First Post

I have spent a lot of time talking with friends and family about my ongoing (hopefully finalized soon) lymphoma diagnosis. I thought it would be useful to all if I created a blog so anyone interested could check in and see how I'm doing, what's going on, etc.

This week I had two biopsies, the first was not a success but the second, after 3.5 hours on the table, produced two nodes the pathologists can use. After all that surgery I'm feeling like the tomato in the Vegamatic commercial - sliced and diced! But we're hoping we'll get the final diagnosis soon and get going with treatment. I'll be going to the Fox Chase Cancer Center for treatment. It's a world famous hospital, and only 10 minutes from home. So far I've been blessed with some great doctors and nurses who have been fantastic. As things happen, I will be keeping you posted.

Ellen has been wonderful - she just can't do enough. I'm so lucky to have her by my side.