Actually, it is considered a curable type of blood cancer. Usually very long remission times if not cured. Very treatable if non-hodgkin’s. Other blood cancers, leukemia, are treatable but not curable. I’m in remission for CLL. My Father is in remission for Lymphoma at age 84. Both of us were stricken about 18 months ago even though we are 30 years apart in age. (Can’t hit the lotto, but we managed to pull this off).
And for those of you worried about supporting a “cancer patient” for the Republican nominee for President, don’t give it another thought. Neither I or my Father are getting into the 2008 race.
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I hope you get better, FRiend. That is QUITE the unfortunate coincidence. Stay well.
My concerns, while admittedly somewhat political, are that no one seems to care that Fred Thompson, a senior citizen, has young children who need him around for some time. What life-shortening effects would just the run for the Presidency - nevermind the rigors of the office itself - have on that? It seems everyone wants a Hollywood-style rock-star stud, and doesn’t give a damn about the man’s well-being.
Heh. :) Well at any rate take care of yourself. You've got a great attitude and that's half the battle.
Best of luck to you and your father, friend.