SQUEEKS STRONG MISSION
Squeeks Strong was created to rally around Justin Mayotte and his family during the fight of his life. As Justin undergoes chemotherapy and focuses on recovery, our top priority is to ease the financial burden so he, his wife Kristina, and their son Grayson can focus on what matters most. Time, healing, and being together.
Every dollar raised is first and foremost dedicated to supporting Justin and his family during this critical time.
In the spirit of Justin’s vision, any funds beyond what is needed for his own care will go toward building a future foundation to support other individuals and families facing this type of cancer or similar situations that he is in. Offering relief, resources, and hope when they need it most.
This is more than support. This is a community coming together in a moment of need for someone we all care about and turning it into something that can help others for years to come.
WHAT IS FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA?
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is typically a slow-growing or indolent form of non- Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that arises from B-lymphocytes, making it a B-cell lymphoma. This lymphoma subtype accounts for 20 to 30 percent of all NHL cases.
Follicular lymphoma is usually not considered to be curable, instead categorized as more of a chronic disease. Patients can live for many years with this form of lymphoma.
SYMPTOMS
Follicular lymphoma is typically a slow-growing (indolent) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and many people may not notice symptoms right away. In some cases, it is discovered during routine bloodwork or imaging for another issue. When symptoms do appear, they may include:
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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin (painless and persistent)
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Fatigue or a general feeling of tiredness
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Unexplained weight loss
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Night sweats
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Fever without infection
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Feeling full quickly or abdominal discomfort, if lymph nodes or spleen are enlarged
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Recurring infections due to weakened immune function
Because symptoms can develop gradually, it’s common for follicular lymphoma to go undetected for some time. If you’re experiencing these signs or have persistent lymph node swelling, speak with your healthcare provider.
DIAGNOSIS
Follicular lymphoma is often diagnosed through a combination of physical exams, blood tests, imaging scans, and most importantly, a lymph node biopsy. Because it is a slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, symptoms may be mild or absent in early stages.
Patients are typically referred to a hematologist-oncologist after abnormal test results or persistent symptoms like swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, or night sweats.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Follicular lymphoma treatment is tailored to each patient’s health, stage, and symptom severity. Common approaches include:
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Active surveillance (“watch and wait”) for early-stage, asymptomatic patients
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Monoclonal antibody therapy (e.g., rituximab)
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Immunotherapy or targeted therapies
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Chemotherapy, often in combination with other drugs
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Radiation therapy for localized disease
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Clinical trials may also be available for eligible patients seeking newer, cutting-edge treatments.
Information provided by Lymphoma.org