Welcome to The Diagnosis

The short version:

J. has non-Hodgkins lymphoma.  It's a slow-growing cancer of the lymph nodes.  It's not curable in that it can't be nuked into submission with radiation or removed by a surgeon. Our oncologist explained it as a fluid tumor--so it's impossible to operate and remove every single watery molecule and pronounce him cured.

It's slow growing instead of aggressive and so is considered more of a chronic condition that will need treating as symptoms appear.  J. has been having pain, that's a symptom, that's why chemo is starting.  

The good news is that the chemo can make a big difference very, very quickly.  We'll be keeping our fingers crossed.


Good thoughts, positive energy, sincere prayers and burnt offerings all accepted with gratitude!