Red Sox pitcher Lester wins 2008 Hutch Award Nov 11, 2008
Lester was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma in August 2006, after leaving the Red Sox while they were in Seattle because he was having mysterious back pain. He was referred to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, the treatment arm of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lester to receive 2008 Hutch Award Nov 11, 2008
But after further testing, he was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma and referred to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, which is the treatment arm of the Fred Hutchinson Research Center. It was there that Lester underwent six rounds of chemotherapy, treatment that allowed him to come back in the big way that he did. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Area teams unite to take a long walk Jun 20, 2008
She lost her uncle to cancer, Burkitt s lymphoma, and then her brother was diagnosed with diffuse large-cell lymphoma. She lost another relative to esophageal cancer. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Lester, Ordonez share AL POW honor May 28, 2008
The skipper couldn't have been happier for his 24-year-old pitcher, who less than 21 months ago was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma and wound up overcoming it after six chemotherapy treatments. "This probably isn't fair to say, but I feel like my son graduated and my [other] son threw a no-hitter," Francona said after the no-hitter. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Lester's father diagnosed with lymphoma May 26, 2008
OAKLAND -- After left-hander Jon Lester was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma in 2006, he frequently credited his parents for helping his recovery with their amazing support. Lester revealed in an ESPN Sunday Conversation that the tide has now turned, and this time he is doing the supporting. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
A journey from cancer to champion for Sox' Lester Feb 17, 2008
He left it to his father, a sergeant in the Pierce County sheriff's office back in Washington, to spend hours in front of a computer, researching a blood cancer known as non-Hodgkin's anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. For Lester, this was sufficient: "The oncologist came in after all the tests and he said, 'If somebody put a gun to your head and said, "We're going to give you cancer, pick one," this one would be the one to pick. It's very treatable. The cure rate is very good.' "I know it's a... (Boston Globe)
Fighting Cancer: Why 'Sox' Pitcher Lester's Win Is My... Oct 31, 2007
Then, during an office visit to a doctor for back pain, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin s anaplastic large-cell lymphoma ... Ironically, we both had the same dreaded disease, non-Hodgkin s anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. (Fox News)
Cancer patient Lester put on a clinic Oct 30, 2007
"His outcome is what we would hope for and expect in most patients with his disease," said Dr. Oliver Press, an attending physician at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, who supervised Lester's treatment for anaplastic large-cell lymphoma last winter. Lester rebounded more quickly than most patients, he added, but recent advances in anti-nausea drugs and other medications that ease the side effects of chemotherapy have allowed many people in far worse physical condition to return quickly to their... (Boston Globe)
Full Series share Oct 30, 2007
"Epstein was recalling that horrible late-summer day a year ago when the Sox received the diagnosis of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer, for Jon Lester, then 22 years old.Lucchino, more than a quarter-century earlier, had faced a similar diagnosis, at a time when his survival depended on a willingness to undergo experimental treatment. The first place Lucchino went to, after 38 straight days in Dana-Farber, was Fenway Park, even though he had no business doing so, his immune... (Boston Globe)
A true comeback Aug 4, 2007
Lester was cruising along with a 7-2 rookie record when anaplastic large-cell lymphoma struck last year. He was treated at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and, according to yesterday's Seattle Times, went into complete remission after his fourth chemotherapy cycle. (Boston Globe)
Jon Lester making passionate comeback to major leagues May 14, 2007
The day Lester revealed he had anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, Yandow and the other women were communicating online ... Emotional contradictions have become a way of life for Lester since early last September, when the Red Sox announced their rookie left-handed pitcher had been diagnosed with a rare but treatable form of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma ... Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma accounts for less than 3% of all lymphomas but is one of the most curable forms, according to Jeremy Abramson,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Slowey slows down PawSox Apr 25, 2007
The stellar southpaw, who spent the winter battling anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, will face Matt Garza (the Twins' top prospect, according to Baseball America) today at 12:05 at this same site. That will close this two-game set, as Pawtucket will bus home for an eight-game homestand, which will begin Friday with four tilts against Buffalo. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
MLB: Rocket won't rescue Yanks Apr 17, 2007
Jon Lester continues to look good in his recovery from large-cell lymphoma, which was diagnosed last September. He's likely to join the Red Sox's rotation by early May, if not before. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
