I had thyroid cancer in 2013 and in the surrounding lymph nodes both were removed and now just got a FNA done of 2 more lymph nodes in neck that were swollen, it says they are reactive but are somewhat paucicellular with primary small mature lymphocytes with scattered larger lymphocytes including immunoblasts. then at end it says although reactive lymphoma cannot be eliminated and repeat FNA or excisional biopsy with flow cytometry if there is clinical suspicion. what does this mean
Hi, Confirm diagnosis can not be given on the FNA report, it needs to be confirmed by the biopsy. After biopsy type of lymphoma is decided. Then staging will be done by doing some blood tests and PET scan and then chemo regime will be decided. There are very good chemotherapeutic agents available for all types of lymphoma and survival rates are also very good. Only thing is that you have to follow the guidelines. Take care.