Updates

About two weeks ago, we found out Neil most likely had lymphoma. Since then, we've slowly been finding out more and more. Here's a quick list to keep you all up-to-date. Some of these days may be one or two days off...because the last few weeks have been a blur!

September 24--Neil went to Urgent Care for cold symptoms. The nurse felt a lump on his neck and advised him to have it biopsied. That same day, he sees Dr. Patel, who orders an X-Ray, then schedules a CT scan after seeing several lumps.

September 28--Sees Dr. Hontanosas for consultation on removing lymph node in neck.

September 30--CT Scan.

October 1--Hontanosas calls and confirms his belief the lumps are lymphoma. Schedules surgery for October 6.

October 6--Surgery to remove the neck lymph node. They immediately take a small piece to pathology. Dr. Hontanosas confirms to Carol and me after surgery that it appears to be Hodgkin's.

October 8--Confirmation of Hodkin's Lymphoma, Nodular sclerosis (or "NSHL"). It's in an early stage and this is one of the most curable types.

October 14--First oncologist visit.

We should get more details today. I will post later with the news.