My older brother Nick has been stricken with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This type of cancer grows in the Lymphatic System, which affects the Immune System. Since his diagnosis last month, he has been undergoing multiple tests and the first of 12 scheduled Chemotherapy treatments, which will be followed by Radiation 5 days a week for 6 [...]

A note from Steve’s Daughter My dad was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, a type of cancer involving cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment and although his cancer is not curable, it is treatable. We hope that the chemotherapy will put the cancer into remission and give him many [...]

My cousin was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She must have a mastectomy which will remove her tumor and the surrounding tissue. Based on the results of the mastectomy, she will likely also need radiation and chemotherapy as part of her treatment. Her husband’s income is really sporadic in this economy and the rest of [...]

I have a close friend who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.  She must have a bi-lateral mastectomy in a couple of weeks.  For those of us who are women we can only imagine the emotional impact as well as the “big picture” health and financial implications of news like this. My friend is a [...]