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No standard treatment approach has been established for follicular lymphoma (FL), a common but heterogeneous subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). To characterize the spectrum of presentation and management of the disease, researchers conducted an industry-funded, longitudinal observational study involving 265 sites and 2417 patients diagnosed with FL within the previous 6 months; 80% of patients were from community sites, and 20% were from academic centers. No treatment guidelines were offered to attending physicians. Data were collected on histologic grade, stage, FL International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) scores, treatment, and outcomes. FLIPI scores of low, intermediate, and high risk were nearly uniformly distributed and were independe…