Introduction

Hello to our friends and family - we want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement as we go through this process.

For those of you who haven't heard the specifics, about 4 weeks ago, a shadow was seen on Bryan's chest x-ray. Through a variety of tests and a surgical biopsy, it was determined that Bryan has Stage IIA agressive diffuse B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This form of lymphoma is not only treatable, but curable. Because it was found in an early stage and Bryan was asymptomatic, there is no lymphoma in his bone marrow or below the diaphragm - great news.

The proposed course of treatment entails 4 three-week cycles of chemotherapy followed by 4 weeks of daily radiation. With Bryan's great health and fitness, he should have no trouble tolerating the medications and radiation necessary for the cure. We will keep you all updated throughout his treatment.