nbcsports: Eric Berry headed to non-football illness list due to mass in chest

[HogNose]

Prayers going out to Berry and his family.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/24/eric-berry-headed-to-non-football-illness-list-due-to-mass-in-chest/

[Rufus T Firefly]

Just saw that. Terrifying news. Get well, EB.

[visionary]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000433839/article/eric-berrys-season-over-will-visit-lymphoma-specialist

Eric Berry's season over; will visit lymphoma specialis

 

Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder announced the news Monday, saying that Berry will visit a lymphoma specialist to determine a final diagnosis. The Chiefs said the 'leading consideration' is that he has lymphoma. Berry was placed on the non-football illness list Monday.

 

"I am truly thankful for all of the support from family, friends, coaches, teammates and the entire Chiefs kingdom. At first I was in shock with the diagnosis on Saturday and did not even want to miss a game, but I understand that right now I have to concentrate on a new opponent," Berry said in a statement. "I have great confidence in the doctors and the plan they are going to put in place for me to win this fight. ... I am so thankful and appreciative of being a part of this franchise and playing in front of the best fans in the NFL. I will be back!"

 

Burkholder says Berry didn't complain about anything before the team faced the Oakland Raiders last Thursday. He had a physical before the season and checked out fine. Coach Andy Reid said that Berry was able to address the team on Monday about his condition, and "feel their love and support."

 

Berry, 25, has made the Pro Bowl three times in his previous four seasons. The Chiefs expressed optimism about Berry's future prognosis, but cautioned it was early in the process.

[zoony]

Very sad great guy

[Boss_Hogg]

 

Get better soon Eric, prayers are with you sir. 

[spjunkies]

Praying for the best for EB.

[SkinsFanRob]

Fight on, fight on, till you have won.... Get well soon Eric Berry.

[Bacon]

Thoughts and prayers with you and yours. That would be a huge blow to the league.

[PokerPacker]

Do they know what it is yet?

[CRobi21]

Hope the Docs can figure it out for him. Love the way that dude plays.

[CRobi21]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  2m2 minutes ago

Chiefs announced Eric Berry officially diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Prayers up.

 

Hopefully its in its early stages. High survival rate if they catch it quick. Heartbreaking.

[Taylor703]

Man this sucks so much. Such a good dude. I hope he can come back strong and continue his career.

[DeMarco Murray 29]

Prayers to Berry and his family!!! Get well soon and hope to see you back on the field! 

 

Makes you realize how one day you have the world and the next something like this happens  

[Leonard Washington]

How is he doing?

[CRobi21]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  1h1 hour ago

Great news: Chiefs' S Eric Berry, diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last December, has been cleared to take practice field Wednesday.

[eaglesfandan]

[FrFan]

Eric Berry kept working out, gained weight during chemo

 

Is there any MD here who can explain me this please ?

[Leonard Washington]

Eric Berry kept working out, gained weight during chemo

 

Is there any MD here who can explain me this please ?

Not unusual these days. I'm not a MD