Lester update
By Greg Lee, Globe Staff
Jon Lester's family asked the Red Sox to release the following statement:
Jon Lester has been diagnosed with a treatable form of anaplastic large cell lymphoma and will begin treatment within the coming week.
Jon and his family wish to thank all those involved in his care at Massachusetts General Hospital. Our gratitude also extends to the Red Sox organization which has provided Jon and his family much needed support during this ordeal.
We ask that you respect our need for privacy during this difficult time.
When it rains it pours.......
Moderator: Cueball
When it rains it pours.......
Red Sox Rookie John Lester is diagnosed with cancer. Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family!
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Re: When it rains it pours.......
Papelbon is next.... left the game in the 9th with a 2-2 count to Overbay.Neely8 wrote:When it rains it pours.......
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Jon Lester allegedly has a form of lymphoma known as Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL).
You don't need to know all the technical details but it can be 1 of 3 varieties..
(But If you are interested..Here's E-Medicine Link
1) The 5-year survival rate is 90% for the primary cutaneous form of ALCL.
2) The prognosis of the systemic form have a 5-year survival rate ranging from 70-80%.
3) The 5-year survival rate in patients without ALK expression ranges from 15-30%.
Depending on which form.. there is either a 15% or 90% chance that he will be alive in 5 years.
Talk about a freaking eye opener!! Jon Lester is 22 years old!
Enjoy the days that you have on this planet..
because none of us have that many!!
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and the other Red Sox Serious Medical Story..
David Ortiz will wear a heart monitor for the next few days and he will be examined next week to determine when he can start playing again.
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The List of Red Sox Medical Problems..
Jon Lester- Lymphoma
David Ortiz- Atrial Fibrillation
Jason Varitek- knee injury
Curt Schilling- aggravated right latissimus muscle
Tim Wakefield- Rib Cage Injury
Trot Nixon- strained biceps
Manny Ramirez- Right patellar tendinitis
Willy Mo Pena- Wrist injury
Jon Papelbon- Strained Shoulder
Lenny DiNardo- neck strain, nerve irritation
Alex Gonzalez- Oblique Strain
Adam Stern- Hamstring Injury
Former Red Sox Closer Jeff Reardon- Depression that led to temporary insanity ..
- Before you make jokes about this one (and before I knew the
rest of the story.. I did!!
Shane Reardon was the middle of Jeff and Phebe Reardon's three kids. He died in 2004 from an overdose at age 20 and left behind a father racked with guilt and grief.
LINK.. be prepared to be stunned..
Enjoy the days that you have on this planet..
because none of us have that many!!
You don't need to know all the technical details but it can be 1 of 3 varieties..
(But If you are interested..Here's E-Medicine Link
1) The 5-year survival rate is 90% for the primary cutaneous form of ALCL.
2) The prognosis of the systemic form have a 5-year survival rate ranging from 70-80%.
3) The 5-year survival rate in patients without ALK expression ranges from 15-30%.
Depending on which form.. there is either a 15% or 90% chance that he will be alive in 5 years.
Talk about a freaking eye opener!! Jon Lester is 22 years old!
Enjoy the days that you have on this planet..
because none of us have that many!!
*****************
and the other Red Sox Serious Medical Story..
David Ortiz will wear a heart monitor for the next few days and he will be examined next week to determine when he can start playing again.
*******************************
The List of Red Sox Medical Problems..
Jon Lester- Lymphoma
David Ortiz- Atrial Fibrillation
Jason Varitek- knee injury
Curt Schilling- aggravated right latissimus muscle
Tim Wakefield- Rib Cage Injury
Trot Nixon- strained biceps
Manny Ramirez- Right patellar tendinitis
Willy Mo Pena- Wrist injury
Jon Papelbon- Strained Shoulder
Lenny DiNardo- neck strain, nerve irritation
Alex Gonzalez- Oblique Strain
Adam Stern- Hamstring Injury
Former Red Sox Closer Jeff Reardon- Depression that led to temporary insanity ..
- Before you make jokes about this one (and before I knew the
rest of the story.. I did!!
Shane Reardon was the middle of Jeff and Phebe Reardon's three kids. He died in 2004 from an overdose at age 20 and left behind a father racked with guilt and grief.
LINK.. be prepared to be stunned..
Enjoy the days that you have on this planet..
because none of us have that many!!
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Jack wrote:It ain't over yet!!
Great... just what this forum needs is more of your cunt-ass whining about the poor Red Sox... how they cannot compete with the Yankees payroll.
Too bad your shitty GM gave up on the season when he traded your best healthy pitcher to the Padres.
Yet another horrible move by Epstein.
RACK your boy Ortiz for faking heart problems to take the heat off of Mandy Ramirez.