Monthly Archives: February 2008

It appears that the initial tissue biopsy was only good enough to give an initial diagnosis.  However, there are many different types of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Dr. Reichman will need to do an incisional biopsy to get more tissue.  As … Continue reading →

Just got back from the first PET/CT scan.  This scan is meant to figure out how much the lymphoma is spread through out the body, if it has.  The CT piece is a structural scan to see the lumps and … Continue reading →

I’m blown away by all of the support that I’ve been getting lately.  I’ve been calls and emails from friends and family telling me how much they support me and that I shouldn’t worry and that I’ll beat this thing.  … Continue reading →

So, today, I had the first of many tests.  The first test was the MUGA scan.  It is basically a scan of the heart to see how the heart is beating.  The Adriamycin drug (A) of the ABVD chemo treatment … Continue reading →

On Thursday, my dad and I went to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center to meet up with Dr. Alan Feiner to discuss the schedule of treatments that I would be receiving.  Dr. Feiner seems like a pretty smart guy and … Continue reading →

A friend of mine forwarded me some words of advice from her mom, who herself battled cancer, and is even still undergoing treatments.  When I read the words, I was taken aback, especially since someone I never met took the … Continue reading →

Cancer is a scary thing.  But, I don’t feel like I have it.  My only symptom has been this damn lump.  I must admit, I think I may be in the denial phase.  I, at times, think that the oncologist is … Continue reading →

Well, it still hasn’t sunk in that I was diagnosed with lymphoma.  A bit surreal and maybe the doctor was wrong.  I don’t have any symptoms other than a lump in my neck, so, right now, it feels like an … Continue reading →

My ENT doctor called me with the results of my tests.  Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. As a bit of background.  A month or two ago, I noticed that the right side of my neck was swollen.  At the time, I had assumed … Continue reading →