The competition in follicular lymphoma is rapidly intensifying, with three CAR-T therapies and three bispecific antibodies now approved for relapsed or refractory patients. As both classes of treatments expand, the battle for dominance in this market is growing, with each therapy offering unique advantages in accessibility, efficacy, and safety profiles, setting the stage for a dynamic shift in treatment strategies. LAS VEGAS , Sept.
16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Follicular lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that develops from B-lymphocytes and is generally slow-growing or indolent. This subtype represents 20–30% of all NHL cases . While follicular lymphoma typically progresses slowly, there are instances where it can grow more rapidly.
Treatment options for follicular lymphoma include, chemotherapy , radiation therapy , immunotherapy , stem cell transplantation , CAR T-cell therapy , and bispecific-antibodies . For those in the early stages of the disease ( Ann Arbor stages I or II), treatment may involve radiation therapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy. Patients with advanced follicular lymphoma are typically treated initially with a combination of chemotherapy and anti-CD20 antibodies, a method known as chemoimmunotherapy.
The most commonly used antibodies are RITUXAN (rituximab) and GAZYVA (obinutuzumab), which specifically target tumor cells associated with follicular lymphoma. In older patients who do not have organ dysfunction, treatment with ritu.