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While age is a factor in follicular lymphoma prognosis, the outlook remains positive. For people over 60, studies show approximately 85% are still alive five years after diagnosis. Many older adults continue to live well for many years while managing their condition with proper medical care and monitoring. The good news is Show Full Answer

While age is a factor in follicular lymphoma prognosis, the outlook remains positive. For people over 60, studies show approximately 85% are still alive five years after diagnosis. Many older adults continue to live well for many years while managing their condition with proper medical care and monitoring. The good news is that follicular lymphoma is typically slow-growing. Even in advanced stages, people can often live relatively normal lives with ongoing management. The five-year survival rate for follicular lymphoma overall is about 90%, and many people live well beyond that - with 76% to 83% of people still living 10 years after diagnosis.

Your "wait and see" status actually suggests your doctors believe your lymphoma is growing slowly enough that immediate treatment isn't necessary. This approach is common and doesn't negatively impact long-term outcomes.

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