This would enable researchers to better communicate research results and to share resources, reagents, and patients. Ultimately, it would result in quickening the pace of the research itself. The PRG report produced by this process is designed to create a national prioritized research agenda for lymphoma and other hematological cancers. But we believe that the recommendations alone will not bring about needed change rapidly enough. Therefore, we request that a budget plan accompany the report.
Lymphoma is one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose.
Indeed, too many people are already in advanced stages of the disease when they receive a diagnosis. Many people are also misdiagnosed, like I was, as to the type of lymphoma they have. As a result of the highly complex nature of the disease and the many different types of lymphoma, we request an outreach campaign by the CDC to educate clinicians and the general public on the symptoms associated with lymphoma and methods to better diagnose this complicated cancer. As you are well aware, early detection and early treatment of cancer increase one's chance of survival. I do not believe that the situation for those of us living with lymphoma has to be bleak.