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Lymphoma
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Chris Lyons - Hodgkin's LymphomaAs a young boy, Chris Lyons was an active kid who enjoyed playing sports and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Although he often complained of a pain in his side after running around, it would disappear on its own. By the time Chris turned 12, doctors attributed his discomfort to an enlarged kidney. Several months later, doctors felt that Chris would benefit from a kidney transplant. Just two days before his 13th birthday, Chris was the lucky recipient of his mom's kidney. |
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Ray Jastemski - Hodgkin's LymphomaRay Jastemski is a betting man. He enjoys traveling to watch horse races. So what are the odds on developing recurring Hodgkin's lymphoma AND a kidney tumor? For Ray, the odds were high. |
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Judith Bernstein - LymphomaA long time resident of Ambler, Judith Bernstein, was enjoying a blessed life. She has a devoted husband, Arnold, a son, a daughter and beautiful grandchildren who are the love of her life. She had been diagnosed with numerous squamous cell skin carcinomas that were successfully removed. But there is much more to Judy. |
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Nancy Finnegan - Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaAlthough Nancy Finnegan lives in Florida, she often visits with family and friends in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While up north visiting her sisters in 2001, Nancy went to her doctor with complaints of a lingering cold and lots of bruising. After blood tests, an ultra sound and a bone marrow biopsy, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL). |