Diagnosis & first steps
How was the cancer found?
There was a tumor that was by my dad's heart. They didn't know what it was so they did a biopsy first and then they had to do open heart surgery.
What symptoms came before the diagnosis?
Shortness of breath, fatigue
How did you hear the news?
After open heart surgery they diagnosed it as lymphoma
What went through your mind when you were told?
How could this happen to my dad - what am I going to do without him.
What happened in the days right after the diagnosis?
A lot of research and talking to doctors.
How did you handle waiting for answers?
A few days passed and it was full of anxiety.