Ignacio first noticed the signs of his non-Hodgkin lymphoma when
he had trouble breathing and was coughing a lot during football
practice. He also started having fever without knowing why. He
told his parents, and they took him to the doctor. The doctor
did an exam and ordered some lab tests and a CT scan. Everyone
hoped that it would not show anything, but a lump was found.
After some more tests, including a biopsy by the surgeon, the
doctors diagnosed Ignacio with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. At first,
Ignacio was scared when he heard that non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a
form of cancer. But he quickly learned that it's highly
treatable, especially if caught early, as his was. Ignacio was
relieved when his doctor told him that the odds were good that
he'd be cured. What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? A lymphoma is a
cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a part
of the body's immune system and helps filter out bacteria,
viruses, and other unwanted substances. Most people don't notice
the workings of their lymph