Follicular lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). NHL is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

Low grade NHL. Doctors often group non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) as either low grade or high grade. The grade depends on how quickly the NHL is likely to grow and spread.

The main treatment options for NHL are chemotherapy, targeted cancer drugs, steroids, radiotherapy and stem cell transplant.

The stage tells you about the number and places in your body that are affected by lymphoma. There are 4 stages for NHL. Or doctors describe it as either early or advanced stage.

Factors that increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma include certain types of infection, a weakened immune system or a previous history of cancer and treatment.

Your treatment depends on the type and stage of your NHL. Common treatments include chemotherapy, targeted and immunotherapy drugs, radiotherapy and a stem cell transplant.