Treatment of follicular lymphoma

Follicular lymphoma is one of the most common neoplastic lymphoproliferative diseases encountered in the western world. Intensive scientific scrutiny has led to detailed understanding of the nature of the malignant cell and the specific genetic abnormalities which are frequently encountered and likely to be etiologic. Clinical research focusing on the treatment of follicular lymphoma continues to reveal new insights into the natural history of the disease. Investigations reported during the past year have focused on a number of important issues with regard to the management of patients with the diseases.