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Can paraneoplastic syndromes like sensory ganglionopathy appear before follicular lymphoma is diagnosed?

Yes, this can happen. Paraneoplastic syndromes are disorders caused by your immune system's abnormal response to cancer, and they can affect many parts of your body including the nervous system.

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Can paraneoplastic syndromes like sensory ganglionopathy appear before follicular lymphoma is diagnosed?

Yes, this can happen. Paraneoplastic syndromes are disorders caused by your immune system's abnormal response to cancer, and they can affect many parts of your body including the nervous system.

People may notice symptoms of a paraneoplastic syndrome before they notice any symptoms from the underlying lymphoma. This means neurological symptoms, including nerve damage (neuropathy), could be the first sign that leads to discovering the cancer.

Paraneoplastic syndromes affecting the peripheral nervous system have been observed in people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which includes follicular lymphoma. These syndromes occur when your body's immune system attacks itself in response to the cancer.

If you're experiencing neurological symptoms, it's important to discuss them with your oncology team. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of paraneoplastic syndromes is crucial because they can affect your overall outcomes if left untreated.

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Paraneoplastic Syndromes and Lymphoma