In April I noticed I had a lump in my right armpit. I got an appointment with my Dr. and she refered me to a surgeon He ordered a needle Biopsy which was Inconclusive. After a second Biopsy he called and told me that I have Lymphoma a cancer of the Lymphatic system. Today 5/24/10 I saw an Oncologist who told me :

1) I have Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Grade 1 or 2 (out of 3) which is considered "indolent"

2) The next step is to decide which stage it is. Further tests including a Bone Marrow Biopsy and a PET Scan. are needed to decide a course of treatment.

For more information go to these web pages:

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/understanding-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-basics

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lymphoma/AN01209