Great question! RFS (relapse-free survival) for follicular lymphoma (FL) at stage 2 with your profile is generally quite encouraging. Here's a breakdown of what the data suggests:
Your profile looks favorable because
- Stage 2 FL has a strong 5-year survival rate of around 90%
- Being under 60 years old puts survival Show Full Answer
Great question! RFS (relapse-free survival) for follicular lymphoma (FL) at stage 2 with your profile is generally quite encouraging. Here's a breakdown of what the data suggests:
Your profile looks favorable because:
- Stage 2 FL has a strong 5-year survival rate of around 90%
- Being under 60 years old puts survival rates closer to 95%
- A Ki-67 of 10–20% indicates slow-growing (indolent) disease, which is typical for low-grade FL Doctors also use the FLIPI score to estimate prognosis. At stage 2 and age 48, you'd likely score low on FLIPI risk factors, which include:
- Being older than 60
- Stage 3 or 4 disease
- More than 4 lymph node sites involved
- Low hemoglobin levels
- High LDH levels
A low FLIPI score (0–1) is associated with a 5-year survival rate of around 91% and generally better long-term outcomes. It's worth noting that stage 2 FL may even be treatable with localized radiation, and some people achieve long periods of remission. Your oncologist is the best person to give a personalized RFS estimate based on your full picture. Don't hesitate to ask them directly about your FLIPI score!
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