Hodgkin's Disease

[livingwith]

My 38 year old otherwise healthy brother-in-law Ron who is also a detective seargant in his local police dept. helping to save lives every day is now fighting for his own.He has had a persistant cough and feeling lousey been to Dr. 2x. Finally today after noticing a large lump in his throat the 3rd trip to his Dr. led him to the ER, where he was admitted.
After bloodwork and an MRI the doctors say they suspect Hodgkins Lymphoma. Biopsy tomorrow, on his way out of the room the ER Dr. patted Ron...Read the full article

[pjkly]

I don't know anything but what you have said regarding your brother-in-law's cancer - but I do know that Hodgkins is treated with real success. I was diagnosed this past spring and just finished both chemo and radiation this past week. So far, my prognosis is good - and I feel great. I have another month or so to go before follow-up testing that will tell the story about my own case...do not let this news run out of control before your doctor(s) have their say. I know and have met a lot of people who have had diagnoses far more serious than mine and they are long-term survivors! Your brother-in-law is young I will bet he is in good shape - that augers well for a successful outcome!