
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Multiple front-line therapeutic options.
- Choice of Rx is based on pt & disease characteristics, including:
- volume & distribution of disease,
- age & functional status of the pt,
- potential need for rapid response,
- or concern for Histologic Transformation of follicular lymphoma
- Choice of Rx is based on pt & disease characteristics, including:
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Maintenance and Consolidation Therapy of follicular lymphoma