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Saw the oncologist this afternoon--and got confirmation that the lump appears to be non-hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). He indicated that he thought it was one of the more common types--that are less aggressive and can be managed. He wants me to get a PET scan, a spinal fluid analysis, and another blood test--to verify that it is in fact a NHL type and not in other locations. If these tests don't find any hidden elements--I would then get a series of chemo treatments (4 sessions in 4 weeks) and we would go from there. The chemo is designed to kill off the NHL cells--and we would do a watch and wait strategy to verify that it worked.

I tried to get the blood work done while I was there--but I was somewhat dehydrated and they couldn't draw blood. I'll drink lots of water--and go back tomorrow.

Like all of the doctors that I've seen recently--they all remark on my age versus what I look like. Several have thought that the age listed was a typo--when I tell them it's correct they acknowledge that I'm doing the right things despite my illnesses.

So here I go--around again. Off on a new set of things to do--and pills to take. I will continue to use dancing and boxing activities (but perhaps a bit less frequently)--and add nutrition (eat better and more healthy) and light exercise (yoga, stretching, etc.) to my home times.

Turkey day looms--I guess I'll start my healthy nutrition after that day is over. There was a killer chocolate cake served up last night--something that won't make the cut in a healthier diet program.